The Summer Experience - Academics

Pre-Med/Science Intensive
Study Abroad
Flexible Scheduling
Distance Learning
Graduate Education Summer Workshops

Do more with your summer at Hofstra University! Summer students – visiting students included – can expect the same benefits as they enjoy during the fall and spring semesters – flexible course schedules; distinguished faculty; state-of-the-art classrooms, labs and fitness facilities; residential hall and dining options; and exceptional technology and resources. In addition, on-campus jobs are available to students during the summer. Hofstra summer offerings are designed with you and your schedule in mind. Complete a distribution requirement in just one week. Practice your Italian in Sorrento, Italy. Earn up to 16 credits of pre-medical studies. After class, relax at beautiful Jones Beach or enjoy a concert at its Nikon Theater. See more, think more, learn more … this summer at Hofstra University.

May 23-August 24

Study Abroad
Hofstra offers you the opportunity to earn credits while experiencing new cultures, people and traditions. Our study abroad options inspire both academic and personal growth. See more this summer.

Flexible Scheduling
Hofstra helps you be more this summer. This summer, we've taken flexible scheduling to the next level, offering one-, two-, three-, four-, five-, and six-week courses.

Distance Learning
Learn from Hofstra's exceptional faculty from the comforts of your own home, on your own time. Take a class this summer, and do more than you thought possible.

Graduate Education Summer Workshops
In less than two weeks, graduate students can complete education program requirements, and get one stop closer to graduation! Prepare more this summer.

Pre-Med/Science Intensive
Earn up to 16 credits of pre-medical course work in biology and chemistry – that's a full year of course work in just one summer! Learn more this summer.

Summer Fun
Check out some of the events and perks that are sure to keep you busy outside of the classroom, this summer at Hofstra. Explore more this summer!

Ready to Register?

Flexible class schedules. Life-changing study abroad choices. Online and in-class course variety. Hofstra University is open for the summer. So you can do more. Learn more. Be more.

Registration Information

Continuing Hofstra students may register via the Hofstra portal.
Visiting undergraduate students may complete this application before registering for summer classes. This applies to high school seniors as well.
New fall semester undergraduate first-year and transfer students complete this application before registering for summer classes.
To register in person, visit the Office of Student Financial Services (SFS), located in 206 Memorial Hall, South Campus.
Summer housing is available to current Hofstra students - even if you are not taking a summer class. Complete and return this Summer Session Housing application to apply.
If you are interested in taking classes as a non-matriculated graduate student, please fill out this application and submit it to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Non-matriculated graduate students may take up to 12 credits, and these credits may be used for personal or professional development, as prerequisites for advanced study, or be applied toward a degree in the future. Please note: Students may not take non-matriculated classes in the Zarb School of Business, counseling masters, psychology Ph.D., or Psy.D. programs.

Attend a Summer Enrollment Service Day, and we'll help you register! SFS offers the following Summer Enrollment Service Days:

Summer Session I: Monday, May 21
Summer Session II: Wednesday, June 27
Summer Session III: Wednesday, August 1

More Summer Programs

High School
This summer, Hofstra offers many options for driven high school students. Explore our opportunities in science research, journalism, documentary filmmaking, broadcasting, and writing.

Youth
Hofstra Summer Camps and Saturday Classes for Young People, our summer youth programming, are designed to challenge and inspire children of all ages.