Application Directions

To assist you in completing your application, the directions below explain each step of the process. This information has been arranged to serve as a checklist that you can use to ensure that you have supplied all of the required information.

If you encounter any difficulties or are confused by any portion of the application process, please contact your Enrollment Advisor at 1-800-HOFSTRA.

Step 1: Complete the Hofstra University Online Application.

Complete the online application at: https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=hofstragrd
The $60 application fee can be paid by credit card (MasterCard and VISA accepted). Your application will not be reviewed or processed if you do not submit the non-refundable application fee.

Step 2: Submit Official Undergraduate Transcripts.

You must send official transcripts from all colleges/universities that you have attended
Transcripts must bear the original signature of the authorized official with the seal of each institution.
Official transcripts must be sent to Hofstra Off-Site Admissions Center directly from the college or university
Transcripts sent to a student and then forwarded to Hofstra Off-Site Admissions Center will not be accepted
International Students are required to submit official transcript evaluations in addition to original transcripts

Step 3: Submit Written Interview Questions

This interview can be found within this package

Step 4: Submit GRE scores

GRE scores can be sent directly to the Hofstra University – GRE School Code: 2295

Step 5: Submit most current Resume

Step 6: International Applicants: Submit Official Scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

International students are required to submit official TOEFL scores
Students applying to the MSCS program must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 213 (computer)
More information about these tests can be found at www.toefl.org
International Students are required to submit a completed financial declaration form
Must get all international transcripts evaluated by World Education Service (WES), www.wes.org

Step 7: Mail or Fax all application materials to:

Hofstra University
Office of Graduate Admissions
105 Memorial Hall
Hempstead, NY 11549-1260

Review all points listed above to ensure that you have checked off each step of the application process. If you have questions or need assistance, please call toll free 1-800-HOFSTRA, our Enrollment Advisors are available to assist you, as needed. While we will attempt to consider your application as quickly as possible, we cannot review your application until all required materials have been submitted.