Frequently Asked Questions

The following are frequently asked questions from applicants and accepted students. If you cannot find your answer here, feel free to contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 516-463-4723.

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How does the application process work?

• Once you submit an application, you will receive a letter from the Office of Graduate Admissions notifying you of the other application materials required. You can also find out what these other requirements are at the program's website or in the Graduate Bulletin.
• When the Office of Graduate Admissions has received all your materials, your file gets sent over to the program director of the program to which you are applying.
• Once a decision has been made, you will receive an official letter of notification from the Dean of Graduate Admissions.

How long should it take for an admissions decision to be made?

• Once we have processed ALL application materials it generally takes two to three weeks for the department to review your application.

What is the mailing address?

• Hofstra University
  Office of Graduate Admissions
  105 Memorial Hall
  Hempstead, NY 11549
  
  More contact information can be found at this link

What if I forgot or never received my username and/or password for the Hofstra portal?

• Call the Help Desk at 516-463-7777

How can I schedule a tour of campus?

• Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions to set up an appointment with one of the graduate assistants

What programs require a tuition deposit?

• Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology and any program in the Zarb School of Business

What does rolling admissions mean?

• Your application is reviewed and decisioned as it is received.

Does the person writing the letter of recommendation need to mail it in, or can the applicant mail it in?

• It can be sent to us either way and we also accept letters that are faxed to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

How do I find out more information about the GRE and where I can take it?

• www.ets.org

How do I find out more information about the GMAT and where I can take it?

• www.mba.com

What is Hofstra's School Code for the standardized tests?

• 2295

What is the average GMAT score?

• 530

What is the minimum TOEFL score?

• 550 for the print version, 213 for the computer version and 80 for the internet-based test

How many credits are considered full time?

• 9 credits