Graduate Handbooks
Rules pertaining the graduate studies at the Computer Science Department at Stony Brook are contained in two main policy documents, Graduate School Bulletin and the Graduate Program Handbook. Please study both documents very carefully to avoid costly mistakes.
CURRENT GRADUATE HANDBOOK
The Graduate Student Handbook is the main policy document explaining the requirements of the graduate programs
offered by the Computer Science Department. Periodically rules change and so does
the handbook. Students are bound by the rules of the handbook that was in effect at
the time the student enters the respective program or, optionally, by the rules of
the latest handbook. Older editions of the handbook are also available below.
ARCHIVED GRADUATE HANDBOOKS
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If you need this content in an accessible format, you may request a paper copy by emailing gradadvising@cs.stonybrook.edu.