1. SUPPORTING YOUR FAMILY MEMBER’S ACADEMIC SUCCESS:
ACADEMIC ADVISING AT STONY BROOK
Family Programs – Summer 2016
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2. WHAT WE WILL COVER … ACADEMIC ADVISING Academic Success
overview
WHAT WE WILL COVER …
Academic Success
Academic Advising Locations
The Role of an Academic Advisor
Degree Requirements
Academic Standing
How Classes Work at Stony Brook
Academic Calendar
Campus Involvement
Providing Support to Your Student
TAP (NY State Tuition Assistance Program)
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3. Components of Academic Success
What Is Academic Success?
Grades
Deepening & Broadening Knowledge Base
Studying An Area of Interest
Faculty Interaction
Research
Internships
Degree Completion
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4. College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
General Academic advising Locations
College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
CEAS Undergraduate Student Office
For all CEAS transfers
127 Engineering Building
(631)
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Informatics
Computer Science
Electrical & Computer Eng.
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Technology & Society
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5. Academic & Transfer Advising Services
General Academic advising LOCATIONS
Academic & Transfer Advising Services
E-2360 Melville Library
(631) , option 2
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
General:
Transfer Credit:
Pre-Health:
Pre-Law:
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Business
School of Journalism
School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences
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6. “Specialists” “Generalists” and
Dual Advising Model
“Specialists”
Undergraduate Program Directors: Major and Minor Advising
and
“Generalists”
Academic and Transfer Advising
CEAS Undergraduate Student Office
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7. THE ROLE OF AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR
academic advising
THE ROLE OF AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Support students’ academic success including retention and graduation from Stony Brook
Help students select a major, map out coursework, and review degree progress
Help interpret academic policies:
Recommend academic-related opportunities beyond the classroom
Work with students who are in academic difficulty
Connect students with campus resources and support services
Listen, provide suggestions, and help students evaluate options
Encourage open communication between students and their families
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8. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The Stony Brook Curriculum (SBCs) Major
EARNING A DEGREE
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The Stony Brook Curriculum (SBCs)
Major
39 upper division credits – 300-level and higher
total credits depending upon major
2.0 minimum cumulative GPA
36 Stony Brook credits after reaching junior standing
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9. ACADEMIC STANDING Reviewed at the end of fall and spring semesters
Good Academic Standing:
2.0 minimum GPA requirement = C average
Dean’s List:
3.1 – 3.4 semester GPA based on class year
12 graded and earned credits
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10. HOW DO CLASSES WORK AT STONY BROOK?
Structure of classes
HOW DO CLASSES WORK AT STONY BROOK?
Classes offered Monday-Friday, 8 a.m p.m. (Friday ends at 4 p.m.)
Most classes scheduled: M/W, TU/TH, or M/W/F
53 or 80 minute class periods
Campus Lifetime: Wednesdays, 1-2:20 p.m.
Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring course options
Most classes are 3-4 credits
Part-time = 1-11 credits; Full-time = 12+ credits
Final exam schedule (under “Enrollment and Schedules” link):
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11. ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC ADVISING
Important ACADEMIC dates
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Full calendar (under “Calendars” link):
First day of fall classes: August 29
Last day to add/drop classes: September 13
G/P/NC and course Withdrawal deadline: October 28
Registration for Winter session & Spring classes: November 7
Thanksgiving break: November 23-27
Last day of classes and semester withdrawal deadline: December 9
Finals: December: December 13-21
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12. CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
GETTING INVOLVED
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Clubs & Organizations
Internships
Leadership Opportunities
Research
Campus Recreation
Independent Study
Commuter Student Services
Volunteer/Service Learning
Fraternities & Sororities
Study Abroad
Campus Employment
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13. ENCOURAGE YOUR FAMILY MEMBER TO …
providing support
ENCOURAGE YOUR FAMILY MEMBER TO …
Avoid assumptions
Talk to an academic advisor each semester
Connect with faculty
Communicate with you
Watch the number of work hours
Be academically organized and proactive
STUDY DAILY
Utilize campus support services: advising, tutoring, counseling, disability support, and career resources
Get involved on campus
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14. TAP
SOME IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING NEW YORK STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE (TAP) AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Be a US citizen or eligible noncitizen;
Be a legal resident of New York State for at least one year prior to the start of the term;
Enroll in an approved program of study in a New York State postsecondary institution;
Be matriculated in an approved program of study;
Declare a major by their junior year (57 credits or higher);General and Area of Interest are NOT valid majors;
Be in good academic standing;
Enroll in a minimum of 12 credits that are ALL applicable to the degree, (1st declared major only) SBC, DEC or skill requirements. Courses that are for minors or specializations may ONLY be counted if the primary major requires completion of a minor or specialization or you have elective credit room. 
Students must earn a letter grade in these courses; students should not G/P/NC or withdraw from a course that is considered to be a part of these 12 credits; it may negatively impact the next semester’s award
Graduated from a New York High School, GED Diploma is acceptable, or take and pass an Ability to Benefit Exam;  
Recipients are responsible for knowing and understanding these and ALL eligibility requirements. For more information and additional requirements please visit the HESC website at

15. THANK YOU!
QUESTIONS?
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