Orientation

Dates

Students:
Hofstra University is planning the summer orientation for freshmen students as an on-campus, three-day, two-night program. Students who paid the deposit can register for a preferred orientation week through the student portal. Attending orientation in person supports students in learning about campus, engaging with future classmates, and enjoying the fun activities that take place each orientation. Both commuting and resident students should stay overnight. We ask that students check their Hofstra Pride email as the Orientation Office will be sending updates about arrival times, health and safety protocols, vaccination requirements, and online placement exams. Students may view more information on the  New Student Orientation page.

Parents and Family Members:
We cordially invite parents and family members to attend the Family Orientation program, which is separate from student orientation. Family Orientation takes place on Tuesday, the first day of New Student Orientation, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Your student will register you for Family Orientation through the student portal at the same time and on the same form as they register themselves for the student orientation. We will then have your emails to inform you of the Family Orientation details and updates. If you wish to attend Family Orientation during a week different from your student’s, please email parents@hofstra.edu.

FAMILY ORIENTATION FOR FRESHMAN PARENTS – SUMMER 2023
Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
June 13 | June 20 | June 27
July 11 | July 18 | July 25
August 1

FAMILY ORIENTATION FOR TRANSFER PARENTS
Monday, July 31, 2023, Noon-3 p.m. ET - Virtual

FAMILY ORIENTATION FOR INTERNATIONAL PARENTS
Monday, August 28, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Schedule

A detailed schedule of the Family Orientation day will be posted here closer to the event.

Prepare

Students should regularly check their @pride.hofstra.edu email account since all official communications are sent there. They will need to complete placement exams online prior to New Student Orientation. Please ask your student to consult Prepare for Orientation checklist.

Directions

Please consult Directions and maps when you plan to visit our beautiful campus. The Accommodations page lists nearby hotels with the negotiated Hofstra rates. The Airport/Train directions explain how to get from/to JFK and LaGuardia airports as well as to the Penn Station to/from Hofstra campus.

Family eSpace

Please ask your student to authorize you for Family eSpace through their student portal. If you have questions, please email parents@hofstra.edu.

Hofstra Family Handbook

View and download the current Hofstra Family Handbook as a PDF.

Difficult Conversations

We appreciate your help with our prevention and awareness initiatives. Please read and use the Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Sexual Violence Prevention Family Guide when speaking with your students about difficult topics prior to the start of the fall semester.

Video Library

• Safe at Hofstra
• Healthy at Hofstra
• Residing On Campus
• Student Leadership and Engagement
• Campus Recreation
• Dining at Hofstra
• Student Counseling Services
• Financial Aid and Billing
• Center for Academic Excellence
• International Student Affairs
• Center for University Advising

Presentations

• Pride and Joy
• Healthy and Safe at Hofstra
• Academic Success at Hofstra
• Financial Aid and Billing
• Living on Campus
• Commuting to Hofstra

Contact Us

Informed and involved families are a great asset to our community. You are a part of Hofstra Pride and we welcome your input at any time. Please e-mail us or call at (516) 463-4698. Also, connect to fellow Hofstra parents by clicking on "like" at the Hofstra Parents Facebook page and follow us @HofstraParents on Twitter.

Welcome to Hofstra's Family Orientation! The parents and family members of incoming new students learn about transition to college, academics and campus life through information sessions and interaction with staff and students. Please note that Family Orientation program is separate from New Student Orientation.

The Family Orientation program will be presented in person on our beautiful campus. Please note that Hofstra does not provide accommodations for parents on campus; see Directions link at the left for nearby hotels with Hofstra-negotiated rates. Please make sure to subscribe to Family Link e-newsletter; we will send important information to all subscribed parents and family members.

The safety of all members of the Hofstra community is our top priority. Do not come to campus if you are ill. Please observe the health protocols for “Mixed Events” at hofstra.edu/togetheragain. Guidelines are subject to change.