Graduate Pathway Orientation Schedule Hofstra International Programs Fall 2026
New Student Orientation
This orientation is compulsory for all new students. You MUST attend every activity on this schedule.
Date Monday, August 24, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time
Event
9 - 9:30 a.m.
Orientation Check-in & Breakfast
9:30 a.m.
Welcome
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Resource Fair: Tech Set Up
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Immigration: Student Status
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Campus Tour
12 - 1 p.m.
Lunch
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Belonging @ Hofstra
3 - 7 p.m.
Shopping Trip
9 - 9:30 a.m.
Check-in for late arrivals
9:30 - 10 a.m.
Pathway Academic Overview
10 - 11 a.m.
Resource Fair: Campus Support
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Immigration: Visas & Travel
12 - 1 p.m.
New Student Social & Lunch
1 - 2 p.m.
Working in the U.S.
2 - 3 p.m.
Career Resources for International Students
10 - 10:30 a.m.
Check-in for late arrivals
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Pathway Program Essentials
10:30 - 11a.m.
Immigration: I-94 Overview
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Navigating Life in the U.S.
12 - 1 p.m.
Lunch
1 – 1:30 p.m.
Getting Involved on Campus
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
U.S. Academic Culture
3 – 5 p.m.
Academic/Financial Advising
Weller Hall (check your email for appointment details)
5 - 6 p.m.
Graduate Student Orientation*
Student Center Multipurpose Room
6 – 8:45 p.m.
Zarb School of Business Graduate Orientation (Zarb majors only)
Location
Weller Hall Room 12, Lower Level 134 California Ave, Hempstead, NY 11549
Weller Hall, Lower Level Take the Hofstra Shuttle from the bus stop north of the Student Center to local shopping areas. Weller Hall, Lower Level Weller Hall, Room 24, Lower Level Weller Hall Room 12, Lower Level
Weller Hall Room 24, Lower Level
Student Center Greenhouse, Lower Level 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549
Student Center Dining Hall Student Center Greenhouse, Lower Level
CV Starr Hall, Room 210 149 California Ave, Hempstead, NY 11549
* Graduate Student Orientation will be followed by program-specific breakout session from 6:30 p.m. in various locations.