Stony Brook University has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) 2025 Transfer Honor Roll. The recognition highlights the university’s efforts in creating pathways that support transfer students.
The honor roll includes 251 colleges and universities across the country. Selection is based on 40 metrics that assess support and success for transfer students, such as college cost, financial aid, campus life, admission practices, and bachelor’s degree completion. The Transfer Honor Roll aims to recognize institutions that build strong pathways for community college transfers.
Selection for the honor roll used analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse and data submitted through PTK Connect, an online tool by Phi Theta Kappa designed to help students find suitable colleges and career paths. Colleges receive a Transfer Friendliness Rating after completing their PTK Connect profile. The honor roll consists of schools in the top 25 percent of these ratings.
In 2025, Stony Brook introduced a new PTK Scholarship available to both in-state and out-of-state students. Domestic students transferring from two-year colleges with at least a 3.5 GPA can apply for this scholarship. For Fall 2025, more than 100 students received awards.
The university also participates in the SUNY Transfer Match Program, which matches graduates from SUNY community colleges with three participating four-year campuses for direct admission. Stony Brook has expanded engagement with transfer students through both on-campus and virtual programs, including events like Basketball Tailgate Night for prospective students.
Prospective transfer students can learn about campus visit opportunities at Stony Brook’s undergraduate admissions website.
Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society recognizing academic achievement among associate degree-granting college students and supporting their growth as scholars and leaders. The organization includes over 4.4 million members in nearly 1,250 chapters across 11 countries, with about 220,000 active members at U.S. colleges.
