New Student Orientation
J-1 Exchange Orientation Schedule
Hofstra International Orientation Fall 2026
This orientation is compulsory for all new students. You MUST attend every activity on this schedule unless noted.
Date
Monday, August 24, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
9 - 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Orientation Check -in & Breakfast
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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.
Weller Hall Room 12, Lower Level 134 California Ave, Hempstead, NY 11549
2:30 p.m. Belonging @ Hofstra Weller Hall, Lower Level
2:30 – 3 p.m.
3 - 7 p.m.
Shopping Trip
9:30 - 10 a.m. Check -in for late arrivals
Take the Hofstra Shuttle from the bus stop north of the Student Center to local shopping areas.
Weller
- 2 p.m. Working in the U.S. (optional)
Weller Hall Room 24, Lower Level 2 - 3 p.m. Career Resources for International Students (optional)
10 - 10:30 a.m. Check -in for late arrivals
10:30 - 11a.m. Immigration: I-94 Overview 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Student Center Greenhouse, Lower Level 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549
Student Center Dining Hall 1 – 1:30 p.m. Getting Involved on Campus
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. U.S. Academic Culture
Student Center Greenhouse, Lower Level