Awards and Recognitions
Non-Traditional Student Honor Society
The Phi Omega chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society is Stony Brook University's first to specifically recognize the academic achievements of our non-traditional student population.
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
*25 years of age or older
*Matriculated undergraduates, working towards completion of first bachelor's degree
*Earned at least 24 credits from Stony Brook University
*A minimum of 6 credits earned in previous semester and a minimum of 6 credits registered
for in current semester
*At minimum, a 3.2 GPA
Invitation of membership can only be offered to the top 20% of the students who meet the above listed requirements.
Non-Traditional Student Week
National Non-Traditional Student Week takes place the first week of November each year. To celebrate Stony Brook University's adult learners, the Office of Commuter Student Services holds our Lunch on Us event, and actively promotes our Driving Force efforts (see below). In addition to this week in November, Stony Brook also recognizes adult learners again in the spring semester, typically in early April. Please check back for specific dates.
During Non-Traditional Student Week, our partners in the Faculty Student Association and Campus Dining often offer discounts and/or coupons to celebrate the occasion. Our office also conducts contests during this week for great prizes!
Non-Traditional Student Awards
The goal of the Non-Traditional Student/Adult Learner Awards is to recognize the contributions of our undergraduate students ages 24+. These awards serve as an opportunity to acknowledge the positive impact this particular demographic makes within their academic departments, the Stony Brook community, and/or their local/global communities, all while balancing the responsibilities they may have outside of the classroom.
Either SELF-NOMINATIONS* or FACULTY/STAFF NOMINATIONS will be accepted.
Requirements:
Matriculated undergraduates working towards a bachelors degree
24+ years of age or older
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Enrolled in the previous Fall & current Spring semesters
*self-nominations require a brief recommendation from a faculty/staff member. More details will be provided as self-nominees complete form.
Nomination Categories:
Departmental Contributions:
Individuals who have demonstrated significant dedication to their academics. This
could include their commitment both in and out of classroom, including but not limited
to: classroom participation, research, internships, projects, etc.
Excellence in Leadership:
Individuals who have made significant contributions to the campus community, via student
leadership. This category focuses on the student’s ability to “make their mark” as
a Stony Brook student, in various capacities. Examples include, but are not limited
to club involvement and/or leadership, peer education, on campus employment/internships,
etc.
Outstanding Community Service:
Individuals who have made significant contributions in their local and/or global communities
through service and volunteer work. Please note that this category is specifically
geared towards contributions made off-campus.
Seawolf Spirit:
Those who always exemplify what it means to be a Seawolf, as seen through their enthusiasm
for taking part in our college community.
To Apply:
Driving Force
We know that as a commuter student you have a number of responsibilities and obligations
both on and off campus. As an adult learner, we realize that this is likely to not
only be true, but also an understatement!
We’d like to help you recognize the person(s) - (limit of 2) - that is the greatest driving force behind your scholastic and personal successes!
Click HERE for our Driving Force "Certificate of Appreciation" request form. The Office of Commuter
Student Services will send a Certificate of Appreciation, on your behalf! You can
also opt to have your driving force featured in our non-traditional student newsletter!