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Undergraduate Academic Advising

International Student Advising

Serving undergraduate international 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

Abount International Student Advising

International Advising at Stony Brook University serves as a welcoming hub for students from around the world, guiding them through the academic, cultural, and logistical aspects of studying in the United States. It’s a space designed to help international students feel grounded and supported, whether they’re navigating visa requirements, adjusting to campus life, or exploring opportunities for personal and academic growth. This is done by offering expert advising across all four years of undergraduate study, along with engaging programs and a strong sense of community. We maintain strong partnerships with units within the Office of Global Affairs, such as International Student Success, Visa and Immigration Services and Study Abroad; Stony Brook’s international support network empowers students to thrive in a new environment and make the most of their university experience.

Meet with an Advisor

Appointments

In Person and Virtual Appointments

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

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In Person Drop-ins

In Person Drop-ins

Wednesday 1-4pm; Not available during Summer Intersession

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Virtual Drop-ins

Virtual Drop-ins

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

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Advising Options for International 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 "International 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.

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 105, 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 "UPTR Drop-in Advising (Virtual)" under "Select a Service Department" or "Advising Unit"
  5. Select "Find Available Times"
  6. Select location "UAS - Upperclass and Transfer 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.


Contact Us

Email:

intl_advising@stonybrook.edu

Meet the International Team