BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

A VIBE FOR EVERY SEASON.

FEEL THE ENERGY YEAR-ROUND.

Where You Are Matters

At Hofstra, student life doesn’t stop at the edge of campus. Hofstra’s location on Long Island, 25 miles from Manhattan, puts a world of opportunities within easy reach. From internships in top industries to afternoons at the beach, you’ll learn, explore, and grow in all aspects of your life.

Intern, Explore, Connect: New York City Is Your Campus, Too

With quick access to Penn Station via the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), students take advantage of the city in the following ways:

Internships and career development in media, business, tech, nonprofits, and health care.

Cultural experiences like Broadway shows, art museums, film festivals, and concerts.

Civic and social engagement through volunteer work, advocacy, and student-led initiatives.

Weekend adventures like walk The High Line, visiting Central Park and discovering a new favorite neighborhood.

Explore more of what the city offers: Penn Station, TodayTix, and The Met Museum.

Long Island Living: Beaches, Towns, and Local Life

Hofstra’s location gives you the best of both worlds. Long Island offers the following:

Relaxing beaches and waterfront parks, such as Jones Beach State Park.

Cozy downtowns and local eats in towns such as Garden City, Rockville Centre, and Huntington.

Concerts and sports at venues such as UBS Arena and Madison Square Garden.

Nearby Major League Baseball (see the New York Mets at Citi Field or the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium) or small-town minor-league ball with the Long Island Ducks.

Seasonal events such as farmers’ markets, street fairs, and outdoor festivals.

Discover more through Discover Long Island.

Learn by Doing Off Campus, Too

Student life at Hofstra is filled with experiences you can’t get in a classroom alone.

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Work in Manhattan while studying at Hofstra, and balance your classes with internships in the city.

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Partner with local organizations through classes that take you into the community.

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Join career treks and site visits to businesses, museums, hospitals, and courts.

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Find mentorship through alumni across New York City and Long Island.

Whether you’re the first in your family to attend college or continuing a tradition, Hofstra’s location opens doors for career, culture, and connection.

How to Take Advantage

Use GetInvolvedHU to sign up for NYC trips, service days, and off-campus events.

Get Involved

Visit the Career Center to explore internship pipelines in the region.

View the Career Center

Ask your professor about community-engaged learning and site-based projects.

Use Hofstra’s shuttle services to get to the train, shopping, or local destinations with ease.

View the Hofstra Shuttle

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Where You Live Shapes How You Learn

Being at Hofstra means more than living on campus. It means living within reach of culture, career, and connections from the sand to the skyline.

Discover how far Hofstra’s location can take you.

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EXPERIENCE OUR PRIME LOCATION ADVANTAGE

Discover how Hofstra’s unique position at the nexus of urban, suburban, and coastal environments creates unparalleled opportunities for your success.

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