Session Descriptions
Academic Records at Stony Brook University
Do you have questions about your student’s academic records? Come to this workshop to learn about the Academic Calendar, Enrollment Verification, and the Family Education Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, and how it applies to you and your student.
Presenters: Registrar’s Office, 631-632-6175, stonybrook.edu/registrar
Technology Essentials
This presentation will introduce families to the various services DoIT provides for all students. Services include:discounted purchasing options for computers &/orsoftware; connecting to the network; accessing email; public computing labs; and troubleshooting personal computer issues. The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is here to help!
Presenters:Division of Information Technology, 631-632-9602,
Safety and Security on Campus
Your student’s safety is important to us! Learn about the safety programs on campus such as the Blue Light Phone System, Stony Brook University’s SB Alert System, SB Guardian, and the 2-RIDE service that allows your students to get back to their residence hall or car safely.
Presenters: University Police Department, 631-632-3333, stonybrook.edu/police
Money Matters
Where does your money go when you pay your bill? Join us in a discussion with a representative from Student Accounts to learn about the resources that your student can enjoy while at Stony Brook University. Also learn about important dates and deadlines!
Presenters: Student Accounts, 631-632-9316, stonybrook.edu/bursar
Financial Aid at Stony Brook University
Questions about how the financial aid process works at Stony Brook University? Attend this workshop to make “cents” of the financial aid awards and how to fill the gap between financial aid and the University bill.
Presenters: Financial Aid, 631-632-6840, stonybrook.edu/finaid
Seawolf Necessities: Meal Plans, Dining on Campus, Student Employment, Books
Having worries about your student coming to Stony Brook University? Wolfie doesn't worry and neither should you! Come meet with representatives from the Faculty Student Association (FSA) and University Bookstore and let them calm your nerves by answering your questions about meal plans, dining on campus, student employment and other essential services such as laundry and locker rentals. Explore book buying options - new, used, ebooks and rentals.
Presenters:Faculty Student Association,631-632-6517,stonybrook.edu/fsa, Campus Dining,631-632-4367,campusdining.org,
University Bookstore,631-632-6543,stonybrook.edu/bookstore
U Matter at SBU
“U matter at SBU” is a session designed for family to help master the challenges and excitement of college transitions. We rely on you as our partners in enhancing student wellness and success. You will learn about signs of student distress, resources on campus, and how to effectively manage crisis.
Presenters: Center for Prevention and Outreach, 631-632-2748, stonybrook.edu/CPO
Orientation Leader Theater
Orientation Leaders will present short, light-hearted skits on interactions a first-year student may have with their family during their transition to college. Skits will be followed by a discussion about the interactions and how family members can help their students during this transition.
Presenters: Orientation Leaders, 631-632-6710, stonybrook.edu/orientation
Pathwaysto Career Success
Do youhope your student willsucceedbeyond college?Is it important that s/hebe gainfully and happily employed? Are you wondering which majors lead to which careers? Come totheCareer Centerpresentation to learnmoreabout the world ofprofessions.
Presenters: Career Center, 631-632-6810,career.stonybrook.edu
Student Orientation & Family Programs
631.632.6710, stonybrook.edu/orientation