Family and Friends
The University's Main Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.
Once Candidates Apply to Graduate by April 15, 2020, (3) Guest Tickets will be secured in their name. On May 11, 2020, Candidates who have successfully applied to graduate will receive an email invitation to their Stony Brook University account with instructions on how to access tickets. Please be sure to obtain your tickets from your graduate before the event. Graduates will be lining up prior to the Ceremony.
Gates Open at 10:00 AM. All Guests must present their tickets at the gate. Children under the age of 3 do not require a ticket however must sit on the lap of an adult throughout the duration of the Ceremony. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis.
The following items are not permitted inside the stadium: outside food/beverage, backpacks, luggage, umbrellas and balloons. Please note, the buying, selling, or gifting of tickets is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action.
Guests with smart devices can access closed captioning services for the Ceremony at stonybrook.edu/closedcaptioning.
There will also be a live webcast on the Stony Brook University webpage for all guests who do not have tickets or cannot attend. Please visit: www.stonybrook.edu/live.
Ceremony Schedule
10:00 AM Candidate Arrival: Candidates are in line at the Indoor Sports Complex Parking lot wearing academic attire
10:30 AM Academic Procession: Candidates are ushered to their seats on the stadium field
11:00 AM Ceremony Begins: All guests are seated
Commencement Brunch
All-you-care-to-eat Commencement Brunch featuring Nutella banana crepes, egg boats, carving station, Chef's Table, full salad bar, pancake sampling, assorted fresh baked specialties, and much more. Students may use meal plan or Wolfie Wallet at the door on the day of the event.
Where: East Side Dining Dine-inWhen: May 22, 2020 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMCost: $15.45 ppPre-Sale tickets will be available on March 1, 2020 online and at East & West Side Dining. Tickets will also be available at the door.
COMMENCEMENT CAMPUS MAP
BY CAR
From New York City, take the Long Island Expressway (LIE, I-495) eastbound from the Queens Midtown Tunnel in Manhattan or the Throgs Neck Bridge or Whitestone Bridge in Queens to exit 62, and follow Nicolls Road (Route 97) north for 9 miles. The main entrance to the University is on the left. To find the campus via GPS, enter the address "100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790."
BY BUS
Call (631) 852-5200, or visit the Suffolk County Transit website for schedules, rates, and routes for public bus service between campus and off-campus locations.
BY TRAIN
Take the Long Island Railroad's Port Jefferson line from Penn Station in Manhattan to Stony Brook. The LIRR station is at the north end of the campus; bus service to the central campus is provided. Trains to and from Penn generally require transfers at Jamaica or Huntington. Hicksville is also a transfer point on some lines.
SOUTH P LOT
Located at the south entrance off Nicolls Road. There you can take a bus to Main Campus.
SPORTS COMPLEX LOT
Located off of Gym Road
*An ADA van, equipped with a lift, will be available for those needing assistance between the parking lot and the Arena.STADIUM PARKING LOT
Located off of Stadium Road
*ADA Parking availableGuests with Disabilities
Parking for ADA permit holders will be located in the Sports Complex Parking Lot off Gym Road as well as in the Stadium Parking Lot. Proper identification is required. SBU's ADA Transport Services can will be accessible from the Sports Complex lot on Commencement Day.
For more detailed information on disability access for all campus locations please see the Disability Access Index by visiting http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/map/ada/index.html
- The area offers several accommodations within five miles. Families are encouraged to make reservations early as availability is limited.
On Campus
Hilton Garden Inn, Stony Brook, NY: (631) 941-2980Off Campus
Danfords Hotel and Marina, Port Jefferson, NY: (800) 332-6367Hampton Inn Hotel, Islandia, NY: (631) 234-0400Holiday Inn Express, Stony Brook, NY: (631) 471-8000Hyatt Regency Long Island, Hauppauge, NY: 631-784-1234Stony Brook University Discount Booking Linkhttps://longisland.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html?corp_id=CR108445Jake's 58 Hotel, Islandia, NY: (844) 896-7336Call and mention "Seawolves" for a 25% discountMarriott Residence Inn, Holtsville, NY: (631) 475-9500Three Village Inn, Stony Brook, NY: (631) 751-0555 FACULTY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Graduation flowers will be available for purchase on site the day of the Ceremony. Click here to pre-order your flowers and guarantee your color preference. Click here for further FSA Services.
Campus Dining
Click here for a list of campus dining locations.