Entrance Interview: Immigration Check-in

Once you arrive on campus, please be sure to visit the Multicultural and International Programs Office during one of the Entrance Interview times, below. Please bring both the originals and a copy of your I-20 (or DS-2019), passport, visa, and I-94 card with you when you check in with us. During the Entrance Interview, we will review important information with you about your immigration status, international student orientation, and steps to complete before classes begin..

Please choose one of the following:

• Friday, January 11, stop by anytime between 1-3 p.m., 242 Student Center - MISPO Office (Graduate Students Only)
• Tuesday, January 15, stop by anytime between 1-3 p.m., 242 Student Center - MISPO Office (Graduate Students Only)
• Thursday, January 17, stop by anytime between 10 a.m. -12 p.m., 242 Student Center - MISPO Office (Graduate Students Only)
• Tuesday, January 22, stop by anytime between 1-4 p.m., 242 Student Center - MISPO Office (Undergraduate Students)

International Student Orientation & Arrival Information

New international students must attend International Student Orientation held Tuesday, January 22 through Friday, January 25, 2013. International Student Orientation provides students with information on immigration, academic requirements, including all the numerous services available to assist students make the most of their educational experience at Hofstra. Trips and events are scheduled during the week of orientation to acclimate new students to the campus as well as the local community.
Tentative Schedule (subject to change, please see orientation schedule provided to you at the Entrance Interview)

Tuesday, January 22

• 2-3:30 p.m. Parent Orientation (DOS Conference Room)
• 2-3 p.m. Fire and Personal Safety (Plaza East) – Mandatory for all Graduate International Students
• 3-4 p.m. Campus Tours (Meet by Book Store Entrance in the Student Center)
• 4-6 p.m. Resource Fair (SC Greenhouse)
• 7-9 p.m. Shopping Trip  (Meet by Book Store Entrance in the Student Center)

Wednesday, January 23

• 8:30 a.m. International Student  Orientation - Registration and Breakfast (BDC, 245 Library East Wing)
• 9 a.m. Getting to know Hofstra services (BDC, 245 Library East Wing)
• 10 a.m. Immigration Session
  • F1 – Immigration (Cultural Center Theater)
  • J1 – Immigration (BDC, 245 Library East Wing)
• 11:00 a.m. Academic Success
  • Graduate Students (Cultural Center Theater)
  • Undergraduate Students (BDC – 246 Library East Wing)
• 12:00 p.m. Lunch (Plaza Rooms) (everyone is invited to join us)
• 1:00 p.m. Academic Integrity (SC Greenhouse)
• 1:45 p.m. Public Safety (SC Greenhouse)
• 2:45 p.m. Staying Healthy and Insurance (SC Greenhouse)
• 3:15 p.m. Break
• 3:30 p.m. Adjusting to life in the United States (SC Greenhouse)
• 4 p.m. Choose One:
  - Living Off- Campus (Plaza East)
  - Hofstra Portal (Plaza Middle)
  - Surviving College Financially ( Plaza West)
• 5 p.m. Break
• 7-8:30 p.m. International Mixer (SC Game Room)

Thursday, January 24

• 9 a.m. – English Language Placement Exam testing for Zarb Business School Graduate Students only (Calkins Hall, Room 307)
• 1 p.m. - English Language Placement Exam testing for Undergraduate Students only (Calkins Hall, Room 307)
• 2-8 p.m. –  Zarb Business School Graduate Student Orientation Zarb Business School Graduate Students only (various locations) 
• 7-9 p.m. Game Night ( Student Center 145)

Friday, January 25

• 9 a.m. – English Language Placement Exam testing (Calkins Hall, Room 307)  Graduate Students only (not Business School)
• 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Zarb Business School Graduate Student Orientation (various locations)  Zarb Business School Graduate Students only
• 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Winter Welcome (various locations) Undergraduate Students only
  • 10:45AM – Undergraduate Student Academic Advising (Center for University Advising, Student Center, Room107) Undergraduate Students only