Transfer Students

I am an admitted transfer student

Steps to Enroll

To reserve your space, complete these steps in the SOLAR System using your Stony Brook ID number and password by the Accept / Decline date on your admission offer letter. Your 9 digit Stony Brook ID number and initial password can be found in your StartSBU portal.

Pay your $150 Tuition Deposit
Pay your $200 Campus Housing Deposit*
Pay your $325 New Student Fee

Submit Your Deposit Guide to Paying Your Deposit

Refund Policies

Joining Stony Brook as a Transfer Student

Below are some helpful resources to get you started:

Upcoming Events

We will be hosting admitted transfer student events from February to May. Please check your StartSBU portal for those upcoming events.

I am a new transfer student and have submitted my deposit

Your Next Steps

Once you pay your deposits, please allow 1 to 2 business days to view your checklist containing required next steps including your Advising Planning Form, placement exams, and instructions on submitting immunization documents. Your checklist items are based on a variety of factors unique to you. You will want to make sure to view and continue to refer to your checklist in your StartSBU portal.

Access Your StartSBU Portal

Updated Official Transcripts

Please send us your official transcripts with your final grades when released. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Stony Brook University to be accepted.

Official electronic transcripts need to be sent through a secure server (National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, e-transcript, Transcripts Plus, etc.) or emailed by a college/university Registrar's Office with Transfer_Office@stonybrook.edu as the recipient. Please note, PDFs are preferred in this case, and transcripts forwarded by students are considered unofficial.

If an electronic transcript is not an option, official transcripts can be mailed from the previous institution to:
Stony Brook University
Academic and Transfer Advising Services
Suite 105, Stony Brook Union
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3217

Academic and Transfer Advising Services (ATAS)

Your StartSBU portal will display information about advising once available. Below are some general ways to prepare:

Come Prepared	Be Flexible and Smart	After Your Appointment
Have your SOLAR login ready (9 digit Stony Brook ID number and password). Arrive on time for the registration session. Use a desktop or laptop, not a cellphone. You need to be able to share your screen with the advisor. If you are using a Mac, make sure you enable screen sharing in your settings. Find a quiet, comfortable location with a good Wi-Fi connection. Share any new info about major choice, transcripts, etc. with the advisor. Review the Class Search Tutorial to find classes.	For SBCs, topic is more important than time. Pick courses of interest. Plan to participate in classes 5 days a week. We do not offer weekend courses. If you plan to enroll as a part-time student (fewer than 12 credits), tell the advisor.	If you need to make a change to your schedule, use the Swap function (not drop/add). Courses that required an override or special permission during your registration session cannot be changed.

Additional Information

ADV 101 for New Transfer Students

You'll have the opportunity to enroll in ADV 101, Advising 101: Transfer Seminar, a 1-credit seminar designed to integrate transfer students into the University community. ADV 101 is coordinated by academic advisors includes a small class of up to 20 other transfer students that meets weekly with an instructor to guide you through your first semester. Through academic advisement, exploring campus resources, group activities, discussions, and presentations, ADV 101 will provide you with the necessary tools to achieve a successful academic and social transition from your previous college or university.

A Note From Housing

*New transfer students can pay the housing deposit by May 1 to indicate interest in university housing. Spaces are assigned to new transfers who complete a housing application based on undergraduate student cancellations. Students with a farther home address from campus will have priority for housing. We cannot predict how many transfers we will be able to house. For those with completed applications, we provide an update by July 1 on the likelihood of housing.

While completing the housing application, we strongly encourage students to simultaneously explore off-campus housing options. The Office of Commuter Student Services and Off-Campus Living offers helpful resources that may support your search.