Additional FAQs

What are the dining options on campus?
Are there ATM machines on campus?
Where can I find information on activities at the Simons Center and Stony Brook University?
I need to meet with SUNY Visa and Immigration Services. Where is the office located on campus?
I would like to set up a talk, workshop, and/or event at the Simons Center. Who do I contact?

How close is the Simons Center to NYC?
Can I visit the Simons Center without an invitation?
Who do I contact for more information about the Simons Center and for an invitation to visit the Simons Center?

What are the dining options on campus?

The Simons Center Cafe is located on the second floor of the Simons Center and serves breakfast and lunch Monday – Friday: https://simonscenter.lessings.com/

Please use the following link for information on other campus dining options: https://www.stonybrook.edu/dining/

Are there ATM machines on campus?

The closest ATM is located just a two-minute walk away from the Center in the dining area of the Student Activities Center (SAC)..

Where can I find information on activities at the Simons Center and Stony Brook University?

The Simons Center hosts many different activities throughout the year, including workshops, programs, special lectures and colloquiums, and events related to our Arts and Science program. A complete list of Simons Center activities can be found here.

Faculty visiting the Simons Center for a semester are encouraged to invite their students, colleagues, and/or other guests to participate in the activities at the Simons Center.

For a current list of cultural and educational offerings at Stony Brook University, please click here.

I need to meet with SUNY Visa and Immigration Services. Where is the office located on campus?

The Visa and Immigrations office is located on the fifth floor of the Melville Library in office E-5310. For more information about their services, please visit: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/visa/

I would like to set up a program, workshop, talk, and/or event at the Simons Center. Who do I contact?

Please email contact@scgp.stonybrook.edu in regards to setting up a workshop or program. For special events or any talk or event related questions, please contact Maria Guetter at mguetter@scgp.stonybrook.edu

How close is the Simons Center to NYC?

The Simons Center is located approximately 60 miles east of Manhattan. During your visit, you can easily take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Manhattan, Brooklyn or Queens. Please visit the Long Island Rail Road website for train schedules. http://lirr42.mta.info.


Can I visit the Simons Center without an invitation?

Unless it is a special circumstance extended by the Director and/or the Chief Administrative Officer, all academic visitors to the Simons Center must apply and be officially accepted to participate in a program, workshop, or event. You may apply to visit the Center on our website here: https://scgp.stonybrook.edu/science/apply.


Who do I contact for more information about the Simons Center and for an invitation to visit the Simons Center?

Please email contact@scgp.stonybrook.edu for information. You may also call (631) 632-2800.