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Directions to Hofstra University
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900 Fulton Avenue
Hempstead, NY 11550
Most GPS units allow you to select or search for Hofstra University in the Points of Interest section. If you need an address for navigation, use:
900 Fulton Avenue
Hempstead, NY 11550
From New York City: From the Queens Midtown Tunnel, continue on the Long Island Expressway (I-495) East to exit 38, Northern State Parkway East, to the Meadowbrook Parkway South (exit 31A). Stay on the Meadowbrook Parkway until Exit M4 (sign reads "Hempstead" and "Coliseum"). Follow "From All Points," below.
From Southern New Jersey, Southeast Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia: Take N.J. Turnpike to Exit 13. Follow Route 278 to Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Take left exit off bridge onto the Belt Parkway East. Take that to Exit 25A (Southern State Parkway East - the Belt Parkway splits, stay left). Take that to Exit 22N (Meadowbrook Parkway North). Stay on the Meadowbrook Parkway until Exit M4 (sign reads "Hempstead" and "Coliseum"). Follow "From All Points," below.
From Northwestern New Jersey, Northern Pennsylvania, and the Middle States: Take either Interstate 78, Interstate 80, US Route 22, New Jersey Route 4, or New Jersey Route 17 to the George Washington Bridge. Proceed over the bridge to the Cross Bronx Expressway onto the Throgs Neck Bridge. Follow directions from Throgs Neck Bridge, detailed below.
From Upstate New York: Take New York Thruway over the Tappan Zee Bridge to Cross Westchester Expressway (Interstate 287). Stay on the Expressway to the New England Thruway. Proceed south on the Thruway to Throgs Neck Bridge. Follow directions from Throgs Neck Bridge, detailed below.
From New England: Proceed south to New England Thruway (Interstate 95) and take this to the Throgs Neck Bridge. Follow directions from Throgs Neck Bridge, detailed below.
From the Throgs Neck Bridge: Take Cross Island Parkway (first exit over the bridge on right) to the Grand Central Parkway East (Exit 29, exit forks - stay left). Grand Central Parkway will become the Northern State Parkway East, follow to Exit 31A (Meadowbrook Parkway South). Take the Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit M4 (sign reads "Hempstead" and "Coliseum"). Follow "From All Points," below.
From Eastern Long Island: Take the Northern State Parkway West, to the Meadowbrook Parkway South (Exit 31A) or take the Southern State Parkway West to the Meadowbrook Parkway North (Exit 22N). Stay on the Meadowbrook Parkway until Exit M4 (sign reads "Hempstead" and "Coliseum"). Follow "From All Points," below.
From All Points: From Exit M4 of the Meadowbrook Parkway you will be on Route 24 West (Hempstead Turnpike). Stay on 24W for about one mile. Pass Nassau Coliseum. Hofstra University is on both sides of Hempstead Turnpike. You will see three overhead walkways. For the North Campus Main Entrance, make the first right after the first overhead walkway. Welcome to Hofstra!
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Directions to Important Camp Locations
Summer Camp Office
Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit M4 - Route 24 West (Hempstead Turnpike). Heading west on Hempstead Turnpike, go under both walkways; after second walkway, make a right at the first light, Oak Street. Go down to the second entrance into Hofstra University, and we are the first building on the right-hand side, University College Hall.
Physical Education Building and Swim Center
Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit M4 - Route 24 West (Hempstead Turnpike). Heading west on Hempstead Turnpike, go under walkway to the first light. Make a right into the main entrance of campus. Go to second stop sign and make a right. The first building on your right-hand side will be the Physical Education Building. The Swim center is located within the same building.
Teague Ryan Wrestling Complex
(located in the Physical Education Building)
Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit M4 - Route 24 West (Hempstead Turnpike). Heading west on Hempstead Turnpike, go under walkway to the first light. Make a right into the main entrance of campus. Go to second stop sign and make a right. The first building on your right-hand side will be the Physical Education Building.
Camp Infirmary
(located in the Physical Education Building)
Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit M4 - Route 24 West (Hempstead Turnpike). Heading west on Hempstead Turnpike, go under walkway to the first light. Make a right into the main entrance of campus. Go to second stop sign and make a right. The first building on your right-hand side will be the Physical Education Center. Enter the second set of double doors on the west side of the Physical Education Center. Go down the hallway to Room 131.
Hofstra USA
Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit M4 - Route 24 West (Hempstead Turnpike). Heading west on Hempstead Turnpike, pass Nassau Coliseum and go under both walkways; after second walkway, make a right at the first light, Oak Street. Go down to the second entrance into Hofstra University and make a right. At the first stop sign, turn right. Hofstra USA is the first building on the left-hand side.
James M. Shuart Stadium
Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit M4 - Route 24 West (Hempstead Turnpike). Head west on Hempstead Turnpike to Uniondale Avenue. Make a left, proceed to the Hofstra entrance, and turn right. The second building on your right side is James M. Shuart Stadium.
David S. Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex
Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit M4 - Route 24 West (Hempstead Turnpike). Heading west on Hempstead Turnpike, pass Nassau Coliseum, and go under walkway to the first light. Make a right into the main entrance of campus. Go to second stop sign and make a right. The second building on your right-hand side will be the Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex.
Hofstra Student Center
(Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit M4 - Route 24 West (Hempstead Turnpike). Heading west on Hempstead Turnpike, after first walkbridge, go to the first light. Make a right into the main entrance of campus. Go to first stop sign, and make a left and park. Walk towards the Clock Tower; enter the Student Center.
Musical Theater at the Hofstra Cultural Center (Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater)
Take the Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit M4 West (Hempstead Turnpike-Coliseum). This will be the same exit number whether you are on the Meadowbrook Parkway northbound or southbound. Follow the exit ramp to Hempstead Turnpike - West. On Hempstead Turnpike, at the third traffic light, turn right before the second pedestrian bridge spanning Hempstead Turnpike, and enter the campus. At the second stop sign, bear left. You will see a large parking field on the right; park in any non-restricted area. Walk towards the Bell Tower, which is a landmark for the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center. Upon entering the front doors of the Student Center, walk straight ahead through the atrium and over the pedestrian bridge spanning Hemsptead Turnpike. Once on the other side of Hempstead Turnpike, you will be in the lobby of the Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library. To your right is the main lobby. To your left will be the Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater through the double glass doors.
Emily and Jerry Spiegel Theater
From the West: Travel through the village of Hempstead on Hempstead Tpke. Go under the second Unispan (walk-over). At the next light, make a right onto California Ave. Before the Stop Sign, make a right into the parking lot. Theater is the building on the right.
From the East: On Hempstead Tpke, turn left at the traffic light before the second Unispan (walk-over) onto California Ave. Before the Stop Sign, make a right into the parking lot. Theater is the building on the right.
From the East: On Hempstead Tpke, turn left at the traffic light before the second Unispan (walk-over) onto California Ave. Before the Stop Sign, make a right into the parking lot. Theater is the building on the right.
Greenhouse
The Greenhouse is located in the Lower Level of the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center.
Directions to the Student Center: (Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit M4 - Route 24 West (Hempstead Turnpike). Heading west on Hempstead Turnpike, after first walkbridge, go to the first light. Make a right into the main entrance of campus. Go to first stop sign, and make a left and park. Walk towards the Clock Tower; enter the Student Center.
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