Technology Accounts
SOLAR Account
SOLAR is Stony Brook University's primary administrative system used by students to register for classes, print schedules, view and pay bills, view transcripts, update personal information, and more.
All GSI participants will be assigned a 9 digit Stony Brook University ID number (i.e. 101234567). Once a student is admitted to GSI, our team will send a Stony Brook ID number and default SOLAR password to you by email. If you do not receive this number within 72 hours of acceptance, please check your application status before contacting the Global Summer Institute Office for further assistance.
If you cannot log-in to SOLAR, please visit the troubleshooting webpage for assistance.
Net ID
Net ID is a combination of your first and last name (i.e. JohnDoe). You need to set up a password to access various computing resources, including campus Wi-Fi and your Stony Brook email account.
DUO
Stony Brook uses DUO as a two-step login for all SBU accounts including Net ID. You will need to download the DUO app and allow push notifications when setting up your DUO account.
Email and Wi-Fi Connections
Technology Guide
Student Tech Guide
Connect to all the technology resources you'll need for the summer in one location.
Brightspace
Brightspace is Stony Brook's learning management system. Most courses will have a Brightspace page with the course syllabus, assignments, and important information.
Zoom for Students
Online classes may meet virtually on Zoom. Zoom classes are locked to those who do not have a Stony Brook account. Learn how to access your Stony Brook Zoom account.