Freshman and Transfer Programs

Both the Freshman and Transfer Programs are designed to help entering students make a successful transition to Hofstra University. The School's interdisciplinary Liberal Arts curriculum encourages students to become confident, fluent participants in a rigorous and challenging academic conversation, while also satisfying the criteria for Hofstra University graduation requirements. Classes are kept small in order to facilitate more individualized academic instruction in School for University Studies courses. Full time members of the Program's teaching faculty are responsible for academic programs and student advisement. Hofstra faculty not affiliated with School for University Studies also teach courses for the programs as needed and/or invited. School for University Studies students make full use of the resources of the University outside the program, including the Axinn Library, Student Computing Services, Physical Education Center, Recreation Center, University Tutorial Program, health services, professional counseling services, and various art, drama and communication workshops.

Admission

At a time when the validity of standardized testing is continually questioned, Hofstra University offers a program in which other criteria (GPA, class rank, recommendations) are the only variables in the admission process. Applicants are admitted to the Freshman or Transfer Program after careful screening and evaluation by the Hofstra University Admission Office and the Programs' teaching faculty. Students who have attempted at least 24 hours of post-secondary education are considered for the Transfer Program. Upon acceptance, an agreement is signed by both the student and the University specifying their respective commitments. The number of students accepted to the School for University Studies is limited, and students typically remain in the program for a minimum of one academic year (two semesters).