Hofstra Siblings Day: Saturday, February 18, 2012

Hofstra Siblings Day is a fun-filled day sponsored by the Office of Parent and Family Programs and the Resident Student Association. Hofstra students may host up to two brothers, sisters or relatives ages 13-17 and are responsible for and must accompany them at all times. Guests arrive on campus Saturday mid-day and may stay overnight at their Hofstra host student's residence hall room, provided the student receives his/her roommate’s consent. Transportation to campus is not provided. The registration fee of $30 per sibling covers most meals and activities. Hofstra students have planned fun activities, including Hofstra Men’s basketball game, movie night, games, and even a traditional college late-night breakfast! Participants will leave with a perspective of college life and their own “Siblings Day” t-shirt.

Once you complete the registration AND fax or mail the signed Acknowledgement and Release Form, participants will be registered for Siblings Day. Our contact information is Parent and Family Programs, 200 Phillips Hall, 128 Hofstra University, Hempstead NY 11549, fax: 516-463-7017. If you prefer sending a check, please call for the paper registration form at 516-463-4698 or e-mail parents@hofstra.edu. The registration deadline is Friday, February 10, 2012.

Please note that guests must follow Hofstra’s Student Conduct Code, as described in Living Factor, available at hofstra.edu/reslife. If the sibling does not comply with behavioral expectations, parents may be contacted to pick up their child at any point during the weekend.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Siblings must be between ages of 13 and 17. For safety reasons, students may only host up to two siblings/family members.
• Students are responsible for their guests and must accompany them at all times.
• Siblings staying on campus overnight will be issued a guest ID and must wear it at all times.
• Siblings of either gender may stay in a Hofstra student’s residence hall room with his/her roommate’s permission.
• Siblings should prepare for overnight stay: bring a sleeping bag and a pillow.

PROGRAM

Noon-1 p.m.
Check-In and Lunch
Hof USA, North Campus

1:30-3:30 p.m.
PRIDE Showcase
Hofstra student group performances, including Tequila Mockingbird, Hofstra Dutchmen, Makin' Treble, Ha-Ha-Hofstra, Sigma'cappella, and The 6th Element.

4-6 p.m.
Hofstra Men's Basketball vs. Siena College
Go Hofstra Pride!

6:15-7:15 p.m.
Dinner

7:30 p.m.
Visit With the Stars!
The Hofstra Observatory telescopes will let students and siblings get a glimpse of our universe.

8:30-10 p.m.
Game Zone
Wii, fusball, board games in the Game Room.

10 p.m.-Midnight
Late-Night Breakfast
Enjoy Hofstra's famous pancakes and waffles. Siblings will tie-dye T-shirts.

Sleepover
Hofstra students may treat their siblings to breakfast on Sunday morning using their dining points. Parents pick up siblings at a mutually agreeable time.

Please call Parent and Family Programs at (516) 463-4698 or e-mail us if you have any questions.