Admission

Visit Hofstra

In-Person or Virtually

Explore our Admitted Student Events

When you visit Hofstra University, our staff, student volunteers, and faculty will welcome you with Hofstra Pride and answer all your questions. Experience the Hofstra campus in a way that's right for you! Information sessions and tours are available six days a week.

Visit Opportunities

Want to know more about Hofstra? VISIT CAMPUS, ATTEND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS, AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @HofstraU!

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.

In-Person Visit Experiences

Come see Hofstra for yourself.

Join us on Sunday, May 7, as we invite high school sophomores, juniors, and their families to attend an in-person, guided campus tour to learn about admission to Hofstra, meet current students, explore the campus, tour our residence halls, and discover all the academic and extracurricular opportunities Hofstra has to offer.

Tour times are at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

On select days, we offer specialty tours that allow you to explore academic spaces more in depth. Choose from the options below:

Business

Communications

Engineering and Computer Science

Health Professions and Human Services

Nursing

Physician Assistant Studies

Hofstra University cordially invites you to attend a reception designed exclusively for high school juniors. Learn more about academics, student life, and more as you meet members of the Hofstra community. We look forward to discussing all the exciting opportunities that await you at Hofstra!

Philadelphia Junior Reception

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, at the present time, residence halls will be shown during your visit. 

Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., during the summer.

SCHEDULE YOUR GUIDED TOUR

Virtual Experiences

Experience Hofstra from anywhere in the world.

To make your college search a little easier, we offer you and your family a series of virtual workshops. Sessions offered include:

Why Hofstra? Admission, Financial Aid, and Return on Investment

Virtual Student Panel

During these sessions, you will hear from representatives about the undergraduate majors and programs offered within each Hofstra school. Sessions are scheduled Monday through Thursday during the week of May 8.

DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science Academic Overview

Frank G. Zarb School of Business Overview

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Overview

Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing Overview

The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication Overview

School of Education Overview

School of Health Professions and Human Services Overview

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 and Spanish.

Exclusive Visit Experiences

Tailored programming for prospective transfer students, international students, and graduate students.

We are here to help you complete your undergraduate degree and serve as a launchpad to your next endeavor, whether that is getting your dream job, heading to graduate school, or anything else you can imagine! Attend the transfer event that fits where you are in the transfer process. Choose from one of these great options to continue your journey to Hofstra.

Find My Transfer Event

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Virtual Events for International Students

International Student
International Webinars and Virtual Office Hours

Get better acquainted with Hofstra. Our International Admission counselors are hosting virtual office hours via Zoom to answer any questions you have about Hofstra, while live international student webinars are available monthly. Check for upcoming date.

Graduate Open Houses

Meet with program directors and admission staff, get information on scholarship and grant opportunities, and apply or register at one of these convenient events.

Register for a Graduate Open House
Open House

School of Business Info Sessions

Business School

Hear directly from the Zarb School of Business on the advantages of our flexible 36-credit MBA, and available concentrations and delivery options, such as the Online MBA, Executive MBA (EMBA), or hybrid New York City MBA, as well as eight MS program specializations. Find the Zarb graduate program that's right for you.

Register for a Business Information Session

Other Information Sessions

On Campus

See if there’s an information session coming up for your area of interest.

See Info Session Calendar

Best of Both Worlds

Campus life. City lights. Have it all.

Discover Long Island and New York City
Long Island and New York City

Auditions

The Hofstra Cheerleading program is a nationally recognized co-ed squad. The squad promotes school spirit for the University's athletic teams, such as the men's and women's basketball teams. Cheer performances are also requested at University festivals and admission events. See when tryouts will be held.

An audition is required for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance. Additionally, students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Dance will audition for placement in technique classes, and to determine Activity Grant awards. Get more information.

The Hofstra University Dance Team is an exciting and competitive collegiate dance team that performs at University athletic events as well as other events held on and off campus. See when tryouts will be held.

A portfolio review is required for students interested in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Production. Additionally, students interesting in pursuing a BFA in Performance or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theater Arts will audition to determine initial offerings of Activity Grants to first-year students. Get more information.