Student Life

Residential Cohort Living

Incoming Yardi Scholars have the opportunity to live together with other first-year Scholars to build community and belonging.  Campus Residences notifies admitted, incoming Yardi Scholars of their assigned residence; this past year students were encouraged to select Wagner Hall in the Roosevelt Community.

A thriving living-learning community

As first-year students, Yardi Scholars are encouraged to live in the Roosevelt Community where they can build community and foster friendships.  Living and learning communities are proven to help facilitate transitions to university life.

First-Generation Student Experience and Support

Nearly 40% of Stony Brook University students are first generation college students. As the first in their family to attend college, Yardi Scholars are supported in a holistic manner with intentional programming to support your college experience. Being first is something to be proud of and we will have workshops, events, and activities to help understand and leverage your identity as a first-generation college student including study skills & academic success development as well as mentorship opportunities.

Leadership Dinners and Networking Opportunities

Yardi Scholars will have the opportunity to meet with leadership from the University Honors Program, College of Business, University officials, faculty, staff and alumni to foster meaningful relationships. Leadership dinners will give students the time to meet with leaders, learn more about them, and practice networking. Yardi Scholars will also have opportunities to network with top-tier business executives and campus leaders.

Cultural Immersion and NYC Visits

Exclusive access to the best of New York City, featuring trips to cultural museums, arts performances, financial institutions, and corporate offices. Past visits include a trip to the Morgan Library & Museum, participation in an etiquette dinner with the Career Center, and Broadway musicals.

Professional Development and Career Readiness Programming

 

Year 1

Self Development

Identity and confidence building; resume writing; and networking basics

 

Year 4

Planning Ahead

Advanced career coaching and graduate school planning.

 

Year 2

Practice and Exploration

LinkedIn branding, mock interviews, internship preparation, etiquette training, and global business experience

 

Year 3

Exposure and Networking

Industry exposure and trips to New York City financial institutions and major corporations.