/Division of Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Academic Advising

First Year & Second Year (FYSY) Advising

Serving matriculated first and second year undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, School of Communication and Journalism, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, and Undeclared Disciplines.

Mission

The mission of the First and Second Year Advising Office is to prepare first and second year students for their college journey through individualized advising, success seminars, and co-curricular programming. By providing holistic support, we seek to: Encourage habits of success to help students persist through college; Engage students in experiences that promote a sense of belonging; and Enrich the overall college experience

Vision

The First and Second Year Advising Office will serve as a foundation for first and second year student success and growth, in and out of the classroom, by educating students and connecting them to the Stony Brook Univeristy community and resources

About First and Second Year (FYSY) Advising

The First and Second Year Advising Office is a vibrant learning community affiliated with your major, offering individualized support, while connecting you with faculty, staff, and campus resources to guide you to a successful first and second years at Stony Brook University

The First and Second Year Advising Experience Includes:

  • Customized Advising and Support
  • Engaging Educational and Social Programs
  • Opportunities for close interactions with faculty and peers

MEET WITH AN ADVISOR

Appointments

In Person and Virtual Appointments

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

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Virtual Drop-ins

Virtual Drop-ins

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1pm-4pm; not available during Summer Intersession

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Advising Options for First and Second Year (FYSY) Students

Students can book either in person or virtual 30 minute appointments with their assigned advisor via Navigate. Appointment availability is posted every Friday for the upcoming week. If you do not see any available appointments, please refer to drop-in advising when available.

How to Book an Appointment:
  1. Log into Navigate
  2. Select "Appointments"
  3. Select "Get Advising and Tutoring"
  4. Select "Advising"
  5. Select "FYSY Advising"
  6. Select "Find Available Appointment Time"
Virtual appointments are offered via Zoom. Students should be logging into virtual appointments through their Stony Brook account on Zoom.

Drop-in advising are a 15 minute session with the next available advisor on a first-come, first-served basis. Wait times can vary. Check in options are only available during the time of drop-ins, not before.
Students can view upcoming drop-in availability on Navigate.

How to Join In Person Drop-ins:
  1. Visit us in Suite 111, Stony Brook Union.
  2. Bring your Student ID card.
  3. Check in with the front desk.

How to Join Virtual Drop-ins:
  1. Log into Navigate
  2. Select "Get Advising or Tutoring" (mobile users click "Appointments" icon first)
  3. Select "View Drop-In Times" on the right
  4. Select "FYSY Drop-in Advising (Virtual)" under "Select a Service Department" or "Advising Unit"
  5. Select "Find Available Times"
  6. Select location "UAS - First and Second Year Advising - Virtual"
  7. Select "Check in with the first available advisor"

*Please join the Zoom within 5 minutes of receiving the link. If you no longer need to meet, please return to your Navigate homepage and checkout.

Student Leadership Opportunities

Internship, Teacher Assistant, and more!

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Contact Us

Follow us on Instagram:

@sbufysyadvising

Email:

FYSYadvising@stonybrook.edu

Office Location:

Suite 111, Stony Brook Union

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY 11794-3217

Meet the FYSY Team