Class of 2023

First-Year Students Timeline

June-August

• Academics
  • Attend Orientation and register for Fall schedule.
  • Buy a planner and other supplies to help you manage your time in the upcoming semester.
• Social
  • Research Hofstra’s many clubs and organizations.

September

• Academics
  • Check your Hofstra Portal for all important dates and deadlines and to make sure that you are registered for all your courses.
  • Check class Blackboard site.
  • On your first day of class, exchange contact information with a classmate in each class that will take notes for you in case you are absent.
  • Create master schedule for yourself by using all your syllabi including all test dates, assignment due dates, and projects.
  • Designate a study area where you can fully concentrate and not be disturbed.
  • Seek tutoring and/or attend professors’ office hours if you find you are having any difficulties in your courses.
• Events
  • Are you interested in Studying Abroad? If so, you should attend the Study Abroad Fair
  • Interested in learning more about the many majors offered at Hofstra?
• Social
  • Join clubs and organizations that you researched over the summer. Get involved and make the most of your time here!
  • Sign up and attend trips through the Explore Next Door program. For more information, please contact (516) 463-6914.

October-November

• Academics
  • Consider taking a Winter course.
  • Make an appointment with your Advisement Dean to speak about registering for Spring.
  • Meet with Major Advisor if already declared.
  • Pre Health and Pre Med students meet with your pre professional advisor.
  • Prepare for midterms and make sure to communicate with your professors to gage your progress.
  • Seek tutoring and/or attend professors’ office hours if you find you are having any difficulties in your courses.
• Events
  • Attend Academic Success Workshops.
• Social
  • Sign up and attend trips through the Explore Next Door program. For more information, please contact (516) 463-6914.

December

• Finish your class assignments and prepare for finals.
• Enjoy your winter break!

January

• Academics
  • Complete Winter course if registered for one.
  • Prepare for the upcoming Spring semester.
  • Start Spring classes.
  • Check your Hofstra Portal for all important dates and deadlines and to make sure that you are registered for all your courses.
  • Check class Blackboard site.
  • On your first day of class, exchange contact information with a classmate in each class that will take notes for you in case you are absent.
  • Create master schedule for yourself by using all your syllabi including all test dates, assignment due dates, and projects.
  • Designate a study area where you can fully concentrate and not be disturbed.
  • Seek tutoring and/or attend professors’ office hours if you find you are having any difficulties in your courses.
• Events
  • Are you interested in Studying Abroad? If so, you should attend the Study Abroad Fair

February-March

• Academics
  • Make a visit to the Center for Career Design and Development to see what resources they have to offer.
  • Make an appointment with your Advisement Dean to speak about registering for Fall and Summer classes.
  • Meet with Major Advisor if already declared.
  • Pre Health and Pre Med students meet with your pre professional advisor.
  • Prepare for midterms and make sure to communicate with your professors to gauge your progress. Seek tutoring and/or attend professors’ office hours if you find you are having any difficulties in your courses.
• Events
  • Interested in learning more about the many majors offered at Hofstra?
  • Attend Academic Success Workshops.
• Social
  • Sign up and attend trips through the Explore Next Door program. For more information, please contact (516) 463-6914.

April

• Events
  • Attend Academic Success Workshops.
  • Sign up and attend trips through the Explore Next Door program. For more information, please contact (516) 463-6914.
  • Enjoy Spring Break (attend Safe Spring Break events).

May

• Prepare for finals and finish your class assignments.
• If applicable, attend Summer Session courses.

Resources

• Advisement
• Center for Career Design and Development
• Alumni

Important Dates