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Stony Brook University offers a full complement of academic advising resources for undergraduates. Support includes advising about general education, major, and minor degree requirements, as well as comprehensive communication aimed at promoting student success.
The College of Arts and Sciences includes 36 majors and 39 minors. Each academic department has a designated Undergraduate Program Director who coordinates advising services for students in their major(s) or minor(s). Students can contact Undergraduate Program Directors and should make an appointment to discuss or declare a major no later than the middle of the sophomore year.
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The Office of Student Services (OSS) is the main academic advising center for the College of Business. The office advises business majors, minors, and MBA students regarding course and specialization selection.The office also advises prospective MBA students regarding the admission application process.
Location: 109 Harriman Hall
Phone: (631) 632-7171
Email: [email protected]
Students in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences are required to meet regularly with their faculty advisors to ensure they are making progress in their majors. Students may find their faculty advisors by visiting their department office or the Undergraduate Student Office.
Location: 231 Engineering
Phone: (631) 632-8381
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The Health Sciences Schools include a wide array of opportunities for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Each school holds information sessions regarding their programs and individual advisement by appointment. For contact information, please click on the appropriate school:
Health Technology and Management
Nursing
Social Welfare
Location: Office of Student Services, HSC Level 2, Room 271
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The School of Communication and Journalism provides major academic advising to all students interested in the journalism major or minor.To declare the major or minor and review degree requirements, students should call for an advising appointment.
Location: N-4004 Melville Library
Phone: (631) 632-7403
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The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences offers nine majors and eight minors. There is an undergraduate academic advisor for all SoMAS majors and minors, and each program also has a designated faculty director. Students can contact the advisor and faculty directors by visiting the SoMAS website. The faculty advisors are available to discuss transfer course evaluation, progress toward degree and course selection as well as general questions about careers, research, and internship opportunities.
Location: Location: W-0511 Melville Library
Phone: (631) 632-9404
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Provides comprehensive academic and support services for Stony Brook’s Honors College students.
Location: Office of Academic Engagement,
Stony Brook Union, Suite 111
Phone: (631) 632-4378
Email: [email protected]
Provides general advising for transfers, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Helps students develop their academic plans for graduation and works with students in academic difficulty. Evaluates transfer credits and serves as a central communicator regarding academic deadlines, policies, and events to all undergraduates.
Location: Suite 105, Stony Brook Union
Phone: (631) 632-7082, option 2
Email: [email protected]
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The office of Pre-Professional Advising serves all undergraduates and alumni of Stony Brook University who are seeking careers in healthcare. Services include one-on-one advising in curricular and pre-professional planning, phone advising, workshops, programs and webinars, and application assistance. Pre-Health advisors serve as a resource throughout a student’s undergraduate career, providing information about course selection, volunteer involvement, law- and health-related internships and exploring gap year opportunities.
Location: Suite 105, Stony Brook Union
Phone: (631) 632-7080
Email: [email protected]
Pre-Law Advising, housed in the Career Center, can help you explore a career in law. Start mapping out your journey to a law degree by researching different career paths in the field, identifying potential law schools, and preparing for the application process and LSAT Exam.
Location: W0550 Melville Library, lower level
Phone: (631) 632-6810
Email:[email protected]
The Goldstein Family Student-Athlete Development Center provides academic, career, and personal development services for student-athletes. Services such as academic advisement, course selection, NCAA life skills workshops, and tutoring are provided in the Center. An academic advisor is assigned to work with each team.
Location: 175 Sports Complex
Phone: (631) 632-4952
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Stony Brook's Educational Opportunity Program/Advancement on Individual Merit (EOP/AIM) provides comprehensive academic and support services for Stony Brook’s EOP/AIM students. Counselors support students during their entire collegiate career and are assigned to each student.
Location: W-3520 Melville Library
Phone: (631) 632-7090
Each Undergraduate College has assigned advisors who help first-year students make good decisions about a wide range of topics relevant to student academic success. Advising services are available through Advising Walk-in Hours, Individual Advising Appointments and through Freshman Seminar 101, which informs first-year students of deadlines and policies, and gives them the tools to self-manage course selection.
Location: Office of Academic Engagement,
Stony Brook Union, Suite 111
Phone: (631) 632-4378
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Provides academic and support services for students in the University Scholars program. The University Scholars team provides educational, social, leadership, and community service opportunities to students involved in the program throughout their collegiate career.
Location: Office of Academic Engagement,
Stony Brook Union, Suite 111
Phone: (631) 632-4378