I am an international student. I have a question about visa regulations or I need a specific visa related approval. Who do I ask?
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The department does offer visa related advising. You need to see an advisor in the Visa and Immigration Services (VIS) and/or consult their web pages for routine information. However, the department works with VIS in case they require any documentation of the student’s performance and academic status.
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How many credits do I need to register to count as full time?
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Graduate students in all academic levels must register for at least 9 credits in regular Fall and Spring semesters in order to attain full-time status.
Prior to Spring 2022, G1 and G3 students at Stony Brook University were required to register for 12 credits to attain full-time status.
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How do I declare what MS option I want to choose?
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No need to declare anything. You just need to fall within one option at the time of graduation. The courses that are not part of that option will not be counted.
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Who is my academic advisor?
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The Graduate Program Director is your default advisor until you choose an advisor for your project (Advanced Project Option) or thesis (Thesis Option). For students choosing the Basic Project Option, the Graduate Program Director remains as the advisor.
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