Upcoming Events

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

Tours are offered:

Summer
Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.

September through May
Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Schedule Your Guided Tour

Planning is underway for our next Hofstra Summer Experience Days. Future dates and program details will be posted as they become available. In the meantime, explore Hofstra’s areas of study and schedule a campus visit.

• September 27, 10 A.M.: Fall Open House
• October 12, 10 A.M.: Fall Experience Day
• October 25, 10 A.M.: Fall Open House
• November 11, 10 A.M.: Fall Experience Day
• November 15, 10 A.M.: Fall Open House

Discover Hofstra from wherever you are in the world! Your experience begins with a live virtual information session featuring an introduction to academic life at Hofstra University. One of our Admission Deans will be there in real time to share insights, answer your questions, and help you get to know Hofstra.

Next, hear directly from a Pride Guide (one of our current student tour guides) who will share what life is really like on campus and answer your questions about the student experience.

This virtual overview is a great way to explore Hofstra, connect with our community, and discover whether the Pride is a place you can call home.

Schedule Virtual Information Session

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.

New virtual academic programs are being planned. Please check back for opportunities to meet representatives from Hofstra’s schools and learn more about your areas of interest.

• September 10, 8 P.M.: Spotlight: Business, Analytics, and Enterprise
• September 17, 8 P.M.: Spotlight: Media, Storytelling, and Sports
• September 22, 8 P.M.: Spotlight: Health, Medicine, and Human Performance
• September 24, 8 P.M.: Spotlight: Arts, Design, and Performance
• September 29, 8 P.M.: Spotlight: Engineering and Applied Technology
• October 1, 8 P.M.: Spotlight: Media, Storytelling, and Sports
• October 8, 8 P.M.: Spotlight: Society, Law, and Education
• October 20, 8 P.M.: Spotlight: Science, Research, and Discovery
• October 22, 8 P.M.: Spotlight: Health, Medicine, and Human Performance
• November 3, 8 P.M.: Spotlight: Engineering and Applied Technology
• November 12, 8 P.M.: Spotlight: Business, Analytics, and Enterprise

Additional virtual workshops are being planned to help students and families navigate the college search and application process. Topics may include applying to Hofstra, writing the college essay, standardized testing, financial aid, and more. New dates will be posted as they become available.

• September 15, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: Navigating the Common App
• September 28, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: Q&A with the Executive Director of Admission
• September 30, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: BS/MD 4+4 Information Session
• October 5, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: Rabinowitz Honors College
• October 15, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: How to Write Your Essay
• October 14, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: Free Application Month
• October 15, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: Navigating the Common App
• October 27, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: PALS and Student Access Services
• October 29, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: BS/MD 4+4 Information Session
• November 5, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: Launch from Hofstra with the Career Center
• November 17, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: Scholarships & Financial Aid
• November 19, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: BA/JD LEAP Information Session
• December 1, 7 P.M.: Q&A with Hofstra’s Admission Office
• December 3, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: BS/MS Physician Assistant Program Overview
• December 9, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: Campus Partners and Support Services
• December 10, 7 P.M.: Admission Workshop: Rabinowitz Honors College
• December 15, 7 P.M.: Admission Q&A: Before You Hit Submit

Join the Hofstra community on ZeeMee to meet current and prospective students and be part of exclusive events! Information about upcoming live chats and virtual activities will be posted as events are scheduled.

Join us virtually to learn about admission to Hofstra and get your questions answered about what to expect from the Hofstra experience.

• September 16, 7 P.M.: Virtual Student Panel: Why Hofstra?
• October 7, 7 P.M.: Virtual Student Panel: My Life at Hofstra
• November 24, 7 P.M.: Virtual Student Panel: Res Halls, Roommates, and Real Talk

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

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

International Webinars and Virtual Office Hours

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

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 and Executive MBA (EMBA), as well as eight MS program specializations. Find the Zarb graduate program that’s right for you.

Register for a Business Info Session

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

See Info Sessions Calendar

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 interested 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.

All students wishing to declare a major in Music Performance, Music Merchandising, Music Education, Music Theory/Composition, Jazz and Commercial Music, or Music History/Literature must audition for acceptance into these programs. Get more information.