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Stony Brook University offers a world of possibilities, with more than 200 academic programs, exciting undergraduate research opportunities and an ideal location for learning on Long Island's North Shore — just 60 miles from New York City.
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APPLICATION TYPES:An international student is a person who requires an F-1 visa to study in the United States. All international students will complete either a first year or transfer application. There is no separate international application.
When completing the application, your citizenship as well as your intended visa (and if applicable current visa) will identify you as an international student.
International students are students who:
Ready to take the first step toward your future at SBU? Get started on your application today! We offer two application options (apply using just one). There is a $50 application fee.
All transcripts must be sent directly from your high school or college, submitted in the original language (if not in English, they must be accompanied by an exactly worded and certified translation). View valid forms of secondary school documentation from other nations.
Notarized copies of original documents will also be accepted, and your counselors may upload official transcripts electronically through your application system. Documents can be submitted either online through your application portal, by email (ugprocessing@stonybrook.edu), or by mail to:
Stony Brook University,
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
118 Administration Building,
Stony Brook, NY 11794-1901
USA
Submit your English Proficiency via an official score report* for the TOEFL, Duolingo, SAT, ACT, IELTS, AP, IB, A levels or PTE Academic.
For those who do not meet the criteria above, one of the following exams is required:
Exam |
Minimum Score |
TOEFL (Internet-based & Home Edition) |
80 |
TOEFL Essentials |
9 |
IELTS |
6.5 |
Duolingo |
105 |
ACT English |
19 |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (New Exam) |
480 |
IB English Higher Level |
5 |
AP English Language/Comp or Literature/Com exam |
3 |
A -level (Advanced) English |
C |
PTE Academic |
53 |
The deadline to apply for Fall 2022 is January 15.
Indicate your interest on your application:
Common App or Coalition App
SUNY Application
Students will be able to upload supporting documents, such as resumes or honors essays through their Stony Brook Applicant Portal.
Essay/Statement Requirements:
Honors, WISE, and University Scholars:
Scholars for Medicine & Scholars for Dental Medicine Applicants:
Teacher/Counselor Evaluations or Letters of Recommendation:
1. General admission decision.
2. Admitted students are then considered for their honors program(s) of interest.
Transfer Applicants: If you have attended any college or university after graduating from secondary school, you must apply as a transfer student. Applicants are required to have performed well in a strong academic program, having completed at least 24 credits with a GPA of 2.8 or higher by the time they submit their application. If the applicant has earned fewer than 24 credits, high school transcripts must also be submitted.
If you have completed less than 24 credits from a college or university at the time of application:
See below for the admission criteria for restricted majors, including those in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Business, and others.
Special consideration will be given to qualified graduates of university-parallel programs, i.e., AA and AS degree recipients from colleges within the State University of New York and City University of New York systems. Students are not, however, guaranteed admission into the program of their choice. Graduates of career-oriented programs (AAS and AOS) will be considered for admission on an individual basis and in competition with other transfer applicants.
Applicants who do not specify a major on their application are considered for admission to the University rather than to a particular major. Transfer students with more than 56 credits must indicate a major on their application to be eligible for financial aid.
Offers of admission are conditional, pending receipt of all official records showing successful completion of academic work in progress.
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Submit your English Proficiency via an official score report* for the TOEFL, Duolingo, SAT, ACT, IELTS, AP, IB, A levels or PTE Academic. Transfer students who have completed a college-level writing course at a US college (and have received a C or above) are also not required to submit scores from one of these exams.
For those who do not meet the criteria above, one of the following exams is required:
Exam |
Minimum Score |
TOEFL (Internet-based & Home Edition) |
80 |
TOEFL Essentials |
9 |
IELTS |
6.5 |
Duolingo |
105 |
ACT English |
19 |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (New Exam) |
480 |
IB English Higher Level |
5 |
AP English Language/Comp or Literature/Com exam |
3 |
A -level (Advanced) English |
C |
PTE Academic |
53 |
Successful applicants in these majors will, in addition to our general admission criteria, are required to have:
Strong applicants typically have earned outstanding grades in high school calculus and physics, and performed exceptionally well on the Math section of the SAT and/or ACT. Stony Brook is test optional for applicants. Consideration is given to students who have performed well in advanced science and math courses, as well as those who have participated in science, math, and research competitions.
Successful applicants will, in addition to our general admission criteria, typically display evidence of achievement in mathematics and writing and will have performed particularly well on both the Math and Critical Reading sections of the SAT and/or ACT. Stony Brook is test optional for applicants.
Admission to the BFA in Creative Writing requires a statement of purpose, writing sample and letter of recommendation submitted in the application portal.
In addition to the application to the University, a separate Music Major Application is required. Students who perform successfully in the audition and their theory placement and musicianship exams will be admitted to the music major upon admission to the University. In addition, students participating in this audition process may be considered for scholarship offers and the opportunity to study with Performance Faculty.
These health sciences majors are upper-division and require completion of 57 college credits and specific courses/grade prerequisites. Those interested in these upper-division majors may apply for admission as a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, where they can enroll in the course prerequisites. An application to the upper-division program will need to be filed through the Health Sciences Center Office of Student Services the year in which you anticipate completing all prerequisites.
Social Work is an upper-division major at Stony Brook University, requiring at least 57 credits and specific prerequisites. First-year applicants are considered for admission to the College of Arts and Sciences, where students are offered the opportunity to complete prerequisite courses prior to applying to the Social Work major.
International students, if accepted, must document their ability to meet educational and living expenses for one year of study so that Stony Brook University can issue a Certificate of Visa Eligibility (I-20). Admitted students will receive login instructions for accessVIS, Stony Brook's portal for visa and immigration services for Fall after March 1 and for Spring after October 1. In accessVIS, you must upload scanned copies of the following documents:
ALREADY STUDYING IN THE U.S.?
The following items will be required in accessVIS:
Within two weeks of submitting your application to Stony Brook, we will send you login information to access your SBU Applicant Portal. You'll be able to:
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
Students who meet the academic criteria for admission, but lack satisfactory English proficiency, may be considered for conditional admission to the University Preparation Program (UP) through the Intensive English Center (IEC). Students in the UP program will have the opportunity to study English and either 1-2 academic classes depending on English proficiency test scores. Upon receiving a passing grade in the highest level of IEC and a C or above in each of your academics courses, you may enroll in full-time matriculated studies.
Admission to restricted majors may have higher course grades needed.
Choose one of our four options to advance your academic and professional goals. You will expand your cultural horizons and have a one-of-a-kind experience. Join us this summer to enjoy the natural beauty of Long Island and the cosmopolitan flair of New York City!
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