The Center for University Advisement (CUA) is here to help students transition into Hofstra and navigate the journey of their college career. Each student is assigned an Advisement dean who serves as a general academic advisor. If you are not certain who your Advisement dean is, you can check your degree audit or contact the CUA. Your Advisement dean is here to assist with questions concerning distribution courses, University requirements, policies and procedures, program planning, and other general academic concerns. More broadly, your dean is always a good first stop when you have questions about the resources available to you on campus. In addition, the CUA offers specific services to support your academic progress, such as the Academic Success Program, University Tutorial Program, and specialized pre-‐ health and pre-‐law advising. Your Advisement dean will be available throughout your time at Hofstra to help you make the most of your educational experience. I encourage you to meet regularly with your dean to monitor your academic progress. In addition, if you have declared a major, you have also been assigned a faculty advisor in your major academic department. Your faculty advisor will assist you with any questions or concerns regarding major-‐specific requirements. I encourage you to make the most of the advising resources available to you through both your Advisement dean and your faculty advisor. This advising handbook is designed to help you chart your college experience at Hofstra. It includes a variety of academic tip sheets and lists of student resources that will assist you during your time here. Be sure to read through the handbook so that you do not miss an important step in your educational career at Hofstra. I wish you the best in your academic endeavors. Sincerely,
Anne Mongillo Dean, Center for University Advisement
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