August 9, 2022
To: Undergraduate students
Dear Undergraduate Seawolves,
Welcome to the Fall 2022 semester! I look forward to your arrival to campus very soon and hope you are excited for a great year ahead. We’re ready to support, help, and keep you connected to the Stony Brook community. Please read all of the information below so that you are aware of our community expectations and the many resources that support your success:
RESPECT AND CARE
In our community, we respect and care for each other. We come to Stony Brook with
widely different backgrounds, talents, and interests, so it is important that we respect
each other’s views and opinions. At Stony Brook, we value free exchange of ideas,
inclusion, and diversity, and we uphold our commitment to maintaining the dignity
and the fair treatment of all members of our community.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Do Your Part to Stop the Spread of COVID:
While we have made so much progress, COVID still remains a concern, so we all need
to do our part to keep our community safe and healthy.
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Unvaccinated students who received a limited exemption are required to test once a week at the Student Activities Center, Room 169, open from 9am-5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Vaccinated students are not required to participate in surveillance testing. Please note this testing schedule is subject to change based upon COVID infection rates.
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If you have not done so already, we strongly recommend that you obtain a COVID booster once you become eligible. Click here to check your eligibility.
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If you are not feeling well, contact Student Health Services at (631) 632-6740 for an appointment. Do not attend classes or come to campus, and avoid being around people.
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If you test positive for COVID, call the COVID Response Team at (631) 632-6176 (on campus 2-6176) and leave a message with your name, SBU ID, a phone number to return your call, the date of your positive test result, and symptoms you are experiencing. The COVID Response Team will return your message within 24 hours of receipt. While you are awaiting a call back, please do not attend in-person classes or come to campus.
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Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers/cleaners are also effective.
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Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
As detailed in the Code of Student Responsibility, violations that adversely affect the safety and security of the University may be
referred to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.
Monkeypox Update:
As you may be aware, the United States has declared monkeypox a public health emergency.
Monkeypox is a rare, viral infection. It spreads through close, physical contact between
people. Symptoms of monkeypox can include fever, headache, muscle aches and backache,
swollen lymph nodes, chills, exhaustion and a rash that can look like pimples or blisters
that appear on various parts of the body. For more information about monkeypox, please
visit this CDC website.
At Stony Brook, we continue to follow all protocols and recommendations from the Department
of Health. If you suspect you may have monkeypox, have a new rash and have risk factors
such as having had close personal contact with someone who has monkeypox, contact
Student Health Services at (631) 632-6740. Student Health Services will evaluate your
symptoms and inform you about next steps, including isolation precautions. Do not
engage in intimacy, attend in-person classes, work or social events until you have
been evaluated by a health care provider.
New This Fall, TimelyCare Free 24/7 Virtual Healthcare:
TimelyCare provides 24/7 virtual access to medical and mental health services to you
and all Stony Brook students, right from your mobile device or computer. Whether you're
under the weather, anxious, or overwhelmed, or just need to talk to someone, you will
be able to talk to a licensed provider, either by a voice or video call, for free.
TimelyCare offers the following services:
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TalkNow: 24/7 on-demand access to speak with a mental health professional about anything on your mind.
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Scheduled Counseling: scheduled mental health counseling appointments to speak to a licensed counselor of your choice, at a time convenient for you (up to 12 visits per year).
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Medical: 24/7 on-demand access to a medical provider that can treat a wide range of common illnesses such as a sore throat, earache, cold and flu symptoms, sinus infection, allergies and more.
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Scheduled Medical: scheduled appointments to speak to a medical provider of your choice at a time convenient for your schedule.
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Health Coaching: access to a nutritional specialist to help you adopt healthier lifestyle behaviors related to sleep issues, weight management and more, as well as real-time wellness classes and pre-recorded videos.
To access, go to timelycare.com/stonybrook or download the TimelyCare app. For more information and FAQs, visit stonybrook.edu/timelycare.
Reach out for Help:
If you see something, say something. If there is ever a situation where you feel unsafe,
call University Police at 333 from a campus phone or (631) 632-3333 from non-campus
phones. If you are not on campus, contact 911 for your local police. Visit our Campus
Safety page for more information.
Stony Brook’s Good Samaritan policy encourages you to call for help without fear of facing University sanctions.
Hazing is not tolerated at Stony Brook. Hazing can happen in many shapes and forms, and not only through the use of alcohol or other
drugs. It is any action taken or situation that endangers another person’s psychological,
emotional, or physical health, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate,
for the purpose of joining or maintaining membership with any organization, group,
or team. Report hazing incidents using the “Report” form on our Hazing Prevention
website or contact University Police at (631) 632-3333.
Sexual misconduct is not tolerated at Stony Brook. The University takes all allegations
of sexual misconduct seriously and is committed to the prevention of sexual assault
and violence. We have policies and procedures in place and the Office of Equity and Access investigates every claim that is received. To report any concern or incident involving
sexual misconduct, contact the Office of Equity and Access. In addition, the Survivor Advocate & Prevention Specialist provides 24/7 confidential advocacy and support to students who experience sexual
or interpersonal violence.
Become a Trained Bystander:
We offer three popular bystander intervention programs through the Center for Prevention
& Outreach:
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Green Dot helps you recognize risky or potentially violent situations.
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QPR focuses on suicide prevention.
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Red Watch Band teaches you how to intervene to prevent toxic drinking and save a life.
To sign up for training sessions, visit the Center for Prevention and Outreach’s website.
Marijuana Policy:
State University of New York campuses are bound by the federal requirements under
the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. Under this requirement, the use, possession,
cultivation, and sale of marijuana remains prohibited on all SUNY campuses and is
subject to disciplinary action under the University’s Code of Student Responsibility. This prohibition covers all SUNY property in public as well as campus residence
halls, University apartments, and offices, University-owned and leased buildings,
housing, parking lots, and all SUNY events. In addition to this federal requirement,
smoking or vaping marijuana on campus remains prohibited under our Tobacco-Free Policy.
GET CONNECTED BY GETTING INVOLVED
Get involved by joining one or more of our 325 clubs and organizations. Stop by the Involvement Fairs on Wednesday, August 24 and August 31 during Campus Lifetime, and connect with student clubs and organizations of your choice. Download the CORQ app for information about campus programs and events.
A list of all currently recognized organizations can be found on SB Engaged. Organizations without pages on SB Engaged are not recognized and are not in good
standing with the University. Some organizations that are not recognized at Stony
Brook may attempt to continue to operate despite having lost or never receiving University
recognition. Any operation of these groups is not sanctioned by Stony Brook and is
against University guidelines. For more information visit here.
Whether you choose to become a leader in a club or organization, volunteer or do community service, complete an internship, or conduct research with a faculty member, pick something
and strengthen your candidacy when applying for jobs or future graduate study. Join
one or more of our Career Communities and connect with the Career Center. They offer virtual and in-person programs, events, coaching sessions, and other
opportunities.
WHERE ELSE CAN I GO FOR HELP?
Academic rigor, financial worries, relationship problems, and other concerns may cause
stress and an inability to focus. Reach out for help and talk to someone you can trust.
Speak with your general and major academic advisors about your course and major selection
and overall degree progress.
Academic Success and Tutoring Center
Free tutoring and study skills support. SB Union Room L09. (631) 632-4920.
Have questions about nutrition, food allergies? The dietitian offers individual nutrition
counseling. Call (631) 632-9979 or submit a request at Stony Brook Dining for an appointment.
Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO)
CPO offers services to address your concerns about mental health, alcohol and other
substances, healthy relationships and sexual violence, including Let’s Talk, an informal and confidential way to speak with a counselor, SB Union, Room 108.
(631) 632-2748.
Commuter and Off-Campus Students
SB Union, Student Life Suite, Room 205. (631) 632-7353.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Student Health & Counseling Center, Second Floor. CAPS provides confidential individual
and group counseling. Call (631) 632-6720 to make an appointment. You can also get
24/7 virtual access to licensed counselors and on-demand mental health support with
TimelyCare. If you are experiencing an urgent mental health need after hours, you can call the CAPS Crisis Line at (631) 632-6720.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Services
SB Union, Room 208. (631) 632-6840.
Office of Equity and Access
Report any concern or incident involving sexual misconduct, discrimination, or accessibility
barrier. Administration Building Room 201. (631) 632-6280. OEA@stonybrook.edu
Recreation and Wellness Center
Located next to the Sports Complex. (631) 632-7209.
Reach out to your RA and Campus Residences staff for help. (631) 632-6750.
Student Accessibility Support Center (SASC)
SB Union, Room 107. Call (631) 632-6748 to make an appointment or email sasc@stonybrook.edu.
Student Health & Counseling Center, First Floor. M-F 9am-5pm, Tuesday 9am-7:30pm.
Call (631) 632-6740 to make an appointment. You can also get 24/7 virtual on-demand
and scheduled medical virtual visits with TimelyCare, who can treat a wide range of common illnesses such as a sore throat, earache, cold
and flu symptoms, sinus infection, allergies and more.
Student Support Team
The Student Support Team helps you navigate an issue or concern, including if you have an extended illness and are out of class for more than 5 days. If you don’t know where to go, the Student Support Team is available to help you! Call (631) 632-7320 to speak to a team member or email student_supportteam@stonybrook.edu for an appointment.
Go Seawolves!
Sincerely,
Rick Gatteau, PhD
Vice President for Student Affairs