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Family Connection
Family * Connection * Partnership

Volume 1, Issue 2

The holidays are fast approaching!
 
Below you will find important information to ensure that your family and your student have a relaxing break!
 
All residence halls will remain open during Thanksgiving Break; however Campus Dining will have adjusted hours over the break. If your student will be staying on campus your student should plan accordingly.

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Finals week at SBU
 
The final exam period can be an intense, stressful period for students. During this time it is common for families to wonder how they can best provide support to their student.
 
Although it may feel as if there is nothing you can do to help, especially if you are at a distance, there are several ways in which you can be helpful to your student during their exams and that starts from a place of understanding, encouragement, and guidance!
 
We have provided a list of resources you can point your student to. You may click on the names of each resource for more information.

Resources
 
Academic Advising
Academic advisors are there to help!
 
Academic Success & Tutoring Center
FREE small group & 1:1 appointments
 
Academic & Transfer Advising Services
This is an excellent resource for transfer students! 
 
CAPS/CPO
Counseling, psychological & psychiatric services
 
Student Orientation & Family  Programs
We will work to help answer any of your student's questions!
 
UGC Advisors
Advising & support for first-year students

Success Tips for Families of New students
 
" You’re providing a real, authentic service as a sounding board and advice dispenser when times get challenging for your student."

Navigating Student Doubt
 
Often when academic/social responsibilities become too overwhelming for a student to handle, the main resource they may turn to is the comfort of home. Unfortunately it may take some time until you hear about that “A” paper, the new relationship they may have, or the activities they are involved in and excelling at.
 
 Instead, you’re receiving the “nothing-is-going-right-I-hate-this-place” phone calls. Be patient with the negative phone calls made by your student- just remember you’re providing a real, authentic service as a sounding board and advice dispenser when times get challenging for your student.

What can Families Do?
 
Be there! Students will often turn to you, and the family, when times get tough.
 
Encourage your student to also talk about the positive events they are experiencing in their college life.
 
Celebrate victories- big or small. When you hear about that “A” exam send them a “congrats” card. These small tokens of affirmation and support will mean so much to your student.
 
Students may forget to share their thanks, but remember that they are grateful for all you do!
 
Encourage your student to visit the Interfaith Center or the Counseling Center if they need someone to listen.

Resource Corner

Stony Brook Events
 
October 18- Dec. 1:
'Tis the Season Fundraiser-Campus Wide
Nov 6:
TEDxSBU - The Master Pieces
Nov 11:
CareerDiscussions: The Power in a Link; Open Doors, Close Deals
Nov 14:
Home Men's Basketball Game
Nov 17, 18, 19:
University Ring Representative on campus
Nov 18:
Graduation Fair for Winter Graduates
Nov 21:
Football Game vs. Albany
Nov 25:
CareerEncores: Life Reimagined: Discovering Your New Life Possibilities 
 

Important Dates
 
Nov 2:  
Spring class registration begins based on class year. Students can find their assigned registration date on SOLAR.
 
Nov 25-29: 
Thanksgiving Break
No classes
 
Dec 4:  
Last day of Monday-Friday Classes
 
Dec 5: 
Last day of Saturday Classes
 
Dec 8-16:
Final Exams
 
Dec 17:
Commencement
 
 
 

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