Orientation Visit

When

Orientation dates for freshmen are assigned based on a student's Undergraduate College and Special Group affiliation. In order to provide the best experience, we do have a cap on the number of attendees per orientation. Dates are assigned in order of deposits being paid and new student preference form being completed.

The specific date is communicated to students via postcard sent to their home address starting in May. This date is also available for view on the Advising Planning Form Confirmation page. If you have any questions regarding your orientation date, please contact our office at 631-632-6710.
Please Note: Should you need to reschedule or cancel your Summer (or January) Orientation reservation, you must call at least seven days prior to the scheduled session. All refund requests must be made in writing and all reimbursements will result in a $50 processing fee.

All Freshmen Orientations begin check-in at 8:30am in the Student Activities Center Lobby.

Overnight Accommodations

If you are interested in overnight Accommodations, please visit the following website: Overnight Accommodations

Please make sure you sign up for the date that corresponds with your Orientation date.

Where

Directions to campus via car, train, ferry, and plane can be found here. - Directions to Campus

When you arrive on campus, please follow the directions listed here to arrive at the Student Activities Center Lobby. - Directions on Campus
Please Note: Students and Families arriving by car must park in the Student Activities Center Lot or risk ticketing. This is normally a Faculty/Staff (red sign) Parking Lot that is reserved for new students on Orientation days.

Special Accommodations

If you (or your guests) require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Office of Student Orientation and Family Programs at (631) 632-6710 at least one week prior to your orientation.

What

During your one-day orientation, you will meet with other students from your Undergraduate College, as well as university faculty and staff, including your academic advisor, your Faculty Director and Orientation Leaders.  After your Undergraduate College program, you will work with academic advisors, faculty members, and orientation leaders to develop your spring class schedule. During the day, you will also take your Photo ID picture, hear about campus life, and take a residential hall tour.

Click here for a sample schedule of the student orientation program.
Please Note: This schedule is subject to change. Specific groups (Honors College, WISE, Athletes, EOP/AIM, University Scholars and International Students) will vary slightly.

Family and Guest Orientation

Family and Guests are encouraged to attend the orientation program we have specifically designed for them. You may invite up to two family members/ guests to Orientation. Please encourage those individuals to view this website, specifically designed for them: www.stonybrook.edu/orientation/family