Admission

Visit Hofstra

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Join us for one or more of our admitted student visit opportunities listed below! You can choose from Weekend Admitted Student Days, Weekday Admitted Student Days, Daily Information Sessions and Tours, Academic Specialty Tour Days, Hofstra Pride Athletic Events and Virtual Experiences including, but not limited to, a Virtual Admitted Student Day and Virtual Mock Classes.

Be sure to check this page often for updated programming this spring! If you are traveling from outside the New York metro area, and don’t see a date and time that works for your on-campus visit, please contact us at 516-463-6700 or admission@hofstra.edu.

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In-Person Visit Experiences

Now that you’re admitted, come see Hofstra for yourself!

Hofstra University cordially invites you and your family to spend some time on our campus. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by members of the Hofstra community and take a tour of our beautiful campus with fellow admitted students. You will have the opportunity to speak with current students, attend engaging academic sessions, and experience what it is truly like to be a member of the Hofstra Pride!
Weekend Admitted Student Days begin at 9 a.m.

Hofstra University invites you and your family to spend a day on our campus. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by members of the Hofstra community who will share information about our academic and student life programs. Take this opportunity to ask students, faculty, and administrators what it is truly like to be a member of our active community.
Weekday Admitted Student Days begin at 9:30 a.m.

In-Person Information Session and Campus Tour

Meet an admission counselor, learn more about the admission process at Hofstra, and take a guided walking tour of campus led by one of our Hofstra Pride Guides.

Reservations are required; please book early. Please note, residence halls will be shown during your visit.

  • Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • Saturday (and select Sundays) at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Schedule Your Guided Tour

Are you coming to campus for an Information Session and Tour? On selected days we offer specialty tours that allow you to explore academic spaces more in depth. Check out our offerings!

Register for a Special Interest Tour

Hofstra Pride Athletics is comprised of 21 varsity sports teams all competing at the NCAA Division I level in the Colonial Athletic Association. Students receive two free tickets to all Hofstra sporting events and we encourage all admitted students to attend. Come see the Pride of LI! 🦁

View Our Upcoming Schedule

Hofstra University is coming to you! Join us in celebrating your acceptance with fellow admitted students and learn more about academics, student life and more!

 

Virtual Experiences

As an admitted student, you can experience Hofstra from anywhere in the world!

Filing Your 2024-2025 FAFSA
Join us virtually for a guided discussion with helpful hints on what information is needed to successfully submit your FAFSA.

Money Monday: Paying for College
Hofstra University cordially invites you to attend a virtual event designed exclusively for admitted students. During this webinar, we will provide an overview of available financial aid programs, including loan options, our monthly payment plan, and locked-in tuition rate.

Getting Social with Students from Your Academic Area of Interest

Hofstra University invites you to attend a virtual student panel designed exclusively for your area of academic interest! Come to hear from current students and get your questions answered. We look forward to chatting about all the exciting opportunities that await you at Hofstra

Visit Hofstra from wherever you are in the world! Your visit will begin with a virtual information session and an introduction to academic life at Hofstra. Next, you'll take a virtual campus tour with one of our Pride Guides (student tour guides). During the virtual tour, you will have the opportunity to experience Hofstra’s Student Center, a residence hall, and many of the academic facilities available to undergraduate students. Combined, this visit will help you discover if Hofstra is a place you can call home.

SCHEDULE YOUR VIRTUAL GROUP INFORMATION SESSION AND TOUR

Can’t make it to campus? Take a virtual tour from wherever you are in the world and see what makes the Hofstra campus so special.

Take a Virtual Tour

Our virtual campus tour is also available in Mandarin, Korean and Spanish.

Hofstra University cordially invites you to attend a virtual course designed exclusively for admitted students to explore what it's like to be a college student. Come to one of our classes and chat with some of your fellow accepted students about various topics and learn something new!

  • Biology
    March 26, 2024 at 5 p.m. EST/ 4 p.m. CST/ 3 p.m. MST / 2 p.m. PST
  • Business Analytics
    March 27, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. EST/ 3:30 p.m. CST/ 2:30 p.m. MST / 1:30 p.m. PST
  • Computer Science
    March 25, 2024 at 4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST / 1 p.m. PST
  • Criminology/Sociology
    March 27, 2024 at 4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST / 1 p.m. PST
  • Drama
    March 25, 2024 at 4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST / 1 p.m. PST
  • Honors Course
    March 25, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. EST/ 3:30 p.m. CST/ 2:30 p.m. MST / 1:30 p.m. PST
  • Education
    March 28, 2024 at 4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST / 1 p.m. PST
  • Journalism
    March 25, 2024 at 6 p.m. EST/ 5 p.m. CST/ 4 p.m. MST / 3 p.m. PST
  • Nursing
    March 25, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. EST/ 3:30 p.m. CST/ 2:30 p.m. MST / 1:30 p.m. PST
  • Physician’s Assistant
    March 25, 2024 at 4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST / 1 p.m. PST
  • Physics
    March 28, 2024 at 4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST / 1 p.m. PST
  • Political Science
    March 27, 2024 at 5 p.m. EST/ 4 p.m. CST/ 3 p.m. MST / 2 p.m. PST
  • Public Health
    March 26, 2024 at 4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST / 1 p.m. PST
  • Psychology
    March 27, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. EST/ 3:30 p.m. CST/ 2:30 p.m. MST / 1:30 p.m. PST
  • Radio, TV and Film
    March 26, 2024 at 4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST / 1 p.m. PST

Program for Academic Learning Skills (PALS)

 

Do you have an IEP or 504 in school? Do you have any condition that might require an accommodation, either in or out of the classroom? Do you anticipate having any disability related challenges in transitioning to college? If so, this session is for you. Join this webinar to learn about Hofstra's Program for Academic Learning Skills (PALS) and be introduced to the office of Student Access Services (SAS). Join members of the Hofstra community for a discussion and get all of your questions answered.

 

Get Involved on Campus

Chat with members of the Hofstra community and learn about orientation and new student programs, campus recreation, student leadership and engagement, intercultural and inclusion and the student advocacy and interfaith center.

Student Living Panels

Learn all there is to know about life at Hofstra including dining, residence life, student health and counseling centers, commuting student services, and community outreach.

Student Panels

Hofstra University cordially invites you to attend a virtual student panel designed exclusively for admitted students. Learn about Hofstra and speak with members of the Hofstra community.

Student Success at Hofstra

Hofstra University cordially invites you to attend a virtual event designed exclusively for admitted students and their families. In this session you will learn about the departments that help Hofstra students on the path to success.

You will hear from the following areas: Center for Academic Excellence, Center for Career Design and Development, Center for University Advising, International Student Affairs, Student Access Services

Academic Student Panels

Join us for a virtual led student panel designed exclusively for admitted students interested in a particular school. Come get your questions answered!

Virtual Parent Tours

 

Hofstra University cordially invites you to attend a virtual tour designed exclusively for the parents of admitted students. This exciting live virtual tour will give an in-depth view of our beautiful campus. We look forward to showing you all the exciting opportunities that await your student!

 

Hofstra Success by Design

Hofstra University invites you to attend this virtual session designed exclusively for the parents of admitted students! In this session, you will hear from representatives of The Center for University Advising, First Year Connections (FYC), and Dean of Students about New Student Orientation. Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Kristin Weingartner, will talk about first year seminars and discuss how to help your student see all of the academic options during their first year at Hofstra, while still fulfilling degree requirements.

Q & A with the Director of Admission

In this virtual session, the Director of Undergraduate Admission, Lindsay Salvucci, will be available to answer all of your questions as your family is preparing to make the decision to become a part of the Pride.

Hofstra University cordially invites you to attend a reception designed exclusively for special programs. Learn about academics, student life and more!

BSMD Admitted Student Welcome

NOAH Admitted Student Reception

Stuart and Nancy Rabinowitz Honors College

Why Hofstra? Admission, Financial Aid and Return on Investment

Join us virtually to learn why Hofstra is the right fit for you. In this session you will hear from members of the admission team and learn about the return on investment the Hofstra experience could give you. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered!

Q&A with Admission

Join us for a virtual Q&A session with an admission counselor and get your questions answered!

*Session is with the Director of Admission, Lindsay Salvucci

Next Steps with Admission

In this virtual session, a representative from the Undergraduate Office of Admission will guide you through your next steps at Hofstra after committing to the Pride! Topics will include registering for orientation, selecting course preferences, and completing your housing and dining forms.

Get to know your fellow admitted students in fun and interactive activities designed exclusively for the class of 2028!

GET SOCIAL! 🦁

Connect with your future Hofstra classmates, see what current students are up to, and get excited for your new adventure to begin here!

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