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The value of a Hofstra education lasts a lifetime.
Hofstra at a Glance
Statement of Mission and Goals: “Hofstra University provides a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages, nurtures, and supports learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind.”
Founded in 1935 • located on Long Island, 25 miles east of New York City • 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio • average class size of 21 • nonsectarian, private, coeducational • 113 buildings on 240 acres • 24 academic and 27 total accreditations • member of Phi Beta Kappa • undergraduate student representation from 46 U.S. states and 55 countries • more than 131,000 alumni • 100 percent program accessibility for persons with disabilities • more than 97 percent of entering full-time, first-year students in fall 2015 were awarded financial aid, including scholarships and grants • 96 percent of 2013-2014 undergraduate degree recipients who responded to our graduation survey (or other reliable sources) reported that they were employed or had started or were planning to start graduate school within one year of graduation • nearly 64 percent of entering first-year students in fall 2015 who were ranked, were in the top 25 percent of their high school class • Hofstra University is one of only three colleges in the New York metropolitan area to have schools of medicine, law and engineering • Hofstra is one of only two schools to host consecutive presidential debates, in 2008 and 2012 • 92 percent of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their field of study • WRHU-88.7 FM was named the No. 1 college radio station in the nation by The Princeton Review in 2015 and 2016 and received the 2014 National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Award as the top non-commercial station in the United States • student-run media include sketch comedy show “Thursday Night Live,” multimedia news site Long Island Report, and The Hofstra
Chronicle, named 2015 best college newspaper by Press Club of Long Island • nearly 70 percent of first-year students live on campus • popular on-campus eateries include Au Bon Pain, Nathan’s Famous, Red Mango, Sbarro, Starbucks and Subway • total fall 2015 enrollment: 10,870 • 6,833 Undergraduate • 2,951 Graduate • 733 Law • 353 Medicine
Congratulations on your acceptance to Hofstra University! Now is the time to take the next step toward making the best investment possible in your future. Grounded in the liberal arts, a Hofstra education provides the foundation for a life well lived. Plus, research† shows that those with a bachelor’s degree will earn 84 percent more – almost $1 million – over a lifetime than high school graduates. At the core of the Hofstra University experience is individualized attention. The campus is large enough to offer world-class resources, but you won’t get lost in the crowd here. In your first year, you’ll be assigned a dedicated advising dean as well as a student financial services counselor. And when you choose a major, a member of our faculty will mentor you. This personal attention carries into the classroom. With an average undergraduate class size of 21 and student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, you can expect your voice to be heard. You’ll also have access to an active, thriving network of more than 131,000 successful alumni who can help you build the confidence and connections you need to reach new heights.
Enjoy the best of both worlds. You’ll live and learn on a beautiful suburban campus – which is a nationally recognized arboretum – that is easily accessible to New York City and hundreds of internship and career opportunities with leading businesses, arts/media companies, nonprofit organizations, and government institutions. At Hofstra, you’ll get the traditional campus experience along with the adventure, cultural resources and real-world applications of an international metropolis. Hofstra University works hard to make a private college education affordable for you and your family, and offers several financial aid options for new undergraduates, including interest-free payment plans and a money-saving four-year locked-in tuition rate that can help you manage costs from admission through graduation (hofstra.edu/lockedintuitionrate). Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. A Hofstra degree gets you results. †The College Payoff: Education, Occupations, Lifetime Earnings, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2011.
In fall 2015 we awarded $33 million to first-year students, and a total of $96.4 million institutional gift assistance was awarded to all entering undergraduate students.
THE RIGHT PROGRAM Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences • School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts • School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics • Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs With self-directed projects, interdisciplinary studies and engaging professors, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (HCLAS) will help you discover an appreciation for history, public policy, language, art and science, and develop the critical thinking skills that are needed in today’s workplace.
In addition, all first-year students may participate in First-Year Connections seminars and clusters, which are small classes with distinguished faculty, that will introduce you to the intellectual and social life of the University as well as help you satisfy the general education requirements for all majors.
With classes in the natural sciences, social sciences, economics, arts and humanities, students realize and grow their passions both in and out of the classroom, whether it’s using the computerized Celestron and radio telescopes on the rooftop Hofstra Observatory, traveling to the Galápagos Islands or the Amazon rainforest to explore one of the most geographically exciting and biologically diverse places on Earth, interning in Congress, or exhibiting or performing their work in one of the many theaters and art galleries on campus.
HCLAS comprises the School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, a new school opened in 2015 to train the next generation of public policy leaders; more than a dozen interdisciplinary programs; and the Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, the Center for Civic Engagement and the Center for the Study of Labor and Democracy. HCLAS offers students a wide array of majors and minors, ranging from musical theater to urban ecology to business economics, as well as several dual degree programs that may allow students to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in less time than if each degree was pursued separately. HCLAS also offers a pre-med curriculum as well as LEAP (Legal Education Accelerated Program), which allows students to complete the Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor in six years instead of seven – saving time and one year’s worth of tuition.
FOR YOU
Learn more at hofstra.edu/HCLAS
HCLAS students have the opportunity to pursue internships within a wide range of industries and organizations, including book and magazine publishers, museums, advertising agencies, nonprofit groups, television and cable networks, record labels, the U.S. Congress, the New York State Assembly, and the United Nations. Undergraduate students can also rely on high-quality, comprehensive career services from Hofstra University’s Career Center. Career counselors help students build strong resumes and secure valuable internships as well as jobs after graduation. Career Center services and resources include one-on-one appointments with career counselors, access to thousands of job and internship postings, career fairs, on-campus recruitment programs, career-related webshops, mock interviews, resume and cover letter writing, and online management of recommendation letters.
*Based on 2013-2014 Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences undergraduate degree recipients who responded to a survey or other reliable sources within a year of graduating.
• Apple Inc. • Attorney General • CBS • Feinstein Institute for Medical Research • GEICO • Long Island Academy of Dance • MSNBC • Museum of Natural History • NYC Department of Education • Scholastic Inc. • Teach for America • Time Inc. • U.S. Army • U.S. Senate • Walt Disney Company • Warner Music Group • Weill Cornell Medical College
TIMING OF JOB ACCEPTANCE PERCENT OF HOFSTRA UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE RECIPIENTS**
95% of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences undergraduate degree recipients are employed or attending or planning to attend graduate school.*
You’ll find HCLAS students and graduates interning or working at:
38% Accepted job before graduation 35% Accepted job 1-3 months after graduation
16%
Accepted job 4-6 months after graduation
6%
Accepted job 7-9 months after graduation
3%
Accepted job 10-12 months after graduation
1%
Accepted job more than one year after graduation
**Outcomes are based on 2013-2014 Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences undergraduate degree recipients who are employed and responded to a survey or other reliable sources.
More than a world-class education
Dynamic Campus
At Hofstra, not only do you get a world-class education, but you’re also exposed to a dynamic campus community where you can meet new people and discover new passions. Our more than 200 clubs and organizations and 28 local and national fraternities and sororities reflect the diverse interests of an involved student body – clubs related to career, culture and civic engagement, as well as your personal and social interests. Join a drama club, try out for one of our a cappella vocal groups, write for a campus publication, or introduce yourself to the student staff at WRHU, our award-winning campus radio station. There’s something for everyone!
A vibrant social calendar You’ll enjoy the many cultural and athletic events, workshops, shows, concerts, dance parties and socials that take place at Hofstra each semester. Popular annual programming includes the Hofstra Fall Festival, Vibe Live Concert (performers and hosts who have appeared in just the last few years include Janelle Monae, TLC, Ludacris, Sugar Hill Gang, Kesha, Kathy Griffin, Aziz Ansari, Jimmy Fallon, and Craig Ferguson), Fright Night, Greek Week, the Parade of Floats and Hofstra Celebrates the Holidays. You will learn about all these events and opportunities when you join us for New Student Orientation right before the start of the semester.
Your home away from home On a lush 240 acres, our campus boasts ivy-covered buildings, technologically enriched classrooms, and 35 residence halls that are tailored to meet individual preferences – whether you like a traditional-style residence or the camaraderie of suite-style living, or you prefer a designated quiet floor. All residence halls are accessible to students with disabilities and are staffed with trained professional resident directors and assistants who are available around the clock, all semester long. So whether you’re having a snack in the common kitchen, hanging out with friends in the lounge, or studying or watching TV in your room, you can make yourself at home.
Unsurpassed resources Both resident and commuting students enjoy access to six theaters, 18 eateries and 24-hour dining services, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an accredited museum, regular shuttle service around campus and the community, and an impressive 10-floor library that contains more than 1 million volumes and offers 24/7 online access to 235,000 e-journals and e-books. Our recreational and athletic facilities include 17 NCAA Division I sports, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, an indoor sports and entertainment arena, and impressively designed and maintained athletic fields.
A place where diversity is respected and encouraged Our students enjoy these opportunities and resources in an atmosphere that embraces diversity and fosters tolerance in all aspects of University life. It is our belief that exposure to different perspectives and ideas from people of varied backgrounds is essential for intellectual and personal growth. Our undergraduate students come from 46 U.S. states and 55 countries. About one-third of our undergraduates are students of color, and more than 20 percent of full-time faculty members are minorities. Hofstra University offers more than a dozen interdisciplinary programs such as African Studies, Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies, and LGBT Studies, and our Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion Office supports a wide range of student activities and clubs that celebrate diversity and educate the campus community.
Why Hofstra? At Hofstra University, you will be well prepared for a successful, productive life. You will benefit from an affordable world-class education, one-on-one advising and career counseling, state-of-the-art resources, and access to the best internships and jobs in New York City and on Long Island, as well as connections that can last a lifetime: renowned faculty who know your name and want you to succeed, meaningful friendships, and influential alumni and prospective employers who can help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Your time. Your journey.
Some important resources/websites: 4studentaid.ed.gov – All you need to know about federal student aid 4fafsa.gov – Hofstra’s school code is 002732 4hofstra.edu/sfshowto – Step-by-step Hofstra financial aid procedures Become familiar with the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu), where you can check your financial aid status and documentation requirements, as well as your Hofstra email, Blackboard, and even your grades. Your Hofstra email is activated once you submit your tuition deposit. Be sure to check it often because it is our primary means of communication with you. Until a student financial services counselor is assigned to you, please contact us at:
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