SUPPORTING YOUR FAMILY MEMBER’S ACADEMIC SUCCESS: ACADEMIC ADVISING AT STONY BROOK Family Programs – Summer 2016 GO SEAWOLVES!

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) ACADEMIC ADVISING

Components of Academic Success What Is Academic Success? Grades Deepening & Broadening Knowledge Base Studying An Area of Interest Faculty Interaction Research Internships Degree Completion Academic Advising

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) 632-8381 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.stonybrook.edu/ceas Applied Mathematics & Statistics Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Informatics Computer Science Electrical & Computer Eng. Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology & Society ACADEMIC aDVISING

Academic & Transfer Advising Services General Academic advising LOCATIONS Academic & Transfer Advising Services E-2360 Melville Library (631) 632-7082, option 2 Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. General: www.stonybrook.edu/advising Transfer Credit: www.stonybrook.edu/transfer Pre-Health: www.stonybrook.edu/prehealth Pre-Law: www.stonybrook.edu/prelaw College of Arts & Sciences College of Business School of Journalism School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences ACADEMIC aDVISING

“Specialists” “Generalists” and Dual Advising Model “Specialists” Undergraduate Program Directors: Major and Minor Advising and “Generalists” Academic and Transfer Advising CEAS Undergraduate Student Office ACADEMIC aDVISING

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: www.stonybrook.edu/bulletin 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 ACADEMIC aDVISING

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 120-128 total credits depending upon major 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA 36 Stony Brook credits after reaching junior standing ACADEMIC ADVISING

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 ACADEMIC aDVISING

HOW DO CLASSES WORK AT STONY BROOK? Structure of classes HOW DO CLASSES WORK AT STONY BROOK? Classes offered Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 10 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): www.stonybrook.edu/registrar ACADEMIC aDVISING

ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC ADVISING Important ACADEMIC dates ACADEMIC CALENDAR Full calendar (under “Calendars” link): www.stonybrook.edu/registrar 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 ACADEMIC ADVISING

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 ACADEMIC ADVISING

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 ACADEMIC ADVISING

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 www.hesc.org

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