Stony Brook University, New York’s flagship university and No. 1 public university, was established in 1957 as a college for the preparation of secondary school teachers of mathematics and science. Stony Brook is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The first campus was located in Oyster Bay, Long Island, on the grounds of a former Gold Coast estate. In 1962, a new campus was built near the historic village of Stony Brook on land donated by local philanthropist Ward Melville.

The university has grown tremendously and is now recognized as one of the nation’s important centers of learning and scholarship — carrying out the mandate given by the State Board of Regents in 1960 to become a university that would “stand with the finest in the country.”

The Stony Brook campus lies about 60 miles east of Manhattan and 60 miles west of Montauk Point. It is only a short distance to the Atlantic beaches of the south shore and the vineyards of the East End. Situated on 1,039 acres on the north shore of Long Island, Stony Brook University has a four-season climate, tempered by proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound.

The Stony Brook University campus offers more than 1,400 park-like acres and a wide range of activities that will enrich your college experience. The Paul Simons Memorial Bike Path, six miles of pristine pavement for walking, biking, running, and rollerblading, encircles the campus. More than 300 clubs and organizations give students the opportunity to enjoy virtually any activity with fellow Seawolves.

Stony Brook is just minutes away from the beaches, restaurants, shopping and night life of Stony Brook town and Port Jefferson village. Stony Brook is also just a short train ride from New York City. An on-campus train station makes it safe and convenient to experience the rich culture, entertainment and history of Manhattan.