Thank you for your interest in our program.

We look forward to learning more about you and your academic and career interests.

Before you apply, please make sure you understand the eligibility requirements, format, course schedules, and the program and application fees.

Eligibility

To be accepted into this program, you must be a rising junior or senior who is in good academic standing. For 2024, this program is open only to US residents who are between the ages of 15 and 17.

How To Apply

• Gather the required information
  1. Obtain your academic transcript or grade report.
  2. Ask for the contact information (name, position, phone number, and email address) of one reference we may contact in case we need more information. This reference may be a school counselor, teacher, supervisor, or coach.
  3. Prepare a 350-word essay on the following topic:

  Essay Question 
  What do you want out of your future college experience and how will participating in a Pre-College Summer Program help you prepare for this experience? In your response, please include the course(s) you have selected and how that influenced your decision to apply to Stony Brook University's Pre-College Summer Program.

   
• Create an account and complete application
  1. Log into our Application Portal and click "Create an Account" Make sure you are using an email that you check frequently.
  2. Select "Start a New Application."
  3. Choose Academic Year 2023-24 and Pre-College Summer where prompted.
  4. Complete the application fields and upload the transcript and essays where prompted.
• Submit the application fee

  Submit the non-refundable $45 application fee. 

Please note: Once you've completed the application you will not be able to go back and make any changes. If you have any questions, send an email to precollegesummer@stonybrook.edu.

Application Deadline

Last Day to Apply: May 15, 2024