2021-2022 STUDENT AND FAMILY CALENDAR - Stony Brook University

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2021-2022STUDENT ANDFAMILY CALENDARIMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATEStony Brook University’s top priority remains the health, safety and well-being of our community. Pleasenote that some of the programs and services outlined in this publication may be impacted by COVID-19and any subsequent changes to New York State guidelines regarding the safe reopening of schools.For the most current updates on how Stony Brook University is working to ensure your health and safety,visit stonybrook.edu/strongertogether for student-specific FAQs and more detailed guidance.

Student and FamilyCalendarWelcome Letter . 3NEW STUDENT AND FAMILY CALENDAR:Important Dates, Deadlines and Highlighted Events . 3NEW STUDENT AND FAMILY GUIDE: . 34Resources for Families . 34This Community Belongs to All of Us . 35Statement of Community . 35University Community Standards . 35Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 . 35All-Gender and Gender-Specific Facilities Use . 36Data Privacy Awareness . 36Email Policy . 36Alcohol and Other Drug Policies . 36Tobacco-Free Policy . 36Religious Exemption Policy . 36Stony Brook University A to Z Guide . 37Important Phone Numbers . 48Notes pages . 49Campus Map and Index . back coverPLEASE NOTE: Information contained in the Student & Family Calendar,including policies, dates and deadlines, may be subject to change. Allimages displayed followed CDC guidelines or were images taken priorto COVID-19. This calendar is designed to provide a sample of eventsand important dates to keep in mind. This calendar is not all inclusive,appropriate university websites should be consulted for the most upto date information. Students and family members are encouraged tovisit the Stony Brook University website (stonybrook.edu) for the mostcurrent information.

WELCOMEDear Seawolves and Seawolf Families,Welcome to Stony Brook University! You are now part of a vibrant and diverse campus community withmany opportunities to get involved and resources available to help our students successfully transitionto this new chapter in their life.If you are joining us as a first year student, the Undergraduate Colleges (UGCs) will play an important role inyour new student experience. They are small communities that group students with common interests, helpease the transition to college, and create a sense of belonging by providing customized advising and support.If you are joining us as a new transfer student, we have an array of services available to support your transitionand success at Stony Brook, including general and major academic advising, tutoring, and a specializedtransfer course called ADV 101.In support of all students, we offer many opportunities to engage in campus life, build friendships with fellow Seawolves, andstrengthen leadership skills. We strongly encourage students to get involved during their first semester in one or more of our350 student clubs and organizations, cultural groups, and intramural sports teams. Students should download the CORQ app andcheck stonybrook.edu/sbengaged for real time information about campus programs and events.We also provide comprehensive resources to enhance students’ academic, career, and personal growth and development.Please visit stonybrook.edu/studentaffairs and stonybrook.edu/studentsuccess to learn more about all the resources available,both as new students and family members. All of our academic and student services departments are here to help our students besuccessful. Reach out to us when you have a question or concern. We’re here for you!Congratulations on reaching this exciting milestone. I look forward to seeing you in the fall. Go Seawolves!Sincerely,Rick Gatteau, PhDVice President for Student Affairs3

JUNE 20214

SUNMON3031613Early Voting for New YorkPrimary Election EndsTUE7Seawolf Q & A:Paying for College201421WED1Seawolf Q & A:Academic Success;Living on Campus;Commuting to CampusArt in Focus: Seeing Pastthe Future with ShimonAttie, Norman L. Kleeblatt,Jeanne Wolff-Bernsteinand Cătălina NistorNew York Primary Election281522THU9Seawolf Q & A:Living on Campus;Commuting to Campus;Student Life andRecreation and Wellness27Seawolf Q & A:Living on Campus;Commuting to Campus;Student Panel Series28293Seawolf Q & A:Experience SBU & Beyond:Student Employment,Study Abroad, Researchand More1623Seawolf Q&A:Seawolves Essentials:Meal Plans, Books & MoreFRISeawolf Q & A:Family Services & Support30SAT410111718241Seawolf Q & A:Health, Wellness, andSafety; Living on Campus;Commuting to Campus5Early Voting for New YorkPrimary Election Begins25121926All new students atStony Brook Universitywill participate in amulti-part orientation.Orientation is requiredfor all new studentsand consists of SeawolfFoundations onlineorientation modules,participation in theadvising and registrationprocess, virtual groupworkshops includingSeawolf Connectionsand commuter/residentpanel, and New SeawolfWelcome Week.View stonybrook.edu/orientation for moreinformation.NOTES:23Campus Landmark: Boulders are scattered about the Stony Brook campus, several hundred being 20,000 year-old leftovers fromthe Ice Age glaciers that once blanketed Long Island. During the extensive excavations that accompanied the initial construction ofbuildings and roadways on campus, these boulders were unearthed and incorporated into the landscape. Today, many of these ancientrocks serve as brightly painted totems for fraternities, sororities, and other campus organizations.5RequiredOrientation:All dates in this calendar are subject to change. Please visit the website for the most current ��––––

JULY 20216

SUNMON27Fourth of July:NO CLASSES IN SESSION411TUE28Summer Session II (D)BeginsSeawolf Q & A:Living on Campus;Commuting to Campus18529Seawolf Q & A:Student Life & Recreation& Wellness; ExperienceSBU & Beyond: StudentEmployment, StudyAbroad, Research & More1219WED620Seawolf Q & A:Living on Campus;Commuting to Campus;Family Services & SupportStony Brook Film Festival25Stony Brook Film FestivalSeawolf Q & A:Student Life & Recreation& Wellness2630Seawolf Q & A:Paying for College13Eid al-Adha*Stony Brook Film FestivalSeawolf Q & A:Seawolves Essentials:Meal Plans, Books &More; Diversity & SupportServicesTHU714Eid al-Adha21Seawolf Q & A:Academic Success27Stony Brook Film FestivalSeawolf Q & A:Diversity & SupportServicesSeawolf Q & A:Living on Campus;Commuting to Campus;Student Panel SeriesFRI128Seawolf Q &A:Health, Wellness, andSafety; SeawolvesEssentials: Meal Plans,Books & More15Eid al-Adha22Stony Brook Film FestivalSATSeawolf Q & A:Student Panel SeriesEid al-AdhaSummer Session I Ends3910161723Stony Brook Film Festival2430Stony Brook Film Festival31Stony Brook Film FestivalSeawolf Q & A:Student Panel Series28Stony Brook Film Festival29Stony Brook Film FestivalSeawolf Q & A:Living on Campus;Commuting to CampusSeawolf Q&As:Attend our virtualSeawolf Question &Answer sessions tolearn more aboutcampus resources andhave your questionsanswered in real-timeby both staff andstudents. Each sessionis topic-based, with avariety of topics offeredto help you connectto the many campusresources available toour Seawolves!Whether you havequestions or just wantto listen and learn,we encourage you toattend as many as youcan to help prepare youfor your time at StonyBrook University. Thesesessions are designedwith both students andfamily members in mind!Students should viewtheir email for sign upinstructions. Families,please visit our websiteto sign up.stonybrook.edu/orientation/familyCampus Landmark: The Paul Simons Memorial Bike Path, six miles of pristine pavement for biking, running, and rollerblading,encircles the campus. The path is dedicated to the memory of Paul Simons, a former Stony Brook student and avid cyclist.All dates in this calendar are subject to change. Please visit the website for the most current information.*Holiday begins at sundown the previous day.7

AUGUST 20218

SUNMON1Seawolf Q & A:Experience SBU & Beyond:Student Employment,Study Abroad, Research& More8Fall 2021 Billing Due Date15TUE29New SeawolfWelcome Week16Seawolf Q & A:Paying for College; Health,Wellness, and SafetyWED3Muharram10New SeawolfWelcome Week17Seawolf Q & A:Student Conduct &Community Standards;Family Services & Support;Student Panel SeriesTHU4511New SeawolfWelcome Week18FRISeawolf Q & A:Living on Campus;Commuting to Campus12New SeawolfWelcome Week19New SeawolfWelcome WeekSAT6713Summer Session II Ends1420New SeawolfWelcome Week21SAT Classes Begin28LGBTQ* ServicesWelcome EventNew SeawolfWelcome Week22M-F Classes Begin2324LGBTQ* ServicesWelcome EventOn-Campus Job &Internship Fair252627123LGBTQ* ServicesWelcome EventLast day to change orenter an insurancewaiver for FallSBU Weeks of WelcomeBegin29Fall 21 Involvement Fair30Fall 21 Involvement Fair314SBU Weeksof Welcome(SBU WOW):SBU WOW is an initiativefocused on introducingnew students to campuslife but also ensuring thestart of the semesteris vibrant and engagingfor all students. Eventsduring “SBU Weeks ofWelcome” are not onlygeared toward newstudents, but all studentslooking for community,connection, and newways to get involved.Events during “WOW”include paint nights,movie nights, virtualgame nights, fitness/personal wellness eventsand more. All eventscan be found by loggingonto SB Engaged &selecting the eventcategory “SBU Week’sof Welcome.” Checkbackoften, as events arebeing added daily! Also,follow @sbengaged onInstagram for up to dateinformation!New Seawolf Welcome Week: New Seawolf Welcome Week is a multi-day experience geared toward getting new students acclimatedto Stony Brook University and to introduce them to faculty, staff, and fellow students. Students will each have a unique schedule. In orderto fulfill New Seawolf Welcome Week requirements, students are required to attend all of their assigned workshops. All programs will beavailable on SB Engaged by August 1st. We will provided all students with access to a step by step guide to view and manage their schedule.All dates in this calendar are subject to change. Please visit the website for the most current information.9

SEPTEMBER 202110

SUNMON295Labor Day:CLASSES NOTIN SESSIONTUE30Labor Day:CLASSES NOTIN SESSION6Rosh Hashanah12WED31Labor Day:CLASSES NOTIN SESSION7Fall 21 Involvement FairStudy Abroad FairTHU1Fall 21 Involvement Fair8FRI291314Yom Kippur15Yom ion Day22Sukkot23The Antonija PrelecMemorial LectureUniversity LibrariesConcert SeriesAccounting Job &Internship FairBusiness,Communications &Journalism Job &Internship FairCommunity DialogueSeriesSukkot10Stony Brook Footballvs UNHRosh HashanahEmployer ResumeReview; Prepare forthe Job/Internship FairWorkshop193Rosh HashanahFall 2021 Billing Due DateUniversity LibrariesSTEM Speaker SeriesFall 21 Involvement FairSATSukkot24IT & Engineering Job &Internship FairSukkot25Family WeekendStony Brook Footballvs Fordham26SukkotShemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah27Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah28Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah29301NOTES:2National VoterRegistration DayRed Hot Tradition: Between 1:00-2:20 pm every Wednesday during the academic year, few classes are scheduled, givingstudents a chance to come together for some of Stony Brook’s most exciting events. We call it Campus Lifetime, a weekly traditiondating back to 1991. Campus Lifetime features carnivals, concerts, student expo fairs, live entertainment, celebrity speakers, freefood and giveaways—plus a chance for informal face-to-face encounters in the midst of hectic academic schedules.11The Stony BrookUniversity CareerCenter is committedto educating studentsaround the careerdevelopment process,preparing them fortheir careers and jobsearch, and connectingthem with employersand professionaldevelopmentopportunities. Theyoffer a series ofevents including joband internship fairs,educational workshops,employer informationsessions, and more. Visitour website and followus on social media tolearn more.stonybrook.edu/careerChris BottiSukkotCareer CenterAll dates in this calendar are subject to change. Please visit the website for the most current �–––––––

OCTOBER 202112

SUNMON26TUE27WED28THU29FRI302022-2023 FAFSA NowAvailableSAT12Healthcare, Research &Human Services Job &Internship Fair3Navratri104Navratri11Columbus Day5Navratri12Fall BreakMawlid-al-Nab18Homecoming WeekMawlid-al-NabNavratri13Community DialogueSeriesFall Break17619Homecoming Week7Navratri14NavratriEmerson String Quartet20Homecoming WeekNavratriNavratri815Fall 2021 Billing Due Date21Homecoming Week22Homecoming WeekUniversity LibrariesArt in FocusStony Brook Football vsRichmond1623Homecoming Week25Career Exploration Week26Career Exploration Week27Career Exploration Week28Career Exploration Week29Sinbad30Open Access SymposiumEarly Voting for New YorkGeneral Election Ends31123456At the Center for Civic Justice, we are committed to developing engaged local and global citizens through voter engagement,community service, and educational opportunities that are meaningful and make a positive impact. Visit our website and social mediachannels for upcoming events. stonybrook.edu/civicjustice, instagram.com/civicjusticesbu13The Fight Song waswritten by PerryGoldstein andHoward Gimpel incommemoration of theband’s inaugural season.We’re the red-hotSeawolves of SBU,We never stop fightinguntil the battle’s through.Let’s go Stony Brook,Let’s go team,Don’t let go until you hearthem scream:Seawolves Rock,Seawolves Rule!Let’s go Stony Brookthe number one school.Go, Fight, WinAlan CummingUniversity LibrariesConcert SeriesCareer Exploration WeekStony Brook Footballvs Delaware9Early Voting for New YorkGeneral Election BeginsMock Interview DayUniversity LibrariesSTEM Speaker Series24NavratriFight SongAll dates in this calendar are subject to change. Please visit the website for the most current information.(Victory Song)Music & Lyrics:John LeddyThe band plays Go,Fight, Win during itspregame performance atall home football gamesand after each first downduring the game andduring breaks at men’sand women’s basketballgames. The band alsoplays the Victory Songafter each football andbasketball home victory.Go! Fight! Win!S - B - U!S - B - U!S! B! U!

NOVEMBER 202114

SUNMON31All Saint’s DayTUEWED1Election Day28Career Week9THU3Diwali-DeepavaliFRI4Election Day (New YorkGeneral Election)Daylight Savings TimeEnds7Career WeekCareer Week10Veteran’s Day Ceremony14Fall 2021 Billing Due Date15University LibrariesSTEM Speaker Series16Veterans DayDiversity Recruitment2-Part Networking EventSAT511Career Week1218Rainbow Fall Feast19613Career Week17Seawolves for ServiceStony Brook Footballvs UAlbany20Ballet X21Hanukkah2822Hanukkah29University LibrariesConcert Series23Hanukkah30Thanksgiving Recess NO CLASSES IN SESSION24Thanksgiving Day25Thanksgiving Recess NO CLASSES IN SESSION12Thanksgiving Recess NO CLASSES IN SESSION263Thanksgiving Recess NO CLASSES IN SESSION274Thanksgiving Recess NO CLASSES IN SESSIONStony Brook University Libraries inspires learning, research, scholarly inquiry and service in an environment dedicated to the open exchangeof ideas and information. The University Libraries are engaged in scholarly, cultural and artistic interactions with Stony Brook University, itsregional, and global communities by promoting academic engagement; building, preserving and providing access to rich and diverse collections;developing responsive library spaces for diverse user communities; and fostering an innovative culture of learning and assessment.15All dates in this calendar are subject to change. Please visit the website for the most current information.Novemberis –––––

DECEMBER 202116

SAT3Hanukkah4Last day of SAT classesHanukkah5Reading DayReading DayHanukkah12Final Exams forM-F classes19Kwanzaa6Last day of M-F classes26Reading Day13Final Exams forM-F classes20Kwanzaa7University LibrariesPresents: PetTherapy Day*27Feast of ImmaculateConceptionFinal Exams forM-F classes9Final Exams forM-F classes10Final Exams forM-F classes14Final Exams forM-F classes21Kwanzaa82811Stephanie Quayle Holiday Concert15Final Exams forM-F classes22KwanzaaFinal Exams forM-F istmas31251Stony Brook Hillel strives to create a dynamic space where students feel a sense of community, the desire to explore, the freedom tobe authentic and are empowered to lead. Visit our Facebook page or website for upcoming events. stonybrookhillel.org/17*All dates in this calendar are subject to change. Please visit the website for the most current ––––––––––––––

JANUARY 2022

SUNMON26TUE272391623Martin Luther King Day NO CLASSES IN SESSIONM-F classes beginWED2829FRI303121Last day of SAT classes22SAT classes 62728234On-Campus Job &Internship FairLast day of M-F classes1NOTES:10Orthodox ChristmasNew Year’s DayKwanzaa5Epiphany6SAT4Classes BeginLast day to change orenter an insurance waiverfor Spring30THU781415Emerson String Quartet3115Campus Landmark: It’s a long way from Cretaceous-era Madagascar to present-day Long Island; 8,600 miles and 70 million years,to be precise—but Manjungasaurus crenatissimus looks right at home in the lobby of our Administration Building. The exact replica of theCretaceous meat-eater is patched together from specimens unearthed on Madagascar by a team of Stony Brook University paleontologists,led by Dr. David Krause of the Department of Anatomical Sciences. The fearsome skeleton has even acquired a nickname: “Stony Bones.”19All dates in this calendar are subject to change. Please visit the website for the most current information.

FEBRUARY 202220

SUNMON30TUE3167Lunar New YearEmployer Resume ReviewWED18THU2Study Abroad Fair9Prepare for the Job/Internship Fair WorkshopFRI3IT/Computer Science Job& Internship Fair10SAT4Engineering Job &Internship Fair11Complexions DanceSyncopated Ladies512University LibrariesArt in Focus2014President’s Day21University LibrariesConcert SeriesCheckout whatour Athletes are upto by viewing thecomposite schedulefor all Stony BrookSeawolf home nUniversity LibrariesSTEM Speaker Series13Athletics1522Community DialogueSeries16172324Business,Communications &Journalism Job &Internship Fair182519Russian NationalBallet - Cinderella26Students can expectthe residential roomselection process forthe following year to runfrom mid March throughmid April and shouldwatch for more specificinformation by midFebruary 2021.NOTES:272812345Red Hot Tradition: Black History Month is celebrated throughout the United States in the month of February.At Stony Brook, we honor the diversity of our community by celebrating the achievements and acknowledging the strugglesof all African Americans. Our annual observance of Black History Month includes panels, symposia, and lectures, as well ascultural and social events.21All dates in this calendar are subject to change. Please visit the website for the most current ––

MARCH 202222

SUNMON27TUE28Maha ShivaratriWED1Laylat al-Miraj67University LibrariesSTEM Speaker SeriesAsh WednesdayTHU2RENTFRI3Beginning of Lent89Healthcare, Research &Human Services Job &Internship Fair10SAT4511Gala 2022 - Yo-Yo Ma1218Laylat al-Bara’at19University LibrariesConcert Series13Spring Break14Spring Break15Spring Break16Daylight Saving TimeStarts17Laylat al-Bara’atHoli*Purim*Spring BreakSpring BreakSpring BreakSpring Break202122272829Community DialogueSeries23243031Not all SHEroesWear Capes252612Send a Care Package: The Residence Hall Association, with the help of On Campus Marketing, will provide a variety of services forfamilies to partake in throughout the year. Programs and products offered will be a way for families to show their college students that theycare. Included will be an opportunity to purchase welcome and/or care packages for their student living on campus. For more informationcontact the Residence Hall Association at (631) 632-9236.23 Please visit the website for the most current information. *Holiday begins at sundown the previous day.All dates in this calendar are subject to �––––––––––––

APRIL 202224

SUNMON27TUE28WED29THU30FRI31SAT1Diavolo2Beginning of Ramadan34567Palm Sunday1011121314Good over19Easter SundayOrthodox EasterPassover20PassoverFourth Annual Spiritof Stony Brook SpringConcert24University LibrariesSTEM Speaker Series25268The Queens CartoonistsPassover*916Orthodox Good Friday2728Roth RegattaLailat al-QadrUniversity LibrariesConcert SeriesRed Hot Tradition: At Stony Brook, Asian American Heritage is celebrated during the month of April to recognizethe culture and contributions of Asian Americans. Through the month of April, student groups and campus departmentshighlight the heritage of Asian Americans through programs, performances, and discussions.25 Please visit the website for the most current information. *Holiday begins at sundown the previous day.All dates in this calendar are subject to �––––––––––––

Stony Brook UniversityAlma MaterSandy ShoreMusic: Peter WinklerWords: Winston ClarkSandy shoreMeeting the Northern seaAncient ground wherenewborn dreams ariseScarlet, grayUnder azure skiesThe morning of a lifetimelies in Stony BrookRaise a grateful cheerfor Stony Brook!Youthful joysYouthful folly, tooAncient wisdom seenthrough youthful eyesLifelong friendsBound by youthful tiesThe morning of a lifetimelies in Stony BrookRaise a grateful cheerfor Stony Brook!MAY 202226

SUNMON1TUE2Eid al-Fitr*WED3THU4URECA - Celebration ofUndergraduate ResearchReading Day8Reading Day1522Reading DayFinal Exams for M-FClassesSession I (C) Begins91623University Libraries PetTherapy DayFRI5Last day of M-F classesSAT6Doo Wop ProjectFinal Exams forM-F classes10Final Exams forM-F classes11Final Exams forM-F classes12Final Exams forM-F classes13Final Exams for M-FClasses17Final Exams for M-FClasses18Doctoral Hooding &Baccalaureate HonorsCeremony19Commencement202425Ascension Thursday7Last day of SAT classes26Correction Day Follows a MONDAYScheduleFinal Exams forM-F classes1421272834Memorial DayWreath Laying29Memorial DayNO CLASSES IN SESSION303112Red Hot Tradition: Commencement is definitely our favorite tradition—the act of proudly sending forth graduates withdegrees that are valued around the world. New students can start on the right track by visiting our Career Center. Resourcesinclude help finding internships and jobs, resume writing, job fairs, and visits from alumni who are professionals in various fields.27 Please visit the website for the most current information. *Holiday begins at sundown the previous day.All dates in this calendar are subject to change.The AlmaMaterStony Brook’s AlmaMater, “Sandy Shore;was adopted in 1985after a compositioncontest. Dr. PeterWinkler, a professor inthe Department ofMusic, in conjunctionwith lyricist WinstonClark, wrote the winningsubmission. CarolMarburger, wife of formerUniversity President JohnMarburger, is credited asthe guiding spirit behindthe song.The band plays the AlmaMater during its pregameperformance at all homefootball games as wellas at the conclusion ofthe games as the teamstands and salutes theband from the field. Theband also plays it at theconclusion of all men’sand women’s homebasketball games.

JUNE 202228

costCampus Landmark: Ashley Schiff Memorial Park Preserve. Dr. Ashley Schiff was a dedicated and popular professor of PoliticalScience and avowed naturalist in the early days of Stony Brook University. In 1970, a 26-acre woodland, lined with oak and maple trees,often walked by Professor Schiff and his students, was set aside to honor him. Fauna spotted in the area include garter snakes, Virginiaopossums, rabbits, chipmunks and box turtles. The preserve is located between Roth Quad and the Marine Science Research Center.29 Please visit the website for the most current information. *Holiday begins at sundown the previous day.All dates in this calendar are subject to �––––––––––––

JULY 202230

SUNMON263Eid al-Adha*TUE27Fourth of July NO CLASSES IN SESSION4WED28Session II (D) BeginsTHU29FRI30567SAT1Correction Day - Follows aMONDAY Schedule2Session I ––––––––––––Campus Landmark: The Zebra Path is a striped geometric walkway connecting the Academic Mall with northern sections of campusbeyond John S. Toll Drive. The eye-catching path lies in front of the Career Center and behind the Melville Library. In March 1981, as partof an advanced seminar in public art, Stony Brook student Kim Hardiman won a grant to beautify the campus. Her 232’ x 12’ handpaintedwalkway, regularly refurbished with new coats of paint, constitutes one student’s lasting tribute to the Stony Brook campus.All dates in this calendar are subject to change. Please visit the website for the most current information. *Holiday begins at sundown the previous day.31

AUGUST 202232

223242526293031122128M-F Classes Begin6Session II Ends1320SAT Classes ��––––––––––––URECA (Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities) Stony Brook University was one of the first research universitiesin the country to establish an office for the specific purpose of promoting undergraduate research and creative activities. Since 1997,the URECA Celebration, which takes place every spring, is a university-wide event that showcases the accomplishments of Stony Brookstudents working with faculty mentors in virtually every discipline.All dates in this calendar are subject to change. Please visit the website for the most current information.33

2021-2022NEW STUDENT ANDFAMILY GUIDEIMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATEStony Brook University’s top priority remains the health, safety and well-being of our community.Please note that some of the programs and services outlined in this publication may be impacted byCOVID-19 and any subsequent changes to New York State guidelines regarding the safe reopening of schools.For the most current updates on how Stony Brook University is working to ensure your health and safety,visit stonybrook.edu/strongertogether for student-specific FAQs and more detailed guidance.RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES:New Student Program

SBU WOW is an initiative focused on introducing new students to campus life but also ensuring the start of the semester is vibrant and engaging for all students. Events during "SBU Weeks of Welcome" are not only geared toward new students, but all students looking for community, connection, and new ways to get involved. Events during "WOW"