Mission Hofstra’s Office of Parent and Family Programs supports the mission and vision of the Division of Student Affairs by informing and engaging parents and family members, as they mentor their students to assume increasing responsibility for their learning and personal growth. Programs, publications, and events involve families as active members of the Hofstra Pride. Parent and Family Programs is committed to:
• Providing Hofstra families with timely information about Hofstra’s services, programs, and opportunities that further student academic success and well-being.
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Courteously serving as the central inquiry center for Hofstra parents and families.
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Engaging parents and families in campus life by using their knowledge, talents, energy, and expertise.
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Educating parents about college student development and how parents can best guide their students.
Family Orientation Family Orientation is an opportunity for parents and family members of incoming Hofstra students to learn about the transition to college and campus life through information sessions and interaction with staff and students. The program includes sessions on wellness and safety, academic curriculum and advising, financial aid, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), life in residence halls, student engagement programs, and commuting student programs and services. The Family Orientation program is separate from New Student Orientation. More information, including virtual and in-person options, is available at hofstra.edu/fo.
Office of Parent and Family Programs
Room 200 Phillips Hall 128 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-1280 4 Phone: 516-463-4698 4 Fax: 516-463-2447 4 Email: parents@hofstra.edu 4hofstra.edu/parents 4facebook.com/HofstraParents 4twitter.com/HofstraParents 4family.blog.hofstra.edu
Welcome Day
Friday, August 27, 2021, is the start of Welcome Week for residential and commuting first-year and transfer students. Check-in times will be emailed to students’ Hofstra Pride email accounts. Families of both commuting and residential students are invited to attend the Welcome Day program for parents and families. For a detailed schedule, visit hofstra.edu/welcomeday.
Office of Parent and Family Programs
OFFICE OF PARENT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
Family Events All University events and programs are contingent on public health guidelines. Visit hofstra.edu/safestart for updates.
Hofstra Fall Festival: Alumni, Student, and Family Weekend
Hofstra Fall Festival: Alumni, Student, and Family Weekend is an annual event that brings together students and their families for activities such as faculty presentations, athletic contests, museum and arboretum tours, and resource fairs, as well as a concert and carnival. Hofstra Fall Festival: Alumni, Student, and Family Weekend is tentatively scheduled for Friday-Sunday, October 1-3, 2021. Visit hofstra.edu/fw for more information.
Hofstra Siblings Day
Hofstra Siblings Day takes place in the spring semester and provides an opportunity for siblings and family members of current students, ages 8 to 17, to enjoy a day of fun activities at Hofstra. Siblings ages 13-17 may sleep over in their Hofstra student’s residence hall room. For more information, visit hofstra.edu/sibs.
Tulips and Trees
In the spring, we invite Hofstra families to join us to tour Hofstra’s Arboretum and outdoor sculptures and learn about Hofstra’s famous tulips. More information is available at hofstra.edu/tuliptour. Visit hofstra.edu/parentfamilyevents for other in-person and virtual events and webinars.
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