New Student Orientation
Undergraduate Pathway Orientation Schedule
Hofstra International Programs Fall 2026
This orientation is compulsory for all new students. You MUST attend every activity on this schedule. Date
Monday, August 24, 2026*
9 - 9:30 a.m. Orientation Check-in & Breakfast
9:30 a.m.
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Meet the International Team
Resource Fair: Tech Set Up
Immigration: Student Status
11 - 11:45 p.m. Join New Student Orientation
12:15 – 1 p.m. Meet Your Orientation Leader
1 – 1:45 p.m. Lunch
1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
3:40 – 4:25 p.m.
Engagement & Belonging @ Hofstra
Snack Break
Weller Hall Room 12, Lower Level 134 California Ave, Hempstead, NY 11549
Mack Student Center Atrium 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Welcome Student Center Theater
Student Center 140 Rooms
Student Center Pride Den, Lower Level
Student Center Theater
Student Center Atrium
Campus Tour Departs from Student Center Atrium
Kick-Start Your Academic Success Student Center Theater
5 - 7 p.m. Shopping Trip
7- 8 p.m. Dinner
7:45 – 8:45 p.m. That’s So Hofstra!
9:15 - 10 p.m. Karaoke + Game Room
Take the Hofstra Shuttle from the bus stop north of the Student Center to local shopping areas.
Student Center Multipurpose Room East
Student Center Theater
8:50 – 9:15 p.m. Bucket of Fears Student Center Theater +140 Rooms
9:30 - 10 a.m. Pathway Academic Overview Weller Hall Room 24, Lower Level
Student Center Multipurpose Room East + Lower Level Tuesday, August 25, 2026
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Resource Fair: Campus Support
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Immigration: Visas & Travel
12 – 12:45 p.m. Lunch & Leave Your Mark
Weller Hall Room 12, Lower Level
Student Center Multipurpose Room 1 - 1:45 p.m. Title IX & Bystander Intervention Student Center Theater
1:45 – 2:20 p.m. Snacks & Music Pride Park
2:20 - 3:05 p.m. Staying Healthy
Student Center Theater
3:05 – 3:30 p.m. Rock Paper Scissors Showdown Pride Park
3:30 – 4:15 p.m. Life on Long Island 101
6 – 6:45 p.m. Dinner
Student Center Theater
Student Center Multipurpose Room East
7 – 8:30 p.m. Hofstra Traditions Night Student Center Multipurpose Room East + Pride Park
*Families can attend Parent and Family Orientation on Monday, August 24 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Mack Student Center to participate in sessions about financial services and how they can be engaged and supportive of their students. The schedule and details will be given at check-in.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
New Student Orientation
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11 a.m.
Pathway Program Essentials
Immigration: I-94 Overview
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Navigating Life in the U.S.
12 - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
3 – 5 p.m.
3:30 – 4:14 p.m.
Thursday, August 27 –Sunday, August 30, 2026
Hofstra International Programs Fall 2026
Student Center Greenhouse, Lower Level (at the back of the Pride Den)
New Student Picnic Pride Park
U.S. Academic Culture
Student Center Greenhouse, Lower Level
Academic/Financial Advising Weller Hall (check your email for appointment details)
Make-up Campus Tour (if you missed the first one)
Departs from Student Center Atrium
Welcome Week Check in at the Intramural Fields, North Campus