ORIENTATION AND NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS
Thursday, August 27 – Sunday August 30, 2026
Hofstra University’s Welcome Week is a dynamic, weeklong series of events designed to introduce you to campus life, academic expectations, University traditions, and the many resources available to support your success. Throughout the week, you’ll take part in academic, social, athletic, and community programs that help you get to know Hofstra and become an active member of the community.
As part of the Hofstra community, you’ll gain access to campus resources, more than 200 student clubs and organizations, and the cultural, social, and professional opportunities of the New York metropolitan area.
Accessing the Welcome Week Schedule
2025 Welcome Week Staff
From left to right: Rose Arias, André Robert Schmalzigaug Delfosse, Kyra Mankiewich
Learn MoreCheck-In
When you arrive on campus on Thursday, August 27, 2026, please proceed to the Intramural Fields on the north side of campus for check-in. Directional signage and Welcome Week leaders will guide you. At check-in, you’ll receive your Hofstra class T-shirt, giveaways, and important Welcome Week information.
Residential students should refer to their Hofstra email for move-in and check-in details. For questions, email reslife@hofstra.edu.
Commuting students should check in between noon and 1 p.m. at the Intramural Fields.
FAQ
Welcome Week takes place Thursday, August 27, through Sunday, August 30, 2026. The full schedule will be available beginning August 14 in the Guidebook app on the iOS App Store and Google Play. After downloading, search for “Hofstra University” to access the guide.
No registration is required. All new first-year and transfer undergraduate students are expected to attend.
All new undergraduate students—residential, commuter, domestic, and international—should report to the tents on the Intramural Fields for check-in. Directional signage will be posted across campus. Residential students will receive assigned arrival times from the Office of Residence Life. Commuting students should plan to check in at noon on Thursday, August 27.
Yes. Welcome Week is part of New Student Orientation and is designed to support your transition to Hofstra. Attendance is required for all new students.
All new students participate in Welcome Week. Commuting students should review their Hofstra email in early August for updates and important details. Please note that commuting students do not stay overnight.
Residential students will move in on Thursday, August 27, 2026, following instructions provided by the Office of Residence Life. Check your Hofstra email for your assigned move-in time and additional details.
Our program is designed to engage all new students, including our transfer students! We also have programs within our schedule that cater specifically to our transfer student population. Welcome Week is the prime opportunity for all students to make connections with fellow students, faculty, and staff.
Your orientation fee covers New Student Orientation and Welcome Week.
The most up-to-date schedule will be available in the Guidebook app. We recommend using the app for real-time updates and event details.
- Registration window: Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. (EST)
- How to register: Log in to the Hofstra portal at my.hofstra.edu
- Steps:
- Select My Apps (waffle icon) → Welcome Week
- Choose one time slot for each required event
- (Optional) Select an Explore Next Door trip, if available
- Enter your contact information and submit your registration
- Review and finalize your selections
- Check your Hofstra email for confirmation
Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Yes. Families are invited to attend a brief in-person program on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Families should plan to depart before the President’s Welcome at 3:30 p.m. For details, visit hofstra.edu/welcomeday.
Questions?
Find answers in our Frequently Asked Questions, or email orientation@hofstra.edu for additional assistance.
