Summer Orientation Checklist

Before You Attend Orientation
Follow this simple checklist to prepare for New Student Orientation

• Read this brochure to prepare for New Student Orientation.
• Obtain your Hofstra network ID and password; you will need this information to register for orientation.
• (Contact Student Computing Services at (516) 463-7777 if you do not have this information.)
• Indicate your top three orientation date preferences online (see your Welcome Packet from admissions for details)
• Review your first-semester academic program options online prior to attending orientation.
• Register your parents/family members for Parent and Family Orientation online.
• Check your Hofstra e-mail account for your orientation confirmation.
• Read the common reading material that will be used as the basis for the model class during orientation. (You will receive more information about it in the confirmation e-mail.)
• Complete your math and foreign language placement exams online. (Instructions are provided in your confirmation e-mail.)
• Complete and return medical record forms included in the Welcome Folder.
• Join the "Hofstra Class of 2013" group on Facebook.
• Pack list of recommended items (including this brochure) that you should bring to orientation.

*Note: Please bring your Orientation brochure with you to your New Student Orientation session.

During Your New Student Orientation Session
Here are some things to look forward to:

• Meet and connect with fellow students from Hofstra's Class of 2013.
• Experience living in a residence hall.
• Learn about your degree requirements and the resources available to you to help you achieve your goals.
• Meet Hofstra faculty and be part of a model class.
• Meet with your assigned advisement dean from University Advisement to discuss your placement test results and your academic program for the first semester.
• Learn more about the Hofstra portal and e-mail.
• Explore Hofstra's 240-acre campus.
• Show-off your talent at our open mic and "Hofstra Idol" auditions.
• Learn about campus resources and opportunities for new students.
• Take your photo at HofstraCard Services for your student ID.
• Register your vehicle with Public Safety.
• Register for your fall classes.

After New Student Orientation

• Prepare for the fall semester.
• Participate in Welcome Week (August 27-September 1, 2009).
• Begin classes (September 2, 2009).
• Attend New Student Convocation (September 2, 2009).