Union Building Highlights

Since it first opened in 1970, the Stony Brook Union has been a building block in the long standing traditions at our university. The newly renovated facility provides a holistic approach to addressing students’ needs, as a home to centralized services, programs and initiatives to provide a more efficient and holistic campus experience. 

Building Highlights: 

• 63.4 million dollar, 3 year renovation, completed in 2020
• 177,000 square foot facility, situated at the center for the Stony Brook campus
• The building’s exterior combines modernist and neoclassic touches to create a timeless style. Finishes include a mix of brick, stone, metal panels and glass assemblies
• The interior features open spaces, high ceilings and a grand staircase to the second floor
• 3 levels dedicated to student services and student-centric spaces
• A main lobby that supports studying and collaborative learning through comfortable seating, powered stations, and at DoIT help desk
• 4,000 square foot ballroom to support campus events, student programs and activities, and external reservations
• 3,500 square feet of tutoring space, that includes private and collaborative spaces
• 100 seat auditorium featuring a fixed podium for the presenter and plush audience seats, each with their own convenient outlet and tablet arm
• Each level features either meeting rooms, conference rooms or classrooms to serve the campus community
• A central location for student-facing offices and departments to provide easy access and convenience
• An enhanced Stony Brook Food Pantry, available to students, faculty and staff
• Student Accessibility Support Center and Testing Rooms
• Club Hub, a 6,500 square foot gathering space includes video games and a space for crafting events

Student Life Highlights:

• Newly designated and centralized Office of Student Life combining Student Engagement & Activities; Student Community Development; Fraternity and Sorority Life; Diversity, Intercultural & Community Engagement; and Campus Life Centers
• Expanded footprint for nationally recognized Center for Civic Justice
• Club Hub, a 6,500 square foot lounge featuring recreational video game stations and consoles, and traditional games such as billiards and air hockey in addition to a large crafting space, comfortable seating, and club storage space
• Dedicated Fraternity & Sorority Lounge located within Club Hub allows for chapter meetings, recruitment events and community programs for our Greek lettered organizations
• Athletic Band Storage, lounge and student performance group rehearsal space
• The new Interfaith Center includes the Mark & Gloria Snyder Hillel Center for Jewish Life, the Interfaith Chapel, Catholic Campus Ministries, Protestant Campus Ministries, Islamic Ministries and a new Islamic Prayer Room