Graduate Student Resources

The Graduate School has a helpful Current Student Resources page where they publish a detailed Academic Calendar with Deadlines, Forms for adding/dropping courses late and requesting a leave of absence, and many additional resources for graduate students. Listed is also a helpful New Student Road Map to follow when first arriving at Stony Brook which includes information about orientation, housing and obtaining New York residency.

Learn more about Campus Life and Stony Brook University.

Here is a list of additional, commonly-requested resources & notes for our current students:

- Our department may email you about events, upcoming deadlines, student resources, etc., or you can catch up with news on Twitter @SBUNeurobiology.

- The SBU Center for Inclusive Education promotes professional development and fosters diversity and inclusion by providing opportunities for community events, fellowships, mentoring relationships, and other resources

- University Coming Back Safe & Strong page compiles up-to-date information on COVID-19 procedures, vaccinations, and campus response.

- Student Counseling and Psychological Services. CAPs has online counseling available for free to all enrolled students.

- There is a Food Pantry on campus, whose website also lists other local food pantries and food insecurity resources. You can also use the Feeding America website to find local food resources in other parts of the country.

- More Information specific to New Student Insurance and Health Forms is found on the Student Health Service site.

- SBU  features remote learning resources

- Info on Student Health Service Medical Advice Line (a phone number to call if you're not feeling well but not sure who to call / what to do next)

- The Office of the Chief Diversity Officer on campus provides many resources, including this list of programs, organizations, and events on campus that foster diversity, and SBU’s Caring, Respect, Civility website.

- The SBU Center for Prevention and Outreach has many resources for students including for sexual violence and mental health. Their office has also compiled Self Care videos and resources, including free coloring pages, fitness videos, and other tips.

- University Police Department resources on campus safety, including SB Guardian app and the Walk Service program for those who’d like company when travelling between points on campus. You can also stay up to date on campus news and alerts.

- If you have a physical, hearing, vision, cognitive, or psychological disability, you can receive accommodations from the SASC Student Accessibility Support Center for academic, housing, and temporary conditions. 

Note that student employees can get disability accommodation help for their jobs via the ADA specialist at the Office of Equity and Access. This Office also handles all claims of discrimination for students, staff, and faculty.