SBC's
Graduation Requirements
Course Registration
Misc.
Resources
100

What Does SBC's stand for?

Stony Brook Curriculum 

100

How many total credits must I have to graduate? 

120 (B.E must have 128)

100

Where do I go to enroll in spring/winter classes?

SOLAR

100

What if you want to enroll in more than 17 credits for spring semester? (this does not apply to new transfer students)

First, meet with an advisor. If you fall GPA is higher than a 3.0 you can enroll in 23

100

Where can I find if a course has a pre-req?

Undergraduate Bulletin 

200

How can you check which SBC's you have in progress, completed or still need? 

Degree Works

200

How many upper division credits must I have?

39

200

How do I now when I can enroll?

On SOLAR, you will look up you Enrollment Date

200

What is the minimum GPA you must have to graduate?

2.0

200

Where can I take a LANG placement exam?

LLRC

300

How many of the Pursue Deeper Understanding do you need to complete? 

3

300

How many credits must I earn at SBU to get a SBU degree? (residency requirements) 

After the 57th credit, at least 36 must be earned at SBU

300

What is the max number of credits a new incoming transfer student can enroll in their first semester?

17 credits 

300

What does 1 XX mean n your transcript? 

We do not have an equivalent here at SBU, and you will bring the syllabus to the department to get it evaluated 

300

Who do I meet with to make sure I am on track to graduate for my general education requirements? 

ATAS

400

Where on SOLAR can I search for an SBC? 

Under Course Attributes 

400

Yes/No : If I GPNC a SBC course, will the P count?

 No

400

For fall semester, if you have to retake a course, what is the date SOLAR will allow you to do so? 

Jan. 14 at 12:00pm

400

How do I check if I want to take a class somewhere else if it is equivalent to an SBC course? 

400

Where can I go for tutoring? 

https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/academic_success/

ASTC

Residential tutoring

Math Learning Center, Writing Center

500

Which SBC's require a C or better?

LANG, (CEAS majors exempt), QPS, and WRT

500

Yes/No: Does my GPA from my other school go toward the 2.0 GPA requirement? 

No

500

What is the max number of majors and minors you can decalre?

2 majors and 3 minors

500

If I am a U3, what class standing is that? 

U1 Freshman       0-23 credits
U2 Sophomore     24-56 credits
U3 Junior             57-84 credits
U4 Senior            85 credits or more

500

Where can I look to find a job/internship? 

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