SBC's
What Does SBC's stand for?
Stony Brook Curriculum
How many total credits must I have to graduate?
120 (B.E must have 128)
Where do I go to enroll in spring/winter classes?
SOLAR
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
Where can I find if a course has a pre-req?
Undergraduate Bulletin
How can you check which SBC's you have in progress, completed or still need?
Degree Works
How many upper division credits must I have?
39
How do I now when I can enroll?
On SOLAR, you will look up you Enrollment Date
What is the minimum GPA you must have to graduate?
2.0
Where can I take a LANG placement exam?
LLRC
How many of the Pursue Deeper Understanding do you need to complete?
3
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
What is the max number of credits a new incoming transfer student can enroll in their first semester?
17 credits
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
Who do I meet with to make sure I am on track to graduate for my general education requirements?
ATAS
Where on SOLAR can I search for an SBC?
Under Course Attributes
Yes/No : If I GPNC a SBC course, will the P count?
No
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
How do I check if I want to take a class somewhere else if it is equivalent to an SBC course?
Where can I go for tutoring?
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/academic_success/
ASTC
Residential tutoring
Math Learning Center, Writing Center
Which SBC's require a C or better?
LANG, (CEAS majors exempt), QPS, and WRT
Yes/No: Does my GPA from my other school go toward the 2.0 GPA requirement?
No
What is the max number of majors and minors you can decalre?
2 majors and 3 minors
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
Where can I look to find a job/internship?