Semester at SBU
- Overview
Overview
Located on Long Island, an hour east of New York City, Stony Brook University is one of the premier research institutions in the United States. Stony Brook University offers semester or year long programs for exchange or visiting students from our prestigious partner universities around the globe.
In addition to the challenging courses, we encourage all students to engage in the numerous opportunities and activities we have to offer. Our students come to enjoy the campus life and have quickly become active member of our campus community.
- Course Offerings
Course Offerings
Our course catalogue contains all undergraduate courses offered at Stony Brook University. Students have the ability to search courses by keyword, name or subject.
Please note, course offerings are subject to change and offerings may vary by semester.
Restricted courses: Health-sciences (HAD), School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Dental Medicine, and Pharmacology subjects and:
- BUS 301, BUS 487, BUS 488
- CSE 316, CSE 320, CSE 416, CSE Graduate Courses
- ECO 108, ECO 359
- EEO (Electrical Engineering Online)
- EGL 204, EGL 301, EGL 360, EGL 440, EGL 441, EGL 454
- MEC 225, MEC 325, MEC 316, MEC 317, MEC 411, MEC 440, and MEC 441
- WRT 101 & 102
Limited Courses: Arts, Biology, Chemistry, Dance, Political Science, Theater, and some language courses
- CSE/ISE - Limit 2 courses per semester
- ACC/BUS - Limit 2 courses per semester
- Program Dates
Program Dates (Fall 2025)
First day new students are allowed to check into their room Monday, August 18
Tuesday, August 19
Mandatory orientation for new exchange and visiting students Thursday, August 21 First day of class Monday, August 25 Last day of finals Thursday, December 18 Required dorm check out by 4:00PM Thursday, December 18 Program Dates (Spring 2026)
First day new students are allowed to check into their room Tuesday, January 20 Mandatory orientation for new exchange and visiting students Thursday, January 22 First day of class Monday, January 27 Last day of finals Wednesday, May 20 Required dorm check out by 4:00PM Wednesday, May 20 - Application Procedure
Application Procedure
Phase One: Before acceptance students must provide the following documents.
*Note: Completion of phase one is due May 1 for Fall Semester and October 15th for Spring Semester.Complete the online application and upload the following documents:
Study Statement: A one page, typed Study Statement uploaded to your application.
Passport: Upload a clear copy of the information page of your passport.
TOEFL (if applicable): Exchange/Visiting students must have a minimum of 80 IBT, 9 Essential, 6.5 IELTS or 105 Duolingo. Upload a clear image of your unexpired proficiency score. Stony Brook University does not accept MyBest scores.
Home University Transcripts: Upload a clear image of your home university transcripts.
Contact
International Academic Programs
E-1340 Melville Library
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3397
Phone: (631) 632-7030
Fax: (631) 632-1396
Email: studyabroad@stonybrook.edu - Apply
Apply
Begin the application process by following the apply link below.