The Classes of 1961 to 1966:
Stony Brook University's First Alumni
The classes of 1961-66 shared the unique experience of attending a small, quality institution during its formative years. Each of these classes has its place in the history of the University:
1961
First graduates from SUNY Long Island Center, originally called the "College on Long Island" the name was changed in 1961. (27 Graduates)
1962
Last seniors at Oyster Bay and last graduates of SUNY Long Island Center. (69 Graduates)
1963
First seniors at SUNY at Stony Brook, last graduation ceremony at Oyster Bay. (88 Graduates)
1964
First graduation ceremony on the Stony Brook campus. (106 Graduates)
1965
First sophomores at Stony Brook, last freshmen at Oyster Bay. (113 Graduates)
1966
First class to complete a four-year Stony Brook experience. (206 Graduates)
Much what was only a dream back then, has now been realized at Stony Brook.