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Welcome to the Fall 2024 semester! Whether you're a new or continuing undergraduate, this new academic year is a fresh start full of exciting opportunities and unforgettable memories waiting to happen. We are here to support you and your success, so please take a few minutes to read the information below so that you are aware of our community expectations and the many resources available to help you achieve your goals:
RESPECT AND CARE
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August 8, 2024
To: Undergraduate Students
Subject: Welcome, Seawolves! What You Need to Know for Fall 2024
Dear Seawolves,
Welcome to the Fall 2024 semester! Whether you're a new or continuing undergraduate, this new academic year is a fresh start full of exciting opportunities and unforgettable memories waiting to happen. We are here to support you and your success, so please take a few minutes to read the information below so that you are aware of our community expectations and the many resources available to help you achieve your goals:
RESPECT AND CARE
As Seawolves, we support each other, celebrate our diverse backgrounds, and embrace
opportunities for personal growth, 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. We also expect everyone to know and follow the rules
and policies in place to ensure the health and safety of our campus community.
STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM
STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM
Don’t know where to get help? Are you experiencing a challenging situation and need
advice or some direction? Make your first stop the Student Support Team! They can help problem-solve with you and make referrals as needed to support your
success at Stony Brook. For more information, visit stonybrook.edu/studentsupport. For help, call (631) 632-7320 or email student_supportteam@stonybrook.edu.
YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Whether you're under the weather, anxious, or overwhelmed, or just need to talk to
someone, connect with a licensed provider. Your well-being is our top priority, and
we are here to support you. If you’re seeking in-person care, reach out to Student Health Services and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Check out their websites for the full list of free services.
Timelycare, 24/7 Access to Virtual Health, Counseling, and Well-Being Services:
Timelycare, 24/7 Access to Virtual Health, Counseling, and Well-Being Services:
To support your health and well-being, TimelyCare provides 24/7 access to a comprehensive range of free virtual health, counseling,
and well-being services. Go to timelycare.com/stonybrook or download the TimelyCare app (iOS and Android). For more information and FAQs,
visit stonybrook.edu/timelycare.
YOUR SAFETY
YOUR SAFETY
Whenever you are walking, biking, or driving, be aware of your surroundings and pay
attention to the road. Remember that it gets darker earlier in the fall, so if walking
after dusk, wear light clothing or carry a flashlight so you are more visible to drivers,
and use the sidewalks and the crosswalks whenever possible. If you’d like to have
someone accompany you when walking on campus late at night, call the Residential Safety
Program (RSP). RSP offers a walk service to any points on campus from 12:00 PM - 3:00
AM. Call 631-632-WALK (9255) to arrange a walk.
Download the Rave Guardian app, which allows you to do a one-touch panic call to University Police (UPD), facilitating a faster response by police or other emergency responders. The app also allows you to set a time that coincides with the time you expect to travel from one location on campus to another. If you don’t reach your destination, or are otherwise detained, the timer will automatically trigger a panic call to UPD who will then be able to respond to your location. For more information, visit this website.
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
Download the Rave Guardian app, which allows you to do a one-touch panic call to University Police (UPD), facilitating a faster response by police or other emergency responders. The app also allows you to set a time that coincides with the time you expect to travel from one location on campus to another. If you don’t reach your destination, or are otherwise detained, the timer will automatically trigger a panic call to UPD who will then be able to respond to your location. For more information, visit this website.
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
If there is a situation where you feel unsafe, call University Police at 333 from a campus phone or (631) 632-3333 from a non-campus phone. 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 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. It can happen in many shapes and forms, and not only through the use of alcohol or other drugs. 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 Associate provides confidential advocacy and support to students who experience sexual or interpersonal violence.
BECOME A TRAINED BYSTANDER
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 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. It can happen in many shapes and forms, and not only through the use of alcohol or other drugs. 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 Associate provides 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:
Green Dot helps you recognize risky or potentially violent situations.
Green Dot helps you recognize risky or potentially violent situations.
QPR focuses on suicide prevention.
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.
DRUG-FREE AND TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS
To sign up for training sessions, visit the Center for Prevention and Outreach’s website.
DRUG-FREE AND TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS
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 CONNECTED BY GETTING INVOLVED
Get involved by joining one or more of our over 400 clubs and organizations. We are hosting several involvement fairs where you can connect with the student groups of your choice. Don’t forget to download
the CORQ app for information about campus programs and events.
And starting this year, Campus Life Time — a dedicated period when no classes are scheduled — will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30-1:50pm, giving you an additional day to dive into campus activities and participate in clubs and organizations!
A list of all currently recognized organizations is on SB Engaged. Organizations without pages on SB Engaged are not recognized and are not in good standing with the University.
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?
And starting this year, Campus Life Time — a dedicated period when no classes are scheduled — will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30-1:50pm, giving you an additional day to dive into campus activities and participate in clubs and organizations!
A list of all currently recognized organizations is on SB Engaged. Organizations without pages on SB Engaged are not recognized and are not in good standing with the University.
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. We’re here to help you succeed!
Academic Advising
Academic Advising
Speak with your general and major academic advisors about your course and major selection
and overall degree progress.
Academic Success and Tutoring Center
Academic Success and Tutoring Center
Free tutoring and study skills support. SB Union Room L08. (631) 632-4920.
Campus Dining Dietitian
Campus Dining Dietitian
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)
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. SB Union, Room 108. (631) 632-2748.
Commuter and Off-Campus Students
Commuter and Off-Campus Students
SB Union, Student Life Suite, Room 205. (631) 632-7353.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
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’s Talk Now. If you are experiencing an urgent mental health need after hours, call the CAPS Crisis Line at (631) 632-6720.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Services
Financial Aid and Scholarship Services
SB Union, Room 208. (631) 632-6840.
Office of Equity and Access
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
Recreation and Wellness Center
Located next to the Sports Complex. Free for undergraduate students. (631) 632-7209.
Resident Students
Resident Students
Reach out to your RA and Campus Residences staff for help. (631) 632-6750.
Student Accessibility Support Center (SASC)
Student Accessibility Support Center (SASC)
This fall semester, SASC is undergoing renovations. Their temporary front desk is
located in the Testing Center, Union Room 112. Call (631) 632-6748 to make an appointment
or email sasc@stonybrook.edu.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services
Student Health & Counseling Center, First Floor. Call (631) 632-6740 to make an appointment.
Additionally, you can also get 24/7 virtual on-demand and scheduled medical virtual
visits with
TimelyCare, which treats a wide range of common illnesses such as a sore throat, earache, cold
and flu symptoms, sinus infection, allergies, and more.
University Police (UPD)
University Police (UPD)
In case of emergency, call our campus police department at 333 from a campus phone
or (631) 632-3333 from a mobile or off-campus phone.
Remember to wear something RED on Fridays to show your Stony Brook spirit and pride! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Go Seawolves!
Sincerely,
Rick Gatteau, PhD
Remember to wear something RED on Fridays to show your Stony Brook spirit and pride! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Go Seawolves!
Sincerely,
Rick Gatteau, PhD
Vice President for Student Affairs