Dear Seawolves,

Thank you for your patience and understanding while our team worked diligently to assign you a new residential space as a result of the torrential flooding. We know that this situation disrupted what should have been a joyful moment for you. Now that you have your new housing assignment, we hope you are feeling excited to move in and start your Stony Brook journey! 

Check-in Dates and Times

We recommend you check into your campus housing assignment at your earliest allocated time on Friday, August 23 from 3pm-5pm or 8pm-9pm to ensure you can participate in New Seawolf Welcome events such as New Student Convocation and Wolfie’s Welcome on Saturday in the late afternoon and evening. However, if this time is not convenient for you, you may also move in on Saturday, August 24 or Sunday, August 25 between 9am-5pm and 8pm-9pm. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact your new area office.


Bring Your Family! 

If you plan to move in tomorrow, Friday, August 23, before you check into your residence hall, we invite you and your family to attend the Family BBQ from 12pm-3pm at the Staller Steps. Join us for a fun time with music, free food, games, and much more!  

If you plan to move in on Saturday, August 24, we invite you and your family to attend a welcome gathering with light refreshments and snacks at the Stony Brook Union, First Floor Lounge, from 12pm-2pm. We will also be providing vouchers so that you and your family can have lunch on campus. In addition, your family members may join you at Wolfie’s Welcome: Class of 2028 Celebration and Dinner from 5:30pm-7:30pm at LaValle Stadium. Note that this event is typically only for students, but we’re inviting your family as special guests given the delay in our ability to welcome you to Stony Brook.

Weeks of Welcome

There are lots of events and activities through the weekend and the first several weeks of the semester to get you connected to your classmates. For more information about the Weeks of Welcome (WOW) activities, please check SB Engaged or the CORQ app. 

We all look forward to welcoming you to our University and the incredible Class of 2028!  

Sincerely, 

Rick Gatteau, PhD
Vice President for Student Affairs

Catherine-Mary Rivera
Assistant Vice President for Campus Residences