Stony Brook University Announces The Creation
Of Winter Session Program To Start In January
"Three Credits in Three Weeks"™
and Affordable Tuition Are Attractions

STONY BROOK, N.Y., September 12, 2005

"Stony Brook University today announced that it will start a Winter Session program beginning in January, 2006.  "Winter Session will provide new intensive educational experiences on the main campus, at Stony Brook Manhattan, and through Study Abroad programs," Provost Robert McGrath said. An advertising campaign heralding "Three Credits in Three Weeks" will begin soon.

The cost for Winter Session will be $181 per credit plus fees, a fraction of the cost for many competing programs. Stony Brook already operates a highly successful Summer Session.

"The Winter Session should be extremely attractive to our own students, students from other local universities, and students who are heading home for the winter break," said Associate Provost Joseph Auner, who headed the effort to create the new Winter Session program. "First, as a world class research university, Stony Brook offers first rate courses. Second, Winter Session offers the chance to focus intensively on a topic. Third, students can earn three credits in three weeks to fulfill a requirement or pursue new interests. And finally, our low tuition makes these wonderful courses a great value."

Stony Brook plans to offer about 20 courses in the first year of the Winter Session. Classes will meet 12 times, for 3 hours 25 minutes each day, meeting Tuesdays through Fridays. Winter Session 2006 begins January 3 and ends January 20.

Most courses will count for three credits, while language and study abroad programs will be from four to six credits. Course offerings will come from departments across the university, including economics, sociology, history, philosophy, art, music, and marine sciences.

Stony Brook anticipates a first-year enrollment of 500-600 students. In addition, the university is integrating registration for the Winter Session with its registration for the Spring Semester.  "This will provide students with greater flexibility and coordination in planning their course schedules for the entire year," Auner said.  "Winter Session offers students more options and some exciting new choices."  Open enrollment will begin Wednesday, November 16. Enrollments will be limited in the first year, so students should register early.

For information on Winter Session, including course schedules, please visit http://www.stonybrook.edu/winter or call (631) 632-6175.