Welcome Day and Moving into Residence Halls

We welcome first-year students, Class of 2012, and their families on Thursday,  August 28, 2008. This is the start of Welcome Week for residential and commuting first-year students (http://www.hofstra.edu/welcomeweek). Your residential student's move-in schedule will be mailed during the summer. Commuting students check in at noon.

When driving to campus to register for Welcome Week, please enter through the main gate to north campus (coming from Meadowbrook Parkway on Hempstead Turnpike west, make right at the third light, just before the second unispan). Then, follow the signs to the Welcome Week Check-In Tent on Intramural Fields. After your residential student receives Welcome Week materials, you will drive to your student's residence hall. Don't miss President's Welcome at 3 p.m.!

Both commuting and residential families are cordially invited to attend the parent and family program:

Parent and Family Welcome Day Program
Thursday, August 28, 2008

Parent/Family Registration
Alongside Student Welcome Week Registration, Intramural Fields
Your student's move-in time will be mailed to you; commuters register at noon.

1:30-2:30 p.m.
Do You Have Any Questions?
Mack Student Center
We are here to answer your questions about dining options at Hofstra, health and wellness, services for students with disabilities and student counseling. Or, if you are searching for other resources, we'll point you to the right office or department.

3-4 p.m.
President’s Welcome
David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, North Campus
Join Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz, Vice President for Student Affairs Sandra Johnson and Vice President for Enrollment Management Jessica Eads as they welcome all new students and families to the Hofstra community.

4-5 p.m.
Welcome Reception
David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, North Campus
Students and families are invited to enjoy refreshments and mingle with Hofstra's administration, faculty and staff. Parents and students, now is the time to say your goodbyes! Students will continue with Student Welcome Week Program.

5:15-6:15 p.m.
Hofstra Parents, Hofstra Pride: Parent Meeting
Axinn Library, 10th floor, South Campus
Please join Branka Kristic, director of parent and family programs, to discover how you can be an engaged member of the Hofstra community. You will be able to sign up as greeters for Family Weekend (October 24 and 25, 2008), and will learn about programs and services for Hofstra parents. Also, meet other first-year families.

Note: Enjoy lunch at one of the many dining facilities on campus, including Mack Student Center Dining Room and Bits ‘n’ Bytes. A complete schedule for Hofstra's dining facilities is at www.hofstra.edu/dining . 

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