Fall 2015 Undergraduate Students (Rev.

05/01/15)
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Swap switch one course for another course of equal credits. Ex: swap MUS 119 (3.0 credits) for ARS 201 (3.0 credits)
Section Change switch sections within the same course. Ex: switch from PHY 122 section R02 to PHY 122 section R03

Definitions (see
deadlines and
restrictions below)

Credit Change change credits on an existing course that allows variable credits. Ex: change from 3.0 to 6.0 credits of MUS 523
Drop-Down/ Move-up switch within the same subject to a different level of difficulty. Ex: move from MAT 131 to MAT 125
Drop term used to define the process of dropping classes during the add/drop period.
Withdraw term used to define the process of withdrawing from classes or withdrawing from the University after the add/drop period. A mark of "W"
(withdraw) is recorded on student record indicating the withdrawal.
Semester Withdrawal - term used to define withdrawing from all courses within a semester ie taking a leave of absence or permanent withdrawing from
the University.

Date of Drop & Withdrawal

On or Before 8/30/15
8/31/15 - 9/06/15
9/07/15 - 9/13/15
9/14/15 - 9/20/15
On or after 9/21/15

Tuition Liability
Deadlines

Tuition %
Incurred
0%
30%
50%
70%
100%

Tuition %
Refunded
100%
70%
50%
30%
0%

Fees %
Refunded
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

Last Day of Tuition % applies

Sunday, 08/30/15
Sunday, 9/06/15
Sunday, 9/13/15
Sunday, 9/20/15

Reinstatement

June 17.
5:00 PM

Last day undergraduates can file a conditional reinstatment petition for the Fall 2015 Semester. Petitions will not be
reviewed unless there is a zero balance due to the University.

Re-matriculation

Aug. 14

Last day undergraduates can re-matriculate for the Fall 2015 Semester.

Non-Matriculates

Aug. 21

Open Enrollment begins for Undergraduate Non-matriculated students (U0).

Credit Limit Change

Aug. 21
11:00 AM

Credit limit will be raised to 19 credits for all students in good academic standing. In accordance with university policy,
students on academic action will not have their limits increased.

Semester Cancellation

Aug. 23

Last day students can drop all courses via SOLAR. Students must process an LOA/Term Withdrawal via SOLAR or
submit an Undergraduate Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Form to the Registrars Office if they wish to withdraw from
the semester after this date. Visit website for further information: http://www.stonybrook.edu/registrar/canwithloa

Semester Start
(Mon.- Fri. Classes)

Aug. 24

First Day of Classes. This includes Stony Brook West Campus, SPD Online, SUNY Learning Net courses offered
through SBU, Southampton and Manhattan Campus.

Late Registration

Aug. 24

Late Registration begins. $50 fee applies to all students who are not enrolled in at least one course before August 24.
This includes students enrolling in Stony Brook West Campus, HSC, SPD Online, SUNY Learning Net, Southampton,
and Manhattan classes.

Credit Limit Change

Aug. 26
11:00 AM

Credit limit will be raised to 23 credits for all students with a C.G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher, and no I, R, NR, Q or
missing grades. ($20 fee will be automatically billed to students accounts for students who enroll in more than 19
credits). Credit limit will remain at 19 credits for all other students not meeting the above criteria.

Ugrd. Students Enrolling in

Aug. 28
Grad. Courses

Last day for undergraduates in an Accelerated Bachelors/Masters Degree Program to submit a petition to the
Graduate School to enroll in graduate courses.

Waitlist Deadline

Last Day students can place themselves on a waitlisted course. Reminder: Students, who place themselves on a
waitlist and change their intent to register, MUST DROP themselves from the Waitlist. If students are registered from
the waitlist, students are responsible for any tuition liability incurred.

Aug. 28

Declaration of Major/Minor Aug. 28

Last day for all students to submit major/minor changes effective Fall 2015 and Winter 2016 Semesters. For form
please visit: http://stonybrook.edu/registrar/forms.htm. TAP-ELIGIBLE STUDENTS: To be eligible for any TAP and/or
NYS Scholarships Programs students must: a) be enrolled full-time (12 credits minimum) - all twelve (12) credits must
be applicable to the degree and/or officially declared major and b) by Junior status (earned 57 credits or more) be in a
declared major. For TAP information contact the Registrar's Office or visit: http://www.stonybrook.edu/registrar/tap.

Semester Start (Sat.

Classes)

Aug. 29

First Day of Saturday Classes. This includes Stony Brook West Campus, SUNY Learning Net courses offered through
SBU, and Manhattan Campus.

Drop, Withdraw (Without

Tuition Liability)

Aug. 30
(Service
Offices
Closed)

Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the university without tuition liability. Dropping individual courses must be
done via Solar System. Semester Withdrawals: Students must process an LOA/Term Withdrawal Request via
SOLAR or submit the Undergraduate Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Form to the Registrar's Office. Withdrawals will
be processed based on date received (postmarked date if mailed). Visit website for further information:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/registrar/canwithloa

Adding Classes/Swaps/
Late Reg. Ends

Sept. 4
4:00PM

Last day to add classes and process swaps. Tuition liability may apply if student reduces credit load. End of late
registration. Petition required after this date. All changes must be processed by 4:00 PM.

Full-time / Part-Time
Status

Sept. 4
4:00PM

Last day to change status to or from full-time or part-time status. All changes must be processed by 4:00 PM.

Drop/Withdraw (Without a Sept. 4

4:00PM
W)

Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the university without a W (withdrawal) recorded on student record.
Student is liable to pay pro-rated tuition and all fees. All changes must be processed by 4:00 PM.

Apply for Graduation

Sept. 4

Last day for Fall (December) and Winter (January) degree candidates to apply for graduation. West Campus
Undergraduates must apply online via Solar (Click on the Apply for Graduation Link on your homepage.) Only
Seniors who have at least 108 completed credits (including in-progress) and posted to the record with a declared
major will be eligible to apply.

No Classes - Labor Day

Sept. 7
(Service
Offices
Closed)

Labor Day (Observed) No classes in Session.

No Classes

Sept. 8

No classes in Session.

Drop-down / Move-up
MAP/MAT Courses

Oct. 2
4:00PM

Last day to process a drop-down or move-up for selected MAT and MAP Courses. Students must have signed form
with instructor approval. All changes must be processed by 4:00 PM.

Drop-down / Move-up
PHY Courses

Oct. 9
4:00PM

Last day to process a drop-down or move-up for selected PHY Courses. Students must have signed form with
instructor approval. All changes must be processed by 4:00 PM.

Section/Credit Changes

Oct. 23
4:00PM

Last day to process a Section Change or Credit Change for an existing enrolled course. Section change/Credit
change Form with appropriate signatures required for processing. All changes must be processed by 4:00 PM.

Grade/Pass/No Credit

Oct. 23
4:00PM

Last day to change a class to or from the Grade/Pass/No Credit (G/P/NC) option.All changes must be processed by
4:00 PM. Students are allowed to elect the G/P/NC option for only one course per semester. Note: There is no
petition process to change a class to or from the G/P/NC option after the deadline.

Course Withdrawal

Oct. 23
4:00PM

Last day to withdraw from individual course(s). (W will be recorded). Full-time students must remain full-time with a
minimum of twelve (12.0) credits. All changes must be processed by 4:00 PM.

(I) Removal

Nov. 1

Last day for removal of Incomplete grades from the Spring and Summer 2015 Terms.

NR to NF Conversion

Nov. 1

Deadline to resolve NR grades for the Spring and Summer 2015 Terms.

Declaration of Major/Minor Oct. 26

Students can begin to submit major/minor changes effective Spring/Summer 2016 Semesters. For form visit:
http://stonybrook.edu/registrar/forms.htm.

Advance Registration
(Subject to change)

Nov. 2

Advance registration tentatively set to begin for Winter/Spring 2016 Semesters. Go to website for course schedules:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/registrar/class-schedules.shtml

Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 25-29

Thanksgiving Break No classes in Session.

Semester Withdrawal
(LOA/Permanent
Withdrawal)

Dec. 4

Last day to withdraw or take a leave of absence from the University. Students can process an LOA/Term Withdrawal
Request via SOLAR or submit the Undergraduate Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Form to the Registrar's Office. Visit
website for further information: www.stonybrook.edu/registrar/canwithloa

Mon-Fri Classes End

Dec. 4

Last day of class for any courses that are held Mondays through Fridays

Saturday Classes End

Dec. 5

Last day of class for any courses that are held on Saturdays.

Reading Day(s)

Dec. 7

Make up exams, lab meetings, etc. may not be scheduled on reading days.

Finals for Mon Fri

Classes

Dec. 8-16

Finals held for Monday through Friday Courses. No Weekend Exams for Mon-Fri Classes. For schedule go to Final
Exam Schedule link at the Registrars Website. http://www.stonybrook.edu/registrar/finals.shtml

Finals - Saturday Classes Dec. 12

Saturday Finals held during regular scheduled class time.

End of Term

Dec. 16

End of Term; Last day of Finals.

Commencement

Dec. 17

University Graduation Ceremony. Please contact the Office of Conferences & Special Events at 631.632.6320 for
more information.