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Welcome Week for Families

We’re so excited to welcome you and your student to Stony Brook University as we kick off an unforgettable first week on campus! Join us for our Family BBQ events for a chance to meet campus staff, connect with other families, and celebrate the beginning of your student’s journey.

Throughout the week, your student will take part in a range of orientation activities designed to help them transition smoothly into life at SBU.

 

Stay Connected

Check out the Family Portal

Families can tune in to their own personalized Stony Brook Family Portal to stay informed, engaged, and connected to campus life. Through the portal, you’ll receive news, event updates, and helpful resources.

 

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Join Us for Our Family Welcome Events !

New Seawolf and Family Welcome 

Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19 from 12 pm –3 pm
Staller Steps 

Check out our event!

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Celebrate the start of your Seawolf's journey with school spirit, a delicious meal, and a heartfelt sendoff! All families of new resident and commuter students are welcome.

Commuter families: We’d love for you to also attend the Commuter Expo on Tuesday at 5 p.m., so that may be the best day to join us!

Families of International & Transfer Students

International Families Info Session

Tuesday, August 19 from 9am–12 noon

Student Activities Center, The Loft, 2nd floor

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We invite international families to join us for an info session designed to help support your Seawolf’s transition to life at Stony Brook. 

Transfer Families Meet & Greet with Student Affairs and Academic Advisors

Thursday, August 21 from 12pm–3 pm 

UNITI Cultural Center, Stony Brook Union, 1st floor

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Join us for the Transfer Families Meet & Greet, and get a chance to connect with campus staff and other transfer families, ask questions, and help your student feel more at home on campus.

 

New Seawolf Welcome Week Schedule at a Glance

Curious about what your student’s welcome week might look like? This  schedule at a glance outlines the general flow of events for first-year, transfer, and international students from orientation sessions to social activities so you can follow along and support their start at Stony Brook. Please remind your student that attending all required programming is essential to their successful transition to campus life.

 

Schedule at a Glance

 

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