The Living Factor 2015-2016 Student Calendar and Guide to Residence Life, Policies and Procedures
On-Campus Living at Hofstra 2015-2016 Welcome to the Office of Residence Life Hofstra’s Office of Residence Life (formally known as the Office of Residential Programs) offers a variety of living environments designed to meet the diverse needs of students. Six of the residence halls are high-rise buildings; Bill of Rights offers all-female floors as an option for students on floors 6-13. Vander Poel Hall offers a traditional, corridor-style living environment that houses an academic program for Hofstra University Honors College students. There are also four suite-style residence halls. Stuyvesant Hall houses first-year students and those who are part of the Leadership through Engagement, Advocacy and Dedication (L.E.A.D.) Living-Learning Community. Stuyvesant Hall is a four-story building with two common area lounges and laundry facilities on each floor. The Netherlands Complex also houses first-year students exclusively. There are seven Living-Learning Communities offered in the Netherlands; students live together based on an interest in a common theme. This year’s themes include Learn, Interact, Visit and Explore NYC (L.I.V.E. NYC); Pre-Health Professions (PreP); Students Aspiring for Greatness in Entertainment (S.T.A.G.E.); STUDIO; Math, Science, and Engineering; Zarb (business); and Communications. Colonial Square is a suite-style complex similar to the Netherlands, consisting of 14 individual houses. Each house has approximately 16 suites; students may choose suites with or without lounges. Within Colonial Square, Plymouth House accommodates graduate and law students, while Providence and New York House accommodate first-year students. Nassau and Suffolk Halls are six-story buildings, each containing a common area lounge on the main floor, and are reserved exclusively for upper-class students. Nassau Hall is home to six Themed Living Communities (TLCs) – students living together who share educational, social or extracurricular interests. TLCs located on floors 4, 5 and 6 of Nassau Hall include Communications, Pre-Health Professions (PreP); Zarb (business); Math, Science, and Engineering; Performing Arts; and Visual Arts. The Graduate Residence Hall provides apartment-style accommodations for graduate, law and medical students. It is located directly across from the Mack Student Center on the North Campus. Undergraduate students can apply for housing in any of the residential buildings except the Graduate Residence Hall and Plymouth House.
Residence Life’s Mission Statement The Office of Residence Life supports the institution’s mission by providing vibrant residential communities that foster students’ academic, personal, social and cultural growth and development. Table of Contents 2015-2016 Residential Living Agreements . .........2 Living on Campus................................................4 Policies and Procedures.......................................5 Refund Schedule..................................................9 Room Selection....................................................9 Getting Involved................................................10 Dining Services . ...............................................10 Mail and Telecommunications...........................11 Student Computing Services..............................11 Emergency Services and Campus Resources.......12 1
RESIDENTIAL LIVING AGREEMENT for the 2015-2016 Academic Year Hofstra University Undergraduate Students Notice: Please read carefully all the provisions of this agreement before signing and submitting the Student Housing Application; you will be legally bound by these provisions. This AGREEMENT is entered into by Hofstra University (“the University”), through its Office of Residential Programs, and the student signing this agreement. 1. The University grants to the student the right to use certain residence hall space subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth and to the student’s continued attendance in good standing as a properly registered full-time student at the University. This Agreement is not a lease. The University reserves the sole and exclusive right to terminate this agreement in accordance with applicable law. 2. The Residential Living Agreement binds the student for both the fall and spring semesters. Any student who leaves the residence halls at any time after taking occupancy of the room will be charged a $750 cancellation fee. This cancellation fee may be waived with written approval for reasons that include but are not limited to graduation, study abroad, student teaching, military service, official University withdrawal, or official leave of absence. Students may incur charges for the January Session pursuant to paragraph 16 of this Agreement if they maintain occupancy of the room during that session. 3. The $300 deposit, which is required with the Student Housing Application, (a) will be held as a residence hall breakage deposit and is not deducted from the housing bill; and (b) will be forfeited by any student who for any reason fails to take occupancy of a room or leaves the residence hall during the first week of classes. If not otherwise forfeited, the $300 deposit is held in an account by the University and is credited to the student’s account if there has been no damage to the room or common areas at the time of checkout when room inventories are performed and damages are assessed. Amounts are credited to the student’s account at the end of the fall semester for students who withdraw on or before the last day of the fall semester, and at the end of the academic year for all other students. The $300 deposit will NOT be refunded due to failure to receive a specific type of housing. 4. Where a student withdraws his or her housing application, the $300 deposit will be released if the student submits a request in writing postmarked on or before May 1 for the fall semester and on or before January 1 for the spring semester. No deposit will be released after the May 1 and January 1 dates, regardless of when the student applies for housing. 5. Students who withdraw from housing are entitled to a prorated refund of housing charges through the sixth week of the semester, subject to (a) the cancellation fee described in paragraph 2 of this agreement; (b) the forfeiture of the deposit as described in paragraph 3(b); and (c) University refund policies. No refunds will be given for housing charges after the sixth week of the semester, and no refunds will be provided because a student did not receive his or her preferred style of housing. Residence hall fees are nonrefundable after taking occupancy of the room. 6. If a student is withdrawn from the University for any reason, including lack of attendance, or the student officially withdraws him or herself, the student’s Residential Living Agreement is immediately terminated and he or she must vacate the residence hall and surrender his or her HofstraCard. 7. All students who withdraw from housing must complete the housing withdrawal form available in the Resident Assistant Office of their building, return the room key and any suite keys, and complete the checkout procedures before any refund will be authorized. If a student fails to comply with these conditions, the student will be considered to be continuously using the residence hall space until the procedures are satisfied and will be held liable and billed on a prorated basis for use of the residence hall beyond his or her last date of attendance. 8. All room and board charges are payable by semester in accordance with the due dates established on invoices sent to the student. In all cases, the student is required to pay the charges due for that semester before being admitted to the residence halls, unless the University Office of Student Financial Services agrees to other arrangements. Unless the invoice is paid in full by the due date, the University reserves the right to void this agreement and reassign the accommodation while retaining all prepayments. Students who apply for housing after the start of the fall or spring semester will have their room costs prorated and must pay housing charges for the semester before being admitted to the residence halls. 9. The Office of Residential Programs has the sole right to determine the occupancy and configuration of any room. The Office of Residential Programs has the sole right to make or change assignments in the University residence halls. No unauthorized persons
are permitted to reside in the University residence halls except in accordance with University guest policies. 10. When the student is assigned a space in the residence hall prior to the beginning of a semester or as a continuing resident for the following semester, he or she must check in no later than the first day of classes, unless prior to the first day of classes he or she furnishes written notice to the Office of Residential Programs of good cause for the late arrival. If a student does not meet this requirement, the Office of Residential Programs may cancel the residence hall assignment and the student will forfeit his or her $300 housing deposit. Students must be registered full time for the upcoming spring semester by the end of the official registration period during the fall semester in order to reside in the residence halls for the January and/or spring term. 11. When vacancies occur in any residence hall, the University reserves the option to either fill the vacancy or, if a double, triple, or quadruple room, to require the remaining occupant or occupants of the vacated room to occupy a like accommodation or accept an additional charge. Students who are assigned to temporary housing are required to move when instructed by the Office of Residential Programs to a permanent assignment. 12. In the event that, in the opinion of the University, any portion of the residence halls requires investigation, repair or temporary closing for health and safety reasons, the student(s) occupying that portion of the residence halls may be required to vacate the area. In the event that other residence hall space is available, comparable space will be offered to such student(s). If appropriate, the University in its sole discretion may adjust housing charges in such situations. 13. Residential Programs and authorized University personnel may enter a student’s room at any time for inspection, cleaning, inventory, maintenance, painting, repairs, and in the event of building evacuations or emergencies. A student’s room may also be entered and searched if there are reasonable grounds to believe that a crime or violation of University policies or Residential Programs regulations is being committed. 14. Students are responsible for all damage or loss that is done to their living or study area or any furnishings therein. Vandalism may result in reassignment or termination of this agreement. Each student is jointly responsible (with the other residents) for damages and may be charged a prorated share of the cost of whatever damages may occur, from any cause, to the public and semipublic areas of the residence hall. In all cases, the University assessment is conclusive. The student must also surrender the room key and any suite keys and complete the checkout procedure upon completion of the agreement period(s) to fulfill provisions of this agreement. 15. The University and its officers, employees, and agents assume no responsibility for the loss, damage, or destruction of personal property kept or stored in the residence halls. During vacation periods, the student shall remove all valuables from the residence halls and may be required to remove all property between the fall and spring semesters. Residents are encouraged to insure their belongings. 16. The University may provide a room in one of the residence halls, and board, if available, on an optional extra-fee basis for students during periods other than the fall or spring semester. Students electing this option may be required to move to another residence hall, or other University facility, for this period, and all the terms and conditions of this agreement shall apply. 17. Dining plans are required for all undergraduate resident students. Any undergraduate residential student who does not select a dining plan online will be automatically billed the minimum required dining plan for his or her class year (first-year or other undergraduate), as set forth in the Student Dining Plan Contract, which is available online and in The Living Factor: Student Calendar and Guide to Residential Programs, Policies and Procedures (“The Living Factor”). 18. The following rules shall apply at all times in all areas of the residence halls, and failure to comply may constitute a breach of this agreement and may result in judicial action being taken: a. No pets except for fish in filtered tanks. b. No cooking appliances of any kind, including but not limited to: broilers, hot plates, hot pots, coffeemakers, including but not limited to one-cup coffeemakers, popcorn poppers, microwaves, or immersion coils. Refrigerator/freezer/microwave units rented from the University are allowed under established guidelines. Personal microwaves are prohibited in the residence hall rooms and suites. Residents may bring their own refrigerator for their residence hall room, but it may not exceed five (5) cubic feet in size. Additionally, the number of these legal-sized refrigerators is limited to one per room or two per suite. c. No illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia, including hookahs.
d. No firearms, explosives, or any type of fireworks or weapons, including air pistols and BB guns. e. No gambling. f. No candles, incense or anything that burns, and no open flames of any kind. g. No electric heaters, multiplugs or extension cords. h. No smoking. i. No soliciting. j. No littering or damaging of any area or equipment of the residence halls. k. No removal of lounge furniture to rooms. l. No tampering with fire extinguishers, equipment, alarms, or signs. m. No motorcycles or any gas engine vehicles, and no gasoline storage of any kind. n. No throwing of anything from windows or balconies. o. No waterbeds or lofts. p. No life-support equipment of any form, including but not limited to containerized oxygen units and/or electrical generators. q. No playing of sports that may cause damage to University property or harm to others. r. No creating of any type of hazardous condition. s. No construction, including lofts, bars, cinder blocks or materials to loft beds, etc. t. No illegal room changes. u. No propping of doors or tampering with security/card access equipment. v. No tampering with room stops, window stops, safety bars, or window stickers. w. No unauthorized wiring; this includes but is not limited to outside TV antennas, satellite dishes, room-to-room wiring, and extension cords. x. No storage of bicycles in hallways or stairwells. y. No halogen lamps. z. No duplicating of University keys (i.e., room/suite keys). aa. No curtains, valances or drapes; no tapestries or fabric shall be placed on the ceilings or walls. 19. The room assigned by this agreement will not be available for occupancy prior to the date set by the Office of Residential Programs and published prior to the beginning of the academic year. The room must be vacated and left in good order no later than the date published by the Office of Residential Programs in a separate notice issued prior to the end of the semester or by 9 p.m. on the last day of the semester or 24 hours after the student’s last final, whichever is sooner. Students who are permitted to arrive prior to the start of their academic program who subsequently cancel their housing assignment prior to the first week of the semester will be subject to a daily charge for their room, to any cancellation fees as outlined in paragraph 2 of this agreement, and to forfeiture of all residence hall fees, and forfeiture of the $300 deposit pursuant to paragraph 3. 20. If a student is reassigned to a room other than the room to which he or she was originally assigned, all the terms and conditions of this agreement remain in effect and, where applicable, the student will be charged or refunded the prorated difference between the prevailing rates for the original and reassigned rooms. 21. The student may not assign his or her residence hall space to or allow any portion of the residence hall premises to be occupied by any other person. Any attempted assignment or occupying of such space shall be null and void and shall automatically terminate this agreement, and the student may be required to vacate the premises forthwith. 22. If the Office of Community Standards issues a charge against a student for a violation of the Code of Community Standards (“Code”), any sanctions relating to residential living will be governed by the Code. 23. The student is required to abide by all residence hall rules and regulations and fire safety guidelines as set forth in this Residential Living Agreement, as well as in The Living Factor and Code of Community Standards, which are incorporated by reference in this Residential Living Agreement, and by any future amendments to these rules, regulations, and guidelines. The student is also required to abide by all other terms and conditions of this Residential Living Agreement and University rules and regulations, and understands that the University may take appropriate action, including summary action, termination of this agreement, suspension or banning from the residence halls, limiting access to particular halls, or reassignment of rooms, for conduct that is in breach of this agreement or in violation of any of the above-referenced rules, regulations, or guidelines or that is otherwise detrimental to the welfare of residence hall students.
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RESIDENTIAL LIVING AGREEMENT for the 2015-2016 Academic Year Hofstra University Graduate, Law, and Medical Students Notice: Please read carefully all the provisions of this agreement before signing and submitting the Student Housing Application; you will be legally bound by these provisions. This AGREEMENT is entered into by Hofstra University (“the University”), through its Office of Residential Programs, and the student signing this agreement. 1. The University grants to the student the right to use certain residence hall space subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth and to the student’s continued attendance in good standing as a properly registered full-time student at the University. This Agreement is not a lease. The University reserves the sole and exclusive right to terminate this agreement in accordance with applicable law. 2. The Residential Living Agreement binds the student for both the fall and spring semesters. Any student who leaves the residence halls at any time after taking occupancy of the room will be charged a $750 cancellation fee. This cancellation fee may be waived with written approval for reasons that include but are not limited to graduation, study abroad, student teaching, military service, official University withdrawal, or official leave of absence. Students may incur charges for the January Session where applicable pursuant to paragraph 16 of this Agreement if they maintain occupancy of the room during that session. 3. The $300 deposit, which is required with the Student Housing Application, (a) will be held as a residence hall breakage deposit and is not deducted from the housing bill; and (b) will be forfeited by any student who for any reason fails to take occupancy of a room or leaves the residence hall before the end of the first week of classes or before having occupied the room for seven days, whichever is later. If not otherwise forfeited, the $300 deposit is held in an account by the University and is credited to the student’s account if there has been no damage to the room or common areas at the time of checkout when room inventories are performed and damages are assessed. Amounts are credited to the student’s account at the end of the fall semester for students who withdraw on or before the last day of the fall semester, and at the end of the academic year for all other students. The $300 deposit will NOT be refunded due to failure to receive a specific type of housing. 4. Where a student withdraws his or her housing application, the $300 deposit will be released if the student submits a request in writing postmarked on or before May 1 for the fall semester (May 15 for medical students) and on or before January 1 for the spring semester. No deposit will be released after these dates, regardless of when the student applies for housing. 5. Students who withdraw from housing are entitled to a prorated refund of housing charges through the sixth week of taking occupancy of the room, subject to (a) the cancellation fee described in paragraph 2 of this agreement; (b) the forfeiture of the deposit as described in paragraph 3(b); and (c) University refund policies. No refunds will be given for housing charges after the sixth week, and no refunds will be provided because a student did not receive his or her preferred style of housing. Residence hall fees are nonrefundable after taking occupancy of the room. 6. If a student is withdrawn from the University for any reason, including lack of attendance, or the student officially withdraws him or herself, the student’s Residential Living Agreement is immediately terminated and he or she must vacate the residence hall and surrender his or her HofstraCard. 7. All students who withdraw from housing must complete the housing withdrawal form available in the Resident Programs Office of their building, return the room key and any suite keys, and complete the checkout procedures before any refund will be authorized. If a student fails to comply with these conditions, the student will be considered to be continuously using the residence hall space until the procedures are satisfied and will be held liable and billed on a prorated basis for use of the residence hall beyond his or her last date of attendance. 8. All room and board charges are payable by semester in accordance with the due dates established on invoices sent to the student. In all cases, the student is required to pay the charges due for that semester before being admitted to the residence halls, unless the University Office of Student Financial Services agrees to other arrangements. Unless the invoice is paid in full by the due date, the University reserves the right to void this agreement and reassign the accommodation while retaining all prepayments. Students who apply for housing after the start of the fall or spring semester will have their room costs prorated and must pay housing charges for the semester before being admitted to the residence halls.
9. The Office of Residential Programs has the sole right to determine the occupancy and configuration of any room. The Office of Residential Programs has the sole right to make or change assignments in the University residence halls. No unauthorized persons are permitted to reside in the University residence halls except in accordance with University guest policies. 10. When the student is assigned a space in the residence hall prior to the beginning of a semester or as a continuing resident for the following semester, he or she must check in no later than the first day of classes, unless prior to the first day of classes he or she furnishes written notice to the Office of Residential Programs of good cause for the late arrival. If a student does not meet this requirement, the Office of Residential Programs may cancel the residence hall assignment and the student will forfeit his or her $300 housing deposit. Students must be registered full time for the upcoming spring semester by the end of the official registration period during the fall semester in order to reside in the residence halls for the January and/or spring term. 11. When vacancies occur in any residence hall, the University reserves the option to either fill the vacancy or, if a double, triple, or quadruple room, to require the remaining occupant or occupants of the vacated room to occupy a like accommodation or accept an additional charge. Students who are assigned to temporary housing are required to move when instructed by the Office of Residential Programs to a permanent assignment. 12. In the event that, in the opinion of the University, any portion of the residence halls requires investigation, repair or temporary closing for health and safety reasons, the student(s) occupying that portion of the residence halls may be required to vacate the area. In the event that other residence hall space is available, comparable space will be offered to such student(s). If appropriate, the University in its sole discretion may adjust housing charges in such situations. 13. Residential Programs and authorized University personnel may enter a student’s room at any time for inspection, cleaning, inventory, maintenance, painting, repairs, and in the event of building evacuations or emergencies. A student’s room may also be entered and searched if there are reasonable grounds to believe that a crime or violation of University policies or Residential Programs regulations is being committed. 14. Students are responsible for all damage or loss that is done to their living or study area or any furnishings therein. Vandalism may result in reassignment or termination of this agreement. Each student is jointly responsible (with the other residents) for damages and may be charged a prorated share of the cost of whatever damages may occur, from any cause, to the public and semipublic areas of the residence hall. In all cases, the University assessment is conclusive. The student must also surrender the room key and any suite keys and complete the checkout procedure upon completion of the agreement period(s) to fulfill provisions of this agreement. 15. The University and its officers, employees, and agents assume no responsibility for the loss, damage, or destruction of personal property kept or stored in the residence halls. During vacation periods, the student shall remove all valuables from the residence halls and may be required to remove all property between the fall and spring semesters. Residents are encouraged to insure their belongings. 16. The University may provide a room in one of the residence halls, and board, if available, on an optional extra-fee basis for students during periods other than the fall or spring semester. Students electing this option may be required to move to another residence hall, or other University facility, for this period, and all the terms and conditions of this agreement shall apply. This paragraph is not applicable to medical students. 17. Dining plans are available for all resident students. 18. The following rules shall apply at all times in all areas of the residence halls, and failure to comply may constitute a breach of this agreement and may result in judicial action being taken: a. No pets except for fish in filtered tanks. b. No cooking appliances of any kind, including but not limited to: broilers, hot plates, hot pots, coffeemakers, including but not limited to one-cup coffeemakers, popcorn poppers, microwaves, or immersion coils. Refrigerator/freezer/microwave units rented from the University are allowed under established guidelines. Personal microwaves are prohibited in the residence hall rooms and suites. Residents may bring their own refrigerator for their residence hall room, but it may not exceed five (5) cubic feet in size. Additionally, the number of these legal-sized refrigerators is limited to one per room or two per suite. Residents of the Graduate Residence Hall are permitted to have coffeemakers and toasters (not toaster ovens).
c. No illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia, including hookahs. d. No firearms, explosives, or any type of fireworks or weapons, including air pistols and BB guns. e. No gambling. f. No candles, incense or anything that burns, and no open flames of any kind. g. No electric heaters, multiplugs or extension cords. h. No smoking. i. No soliciting. j. No littering or damaging of any area or equipment of the residence halls. k. No removal of lounge furniture to rooms. l. No tampering with fire extinguishers, equipment, alarms, or signs. m. No motorcycles or any gas engine vehicles, and no gasoline storage of any kind. n. No throwing of anything from windows or balconies. o. No waterbeds or lofts. p. No life-support equipment of any form, including but not limited to containerized oxygen units and/or electrical generators. q. No playing of sports that may cause damage to University property or harm to others. r. No creating of any type of hazardous condition. s. No construction, including lofts, bars, cinder blocks or materials to loft beds, etc. t. No illegal room changes. u. No propping of doors or tampering with security/card access equipment. v. No tampering with room stops, window stops, safety bars, or window stickers. w. No unauthorized wiring; this includes but is not limited to outside TV antennas, satellite dishes, room-to-room wiring, and extension cords. x. No storage of bicycles in hallways or stairwells. y. No halogen lamps. z. No duplicating of University keys (i.e., room/suite keys). aa. No curtains, valances or drapes; no tapestries or fabric shall be placed on the ceilings or walls. 19. The room assigned by this agreement will not be available for occupancy prior to the date set by the Office of Residential Programs and published prior to the beginning of the academic year. The room must be vacated and left in good order no later than the date published by the Office of Residential Programs in a separate notice issued prior to the end of the semester or by 9 p.m. on the last day of the semester or 24 hours after the student’s last final, whichever is sooner. Students who are permitted to arrive prior to the start of their academic program who subsequently cancel their housing assignment prior to the first week of the semester will be subject to a daily charge for their room, to any cancellation fees as outlined in paragraph 2 of this agreement, and to forfeiture of all residence hall fees, and forfeiture of the $300 deposit pursuant to paragraph 3. 20. If a student is reassigned to a room other than the room to which he or she was originally assigned, all the terms and conditions of this agreement remain in effect and, where applicable, the student will be charged or refunded the prorated difference between the prevailing rates for the original and reassigned rooms. 21. The student may not assign his or her residence hall space to or allow any portion of the residence hall premises to be occupied by any other person. Any attempted assignment or occupying of such space shall be null and void and shall automatically terminate this agreement, and the student may be required to vacate the premises forthwith. 22. If the Office of Community Standards issues a charge against a student for a violation of the Code of Community Standards (“Code”), any sanctions relating to residential living will be governed by the Code. 23. The student is required to abide by all residence hall rules and regulations and fire safety guidelines as set forth in this Residential Living Agreement, as well as in The Living Factor and Code of Community Standards, which are incorporated by reference in this Residential Living Agreement, and by any future amendments to these rules, regulations, and guidelines. The student is also required to abide by all other terms and conditions of this Residential Living Agreement and University rules and regulations, and understands that the University may take appropriate action, including summary action, termination of this agreement, suspension or banning from the residence halls, limiting access to particular halls, or reassignment of rooms, for conduct that is in breach of this agreement or in violation of any of the above-referenced rules, regulations, or guidelines or that is otherwise detrimental to the welfare of residence hall students.
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Residence Hall Opening and Closing The residence halls open the weekend before classes begin and close at noon on the day following the last scheduled final exam. Students who have not paid their fall bill in full by the end of the fall semester must check out of their rooms by December 19, 2015. At the end of the spring semester, all students are expected to move out 24 HOURS after their last final exam. The last move-out date for non-graduating students is May 14, 2016. During the summer sessions, certain residence halls remain open. You may not leave your belongings in your room or any other area of the residence hall. Students who disregard this policy will be subject to additional charges, disposal of belongings, and/or possible Community Standards sanctions. Specifics regarding the dates of opening and closing of the residence halls are included in your assignment packet, posted in each building, and placed in mailboxes and on the Office of Residence Life website. Please read these notices. You are responsible for checking in and out according to the specified procedures, especially if you vacate prior to official checkout periods.
Residence Life Staff Our Resident Assistants, Senior Resident Assistants, Assistant/Graduate Resident Directors, and Resident Directors are fully trained and available to assist you during your stay in the residence halls at Hofstra University. You are encouraged to become acquainted with your Resident Assistant (RA) and Resident Director (RD), who will answer your questions and make living on campus a positive experience for you.
Residence Hall or House Kitchen Cooking is permitted only in the public kitchen areas of each building and in the kitchens located in the Graduate Residence Hall. Kitchens are typically equipped with an oven, stove and/or microwave. Cooking in rooms and hallways is prohibited because of the dangers of fire from overloaded wiring or faulty appliances. Cooking is restricted to designated areas that can be cleaned and inspected regularly. Please note the following exception: The use of University-approved refrigerator/microwave units and one-cup coffeemakers (one per bedroom) in rooms is permitted. For further clarification on possession of appliances, please review the Residential Living Agreement.
Living with a Roommate While we hope all roommates enjoy a positive experience, it is not guaranteed that you will become best friends, nor is that necessarily expected. When roommates don’t get along, it can make for a challenging year. The key to getting to know your roommate is communication. How do you work through problems with your roommate? Here are some tips: • Talk to each other and communicate expectations regarding the living environment. • Communication should be in person, not via text or social media. • Consider your roommate’s perspective when sharing your feelings. • Be a good listener. • Remain constructive. • Advocate for your needs. • If you need a mediator, contact your RA or RD. After you begin to get to know each other, you may be able to prevent problems by making a roommate agreement about room expectations. Many residents have great success with informal conversations, while others like to write an actual roommate agreement. The Office of Residence Life staff is available to help you negotiate a roommate agreement. Failure to negotiate or abide by an agreed upon roommate contract may result in more formal action. If you and your roommate think that negotiating a formal contract is a good idea, you will want to consider the following issues: • Study time in the room/apartment. • Visitation and guest policy. • Bathroom use schedule for suite living. • Sharing of food and cost of groceries. • How you will handle any problems or conflicts. • Use of one another’s property, including TV, computer, etc. • Space for clothes, luggage and storage. • Cleaning the room, suite, bathroom and/or apartment. • Time for sleep/lights out.
Room Assignments and Room Changes
Common Areas There are common areas in each of the residence halls. The common areas in the high-rise residence halls are located on the 12th or 13th floors. Stuyvesant Hall has a common area on each floor. The common areas for Nassau/Suffolk, Colonial Square, and the Netherlands are located on the first floor of each house or building. These common areas may be used for study and/or social activities.
Room assignments/room changes are made pursuant to the Hofstra University Nondiscrimination Policy. Any conflict you may have can usually be resolved through open, honest communication and the help of your Resident Assistant (RA)/Resident Director (RD). If this is not possible, room changes generally begin after the second week of each academic semester or as soon as our fall and spring occupancy have been confirmed. See your RD for more information and the appropriate paperwork. Your RD can be found in your residence hall Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment. If you change rooms without written approval from the Office of Residence Life, you risk both a fine and disciplinary action. It is imperative that the Office of Residence Life be aware of your room assignment at all times. You are responsible to inquire as to the difference in room rates when switching rooms, and any additional costs will be noted on your room change form. Students accepting the room change are responsible for the difference in costs. If you are moving to a more expensive room, you will be billed automatically for the higher room rate and must settle any balance with Student Financial Services. For those residents wishing to be assigned a single room when one becomes available, residents must be on the single room waiting list. Residents may add their names to the single room waiting list by visiting the Office of Residence Life starting in September. Graduate/law and undergraduate seniors may sign up starting the first day of classes, then juniors, sophomores, and first-year students on subsequent days. 4
Residential Policies Hofstra University has developed policies and procedures to ensure that all contractual relationships, as well as fire, safety and maintenance standards, are upheld in the residence halls. In most instances, policies relate directly to the health and safety of residents and the condition of facilities. Since the ultimate responsibility for fulfilling these standards lies with the individual residents, all residents must read and abide by the Residential Living Agreement. A copy of the agreement is printed in this publication. If there is anything you need clarified, feel free to contact the Office of Residence Life. A signed Residential Living Agreement is a binding obligation between the student and Hofstra University. The student is responsible for satisfying the full financial obligation of the contract in a timely manner consistent with published University payment schedules. Failure to meet the financial obligations to the University may result in the student’s required vacancy of their residential housing space. The student is obligated to reside in the facility stipulated in the contract and abide by the rules of conduct established for the residence hall system. Failure to do so will result in a fine and/or University sanction. In addition to these regulations, all students are required to abide by University policies and principles as set forth in the Code of Community Standards. Sanctions for breaking any of these rules range from a fine, warning or probation, to suspension from the residence halls or from the University. These policies are strictly enforced because of the ever-present threat of fire and our commitment to ensure personal health and safety. If you are banned from housing, you cannot enter a residence hall for any reason without permission from the Office of Community Standards; if you are the roommate/suitemate of the banned student and allow him/her into the room/suite, you can be held responsible through the student conduct process and/or be charged for the entire room bill for having hosted the banned student. Anyone violating these policies may be subject to automatic disciplinary action under the Code of Community Standards.
Maintenance and Safety Inspections In order to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and personal safety, maintenance and health and safety inspections are conducted on a regular basis. The University reserves the right to inspect students’ rooms at any time regardless of whether the rooms are occupied at the time of inspection. These maintenance and safety inspections are conducted periodically during each semester by the Resident Director, Graduate Assistants, Assistant Directors, and the Director of Residence Life in conjunction with the Resident Assistant staff and Plant Department personnel. Possession of a prohibited item in a residence hall may result in a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Although fines are generally the sanction for health
and safety violations, any violation could be grounds for student conduct action. The prohibited item will also be confiscated. Residents are expected to maintain an appropriate level of cleanliness at all times. If an appropriate level of cleanliness is not found, a student could be issued a warning and given 24 hours to clean his or her space. Should additional concerns be raised, the Office of Residence Life reserves the right to pursue student conduct action and/or reassignment or removal from the residence halls. All students have a right to live in a residence hall free from disruptions to their daily living, which includes clean, safe environments. Listed below are the minimum fines for some of the most common health and safety and residence hall violations. The Office of Residence Life will determine if the violation will be handled through a fine and/or referred to the Office of Community Standards. Failure to comply with residence hall procedures $100 Inappropriate use of a surge protector $100 Failure to evacuate during a fire alarm (including evacuating in an untimely matter) $100 Unauthorized possession of University property $100 Possession of an unapproved cooking appliance $100 Failure to pack belongings when leaving the residence hall $100 Violation of security policy $100 Failure to maintain a clean environment $100 Possession of an oversized or excessive number of refrigerators $100 Possession of unauthorized pets in room or suite $100 Unauthorized room painting $100 Multiplug/octopus plugs $100 Tampering with window stops, safety bars, or removing warning stickers on windows $200 Writing on walls or doors $100 Failure to cooperate with maintenance schedule (including paint schedule) $100 Tampering with communications equipment $25 MINIMUM Failure to vacate per announced deadlines $100 Candles (lit or unlit) and other fire hazards $100 Improper checkout $100 Violation of quiet hours Community Standards Violation or Fine Excessive damage REASSIGNMENT OR REMOVAL FROM HALL AND/OR FINES In addition, consistent violation of any Residence Life policy may result in removal from the residence halls and/or additional action from the Office of Community Standards. Prohibited items found in any residential living environment will be confiscated by University personnel. Confiscated items must be retrieved from the Resident Director on a day when you can show you will be taking the item off campus. Unclaimed items will be disposed of or donated to charity on the last day of the semester. The use of extension cords is prohibited by Nassau County fire codes. For a complete listing of all items prohibited in the residence halls, please review the Residential Living Agreement and Fire Safety section of this document.
Health and Safety Violation Appeals Appeals of all fines must be made in writing by the deadline to the Assistant Director of Residential Operations. If you receive a health and safety violation fine, specific instructions on the appeals process will be provided to you at that time. The Health and Safety Violation Committee will review the appeal and respond in writing to the student(s). When it cannot be determined who is responsible for a violation, all occupants of the room, suite or apartment will be fined the listed amount. Students assuming responsibility for the violation can do so in writing to the Assistant Director for Residential Operations and have the charges against their suitemates/ roommates rescinded, but must do so by the scheduled deadline. Dropping charges against suitemates/ roommates rests with the discretion of the Office of Residence Life. Should you have any questions about the proprietary appeals process, you may speak with the Assistant Director of Residential Operations.
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Maintenance Report any maintenance problems to your RA. Be as specific about problems as you can. If you cannot reach your RA and it is an emergency, please call Residential Operations between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 516-463-4140. At all other times, these emergency maintenance calls can be directed to Public Safety at 516-463-6606, when your RA is not available. You can also enter your work order requests online (see below). Emergency concerns should be reported directly to Residential Operations or Public Safety. Refusing entry for scheduled maintenance can result in delays to complete the work and could also subject you to fines and/or disciplinary action.
Online Maintenance Request To enter a work order request online: 1) Log in to the Hofstra portal at My.Hofstra.edu. 2) Click on Hofstra Online on the left side. 3) Under Student Services, click on the Residence Life menu. 4) Click on Resident Student Work Request. 5) Enter information for the concern, and be as detailed as possible! If you have any questions, please call Residential Operations at 516-463-4140.
Damage and Vandalism Deposit All resident students pay a housing deposit when they apply to live on campus. Once a student occupies a residence hall space, the housing deposit is then held for the academic year as a damage and vandalism deposit. This deposit is held in an account by the University and is credited to the student’s account when room inventories have been made and damages have been assessed at the end of the academic year. Costs to repair damage to the room, suite and/or residence hall common areas will be deducted from the damage and vandalism deposit. If it should occur that the damage and vandalism deposit does not cover the damage charges incurred, the resident(s) will be responsible for the outstanding balance. Residential Operations and the custodial staff make every effort to determine the person(s) who caused the damage. If the University is unable to determine the specific individual(s) responsible, then the costs will be deducted from the damage deposit of all residents of the room, suite, floor or building, as appropriate. It is the responsibility of each resident to remain vigilant with regard to the actions of fellow residents and guests. Should a resident observe vandalism being perpetrated, the resident should notify a Residence Life staff member and/or contact Public Safety, so the responsible person(s) can be held accountable. At the end of the academic year, if a student has incurred any additional charges (tuition, housing, etc.), any credit from the damage and vandalism deposit will be applied toward these charges. If there are no outstanding charges, then the damage and vandalism deposit will show up as a credit on the student’s account.
Insuring Your Belongings It is imperative that students safeguard their belongings. We encourage all students to have adequate insurance, either through a homeowner policy or by securing renters insurance. Many homeowner policies allow for a rider for renters insurance. Please discuss this matter with your insurance agent prior to your arrival at Hofstra. The University does not reimburse students for lost or damaged items.
Refrigerator/Freezer/Microwave Rental Information on the University rental program is available at hofstra.edu/reslife under our Services tab (click on Vendors). Students can purchase refrigerator/freezer units of 5.0 cubic feet or less for use in residential rooms; however, for safety reasons, only those refrigerator/freezer/microwave multi-units rented through a University-sanctioned vendor are permitted in on-campus residence halls.
Community Damage Assessment Please note that a Hofstra University union employee must fix any damage done to your residence hall room. No outside worker can be brought in, and you may not fix any damage yourself. In the event that an individual floor or other clearly delineated area of the building suffers disparate damage, the Office of Residence Life has the option to limit the liability to the residents of that area. Itemized damage reports will be available periodically upon request in the Office of Residence Life. Excessive damage may lead to students of an area being reassigned or removed from the residence halls. To prevent a “see no evil” approach to damages perpetrated against University property, we must offer some incentive toward responsible action. The damage and vandalism deposit used for the repair of major damages to common areas serves to increase each student’s investment in the residence halls and promotes a feeling of community pride. It gives each resident the right to object actively to destructive acts by fellow students and increases the probability that the community of students will become selfmonitoring and insist on individual responsibility for behavior. This policy is our best attempt to create a system that emphasizes the importance of citizenship and active participation. We make every attempt to administer this policy as fairly as possible. Good citizenship and responsibility by all residents will remove the need to invoke this policy. All residents of the building will share costs for damage done to community areas (such as lounges, hallways, bathrooms, living rooms and plate glass), which cannot be assessed to the individual responsible for the damage. When dealing with damages to common areas, the Office of Residence Life considers each building an individual community. Residents will share equally in the cost of repairs that cannot be ascribed to those liable for the damage. It is up to you to let the Office of Residence Life know who has caused the damage in order to avoid everyone in your building sharing the cost.
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Quiet and Courtesy Hours
Custodial Services
Quiet hours are 11 p.m. to 9 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 10 a.m., Friday and Saturday. Most buildings also offer 24-hour quiet hour options. Courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. If a student is disturbing another resident because of noise and is asked to quiet down, this request should be honored, regardless of the time of day. Should a resident of a Quiet Floor violate the Quiet and Courtesy Hours policy, the resident may be relocated to another room or residence hall. During finals week, 24-hour quiet hours are in effect in all residence halls. Violation of Quiet and Courtesy Hours by student(s), resident(s) and/or guest(s) may result in a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, and violators may be asked to leave the residence hall immediately.
The University employs staff whose responsibility is to clean public areas of the residence halls, including lobbies, lounges, hallways, stairwells, common bathrooms and kitchens. Bathrooms in the high-rises are cleaned seven days a week during the fall and spring semesters. Bathrooms in suite-style areas are cleaned during the winter intersession and spring break. Schedules are posted in the residence halls to notify students of the cleaning schedule. However, maintaining cleanliness in the residence halls is the responsibility of residents as well as custodial staff. To make the job easier, please wrap all trash in bags before you throw it away in the large receptacles in the public areas. This is especially necessary with food. While custodial staff clean the high-rise bathrooms every day, they have only a limited amount of time to do so. Please clean up after yourself so they will have more time to devote to the major work of cleaning the facilities. During the two times per year that suite bathrooms are cleaned, residents are required to remove all their items from the bathroom countertop and shower stall, and allow the cleaning staff to enter. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a health and safety violation fine of $100 for each student sharing the suite. In addition, when a student vacates a room, a custodial team will enter the room to clean the space. Students living in double rooms should be aware that if one roommate moves out, the vacated half of the room will be cleaned. Because of this, it is important to note that the vacant half of the room or apartment must remain cleared of any personal belongings. If excessive cleaning is necessary, a monetary fine will be issued. Please consult with the Health and Wellness Center about the proper procedure for discarding medical waste.
Overnight Guests Prior to having overnight guests, please discuss your plans with your roommate(s) and suitemate(s). Although we hope that these matters can be worked out, a roommate’s objection to a guest overrides an individual’s right to have an overnight guest. Guests must be escorted into the residence hall by the residence host. The resident is responsible and accountable for the behavior of his or her guests. It is the responsibility of the resident to inform guests of residence hall policies and other University policies, and those guests are expected to abide by these policies and standards. Guests of residents may remain overnight for no longer than three consecutive nights per semester but not without prior approval from the resident’s roommate(s) and suitemate(s) (if applicable). Unauthorized persons who occupy housing for longer than three nights may be charged the full cost of the room. Failure to abide by guest policies may result in the host losing visitation rights or residential status and/or being subject to disciplinary action and/or receiving a fine. The right of a student to live in reasonable privacy takes precedence over the right of a roommate/suitemate to entertain guests. In determining when guests should be invited to the room, apartment or suite, common sense and mutual respect must prevail. All guests must be registered at the building security booth. All overnight guests must sign in/out with the Resident Safety Representative (RSR) each time they enter and egress the building. Students who are asked to vacate the residence hall due to non-registration status may not stay on campus as guests of current resident students. During the summer sessions, overnight guests may reside in the halls for a period of 24 hours only. Violation of this policy may result in the resident or guest being billed for the cost of summer housing. Disciplinary action may also be taken. Children under the age of 17 are not allowed to stay overnight or visit in the residence halls (unless approved by the Office of Residence Life as part of a campuswide event).
Recycling Hofstra University makes significant contributions toward protecting the environment through its comprehensive recycling program. Efforts include an active recycling program at the following dining facilities: Mack Student Center Dining Room, The Netherlands Café, Bits ’n’ Bytes and Au Bon Pain. Recycling of plastics, cans and glass bottles is done in all residence halls.
Posting Policy Posting of fliers without approval of the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement or Office of Residence Life, or posting of fliers by persons other than Residence Life staff is a violation of the posting policy. Students or groups wishing to post fliers in the residence halls must obtain a copy of the posting policy at the Office of Residence Life, 244 Mack Student Center.
Solicitation Policy The conducting of an enterprise for personal profit is prohibited in or around University-operated living units. Residential networks and computer services may not be used for solicitation. Door-to-door solicitation for any purpose is prohibited. Parties that are hosted for the purpose of selling merchandise are prohibited in the residence hall lounges and/or the residence hall rooms. Residence hall rooms/lounges cannot be used for outside lectures, concerts, demonstrations, displays, exhibitions, or in any manner as a means of promoting commercial companies, products or services. Residence halls are exclusively dedicated to providing a living environment that is conducive to activities associated with student life and academic success. Charitable solicitations not in conflict with this policy may be arranged with your RD. These charitable solicitations must be held in accordance with all University policies. Violation of this policy may result in a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
Painting A year-round painting schedule is in effect for all University buildings and residence halls. Should a resident’s room be scheduled for painting, the resident will be notified approximately five to seven working days in advance by an email to his or her Hofstra Pride account and with a notice placed in the room. When a room is scheduled to be painted, all items must be removed from the walls and/or ceiling. Residents are encouraged to move all items away from the walls toward the center of the room. Although paints are hypoallergenic, persons with allergies will be given alternative housing the evening after the painting has occurred. Residence hall rooms may not be painted except by University personnel. Failure to have the room prepared as scheduled and/or violation of this policy may result in a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and/or fines. 7
Fire Safety Guidelines Each Hofstra University residence hall is equipped with an interior fire alarm system with detection throughout the building, including smoke and heat detectors, and pull-box stations. All residence halls are protected with a building fire sprinkler system. Where required, some residence halls are protected by carbon monoxide detectors. All fire safety and building access systems are monitored by the Department of Public Safety, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Additional information about fire safety on campus is available in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed at hofstra.edu/campussafetyreport or by calling Public Safety at 516-463-6606. Hofstra University policies relating to fire safety are in accordance with New York state law and Nassau County ordinances. Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of the members of our community, and, as such, new policies have been created and existing policies have been modified to ensure that Hofstra University provides a safe environment and is in compliance with all New York State Fire Codes and those of the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office. Students must comply with the specific policies listed below as well as all other policies listed in The Living Factor, Hofstra University’s guide to residential living. In addition, as per the current New York State Fire Code (NYSFC), information and training related to fire safety must be presented on an annual basis to all students enrolled in higher education. Any violation of these guidelines is also considered a violation of the Student Conduct Code.
9. Refrigerator/Microwave: Residents may bring their own refrigerator for their residence hall room or suite. The size and number of these refrigerators are limited (one per room or two per suite) due to the electrical current they draw and the limited electrical outlets in the residence hall rooms and suites. (All appliances need to be plugged directly into a wall outlet.) The refrigerator must be an energy-efficient model and may not exceed five (5) cubic feet in size. Any refrigerator larger than five (5) cubic feet in a residence hall room and/or suite is a violation of Residence Life policy. Additionally, personal microwaves are prohibited in on-campus residence hall rooms and suites. The University has made arrangements with a vendor to provide both refrigerator and refrigerator/microwave rental units at competitive prices. (Visit the Residence Life website for contact information for the vendor.) Although students can purchase refrigerator/freezer units of 5.0 cubic feet or less for use in residential rooms, for safety reasons, only those refrigerator/freezer/microwave multi-units rented through a University-sanctioned vendor are permitted in on-campus residence halls. 10. Electrical Appliances Policy: Due to safety issues, the following items are prohibited in the residence halls: hot plates, electrical skillets, toaster ovens, toasters, hot oil popcorn poppers, halogen lights, sun lamps, electric heaters, refrigerators larger than five cubic feet, microwaves, electric grills, deep fryers, humidifiers, multiple outlets, extension cords and any other appliances deemed by the Office of Residence Life as being inappropriate for residence hall use. All permissible appliances must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Additionally, black light bulbs in University light fixtures are prohibited. Residents of the Graduate Residence Hall are permitted to have coffeemakers and toasters (NOT toaster ovens). 11. Cooking Policy: Cooking in students rooms is allowed where kitchen facilities are a standard part of the room’s facilities and in community cooking locations. There are various food and beverage vending machines located in the lobbies or lounges of the residence halls. Report malfunctioning kitchen appliances or vending machines to the Resident Assistant. There are stoves in each lounge for student use; please use them safely. Barbecues are prohibited but can be contracted from Dining Services for student groups/gatherings. For refunds for vending machine purchases, follow the instructions posted on the front of vending machines. There is a $100 fine, per appliance, for possession of prohibited cooking and/or electrical appliances in the residence halls. Any additional violation of this policy is grounds for further disciplinary action and/or fines. All students must comply fully with all Hofstra University fire safety regulations. Violations may result in monetary, educational, and/or conduct sanctions. Evacuation/Fire Alarm Procedures: Evacuation is necessary when any building’s fire alarm has been activated or the building becomes uninhabitable because of an event such as a fire, flood, gas leak, contamination, pandemic flu, extreme weather conditions or the loss of critical services. The response depends on the extent of the emergency. Hofstra community members should familiarize themselves with the evacuation routes posted in the buildings they live in or use frequently. If an evacuation order is issued for a building, cooperate fully with Public Safety/emergency personnel and:
1. Door Chocking (Propping): A door leading out to a main hallway (common area), used as fire and/or smoke door, should not be chocked (propped) open, blocked or obstructed to prevent the normal self-closing operation of said door. [ref; NYSFC F-703.2] 2. Electric Wall Outlets: All electric cords from devices must be plugged directly into a wall outlet or an approved surge protector strip for all electronic devices. All surge protector strips must be plugged directly into the wall outlet. All appliances need to be plugged directly into a wall outlet. No extension cords are permitted in residential halls. Furniture should not obstruct a wall outlet as to prevent an electrical plug from easily being removed from the outlet (without first moving the furniture). [ref; NYSFC F-605.5] 3. Items Suspended from Ceilings and Walls: No items shall be suspended from the ceiling or within 24” of the ceiling as to obstruct or cover lighting, smoke detectors and/or sprinkler heads. [ref; NYSFC-901.6 and 805.1 and 315.2.1] No decorative, holiday or themed lighting shall be placed/hung on or around doors or windows. 4. Decorations: No tapestries or fabric items (including flags) shall be placed on the ceilings or walls of any room. Wall coverings may include pictures and posters, but may not exceed 50 percent of total wall space. Tapestries and/or fabric items (including doormats) shall not be placed in common areas. [ref; NYSFC304.1] No window curtains or valances are permitted to be hung in rooms/suites/apartments. 5. Natural Cut Trees: No natural cut trees of any sort shall be erected in the common or living space of any residence hall [ref; NYSFC 804.1.1] 6. Candles/Incense: No candles (including those used for “decoration only”), incense or anything that burns are permitted in residence halls. 7. Smoking: Hofstra University is a smoke-free environment. There is no smoking or lighting of smoking-type products, including e-cigarettes and hookahs, in any residence hall/room or facility on the Hofstra University campus. For more information about Hofstra’s smoke-free policy, please visit hofstra.edu/About/Policy/policy-smokefree.html. 8. Malicious Damage/False Alarms: The alteration and/or destruction of fire safety equipment affects the safety of all members of the Hofstra community. Malicious damage to any fire safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, exit signs, fire doors, emergency lighting and/or the activation of a fire pull station (when the threat of fire is not present), is a crime, is not tolerated at Hofstra University and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
• Don’t panic. Stay calm. • If possible, take keys, wallets and essential belongings with you. • If possible, wear weather-appropriate clothing. • If your door feels hot, place a wet towel under it and DO NOT OPEN IT. Instead, open your window slightly, if you need air. While you await rescue, call Public Safety at x3-6789 or 911 to ascertain that they know your location. Make your presence known by waving something from your window. • If the hallway is filled with smoke, crouch down as low as possible (smoke rises) and hug the wall. Walls eventually lead to an egress. • DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. USE ONLY STAIRS; elevators turn into chimneys when there is a fire and may malfunction due to heat/smoke. • Close, but DO NOT LOCK DOORS. • Provide assistance to those with physical disabilities. • Evacuate in a safe and orderly fashion to the nearest Evacuation Assembly Point (as determined by University personnel) and await additional instructions. • Move away from the building. Do not return to the building until instructed to do so by Public Safety or a residence hall staff member. • Find your RA or the RA on duty for the purpose of letting someone know you have safely evacuated the building. General Evacuation Procedures: Public Safety officers will move evacuees to an Evacuation Assembly Point where University personnel will conduct a census to establish that the evacuation is complete. (Each building has been assigned an Evacuation Assembly Point; check with your RA for your building’s Assembly Point.) Evacuation of Individuals with Physical Disabilities: Public Safety officers will assist individuals with physical disabilities in an evacuation, making every attempt to lead them to safety. Hearing-impaired students have TTY phone capability in their residence hall rooms, and the fire alarm system is connected to strobe lights. If you have a disability that could impair your ability to perform any of the above: Please inform Public Safety or Student Access Services of your circumstances upon arrival to campus and request a meeting to discuss any special emergency response accommodations needed. If you are a resident student: Please note that a master list of all resident students requiring assistance during a building evacuation is maintained by the Office of Residence Life. Please contact your Resident Assistant to ensure inclusion on this list. Any student may: • Call the Department of Public Safety at 516-463-6789 or call 911 and tell them where you are and what assistance is needed. • Notify his/her professor that assistance will be needed if an evacuation is deemed necessary.
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Housing Refund Schedule The housing refund schedule for the fall 2015 semester is as follows:
UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE LAW STUDENTS STUDENTS* 100% 08/30/15-09/05/15 08/09/15-08/15/15 75% 09/06/15-09/12/15 08/16/15-08/22/15 50% 09/13/15-09/26/15 08/23/15-09/05/15 25% 09/27/15-10/10/15 09/06/15-09/19/15 0% 10/11/15-12/19/15 09/20/15-12/19/15
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE STUDENTS 07/26/15-08/01/15 08/02/15-08/08/15 08/09/15-08/15/15 08/16/15-08/22/15 08/23/15-12/19/15
*Law students will be refunded a prorated amount based upon the above schedule in accordance with the date they begin occupying the room. During the first week of the fall semester, students will receive a 100 percent refund of their housing payments, less the $300 housing deposit and residence hall fees. Students vacating the residence halls during weeks two through six will forfeit their residence hall fees and will receive a refund according to the schedule above. After the sixth week of the semester, no refund is given. In addition, students who maintain matriculation at the University but leave the residence hall will incur a $750 cancellation fee. The housing refund schedule for the spring 2016 semester is as follows: 100% 75% 50% 25% 0%
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 01/24/16-01/30/16 01/31/16-02/06/16 02/07/16-02/20/16 02/21/16-03/05/16 03/06/16-05/14/16
LAW/GRADUATE STUDENTS* 01/03/16-01/09/16 01/10/16-01/16/16 01/17/16-01/30/16 01/31/16-02/13/16 02/14/16-05/14/16
*Law students will be refunded a prorated amount based upon the above schedule in accordance with the date they begin occupying the room. During the first week of the spring semester, new resident students will receive a 100 percent refund of their housing payments, less the $300 housing deposit and residence hall fees. Continuing students who leave during week one will receive a 100 percent refund of their housing payments, less the residence hall fee, including applicable intersession charges. All students vacating the residence halls during weeks two through six will forfeit their residence hall fees and will receive a refund according to the schedule above. After the sixth week of the spring semester, no refund is given, and students are responsible for the full cost of their room regardless of whether they maintain occupancy or leave the residence hall. In addition, students who are registered for the spring semester at the University but leave the residence hall will incur a $750 cancellation fee. Room damage will be assessed upon checkout of the residence halls for all students. No refunds, including housing, dining or residence hall fees, will be given to students who are removed from the residence halls for a violation of the Code of Community Standards. In addition, refunds will not be granted based upon a student not receiving his or her room/building preference.
Room Selection Current residents returning for the next academic year are given the privilege of participating in advance room sign-up. Detailed information regarding the room selection process is sent to students’ Hofstra Pride email accounts during the spring semester. Any returning student who wishes to participate in the room selection process for the following semester must be currently registered and in good financial standing with the University. Additionally, any residential student who decides to leave the residence halls prior to the start of the selection process may lose housing priority status for future semesters. Students who are student teaching or participating in internships that require them to live off campus during the spring semester may be pulled into a room by a current spring resident during the room selection process.
On-Campus Housing Eligibility Students who enter the University and reside on campus are eligible to continue to reside on campus for a maximum of eight (8) continuous semesters. Those who enter as transfer students are eligible for housing priority based on the credits accepted for transfer. (Note: Eligibility is dependent upon maintaining the necessary residency requirements as outlined in the Residential Living Agreement.) If a student chooses to move off campus at any time, he or she will lose eligibility for housing, and if he or she chooses to return to housing, the request will be considered on a space-available basis. Upper-class students seeking to reside off campus may seek guidance from the Office of Off-Campus Living and Commuting Student Services.
Intersession/Interim Housing The residence halls at Hofstra University remain open during the January intersession period between the fall and spring semesters. This option is offered to all students without charge, provided that the resident student is registered for housing during the spring semester. Students are surveyed in October regarding their intentions for spring housing. If your plans regarding spring occupancy change, you must notify the Office of Residence Life as soon as possible. Students who do not intend to return to Hofstra for the spring semester must vacate their rooms at the end of the fall semester. Students who reside in the residence halls during the intersession and subsequently decide not to live on campus for the spring semester will be charged a $200 room usage fee plus a daily rate for the number of days they remain in University housing and a $750 cancellation fee if they remain registered students at the University. If you cancel housing after December 19, 2015, and remain a registered student at the University, you will be held responsible for the costs associated with that room, until you officially check out of your room with a staff member.
Summer Housing Students interested in summer housing will have the ability to apply online beginning in March. All rules and procedures remain the same during Summer Sessions except that all living areas are coed. Move-in and move-out dates will be published on the Office of Residence Life website (hofstra.edu/reslife). There is an additional cost for summer housing. 9
Resident Student Association The Resident Student Association (RSA) is an elected group of resident students who serve on both the executive board and committees of RSA and serve as the overseers of the Student Activity Fee budget. Each academic year, resident students pay a Resident Student Association (RSA) fee, which provides monetary support to an array of Hall Council, Resident Assistant (RA), and campuswide programs. The mission of the RSA is to provide educational, social, and philanthropic programs for resident students at Hofstra University throughout the academic year. A few past events include Autumn Bash, Residence Hall Rumble, Siblings Day (co-sponsored with the Office of Parent and Family Programs) and RELAVE (a fundraiser for Hofstra’s Relay For Life). As part of RSA, each residence area has a Hall Council whose executive board and general members are composed of the resident students of that complex. Hall Councils are responsible for creating larger scale programs for their residence area. To find out more about how you can get involved in RSA or with the Hall Council in your area, please contact the Senior Resident Assistant (SRA) of your residence hall or speak with your own RA.
National Residence Hall Honorary The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is composed of only the top 1 percent of on-campus residents who exemplify the qualities of an outstanding student leader. Induction into NRHH is by nomination and application only. Admission is based on actions and achievements within the four pillars recognized globally by NRHH: academics, recognition, community service, and leadership. The purpose of NRHH is to maintain and honor these four pillars, as well as recognize those residing in on-campus housing who uphold certain academic standards and who act as leaders within their community. Lastly, NRHH promotes activities that will improve the leadership qualities of Hofstra University residents. For more information and/or an application, please send an email to hofstranrhh@gmail.com.
Dining Services Hofstra offers declining balance dining plans. Points are deducted from your account as you use them. There are many campus dining locations that accept the HofstraCard: Au Bon Pain, Bits ‘n’ Bytes, Dutch Treats, Starbucks at Café on the Quad, Hof USA, Student Center Café, Subway, Hofstra University Club, Netherlands Café, Sbarro, Eli’s Kosher Kitchen, Starbucks at Café on the Corner, Mondo Subs, Cyber Café, C.V. Starr Café, Axinn Library Café, Breslin Kiosk and Law School Kiosk. The Hofstra University Club, Catering Services and Stadium/Sports Complex concessions also accept dining cards. The following plans are available:
Plan 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Cost Per Semester $2,300 $2,165 $1,990 $1,795 $1,630 $880 $465*
All first-year resident students are required to purchase one of the plans below:
Plan 7 6 5
Cost Per Semester $2,300 $2,165 $1,990
*This dining plan is available only to commuting students.
a) All first-year resident students must choose dining plan 5, 6 or 7. Fall points may be used during the January Session. First-year resident students who do not sign up for a plan will automatically be assigned to dining plan 5, and any other undergraduate resident student will be assigned to plan 2. Please note, only commuting students can purchase Plan 1. Purchasing a dining plan is a condition of residency for all students. Insufficient funds are not an exemption from the residency requirement. b) Dining plan points are nonrefundable. c) Fall semester unused points may be carried over to the spring semester provided you purchase the same plan as the fall semester or one of a higher value for the spring. d) Spring semester unused points do not carry over to the summer/fall semesters. All unused points are forfeited as of the day following spring undergraduate commencement. e) Dining plans are activated at the start of each semester. f) All students are responsible for their dining plan contract whether they use any/all of their points.
Dining Plan Validation For information regarding dining plans, please see the section on Dining at hofstra.edu/reslife.
Dining Plans: Changing and Canceling You may cancel or change your dining plan by completing the required form and returning it to the Office of Residence Life, 244 Mack Student Center, North Campus. The deadlines to cancel or change your dining plan are August 14, 2015, for medical students and September 18, 2015, for all other students during the fall 2015 semester, and January 15, 2016, for medical students and February 11, 2016, for all other students during the spring 2016 semester. No changes or cancellations will be accepted after these dates, regardless of dining plan usage. Any refunded amount will be sent to Student Financial Services and credited to your account. Additionally, dining plans are activated each semester. Therefore, the dining plan you choose for the fall semester will also be charged to your account for the spring semester unless you notify the Office of Residence Life in writing that you would like to change your dining plan. If applying for a dining plan online, students will be held accountable for the dining plan contracts they sign via their electronic signature. Dining plan conditions are very specific, so please contact the Office of Residence Life should you have any questions about the dining plan. First-year resident students who do not select a dining plan will automatically be assigned dining plan 5, and any other undergraduate resident student will be assigned plan 2, as it is a condition of residency to purchase a dining plan.
PLEASE NOTE: Dining plans begin on the Saturday prior to the first day of undergraduate classes. Be sure to come to campus with sufficient funds until your dining plan begins. Dining plans cannot be shared or transferred. Cards will be confiscated if used by someone else. The University is not responsible for lost cards. You should report a lost or stolen card immediately to the Office of HofstraCard Services in 110 Mack Student Center. A replacement card will be issued at a cost of $25. 10
Mailing Address
Telephone and Voice Mail Services
All residents will receive a mailbox and combination or key on their first day of check-in. USPS mail is delivered to the residence halls daily and then distributed to the residents’ mailboxes. Residents who receive USPS packages too large to fit in the residence hall mailbox will receive a package slip in their mailbox with instructions to pick up the package between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Resident Assistant Office. Residents will need their HofstraCard to pick up packages. All FedEx and UPS packages must be picked up with the student’s HofstraCard at the Student Post Office in the lower level of the Mack Student Center on North Campus, adjacent to the Hofstra University Bookstore.
Student Name Alliance Hall, Room # 300 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-3000
Student Name Graduate Residence Hall, Room # 400 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-4000
Student Name Bill of Rights Hall, Room # 310 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-3100
Student Name Nassau Hall, Room # 390 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-3900
Student Name Colonial Square East, House Name, Room # 380 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-3800 (House Names: Cambridge, Hampton, Hempstead, New York, Norwich, Providence, Quincy)
Student Name Netherlands North, House Name, Room # 360 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-3600 (House Names: Delft, Groningen, Hague, Leiden, Rotterdam, Tilberg)
Student Name Colonial Square West, House Name, Room # 385 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-3850 (House Names: Dover, Jamestown, Newport, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Salem, Williamsburg)
Student Name Netherlands South, House Name, Room # 365 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-3650 (House Names: Amsterdam, Breukelen, Orange, Rensselaer, Utrecht)
Student Name Constitution Hall, Room # 320 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-3200
Student Name Stuyvesant Hall, Room # 370 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-3700
Student Name Enterprise Hall, Room # 340 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-3400
Student Name Suffolk Hall, Room # 395 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-3950
Student Name Estabrook Hall, Room # 330 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-3300
Student Name Vander Poel Hall, Room # 350 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-3500
Mail Forwarding/Change of Address Effective the day after undergraduate commencement, packages addressed to any residence hall except for the summer residence hall will be returned to sender by the U.S. Postal Service. ONLY first class mail letters will be forwarded to a student’s address of record. As third class and bulk rate mail is not forwarded, the Office of Residence Life strongly urges you to contact companies with which you have magazine subscriptions to give them your summer address. Summer housing residents must use the address for the summer residence hall (typically Bill of Rights or Alliance Hall) to avoid mail disruption. Any resident not residing on campus over the summer should update their mailing address in late April by following the instructions at hofstra.edu/changemailaddress.
You will receive your personal telephone number from a resident assistant in your building upon checking into your residence hall. The telephone in your room allows you to receive incoming calls as well as to dial toll-free numbers and other on-campus extensions. Your phone extension is the last 5 digits of your assigned telephone number. Each phone extension has a personal voice mailbox which should be initialized to enable you to receive messages in addition to important University alerts and updates. For detailed instructions on how to set up your voice mail, visit hofstra.edu/telecom.
HofstraVision Resident students with cable-ready televisions receive a variety of free television stations, courtesy of HofstraVision. Students will need to bring a coaxial cable or may purchase one at the Hofstra Bookstore. Televisions with a clear QAM-capable tuner are required to receive the digital channels. ATSC or 8VSB tuners are not compatible. For non-compatible TVs or older HD flat screens with no tuner, we recommend the iView 3500 STB II set top box, which retails online for $35-$45. Upon check-in to the residence halls, residents are provided with a listing of available channels. Scanning for channels is necessary to receive the TV service. These channels are subject to change without notice.
Student Computing Services Student Computing Services (SCS) provides technological services and support to assist students in learning. Two open access labs are available for computer use and general support. Hammer Lab is located across from the Axinn Library and is open 24/7. Calkins Lab is located in 106 Calkins Hall. Each lab has all the applications you need to complete your academic work. Telephone and walk-in technology support is available from the Technical Support Center located inside Hammer Lab. These services are available seven days a week, 8 a.m. to midnight (with some exceptions). The Computer Repair Center is located next to Hammer Lab. It offers free warranty repairs for most Lenovo/IBM, Dell, and Apple computers. Diagnostics are always FREE; non-warranty repairs and upgrades are offered at a competitive cost. Learning Support is located in Calkins Lab and offers software support for students. HU PREFERRED, Hofstra’s secure wireless network, is available in all buildings and many outside spaces. In addition to wireless connectivity, every resident student can request an active network port in their room, which provides a high-speed connection to the Internet. Stop by the Technical Support Center for your free Ethernet cable. Students can also download the full version of Microsoft Office at NO ADDITIONAL COST via the My Apps button on the Hofstra portal. For additional information about Student Computing Services, please call 516-463-7777, option 1, or visit hofstra.edu/scs.
Wired and Wireless Network Access Wireless network access is available throughout the campus. At this time, we have two wireless networks: 1) HU PREFERRED (which requires authentication for students and employees) is secure, provides full wireless services, and is the recommended network for the University. 2) HU GUEST is available for Hofstra students and employees so they can connect their wireless devices which are not capable of WPA2-Enterprise encryption. Game consoles, mobile gaming devices, Apple TVs, some Rokus, older Kindles, and Nooks can all be connected to the HU GUEST wireless network with no registration required. HU GUEST can also be used by guests of the University by registering online (connect and open a Web browser). A student may request a wired network connection in his or her room; see hofstra.edu/wired for details. 11
Public Safety Public Safety is located at the David S. Mack Public Safety and Information Center (southeast corner of California Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike). In addition to overseeing parking and providing emergency medical assistance, Public Safety maintains 24-hour patrols in and around the residence halls. Any emergency situation, crime or suspicious behavior should be reported to Public Safety and your RA for action or follow-up. EMERGENCY - 516-463-6789 NON-EMERGENCY - 516-463-6606 INFORMATION - 516-463-7878
Resident Safety Booth Each residential building has a 24-hour Resident Safety booth. The Resident Safety Representatives (RSRs) who staff the booths are specifically trained to help you and to enforce the security policy for your living area. Please cooperate and always swipe your HofstraCard when entering the residence halls. Building stickers are provided for your HofstraCard through the Office of HofstraCard Services and Office of Residence Life. This sticker ensures that you will be allowed access to your building if the card access system (swipe reader) is not operational.
Parking All residents who plan to park their vehicles on campus must register the vehicle with the Department of Public Safety; a parking decal will be issued without charge. Students may park only in areas designated for student parking, and only between lines that outline the parking space. Public Safety officers issue violations for parking in reserved or restricted spaces. Failure to pay the parking violation will result in the towing of the vehicle at the violator’s expense. It may also affect your ability to register for classes. All appeals regarding the University parking policy must be directed to the Dean of Students Office within 10 days of issuance of the ticket. Appeal forms may be obtained from 243 Mack Student Center, North Campus. The University does not assume any responsibility or liability for a vehicle parked in any University parking facility. For additional information on campus vehicle regulations, please call the Department of Public Safety at 516-463-7878.
Keys/HofstraCard Residents must not lend or otherwise permit others to use their key(s) 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 key(s), file a lost or stolen key report with Public Safety to request a lock change. The locksmith will leave a note on your door, and you can pick up your new key(s) 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 key(s) 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 key(s). DO NOT LEAVE YOUR KEY(S) IN YOUR MAILBOX. Broken keys are reported to the Office of Residence Life to order a replacement key.
Security Policy for Residents and Guests 1) Each resident must swipe his or her valid HofstraCard in order to enter the residence hall. NOTE: Resident students who do not have ID upon entering a residence hall will be issued a summons for violation of Hofstra University Identification Policy. Resident students are not permitted to “piggy-back” into the building on another resident’s card swipe. 2) A visiting student is one who resides in one residence hall and is visiting a student in a different hall. The visiting student must show his/her 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 a visitor sheet and is allowed entry. The ID is returned to the student when he/she exits the building. If the visiting student cannot be identified as a resident student because there is no color-coded housing sticker on the ID, he/she will be treated as a guest (see #3 below). 3) Anyone not residing on campus must show a photo-type ID and must be escorted into the building by the resident host. NOTE: If the resident host is not with the guest, then the guest is not allowed into the building. If the guest is permitted to enter, his/her ID is retained at the booth, and the guest is signed in by the RSR on a visitor sheet before entering. The ID is returned to the guest when he/she exits the building.
Community Services*
Remember that from the moment your guest enters the residence hall, you are responsible for his or her actions. Violations will be referred through the Office of Community Standards, and your guest may be asked to leave campus immediately.
Residence Hall Room Security and Responsibility
The Policy on Alcohol, Illegal 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 and P.R.I.D.E. Principles of Hofstra University; those violating community standards will be subject to disciplinary action.
Long Island Rail Road, MTA/Metropolitan Suburban: 718-217-5477 Bus Authority/Long Island Bus: 516-542-0100 *Visit My.Hofstra.edu for information on services available near Hofstra.
Take precautions to keep your room/suite secure by locking the door, not giving the keys to others in your absence and keeping the keys in a safe place. Whether or not a student is present in his or her room, he or she is responsible for whatever takes place and is accountable for any violations that may occur in the room if the student does not follow proper room security procedures.
Policies Regarding Alcohol and Other Drugs
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Health and Wellness Center
Code of Community Standards
The Hofstra University Health and Wellness Center is located in University College Hall, North Campus. During the academic year, the Health and Wellness Center is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., and Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Hofstra Health and Wellness Center is staffed by nurse practitioners and registered nurses. An appointment may be scheduled by calling 516-463-6745. Women’s health services are also available. A current HofstraCard must be presented at each visit. All medical care is confidential, and information is released only at the written request of the student.
Hofstra University is an institution committed to the development of students as individuals and as members of the greater Hofstra community. As an academic and social community, Hofstra strives to promote intellectual growth, stimulate learning environments, promote mutual tolerance and respect, and encourage freedom of thought and expression. To achieve these goals and their associated benefits, Hofstra community members are held to a standard of conduct designated to uphold and promote an academic community. As such, it is imperative that Hofstra students respect the rights of one another as well as the rules and regulations of the academic community with the expectation that they will continue to foster this respect as citizens of the global community. Every Hofstra student is responsible for reading and abiding by the Code of Community Standards, outlined in Hofstra’s student handbook, the Guide to Pride, which can be found at hofstra.edu/guidetopride. Questions regarding these student expectations can be directed to the Office of Community Standards located in 240 Mack Student Center (516-463-6913).
New York state law requires that all students registered for six or more credits provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella (German measles) by vaccination or blood titers. New York state law also requires the University to document that all registered students taking six credits or more have received information regarding meningitis disease, the available vaccine and their decision to be vaccinated or decline the vaccine. Please note that you are not mandated by New York state law to receive the vaccine. You are mandated ONLY to document that you have received information and have either chosen to be vaccinated or to decline the vaccination. Since prescriptions, consultation fees, laboratory fees and X-ray charges are the responsibility of the student, it is recommended that each student have medical insurance to cover the additional expenses. For further information or to discuss a medical problem, please call 516-463-6745.
Local Hospitals Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow: 516-572-0123 Winthrop-University Hospital, 259 First St., Mineola: 516-663-0333
Student Access Services The Office of Residence Life works closely with Student Access Services (SAS) to meet the housing needs of students with disabilities. Students with documented disabilities may be assigned to rooms that meet their disability-related needs. To be considered for special housing accommodations, please contact SAS at 516-463-7075 or sas@hofstra.edu. If an ADA-compliant room is not being occupied by a student with a disability, it can be assigned to a student without a disability with the agreement that the room may be reassigned if a student with a disability requires the space.
Dean of Students The Dean of Students office at Hofstra University assists students as they work toward completing their academic and personal goals. Members of the Dean of Students office can help you by serving as a resource on campus, resolving a problem, helping you get involved on campus, supporting your club or organizations events, or putting you in contact with the appropriate personnel or department on campus. The Dean of Students has direct oversight of the following areas: Residence Life, Residential Operations, Student Leadership and Engagement (including Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion, Interfaith Center, Orientation and New Student Programs), HofstraCard Services, Recreation and Intramural Sports, Off-Campus Living and Commuting Student Services, and Community Standards. The office also works closely with Dining Services, Facilities Management and Public Safety and provides 24-hour emergency, on-call response for the University. It also sponsors a variety of educational, social and cultural programs each year, as well as the Dean’s Initiative Fund to support student programs. The Dean of Students Office is available to all students and is conveniently located at 243 Mack Student Center. Please call 516-463-6913 or email DeanofStudents@hofstra.edu if you need assistance. We look forward to getting to know you!
Student Counseling Services Student Counseling Services is located in the Saltzman Community Services Center on South Campus at the Oak Street entrance. Psychological and educational counseling services are available to all currently enrolled students for a limited number of sessions. Individual and group counseling are appropriate for students who may have emotional, behavioral, academic, or adjustment concerns. Psychoeducation and skill building workshops are also offered. Group counseling and workshop topics have included stress management, eating disorders, bereavement, relationship management, social skill development and assertiveness training. Counseling services are confidential and administered by a staff of psychologists and doctoral-level psychology externs. Student Counseling Services may be reached at 516-463-6791. In the event of an emergency, on-call counselors can be reached around the clock by calling Public Safety at 516-463-6789. Visit hofstra.edu/studentcounseling for more information.
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MISSING STUDENT POLICY (Resident Students) Rev. May 2013 It is the policy of the Office of Residence Life at Hofstra University to investigate any report of a missing student living in one of the University’s residence halls. All students residing in a campus residence hall are requested to complete a Confidential Contact Information Form, available upon check-in to their residence hall. The resident student is asked to identify the name and contact number of the individual(s) to be contacted in the event the student is determined to be missing, as set forth below. This contact information will be registered confidentially and may not be disclosed, except to law enforcement personnel in furtherance of a missing person investigation and authorized Hofstra University officials, including Public Safety officers. Hofstra understands that students may make arrangements to stay outside of the residential halls, and as such the location of students in the halls is not monitored by resident assistants or other University staff. If a student intends to leave his or her residence hall for an extended period of time, the student is strongly encouraged to advise the residence hall staff before leaving, to avoid the student being reported “missing.” If, however, there is reason to believe a resident student is missing, all reasonable efforts will be made to locate the student to determine his or her state of health and well-being. These efforts, which are done in conjunction with Public Safety, include, but are not limited to, checking the student’s room, speaking with friends and/or roommates, checking ID access, locating the resident student’s vehicle and calling the student’s cell phone number or other known contact information. Where a resident student has been missing for 24 hours, students, employees or other individuals should make a report to Residence Life, the Dean of Students Office, or the Department of Public Safety. All missing student reports will be referred immediately to the Department of Public Safety. If upon investigation by Public Safety, the resident student is determined missing, staff from Public Safety and/or Student Affairs will contact the resident’s designated “Confidential Contact” within 24 hours. For any resident student under the age of 18, Hofstra will notify a custodial parent or guardian, in addition to any other individual designated on the Confidential Contact Information Form, within 24 hours after the time the resident student is determined to be missing by the Department of Public Safety. Public Safety will continue to investigate, utilizing established investigative procedures in collaboration with staff from Residence Life, other campus offices and local law enforcement agencies. When a “Confidential Contact” cannot be located or has not been assigned, Public Safety will inform the appropriate law enforcement agency and/or make contact with the resident student’s parent or legal guardian. In all cases where the Department of Public Safety determines that a resident student is missing, Public Safety will notify the appropriate law enforcement agency within 24 hours of that determination. 14
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Important Campus Telephone Numbers Residence Life Numbers Residence Life Office.......................x3-6930 ..........................................................RSR Booth RA Office Alliance Hall..................................... x3-2039............. x3-5124 Bill of Rights Hall............................. x3-2941 ............ x3-2233 Colonial Square................................. x3-3221 ............ x3-2115 Constitution Hall............................... x3-2943 ............ x3-4311 Enterprise Hall.................................. x3-2947 ............ x3-2276 Estabrook Hall.................................. x3-2945 ............ x3-2112 Graduate Residence Hall................... x3-2951 ............ x3-7251 Nassau/Suffolk Halls........................ x3-7000 ............ x3-7045 Netherlands Complex........................ x3-2953 ............ x3-2122 Stuyvesant Hall................................. x3-4927 ............ x3-8354 Vander Poel Hall............................... x3-2949 ............ x3-2301 *If you do not know a student’s direct extension, you may call the RSR booth and ask to be transferred.
Other Campus Offices Athletic Offices Fried Center............................................... x3-5315 Margiotta Hall............................................ x3-6484 David S. Mack Sports Complex................... x3-6750 Physical Education Building......................... x3-3800 Axinn Library Hours...................................... x3-5967 Bookstore....................................................... x3-6654 Career Center................................................. x3-6060 Center for University Advising...................... x3-6770 Dean of Students............................................ x3-6913 Department of Recreation and Intramural Sports......................................... x3-4037 Dining Services.............................................. x3-6662 EMERGENCY............................................. x3-6789 Health and Wellness Center.........x3-6745 or x3-6746 HofstraCard Services..................................... x3-6942 Hof USA......................................x3-5130 or x3-5132 HofstraVision/Cable Problems....................... x3-6602 Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion........ x3-6914 Interfaith Center Catholic Chaplain’s Office......................... x3-7210 Islamic Chaplain’s Office........................... x3-6012 Jewish Chaplain’s Office............................ x3-6922 Protestant Chaplain’s Office....................... x3-5227
Phone: 516- 463-4037 Facebook: Hofstra Rec and Intramural Sports Twitter/Instagram: @HofstraFitness Website: hofstra.edu/recreation
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m.-10:50 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m.-8:50 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.-7:50 p.m.
For Summer, Spring and Winter Break hours, visit hofstra.edu/recreation.
WHAT WE OFFER: INTRAMURALS
CLUB SPORTS
• Basketball • Cornhole • Dodgeball • Flag Football • Floor Hockey • Kickball • Soccer • Softball • Spikeball • Ultimate Frisbee • Volleyball
• Baseball • Billiards • Bodybuilding • Bowling • Climbing • Crew • Equestrian • Golf • Ice Hockey • M/W Lacrosse • M/W Rugby • M/W Soccer • M/W Ultimate Frisbee
International Student Affairs.......................... x3-6796 Library (Reference Desk).............................. x3-5962 Mack Student Center Information Desk........ x3-6925 Public Safety.................................................. x3-6606 Student Access Services....................................... x3-7075 Student Counseling Services.......x3-6791 or x3-6793 Student Financial Services and Registrar...... x3-6680 Student Leadership and Engagement............. x3-6914 Student Voice Mail......................................... x3-5000 Swim Center................................................... x3-5082 Telecommunications...................................... x3-6602 Telephone Repairs.......................................... x3-6602
• Powerlifting • Quidditch • Roller Hockey • Running • Shooting • Ski and Snowboard • Surfing • Swimming • Table Tennis • Tennis • Volleyball • Yoga
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
FACILITY
• Abs • Bootcamp • Cycle • Yoga • Zumba
• 50+ Strength Pieces
SPIRIT SUPPORT • Cheer • Dance • Mascots • Pep Band
• 63 Cardio Machines • ADA-Certified Circuit • Cycle, Aerobics, and Yoga Studio • Indoor Track • 6 Basketball Hoops • Lounge/Computer Area
Hempstead, New York 11549 hofstra.edu