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as a service solely to the international students and scholars of Stony Brook University.
We make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy
of the information contained in this handout. As legal advice must be tailored to
the specific circumstances of each case, and laws are constantly changing, nothing
provided herein should be considered legal advice or used as a substitute for the
advice of competent counsel.
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Life @ SBU
- Welcome to Stony Brook
Whether you are a newly enrolled or a returning student, we encourage you to get involved, give your best, and have realistic expectations of yourself. Transitioning into a new routine or environment always presents challenges that can be both exciting and difficult, so we urge you to tap into available resources.
- Commencement
Commencement
- If you are graduating this semester and have international family members who would like to attend your commencement, Visa and Immigration Services can provide you with a support letter which can be used to obtain a B-2 visa.
Please complete this form as many times as needed (one for each person you would like to invite). You will receive an email from our office containing the invitation letter(s) when verification is received that you have applied for graduation. - Graduating students may request a Commencement Letter from Visa and Immigration Services inviting their relative(s) to the United States to attend the graduation ceremony. Once you have applied for graduation, F-1 and J-1 students can submit the Commencement Letter Request in accessVIS.
- Living & Dining
Living & Dining
Living On Campus Eating On Campus Banking Commuter Student Services Driving in New York State Clubs and Organizations Transportation (SBU & Public) Student Activities Brookology - Student Health & Safety
Student Health & Safety
Student Health Services Center for Prevention and Outreach International Student Health Insurance (ISHI) Sexual Violence / Misconduct Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) University Police - Other Resources
Other Resources
E-5310 Frank J. Melville Jr. Memorial Library Stony Brook, NY 11794-3393
Phone: (631) 632-4685 Fax: (631) 632-7064
vis@stonybrook.edu