Security, Health and Counseling Services

There is a great deal that residents can do to help support the efforts of the Department of Public Safety in ensuring a safe living environment. Do not leave yourself vulnerable to theft; do not prop your door open when you leave your room. In addition, it is imperative that you monitor your surroundings and report any suspicious behavior to Public Safety. When you enter your residence hall, be sure to comply with all security policies related to presenting identification. Please remember that visiting students and guests must comply with the residence hall’s security policies and be signed in as guests with the resident safety representative. Finally, although it may be a courtesy to hold a door for someone entering the residence hall, please make sure that individuals use their HofstraCard to swipe into the residence hall, especially people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Keys/HofstraCard

Residents must not lend or otherwise permit others to use their keys or HofstraCard at any time. If you misplace your keys, contact Public Safety to gain access to your room. If, after gaining access to your room, you are still unable to locate your keys, file a lost or stolen key report by contacting Residential Operations in the Office of Residence Life, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (or Public Safety after 5 p.m.) to request a lock change. The locksmith will leave a note on your door, and you can pick up your new keys from your resident director or the RA on duty. You will be billed a minimum of $35 per cylinder change and $25 per key. No refunds will be made if you find your keys after the lock has been changed. Please note that you must present your HofstraCard in order to be keyed into your room. Also, it may take Public Safety some time to respond to your call. Therefore, it is very important for the security of your room and fellow residents that you are careful with your keys. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR KEYS IN YOUR MAILBOX. Report broken keys to the Office of Residence Life to order a replacement key.

Hofstra ID Policy

1) Each resident must swipe their valid HofstraCard in order to enter the residence hall. NOTE: Residential students who do not have their HofstraCard upon entering their residence hall will be issued an ID Policy Violation Warning Letter. Residential students are not permitted to “piggy-back” into the building on another resident’s card swipe. 2) A visiting student is one with a valid HofstraCard who is visiting a residential student. The visiting student must show their HofstraCard to the resident safety representative (RSR), and the ID is retained at the booth. The visiting student is signed in by the RSR on the sign-in sheet and is allowed entry. The HofstraCard is returned to the student when they exit the building. If the visiting student cannot be identified as a current Hofstra University student (i.e., because their HofstraCard is expired or they have an Alumni card), then they will be signed in as a guest (see #3 below). 3) Anyone without a current HofstraCard must show a photo-type ID to the RSR and must be escorted into the building by the resident host. Once the resident host is present, the guest must sign in at the booth; the guest’s ID is retained at the booth. The ID is returned to the guest when they exit the building. NOTE: If the resident host is not with the guest, the guest will not be permitted to enter the building.

Please remember that the moment your guest enters the residence hall, you are responsible for your guest’s actions. Violations of policy will be referred through the Office of Community Standards, and your guest may be asked to leave campus immediately.

Policies Regarding Alcohol and Other Drugs

The Policy on Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, and Other Controlled Substances delineates individual and community expectations regarding alcohol and other drugs. Hofstra policies and student conduct codes are thoroughly outlined in the Code of Community Standards within Hofstra’s student handbook, the Guide to Pride (hofstra.edu/guidetopride).All students are responsible for understanding and abiding by the policies of Hofstra University; those violating community standards will be subject to disciplinary action.

Student Counseling Services

Located in the Wellness and Campus Living Center on North Campus, Student Counseling Services offers accessible short-term counseling support to all enrolled Hofstra University students. Counseling and mental health interventions provide opportunities to support student well-being and facilitate a more meaningful and successful college experience. Individual and group counseling are available to enrolled students who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, adjustment, or academic difficulties. The collaborative counseling process is used to clarify problems, establish realistic goals, and develop active, short-term treatment solutions. Services are provided by a professional staff in a relaxed and confidential environment. Referral to outside providers can be offered to students seeking options for long-term therapy or specialist care. Services are provided at no cost, and emergency support can be initiated during hours that the office is not open by contacting Public Safety at 516-463-6789. For additional information, call Student Counseling Services at516-463-2273 or visit hofstra.edu/studentcounseling.

Student Health Services

Student Health Services, located in the Wellness and Campus Living Center, North Campus, offers accessible medical care to all enrolled Hofstra students. Our providers are experienced in addressing a variety of health-related concerns. Through education and advocacy, students are empowered to become partners in managing their health needs. All health care is confidential, and information is released only at the written request of the student, or where law, regulations, or emergency situations require it. Student Health Services operates on an appointment system; however, walk-in service is available for urgent matters. Students may make an appointment by calling 516-463-6745. Students can also make an appointment online through the Hofstra portal:

1) Log in to the Hofstra portal at my.hofstra.edu. 2) Go to My Apps in the top right corner. 3) Click on the Medicat icon. 4) Go to Appointments. Nurse practitioners and registered nurses provide health care, including initial diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries, and follow-up for most short-term conditions. Routine gynecological services, immunizations, and laboratory testing are also available. Immunizations and tuberculosis screening are available at cost to any enrolled Hofstra student.

Immunization Requirements

To attend a university in New York state, every student born after January 1, 1957, who is taking 6 or more credits must show documented proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) by ONE of the following: • An official school, state, county, or national immunization record verifying two MMRs. • A blood test showing immunity to those diseases via laboratory reports. • Documentation from a healthcare provider showing proof of vaccination. New York state also requires that each student receive information concerning meningococcal meningitis disease and the available vaccine. It is the student’s responsibility to document this information in Medicat (available via the Hofstra portal) and upload supporting documents. The University is required by New York State Public Health Law to exclude any student who does not comply with these laws. Noncompliant students are not permitted to attend Hofstra University. This includes exclusion from classes, residence halls, and other curricular and co-curricular activities. For more information and forms, visit hofstra.edu/studenthealth. For information about COVID-19 vaccination requirements, please visit hofstra.edu/vaccination.

Medical Emergencies

Students should call Public Safety at 516-463-6789 if they need immediate assistance; all other calls can be directed to the non-emergency number, 516-463-6606, to discuss medical assistance with the Public Safety dispatcher. All public safety officers are New York state-certified first responders and are certified in CPR. If necessary, the officers will request that an ambulance transport the student to a hospital. Northwell Health’s Center for Emergency Medical Services (CEMS) provides ambulance coverage to campus 24/7/365. Visit hofstra.edu/familymedicalfaq for more information.

Local Hospitals

Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow: 516-572-0123 NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island, 259 First St., Mineola: 516-663-0333