Transfer to Hofstra: A Move in the Right Direction - Long Island, New York

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“Your credits now go further at Hofstra. We have maximized the ability to use your transfer credits to meet Hofstra degree requirements. More than ever, we are making the transfer experience as seamless as possible.” -Herman Berliner, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

What does this mean to me?

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Transfer Center

Click here for Transfer Center Hours

For Further Information Call:

Senior Assistant Dean
Amy Armstrong (516-463-7255)
or
Associate Dean of Admission
Eryn Hornung (516-463-6689)

Credit Evaluation

Credit evaluation is completed after admission and prior to registration. See how your classes will transfer to Hofstra. If you don’t see a particular course listed, it may still be transferrable. Please e-mail us or call 1-800-HOFSTRA for further details.

Articulation Agreements

Transfer Credit Policy

Appropriate courses completed with a minimum grade of C- or the equivalent at fully accredited institutions are transferable. | more |

Students choose to transfer to Hofstra University for many reasons:

Our wide array of outstanding academic programs.
Our excellent faculty, whose top priority is teaching.
The success of our graduates gaining employment and/or acceptance into prestigious graduate and professional schools.
Our location on Long Island near the cultural, corporate and social center of New York City.
Our incredible campus life full of dynamic events, activities, and student clubs and organizations.
Our Transfer Center which facilitates a smooth transition to Hofstra.

Most important, Hofstra is transfer-friendly. Each year Hofstra enrolls almost 1,000 new transfers from across the country and around the world. We provide the special attention and individualized support services our transfer students deserve.

Applying to Hofstra as a Transfer

Candidates for fall and spring admission may complete our paper application, the Common Application, or may apply with our online application. Transfer candidates are considered on a rolling basis, but we encourage early application for students interested in on-campus housing and scholarships.

To apply, submit the following:

A completed application.
Non-refundable $50 online application fee.
An official transcript from each college attended.
High school transcript and SAT/ACT scores if you have less than 24 college credits.

Financial Aid

Qualified applicants may be eligible to receive a transfer scholarship up to $15,000 per year. In addition, if you are a member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and have 60 accepted transfer credits with a 3.5 GPA, you may be eligible for an additional $2,500 per year

Transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and schedule an interview with one of the transfer counselors. Individual interviews are available Monday through Friday. Please call Undergraduate Admissions: (516) 463-6700 or toll-free: 1-800-HOFSTRA.