How to apply at stony brook university

Follow these steps to apply as an International Applicant:

STEP 1: APPLY USING THE COMMON

APPLICATION

Summary The Common Application allows you to apply to more than 500 participating schools with on
application.

 Required member questions

Requirements
 Essay of at least 250 words
 Online Teacher/Counselor Evaluation
Application Fee $50
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STEP 2: SEND US YOUR ACADEMIC
CREDENTIALS
Be sure to include your full name, date of birth, and home address on all
correspondence. It is each applicant's responsibility to ensure that all application
credentials are received.

1. Submit your English Proficiency via an official score report for the TOEFL, SAT,
ACT, IELTS, or PTE Academic.
o SAT and TOEFL Code: 2548, ACT Code: 2952
o View eligibility requirements.
2. Submit your Academic Records.
o Freshman Applicants: Official secondary school records.
o Transfer Applicants: Official secondary school records and Official transcripts
for each post-secondary institution attended. See transfer credit policies.
All academic credentials must have an official seal, stamp or signature of a
school or government official, and be submitted in the original language (if not in
English, it must be accompanied by an exactly worded and certified translation).

All items must be mailed to:

Stony Brook University

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
118 Administration Building
Stony Brook, NY 11794-1901
U.S.A.

STEP 3: SUBMIT YOUR FINANCIAL

DOCUMENTATION
International applicants must document their ability to meet educational and living
expenses for one-year of study so that Stony Brook University can issue a
Certificate of Visa Eligibility (I-20).

Shortly after applying, you will receive login instructions for accessVIS, Stony
Brook's portal for visa and immigration services. In accessVIS, you must upload
scanned copies of the following documents:

 Bank Letter or Statement for Each Source of Funds (submitted in English)

 Copy of Passport
Specific requirements for each of these items can be found
in accessVIS. Submit all required documents early in the admissions
process to avoid delays in visa processing.

View an AccessVIS tutorial.

PRIORITY DEADLINES
Entry Term Priority Deadline Supporting Documents

Fall 2018 Freshmen January 15 January 15

Fall 2018 Transfers March 1 March 1

Spring 2018 November 1* November 1

*Encouraged to apply by October 1 to allow sufficient time for I-20 processing.

ALREADY STUDYING IN THE US?

The following items will be required in accessVIS:

 F-1: photocopies of all Form I-20’s (pages 1 & 3 of SEVIS I-20’s; pages 3 & 4
pre-SEVIS I-20’s)
 J-1: a photocopy of DS-2019
 Photocopy of both sides of current Form I-94 (stapled in your passport upon
arrival in the U.S.)
 Photocopy of U.S. visa page with picture photo
The State University of New York (SUNY) policy prohibits Stony Brook admission
applications from inquiring into an applicant's prior criminal history. After acceptance,
the College shall inquire if the student previously has been convicted of a felony if such
individual seeks campus housing or participation in clinical or field experiences,
internships or study abroad programs. The information required to be disclosed under
SUNY policy regarding such felony convictions shall be reviewed by a standing campus
committee consistent with the legal standards articulated in New York State Corrections
Law. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their
prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain
academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions.
Students who have concerns about such matters are advised to contact the dean's
office of their intended academic program.

Stony Brook is a selective institution located in New York. We will give your
application individual attention, weighing many factors to gauge your potential to
succeed at Stony Brook.

APPLICATION TYPES:
You should apply as an international student if you:

 Wish to study in the U.S. under a student (F-1) visa. Those with valid B-1 or B-
2 visas, must change their status to F-1, or:
 Currently hold an F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 visa.
More visa classifications

ACADEMIC CRITERIA
 If you are a freshman applicant, you must have completed the highest level
of secondary education in your country of residence. We look for a strong
secondary academic program with courses in math, natural sciences, and
English (or, if English is the language of instruction, another language).
 If you have attended any college or university after graduating from secondary
school you must apply as a transfer student. Applicants are required to have
 performed well in a strong academic program, having completed at least 24
credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher by the time they submit their application. If
the applicant has earned fewer than 24 credits, high school transcripts must
also be submitted.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
All applicants must prove their English proficiency, even if you have attended
high school in the United States. One of the following exams is required:

Exam

TOEFL (Computer-based)

TOEFL (Paper-based)

TOEFL (Internet-based)

IELTS

ACT English

SAT Critical Reading (Old Exam)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (New Exam)

PTE Academic

Transfer students who have not completed a college-level writing course at a

U.S. college (or received a grade below a C in the course) are also required to
submit scores from one of these exams. Satisfactory completion of Stony
Brook's Intensive English Center program at the advanced level with a grade of B
or better will be accepted in place of an exam score. For more information on
Stony Brook's Intensive English Center, please call (631) 632-7031.

FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION
International applicants must document their ability to meet educational and living
expenses for one-year of study so that Stony Brook University can issue a
Certificate of Visa Eligibility (I-20). Fore more information, see International
Application Procedures and Deadlines.

SECONDARY SCHOOL DOCUMENTATION

GUIDE
View valid forms of documentation from other nations.

RESTRICTED MAJORS
Admission to Stony Brook University does not guarantee acceptance into
restricted majors, which have additional admission requirements. Please review
information on the following pages:

View information for Freshmen

View information for Transfers

http://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/international/admission-criteria/

scholarship criteria

Scholarships

The University awards scholarships to selected students based on merit and/or need. For further information
on any of the merit scholarship programs listed below, see the Scholarships Web site
at http://www.stonybrook.edu/scholarships or contact the Office of Student Financial Aid Services at (631)
632-6840.

Honors College

Honors College scholarships are awarded to students of proven academic ability who desire intellectual
challenge and the opportunity for creative interaction in a highly personalized teaching environment. All
students admitted to the Honors College will receive scholarship support based on the merits of their
academic achievement. For detailed information and application forms, contact the director of the Honors
College, at (631) 632-4378 or visit their Web site at http://www.stonybrook.edu/honors. Applications can be
downloaded from the Web site.

Freshmen Scholarship Programs

Several merit-based scholarship programs are designed to recognize the academic and leadership
accomplishments of high-achieving freshmen who enroll in the fall semester immediately following
graduation from high school. Qualitative and quantitative criteria are considered in awarding these
scholarships. Please visit the scholarship section of the financial aid website to read detailed information
about our scholarships.

Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Honors

WISE Honors scholarships are awarded to students based on the merits of their academic achievement. For
further information, students may contact the WISE office at (631) 632-6947 or visit their Web site
at stonybrook.edu/wise

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Scholarships

The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) administers a number of scholarships ranging from
$500 to full tuition awards for incoming freshmen and continuing students enrolled in one or more of the
college's eleven majors (biomedical engineering, chemical and molecular engineering, civil engineering,
computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering science, mechanical engineering, computer
science, information systems, applied mathematics and statistics, and technological systems management).

The scholarships are funded by a variety of private and corporate donors; there are different eligibility
requirements for the different scholarships although, in general, entering freshmen should have a high
school average not less than 90 and continuing students should have a cumulative g.p.a. not less than 3.00.

Scholarship opportunities for continuing CEAS students are announced at the end of the fall semester, with
an application deadline in late January and selection of recipients in April for scholarship support in the
subsequent academic year. For the most recent information, students may contact the CEAS Undergraduate
Student Office at (631) 632-8381, or visit the Web site at http://www.ceas.sunysb.edu

Following is a list of scholarships administered by CEAS. Depending on the funding source, some of the
scholarships are available every year and others on a less regular basis. The availability of scholarships
varies from year to year and is contingent upon donor resources and interests, as well as variable economic
trends. There are different eligibility requirements for each of these scholarships:

Applied Mathematics and Statistics Memorial Scholarship; Arkwin Industries, Inc. Scholarship; Carol
Cooke/Siemens Corporation Telecommunications Scholarship; Curtiss-Wright Centennial of Flight
Scholarship; Data Device Corporation Scholarship; Dayton T. Brown Scholarship; Edo Marine and Aircraft
Systems Scholarship; Frances and Velio Marsocci Award; Grumman Endowment Scholarship; GT Equipment
Technologies Scholarship; Industrial Partnership Program Scholarships; Joan M. Kenny Memorial
Scholarship; Metropolitan Club/Association of Old Crows Scholarship; Omnicon Group Inc.
Scholarship; Omnicon/WISE Scholarship; Rahsaan T. Jackson Scholarship Award for Extraordinary
Achievement; Robert J. and Katherine B. Frey Scholarship; Society of Flight Test Engineers
Scholarship; Society of Automotive Engineers Scholarship; Military Engineers Scholarship/Ehasz Giacalone
Architects, P.C.; Stewart Harris Scholarship; Srivastav, Tucker and Weitzman Scholarship; Svam
International Inc. Scholarship; St. Paul Traveler's Insurance Co., Scholarship; Tau Beta Pi
Scholarship; Thomas Irvine Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering; Weinig Foundation Scholarship

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program is sponsored by the National Science
Foundation. The program provides both academic support and stipends to minority students planning to
major in science, math, engineering, or technology and who maintain a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.00. For this
program, a minority student is defined as being of African American, Latino/Hispanic, Native American,
Alaskan Native, Hawaiian Native, or American Pacific Islander heritage. Interested students should contact
Paul Siegel at (631) 632-8716 or at [email protected].

The Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship Program (CSEMS), funded by the National
Science Foundation, is a four-year program that provides comprehensive academic and scholarship support
for bachelor's degree students in applied mathematics, biomedical engineering, computer science,
information systems, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, and
mathematics. Continued scholarship support is predicated upon maintaining a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.00.
Students must be low-income as determined by a FAFSA form filed with the Office of Student Financial Aid
Services. Women, minorities, students with disabilities, and transfer students are strongly encouraged to
apply. Students interested in this program should contact Paul Siegel at (631) 632-8716 or
at [email protected].

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Research Fellow Scholarships

This program provides fellowship support to selected students engaged in research in the biological sciences
at Stony Brook. Women and students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Scholarships are available for both the academic year and the summer. Students interested in this
scholarship should contact Judy Nimmo in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at (631) 632-
9750.

Music Scholarships

The Department of Music offers a limited number of competitive scholarships to incoming freshmen and
transfer students. Students may compete for scholarships in performance, composition, history, or theory.
Applications are due in late January, and scholarship auditions take place in early February.

For more information, call the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Music, at (631) 632-7330.

State, National, and International Scholarships and Fellowships

The University nominates candidates for awards including: the Beinecke Scholarship; the Churchill
Scholarship; the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship; Fulbright Grants for Graduate Study Abroad; the Gates
Cambridge Scholarship; the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship; the James Madison Memorial Fellowship; the
Marshall Scholarship; the George J. Mitchell Scholarship; the Rhodes Scholarship; the Rotary Foundation
Scholarship; the Benjamin and David Scharps Prize; the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New
Americans; the Harry S. Truman Scholarship; the UNCF-MERCK Science Research Scholarship; the Morris K.
Udall Foundation Scholarship; and the Woodrow Wilson National Foundation Fellowships.

The Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs oversees the application process for the majority of
prestigious scholarships and fellowships listed above. Most awards require a campus endorsement before the
applications can be forwarded to the final levels of competition. To help students prepare competitive
applications, the office offers workshops and individual advising on selecting recommenders, preparing
compelling personal statements, interviewing, and developing project proposals or proposed programs of
study. Advance preparation for these awards is essential.

Before beginning the application process, students who are interested in applying for these prestigious
scholarships/awards are encouraged to contact the campus representative in Undergraduate Academic
Affairs at (631) 632-7080, Melville Library N-3071, to discuss scholarship options and future preparation
requirements. Stop by and pick up a copy of the previous year's application to use as a working guide until
the current year's application becomes available. See
also http://www.stonybrook.edu/uaa/scholarshipfellowships/index.shtml

Athletic Grants-in-Aid

Stony Brook's athletic program offers aid based on merit in all 20 varsity sports. For more information,
students may call the Athletic Office at (631) 632-7205.

Other Scholarships

The scholarships listed here are merely examples of the several available at Stony Brook. Undergraduate
students interested in other scholarships should contact their academic department and the scholarship Web
site for the fullest and most up-to-date information about Stony Brook University scholarships, as well as
suggestions for non-University scholarship support.
Dr. Connie and Dr. Lee Koppelman Scholarships

This program provides four $1,000 one-year scholarships for high-achieving upper-division students (juniors
and seniors) who are majoring in either Women's Studies and/or Political Science and have demonstrated
financial need.

Linda and Richard Gelfond Scholarship

This program provides a one-year scholarship to an incoming freshman, a sophomore, a junior, and a senior
with an outstanding academic record and excellent demonstrated leadership skills.

Shiming Hu Memorial Awards

The Shiming Hu Memorial Leadership Award is given to a graduating senior who has played a significant role
in an Asian interest club or organization on campus.

The Shiming Hu Chinese Studies Scholarship is given to an upper-division student who has displayed
excellence in the study of Chinese language or culture.

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