Each year a small number of students are accepted from our Wait List, and we anticipate this year will be no different. We know that you and your parents have a lot of questions, so we've created this blog as a way to offer information and advice.
If you have additional questions, the fastest way to get answers is to post a comment below and we'll do all we can to provide answers in a timely manner. Unfortunately, due to heavy volume, we are unable to answer your questions concerning the wait list by phone.
We'll continue to update this blog throughout the spring and early summer, as more information becomes available.
Why do you have a wait list (and why am I on it)?
Over the past several years, the number of applications received has steadily increased, while the number of spaces available has remained more or less constant. This year’s selection has been especially competitive, and we are unable to offer all applicants admission at this time.
While we do our best statistical analysis to predict the right number of students to admit in order to reach our enrollment target, we never really know how many students will enroll until the May 1st deadline passes. In addition, we know that some students who paid their deposits will, for various reasons, choose to forfeit their spot in our class during the summer.
What should I do if Stony Brook is my first choice college?
1. You must reserve your spot on the wait list by May 1, 2016. If you do not take this action, we will withdraw your application after May 1. To do so:
- Log in to the SOLAR System
- Click on the “Admission Decision Response” under the Student Admission section.
- Select the “Accept Waitlist” button
- Select "Confirm Acceptance."
2. Confirm your enrollment at a college/university that accepted you.
There's nothing else that you need to do.
Do you rank the wait list?
No.
Then how do you make decisions about admission from the wait list?
After the May 1 enrollment deadline, we begin to assess how much space, if any, is available. As positions in the class open up, we will re-review the entire wait list pool, and determine who is most qualified to admit. If we're able to offer you admission, we'll send you an e-mail and a letter offering you admission, and new student information will appear in your SOLAR account.
Because we will be communicating updates via e-mail, it's important for you to (1) log into SOLAR and make sure your e-mail address is correct, and (2) make sure our e-mails are not automatically going to your junk mail folder.
How can I increase my chances of being admitted off the wait list?
There is nothing more you can add to your application or do to increase your chances of being admitted for the fall at this time. We encourage you to choose another college for the fall, and we will contact you if your application status changes.
Would it help if I changed my intended major?
No. We will only review requests for major changes after a student has been accepted off of the wait list.
Am I required to send any additional documents?
No. Decisions will be based on your credentials already received. You should not send anything else.
Should I schedule an interview?
No. Wait list applicants are not interviewed; interviews are not a factor in our wait list admissions process. Decisions will be based on your academic credentials already received.
How many students are on the wait list and what are the statistics from past years?
Each year is different.
| Term | Wait List | Admitted | Admit % |
| Fall 2015 | 1437 | 315 | 21.92% |
| Fall 2014 | 1421 | 623 | 43.84% |
| Fall 2013 | 920 | 187 | 20.33% |
Because there are so many variables, we can't say for sure how this year's wait list will play out. We will update you with numbers for this year later in the spring (once we know how many students have accepted our offer).
How soon will I hear about my status?
It's our goal to notify most wait listed students of their standing in June; we cannot provide a more specific date at this time.
How will financial aid work if I'm accepted?
If you're accepted, our Financial Aid Office will immediately begin putting together your package. Need-based aid is determined based on your expected family contribution (from FAFSA data), so be sure that you've already reported your FAFSA to expedite the release of your package (our code is 002838).
How will housing work if I'm accepted?
We'll do all we can to help you reserve on-campus housing, but availability may be limited depending on the date you're accepted.
What happens if I’m not accepted off the wait list?
Students who are not accepted off our wait list and still wish to attend SB are advised to enroll at a regionally accredited college or university for a period of at least one year, earning a minimum of 24 credits with a 3.0 GPA or higher. You would then re-apply to SB as a transfer student.
We highly recommend that wait listed students do not re-apply for the spring 2017 semester because they’ll generally fall short of the above criteria for transfer students (and most first year students may not receive their first semester collegiate grades until after we have filled our spring class)
Are there Joint Admissions Programs?
Yes, we offer Joint Admissions Programs with two local community colleges, Nassau Community College and Suffolk County Community College. They both provide students with an attractive and convenient alternative path to earning a degree from Stony Brook University. More information about these programs is available on this website.
What do I do about the May 1 deadline at other universities?
We understand that you're looking enrollment deadlines at other schools square in the eye. Because we will not be able to offer admission to most wait listed students, our best advice is to reserve a space elsewhere.
We recommend that you consider all of your options carefully, and we will do our very best to notify you of your final admissions decision as soon as we are able.
What should I do now?
Wait lists are uncertain, and we encourage you to find the college that is the best fit for you from those that offered you admission. If you are interested in attending Stony Brook, make sure you have accepted your spot on the wait list in SOLAR.
We appreciate your patience.
We appreciate your patience.
Is mid-year report considered an additional support material?
ReplyDeleteGood question. Mid year grades are not needed, unless they're specifically requested by the admissions committee.
DeleteHow many were wait listed this year
ReplyDeleteWait list size is expected to be approximately the same as last year. We'll update you with precise numbers as May 1 approaches.
DeleteDoes SBU allow applicants to send a letter (or email) detailing new activities and achievements?
ReplyDeleteYes, but they're not required to do so. E-mail anything you wish to send: enroll@stonybrook.edu
DeleteAre wait listed students able to go to the honors college or university scholars
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, no. The Honors College & University Scholars programs are filled before any wait listed students may be accepted. There are ways of gaining acceptance to both programs as a continuing student in sophomore year. https://uaa.stonybrook.edu/honors-college/apply/transfers
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Is it possible for use to be notified if we are accepted or denied before May 1st
ReplyDeleteGood question. In most years, no. Before we start a wait list in March, we send out a precise number of admissions offers which we think will fill our class. During the months of April and May, we monitor the flow deposits each day to determine if we're on the right pace to fill the class, or if we're running ahead or behind. There have been a few years during which we noticed that we were running a bit behind, and did make a small number of new offers from the wait list in April. In most years, however, this does not happen.
DeleteDoes being wait listed affect the financial aid you will receive. Also how does it affect room and board? Do I get the only available spot or will I have a choice if I would like to be paired up with a friend? Or is that option completely gone for wait listed students ?
ReplyDeleteFinancial aid awards will still be available, same as they would for any admitted student. Our office would start packaging you for aid as soon as you're admitted, so you can have that information in hand in time to make a decision. As for housing, it really depends on capacity at the point of admission. Most years we're able to ensure housing for wait list admits, but based on which quad has space available, not necessarily preference. We would communicate with you about housing availability at the point of admission.
DeleteAre we allowed to know how many students are on the waitlist for this year?
ReplyDeleteWe'll post an update on that soon.
DeleteIs it possible for wait listed students to be accepted into EOP if they qualified for it or has that program been finalized?
ReplyDeleteYes, there is a wait list for students qualified for the EOP program, who could be accepted if space in the program opens up.
DeleteWould being a commuter student opposed to housing on campus make a difference in acceptance?
ReplyDelete@Unknown, no, need for campus housing is not a factor considered.
DeleteIs there a way to know how many people have accepted a spot on the waitlist and how many you guys are expecting to accept off the waitlist? And when will be the earliest waitlisted students find out if they are accepted or not?
ReplyDeleteExpect a new blog post in the next 24 hours which will cover all of this.
DeleteHow many spots for civil engineering were accepted?
ReplyDeleteWe're anticipating about 50 new students enrolled in the Civil Engineering major, however, none have been accepted off the wait list to date.
DeleteIs there any space for chemical engineering as a major on the waitlist?
ReplyDeleteWe're still in the process of evaluating space. We'll let students know of their statuses as soon as possible.
DeleteI saw the update post. So about how many people out of that 1400 waitlisted students will be accepted? I'm not asking a specific percentage, an approximation is adequate. Also, my current GPA standing is the third in the entire senior community. Would that increase my chance if I email an official document of that? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAlso is there any space for waitlisted students who want to major in chemistry?
Delete@Jay, at this time we do not foresee accepting many students off the wait list (regardless of major). We are currently watching the pace at which students withdraw their deposits (because they were accepted off the wait list of a different university, or because their plans changed for other reasons). If more students than usual withdraw, more space may become available, but at this time there is no space in the class. You're welcomed to send us an e-mail with the information described (enroll@stonybrook.edu). We appreciate your patience and will get back to you with more information on your status in June.
DeleteMy school is having me decide which college I want my final transcript sent to by tomorrow but they were unsure if they can still be sent to you if I am accepted
ReplyDeleteYou can feel free to have your final transcript sent to us, and if you're not accepted and choose to reapply in the future, it'll stay on file.
DeleteIs number of available spots on the waitlist available yet? Am
ReplyDeleteWe'll be sending out updates via e-mail to all students on the wait list about their statuses in the coming days.
DeleteYes, we would recommend that your son proceeds under the assumption that he will not be accepted, and continue enrollment plans elsewhere. If we are able to accept him, he would be packaged for financial aid very shortly after admission.
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