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What Are You Looking for in a University? Approximately 160 undergraduate program options At Hofstra, you can choose from a broad and ever-increasing range of undergraduate program options. For a complete list of majors, please see page 5.
Outstanding faculty You’ll find nationally recognized scholars on the Hofstra faculty – among them, Guggenheim Fellows and Fulbright scholars. And at Hofstra, all our courses are taught by faculty members – not graduate students.
Ideal location Located just 25 miles east of New York City, Hofstra encourages all students to take advantage of the many cultural and internship opportunities offered by one of the world’s greatest cities, while enjoying all that Long Island has to offer.
An inspiring campus Hofstra’s lush, 244-acre campus is a nationally recognized arboretum, with thousands of trees and flowers, and approximately 70 outdoor sculptures. And the Hofstra campus is 100 percent program accessible to persons with disabilities.
State-of-the-art technology Hofstra is on the leading edge technologically, offering new and technology-enhanced teaching facilities, 24/7 access to computers, wireless access in every building and many outdoor spaces on campus, and a full range of support services.
Extraordinary extracurriculars
• Candidates for fall and spring admission may complete the
Common Application or apply online at hofstra.edu/apply.
With hundreds of academic, cultural and social events presented on campus each year, more than 200 student clubs and organizations, and 17 NCAA Division I athletic programs, Hofstra offers something for everyone.
• Fall applicants are recommended to apply by March 1;
Superior academic resources
• A completed application includes:
spring applicants are recommended to apply by November 15.
The libraries at Hofstra contain more than 1 million print volumes and offer 24/7 electronic access to more than 235,000 journals and books.
• Fully filled out application
Cutting-edge teaching facilities
• A transcript from each institution attended
The Hofstra campus contains 116 buildings, including C.V. Starr Hall, which houses one of the most advanced academic trading rooms in the nation, and The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, which features a state-of-the-art converged newsroom and multimedia classroom.
A proven record of success Through mentoring relationships and the services of The Career Center, Hofstra actively prepares students for successful careers. Upon graduation, you will join a long list of successful alumni, including New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, vascular surgeon Donna Mendes, author Nelson DeMille, and Oscar-winning director Francis Ford Coppola.
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Applying to Hofstra as a Transfer Student
Contact the Office of Admission at transferadmission@hofstra.edu or 516-463-6700 to find out how easy it is to continue your pursuit of a college education at Hofstra University.
• Application fee
• Earned less than 24 college credits at the time of application? Include high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores (test scores are optional).
• You should receive an admission decision approximately three to four weeks after submitting a completed file.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR: A typical transfer student has a cumulative GPA of at least 2.30 and 24 earned college credits.
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Undergraduate Program Options
Transfer Credits • A course with a grade of C- or better potentially earns credit if it is comparable
to a course offered at Hofstra University. • All admitted students receive a preliminary credit evaluation within a week after admission. •P reliminary and unofficial evaluations are available before application by scheduling a appointment with the Transfer Center. A rticulation agreements and plans of study are available online at • hofstra.edu/transfer. • A credit evaluation guide is available for students transferring from our top 20 feeder colleges. Visit hofstra.edu/creditevaluation for more information. • A course description and/or syllabus may be required from the student before proceeding with an official credit evaluation. • A minimum of 124 credits are required for a bachelor’s degree, with some exceptions. • A minimum of 30 credits in residence are required. Residency requirements may vary by major. • A maximum of 64 credits from a two year college may be transferred, with the following exceptions: • 6 5 credits for business majors • 6 9 credits for engineering majors •S tudents transferring from Nassau Community College may apply up to 67 credits if majoring in education • First-year seminars, nursing courses, internships/co-ops, independent studies, certificate programs, paralegal courses, remedial courses, and office technology courses (e.g., secretarial procedures) are not transferable to Hofstra.
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Individual appointments with a Transfer Center counselor are available Monday through Friday. Receive a preliminary credit evaluation from a transfer counselor and meet with an advising dean to learn more about transferring credits to a Hofstra University degree. To schedule an appointment, call the Office of Undergraduate Admission at 516-463-6700.
Accounting: BBA; BBA/MBA;* BBA/MS;* BBA/ Taxation: MS* African Studies: BA American Studies: BA Anthropology: Anthropology: BA Anthropology – Archaeology: BA Art History: BA Asian Studies: BA Athletic Training: BS Biochemistry: BS Biology: Biology: BA; BS; BS/Integrative Biology: MS* Biology – Cell and Molecular Biology: BA; BS Biology – Ecology and Evolution: BA; BS Biology – Marine Biology: BA; BS Biology – Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/ Pre-Veterinary: BA; BS Business Analytics: BBA Chemistry: BA; BS Chinese: BA Chinese Studies: BA Classics: Classics – Classical Civilizations: BA Classics – Classical Languages and Literatures: BA Community Health: Community Health: BS Community Health – Nutrition Science: BS Comparative Literature and Languages: BA Computer Engineering: Computer Engineering: BS Computer Engineering – Concentration in Leadership and Innovation in Computing (CLIC): BS Computer Engineering – Gaming and Graphics: BS Computer Engineering – Networking and Cybersecurity: BS Computer Engineering – Option in Leadership and Innovation in Computing (OLIC): BS Computer Engineering – Web and Mobile Engineering: BS Computer Science: Computer Science: BA; BS; BA/MS;* BS/MS* Computer Science – Concentration in Leadership and Innovation in Computing (CLIC): BA; BS Computer Science – Gaming and Graphics: BA; BS Computer Science – Networking and Cybersecurity: BA; BS Computer Science – Option in Leadership and Innovation in Computing (OLIC): BA; BS Computer Science – Web and Mobile Engineering: BA; BS Computer Science and Mathematics (dual): BS Criminology: BA Dance: BA; BFA Drama: BA Early Childhood and Childhood Education (with dual major in a liberal arts discipline): BA Dual Early Childhood and Childhood Education: BS/Bilingual Education: MA* BS/Elementary Education: STEM: MA* BS/Literacy Studies (Birth-Grade 6): MSEd* BS/Special Education (Grades 1-6): MSEd* BS/Special Education (Birth-Grade 2): MSEd* BS/TESOL: MSEd* Economics: Business Economics: BS Economics: BA; BA/MBA;* BS/MBA* Mathematical Business Economics: BS; BS/MBA;* BS/Finance: MS* Mathematical Economics: BA; BA/MBA* Engineering: Civil Engineering: BS Electrical Engineering: BS Electrical Engineering – Computer Engineering: BS Engineering Science – Biomedical: BA; BE Engineering Science – Civil: BE Engineering Science – Production and Manufacturing: BA Industrial Engineering: BS Mechanical Engineering: BS English: English: BA; BA/Creative Writing: MFA* English – Children’s and Young Adult Literature: BA
English – Creative Writing and Literature: BA English – Literatures in English: BA English – Publishing Studies and Literature: BA Entrepreneurship: BBA; BBA/MBA* Environmental Resources: BS Exercise Science: BS Film Studies and Production: BA Finance: BBA; BBA/MBA;* BBA/MS* Fine Arts: Fine Arts – Ceramics: BA; BS Fine Arts – Design: BA; BS Fine Arts – Painting: BA; BS Fine Arts – Photography: BA; BS Fine Arts – Sculpture-Industrial Design: BA; BS Forensic Science: BS French: BA Geography: Geography: BA Geography – Geographic Information Systems: BS Geology: BA; BS German: BA Global Studies: BA Health Science: BS Hebrew: BA History: BA Hofstra University 4+4 Combined Bachelor’s and MD Program: BA/MD;* BS/MD* Individually Designed Major: BA Information Systems: BBA; BBA/MBA;* BBA/MS* International Business: BBA; BBA/MBA;* BBA/MS* Italian: BA Japanese: BA Japanese Studies: BA Jewish Studies: BA Journalism: BA; BA/MA* Labor Studies: BA; BA/Business Administration: MBA* Latin: BA Latin American and Caribbean Studies: BA Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP): BA/JD* Legal Studies in Business: BBA; BBA/MBA* Liberal Arts: BA Liberal Arts Discipline with a Minor in General Business: BA Linguistics: BA; BA/Forensic Linguistics: MA* Management: BBA; BBA/MBA;* BBA/Business E ducation: MSEd;* BBA/Human Resources Management: MS* Marketing: BBA; BBA/MBA;* BBA/MS;* BBA/Marketing Research: MS* Mass Media Studies: Mass Media Studies – Media and Culture: BA Mass Media Studies – Media, Law, and Policy: BA Mass Media Studies – Urban and Suburban Communication: BA Mathematical Finance: BS Mathematics: Computer Science and Mathematics (dual): BS Mathematics: BA; BS; BA/Business A dministration: MBA;* BS/Business Administration: MBA;* BA/Finance: MS;* BS/Finance: MS*; BA/Mathematics Education: STEM: MSEd* Mathematics – Actuarial Science: BS Mathematics – Applied Mathematics: BS Mathematics – Chemistry: BS Mathematics – Computer Science: BS Mathematics – Engineering: BS Mathematics – Mathematics: BS Mathematics – Physics: BS Music: Music: BA Music – History/Literature: BS Music – Jazz and Commercial Music: BS Music – Music Business: BS Music – Performance: BS Music – Theory/Composition: BS Neuroscience: BS Philosophy: BA; BS Physician Assistant Studies: BS/MS* Physical Education: BSEd Physical Education and Health: BS/Health and Physical Education: MS* Physics: Applied Physics – Biochemistry: BS Applied Physics – Computer Science: BS
Applied Physics – Engineering: BS Physics: BA; BS Political Science: BA Pre-Health (Pre-Medical) Studies with a C oncentration in Humanities or Social Sciences: BA Pre-Medical Studies: BS Psychology: BA; BS; BA/Rehabilitation C ounseling: MSEd;* BA/School Counseling: MSEd;* BA/Secondary Special Education Generalist: MSEd* Public Policy and Public Service: BA Public Relations: BA Radio Production and Studies: BA Religion: BA Rhetorical Studies: Rhetorical Studies – Political Communication: BA Rhetorical Studies – Speech Communication: BA Russian: BA Secondary Education: Dance Education: BSEd Fine Arts Education: BSEd Music Education: BSEd Secondary Education (with dual major in another discipline): English Education: BA Foreign Language Education – French: BA Foreign Language Education – German: BA Foreign Language Education – Italian: BA Foreign Language Education – Russian: BA Foreign Language Education – Spanish: BA Mathematics Education: BA Science Education – Biology: BA Science Education – Chemistry: BA Science Education – Earth Science: BA Science Education – Physics: BA Social Studies Education: BA Sociology: BA Spanish: BA Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences: BA; BA/Speech-Language Pathology: MA* STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and M athematics) (with dual major in Early Childhood and Childhood Education): BA; BA/Early Childhood and Childhood Education: STEM: MA* Supply Chain Management: BBA; BBA/MBA* Sustainability Studies: BA; BS; BA/MA;* BS/MA* Television Production and Studies: BA Theater Arts: BFA Urban Ecology: BA; BS; BA/MA;* BS/MS* Video/Television: BS Video/Television and Business: BS Video/Television and Film: BS Women’s Studies: BA
PRE-ADVISING OPTIONS Pre-Professional Programs: P re-Chiropractic Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Nursing Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE Entrance to Hofstra University Honors College is by invitation only and occurs after a student’s acceptance to the University. *A dual-degree program may allow the student to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in less time than if each degree is pursued separately. Hofstra University offers more than 100 dual-degree programs, many of them in the Zarb School of Business. These programs take more than four years to complete. Visit hofstra.edu/dualdegree for more information.
For an up-to-date list of majors, visit hofstra.edu/majors.
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Transfer Scholarships All admitted students are reviewed for merit-based scholarships at the time of acceptance, so no additional application is necessary. Scholarships are determined by the information supplied in your application and by the cumulative GPA earned at the time of admission. Priority is given to students who complete their application by March 1 for fall and November 15 for spring. Merit-based scholarships are subject to change, and exact amounts vary from semester to semester. All scholarships are awarded on a funds-available basis.
Scholarship Award Breakdown for Fall 2017 Full-Time Enrollment by GPA at the Time of Admission •S tudents with a GPA of 3.9 or above typically receive an award ranging from $18,000 to $19,000 per year. •S tudents with a GPA of 3.4-3.89 typically receive an award ranging from $16,000 to $18,000 per year. •S tudents with a GPA of 3.0-3.39 typically receive an award ranging from $13,000 to $16,000 per year. •S tudents with a GPA below a 3.0 will be reviewed and awarded scholarships on a case-by-case basis.
Part-time Studies at Hofstra Hofstra’s part-time students enjoy nearly the same range of academic options as full-time students. Plus, to accommodate the needs of those attending classes in the evening, the Center for University Advising, The Career Center, and other administrative offices offer extended hours – which enables you to make appointments in the evening or on the weekend. Also, nearly all of Hofstra’s facilities, from the Mack Student Center and Student Counseling Services to Student Computing Services, Axinn Library and the Mack Fitness Center, are open evenings and weekends. Your HofstraCard entitles you to access all that’s available on the Hofstra campus.
Part-time Evening Studies at Hofstra Frank G. Zarb School of Business
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Accounting • Entrepreneurship • Finance • Information Systems • International Business • Legal Studies in Business • Management • Marketing • Supply Chain Management
• English* • Liberal Arts • Political Science** • Psychology * Only the Publishing Studies and Creative Writing concentrations can be completed as part-time evening studies, but may require some necessary courses that begin at 4:30 p.m. ** In order to complete this degree, some necessary courses may begin at 4:30 p.m.
*Please note: There are a limited number of full-tuition scholarships.
Eligibility •T he applications of all transfer students who have completed a minimum of 24 credits are reviewed for scholarships. •F or a student who has earned less than 24 credits (after high school), the student’s high school information is also considered when determining scholarship awards. •T he student must currently be in attendance, or have previously attended, an accredited institution of higher learning. • GPA requirements for scholarship awards are cumulative among all colleges attended.
Hofstra’s Office of Residence Life offers a variety of comfortable living environments designed to meet the diverse needs of more than 3,600 resident students. Six of the 35 residence halls are high-rises, and four other halls contain suite-style arrangements. Each hall is staffed by resident directors and resident assistants.
PHI THETA KAPPA
Students can live at Hofstra year-round and will find that the campus is its own community, with 18 dining facilities, a hair and nail salon, post office and full-service bank branch.
The International Honor Society of Two-Year College Students Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: $2,500 per year. •S pecial consideration is given to full-time students who hold membership in Phi Theta Kappa and meet the established requirements of a 3.5 GPA with 60 credit hours upon entry to Hofstra University. •A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s community college is required by May 1 in order to be considered for this award. •A limited number of these scholarships are awarded annually. A QUICK LOOK AT COSTS, 2017-2018: •T he Phi Theta Kappa • Tuition and fees: $43,960 Scholarship is only awarded in the fall. • Room and board Suite-style living: $16,790 High-rise living (double room): $14,450 6
Residence Life
Our primary goal is to provide students with a safe and comfortable living-learning environment. To ensure the safety of students and guests, residence hall access is limited to students carrying valid HofstraCards, and the University manages and utilizes a five-part, campus-wide emergency alert system.
For information, please visit hofstra.edu/reslife.
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Preparing for Your Future Career Hofstra’s Career Center encourages students to start preparing for their careers from their first day on campus and continues to provide career resources long after graduation. Through The Career Center, you’ll have access to representatives from hundreds of organizations who visit campus each year. Plus The Career Center offers a wide range of resource materials, workshops, and services that allow you to explore, select and pursue a meaningful career.
Workshops
Employment-based services
Recent Career Center workshops have included: Resumes That Rock, Interview to Impress, Introduction to Internships, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT Review, and The How-To’s of Interviews.
• On-campus recruiting programs • Electronic resume referral to prospective employers • Job and internship fairs • Annual Career Week
Geographic Profile of Undergraduate Students U.S. states and territories: 45 Countries: 66 10
PERCENT OF HOFSTRA UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE RECIPIENTS**
Please visit hofstra.edu/outcomes to review employment statistics in full.
The Career Center’s professional staff provides individual career counseling and planning and can help you clarify your career direction. Plus we can help you refine your job search strategies; prepare your resume, cover letters and thank-you letters; develop a portfolio; and polish your skills through videotaped mock interviews. All these services are available to Hofstra students and alumni.
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At The Career Center resource library, you can check continuously updated listings of internships and part-time and full-time jobs; consult literature and videos for hundreds of organizations; browse through periodicals for a wide variety of careers; and peruse reference materials on job search strategies and potential careers, as well as employer and professional organization directories.
Fall and Spring Information Sessions and Tours
For information, please visit hofstra.edu/career.
Summer Information Sessions and Tours
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54% Accepted job before graduation
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Hofstra UpClose During the fall and spring semesters, Hofstra UpClose offers an insider’s look at student life at Hofstra. This program allows you to attend classes, share a meal with a current student at one of our dining facilities, and see for yourself what our students and alumni mean by “Hofstra Pride.”
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Accepted job 4-6 months after graduation
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**Outcomes are based on 2015-2016 Hofstra University undergraduate degree recipients who are employed (91%) and responded to a survey or other reliable sources (71% knowledge rate).
Academic Profile Undergraduate program options: 160 Full-time faculty holding highest degree: 93 percent Student-to-faculty ratio: 14-to-1 Average undergraduate class size: 21
99% of Hofstra University undergraduate degree recipients are employed or attending or planning to attend graduate school.*
23%
Accepted job 1-3 months after graduation
Facilities and Resources Library holdings: more than 1 million print volumes plus 24/7 electronic access to more than 235,000 journals and books Residence halls: 35 Student clubs and organizations: 200+
From September through mid-May, during the fall and spring semesters, information sessions are scheduled Monday through Friday at 10:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you prefer to visit on a weekend, sessions are generally held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and on select Sundays at 10 a.m. Each session is followed by a guided campus tour. All sessions and tours begin at the Office of Undergraduate Admission in Bernon Hall, South Campus. From mid-May through August, information sessions are offered Monday through Thursday at 10:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Friday at 10:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. Each session is followed by a guided campus tour. There are a limited number of Saturday and Sunday information sessions.
TIMING OF JOB ACCEPTANCE
Career counseling and advisement
Hofstra at a Glance
The Career Center resource library
*Based on 2015-2016 Hofstra University undergraduate degree recipients who responded to a survey or other reliable sources within a year of graduating (71% knowledge rate).
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HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY HARASSMENT POLICY: Hofstra’s prohibition against discrimination is also addressed in Hofstra’s Harassment Policy. The Harassment Policy prohibits harassment – including sexual harassment and sexual violence – based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status. Hofstra University is committed to professional and interpersonal respect ensuring that no individuals are subjected to harassment or discriminated against in any way on the basis of any of these protected characteristics. Harassment based on any of these protected characteristics is a form of discrimination prohibited by law and by Hofstra University’s Harassment Policy. The Harassment Policy, which is available online at the link referenced below, contains complaint procedures for resolving complaints of harassment in violation of Hofstra’s Harassment Policy. Harassment policy link: hofstra.edu/harassment
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND FIRE SAFETY STATISTICS: In compliance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and other federal law, detailed information on campus security and fire safety, including statistics, is available by accessing the Hofstra website at hofstra.edu/campussafetyreport or by contacting the Advisory Committee on Campus Safety. Crime statistics are also available at the U.S. Department of Education website at ope.ed.gov/security. The Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime and fire safety statistics as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. For additional information or a paper copy of the report, please call the Department of Public Safety at 516-463-6606.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Hofstra University is committed to extending equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status in employment and in the conduct and operation of Hofstra University’s educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. This statement of nondiscrimination is in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the Age Discrimination Act, and other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to nondiscrimination (“Equal Opportunity Laws”). The Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer is the University’s official responsible for handling inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and coordinating its overall adherence to Equal Opportunity Laws. Questions or concerns regarding any of these laws or other aspects of Hofstra’s Nondiscrimination Policy should be directed to the Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer at EROO@hofstra.edu, 516-463-7310, C/O Office of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, 101 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549. The University’s Title IX Coordinator, who is responsible for the University’s efforts to comply with and carry out responsibilities under Title IX, can be reached at TitleIXCoordinator@hofstra.edu, 516-463-5841, 214 Roosevelt Hall, Hempstead, NY 11549. For additional contacts and related policies and resources, see hofstra.edu/eoe.
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