Welcome Transfer Students

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

Transfer students apply for financial aid using the FAFSA. Entering students who are Phi Theta Kappa members and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher may qualify for a Transfer Scholarship.

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.