Semester at SBU
- Overview
Overview
Located on Long Island, an hour east of New York City, Stony Brook University is one of the premier research institutions in the United States. Stony Brook University offers semester or yearlong programs for exchange or visiting students from our prestigious partner universities around the globe.
In addition to the challenging courses, we encourage all students to engage in the numerous opportunities and activities we have to offer. Our students come to enjoy the campus life and have quickly become active member of our campus community.
- Course Offerings
Course Offerings
Our student bulletin contains all undergraduate courses offered at Stony Brook University. Students have the ability to search courses by keyword, name or subject.
Please note, course offerings are subject to change and offerings may vary by semester.
Restricted courses: Health-sciences, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Dental Medicine, Pharmacology subjects, Writing 101 & 102, BUS 301, CSE 316, CSE 320, CSE 416, CSE Graduate Courses.
Limited Courses: Theater Arts, Dance, some language courses, and Computer Science.
CSE/ISE - Limit 2 courses per semester
ACC/BUS - Limit 2 courses per semester
- Program Dates
Program Dates (Fall 2024)
First day new students are allowed to check into their room Monday, August 19
Tuesday, August 20
Mandatory orientation for new exchange and visiting students Thursday, August 22 First day of class Monday, August 26 Last day of finals Thursday, December 19 Required dorm check out by 4:00PM Thursday, December 19 Program Dates (Spring 2025)
First day new students are allowed to check into their room Tuesday, January 21 Mandatory orientation for new exchange and visiting students Thursday, January 23 First day of class Monday, January 27 Last day of finals Wednesday, May 21 Required dorm check out by 4:00PM Wednesday, May 21 - Application Procedure
Application Procedure
Phase One: Before acceptance students must provide the following documents.
*Note: Completion of phase one is due May 1 for Fall Semester and October 15th for Spring Semester.Complete the online application and upload the following documents:
Study Statement: A one page, typed Study Statement uploaded to your application.
Passport: Upload a clear copy of the information page of your passport.
TOEFL (if applicable): Exchange/Visiting students must have a minimum of 80 IBT, 9 Essential or 6.5 IELTS. Upload a clear image of your unexpired proficiency score. Stony Brook University does not accept MyBest scores.
Home University Transcripts: Upload a clear image of your home university transcripts.
Contact
International Academic Programs
E-1340 Melville Library
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3397
Phone: (631) 632-7030
Fax: (631) 632-1396
Email: studyabroad@stonybrook.edu - Apply
Apply
Begin the application process by following the apply link below.