FIRST-GENERATION SUPPORT AND ENGAGEMENT
CURRENT STUDENTS
Academic Success
- College Knowledge – Definitions
Find definitions for all the words associated with college life – and life at Hofstra. - Center for University Advising
Connect with your general academic advisor to get advice for which classes to take and in which order. If you’re not sure who your advisor is, you can find out by logging into Navigate on the Hofstra Portal. If you need quick advice, check out virtual Quick Questions Hours. Check the main page for times. - The Center for Academic Excellence
Connect with your Success Advisor to sign up for one on one coaching or for group sessions for tutoring for specific classes or for general sessions like test prep or study skill. - Writing Center
Get help writing those papers – from brainstorming topics, refining content, or final proofreads. - The Math Center
We have a specific Center just for math tutoring – check it out.
Career & Professional Development
Career Center
It’s never too soon to visit the Career Center. Chat with your Career Advisor about starting your resume, seeking internship opportunities, job interview practice – you name it. Ask about their virtual reality simulators!
Explore the Career Center
Graduate School
If you’re interested in applying to grad school – at Hofstra or anywhere else, chat with a Graduate Admissions Counselor about the process. And don’t miss A First-Gen’s Guide to Grad School – a program put on each year by our office!
Learn About Grad School
Find Your Community
Meet Your Community
Meet the Hofstra Faculty and Staff who work to support first-gen students on campus. Check the faculty and staff listing to see which of your professors and administrators were first-gen students also – and seek them out for advice and guidance.
The First-Gen Family
First-Gen Peer Mentors
Meet the first-gen peer mentor staff. These are upperclassmen students who volunteer to help you figure out your path at Hofstra.
Learn About Peer Mentors
LET’S BUILD YOUR PATH FORWARD TOGETHER
Reach out to staff committed to helping you navigate challenges, discover opportunities, and achieve your fullest potential.