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When you visit Hofstra University, our staff, student volunteers, and faculty will welcome you with Hofstra Pride and answer all your questions. Experience the Hofstra campus in a way that's right for you! Information sessions and tours are available six days a week.
Visit Opportunities
Want to know more about Hofstra? VISIT CAMPUS, ATTEND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS, AND FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @HofstraU!
If you are traveling from outside the New York metro area, and don’t see a date and time that works for your on-campus visit, please contact us at 516-463-6700 oradmission@hofstra.edu.
In-Person Information Session and Campus Tour
In-Person Information Session and Campus Tour
Meet an admission counselor, learn more about the admission process at Hofstra, and take a guided walking tour of campus led by one of our Hofstra Pride Guides.
Reservations are required; please book early.Please note, at the present time, residence halls will be shown during your visit.
Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
SCHEDULE YOUR GUIDED TOUR
Summer Visit Days
Come join us this summer at one of our summer visit days! Summer Visit Days are events with your area of academic interest in mind. To find out which school houses your intended major, please visit hofstra.edu/areasofstudy. Students interested in pursuing premedical studies as biology majors should attend the Sciences Summer Visit Day.
Click here to register for your summer visit day!
Virtual Group Information Session and Tour
Visit Hofstra from wherever you are in the world! Your visit will begin with a virtual information session and an introduction to academic life at Hofstra. Next, you'll take a virtual campus tour with one of our Pride Guides (student tour guides). During the virtual tour, you will have the opportunity to experience Hofstra’s Student Center, a residence hall, and many of the academic facilities available to undergraduate students. Combined, this visit will help you discover if Hofstra is a place you can call home.
SCHEDULE YOUR VIRTUAL GROUP INFORMATION SESSION AND TOUR
Virtual Admission Workshops
Hofstra’s Testing Policy
Hofstra University offers a student the option to decide for themselves how to present their academic strengths, talents and abilities to the admission committee. Join us to learn about our standardized testing policy and find out if applying test optional is right for you.
- Thursday, June 6, 2024
4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST/ 1 p.m. PST
How to Write Your College Essay
Not sure what your college essay should be about? Having trouble getting started? Join us to learn how to compose a compelling college essay and hear from Hofstra University admission counselors.
- Thursday, June 13, 2024
4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST/ 1 p.m. PST - Thursday, July 25, 2024
4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST/ 1 p.m. PST - Thursday, August 15, 2024
4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST/ 1 p.m. PST
Why Hofstra? Admission, Financial Aid and Return on Investment
Join us virtually to learn why Hofstra should be on your college list. In this session you will hear from members of the admission team and get your questions answered about admission, financial aid, return on investment and what to expect from the Hofstra experience.
- Thursday, June 27, 2024
4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST/ 1 p.m. PST - Thursday, August 1, 2024
4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST/ 1 p.m. PST
Financial Aid 101
Join Hofstra for "Financial Aid 101," an informative workshop designed to inform you about funding your college education! In this session, you'll hear from representatives from the Office of Undergraduate Admission about scholarships and financial aid.
- Thursday, July 11, 2024
4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST/ 1 p.m. PST - Thursday, August 8, 2024
4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST/ 1 p.m. PST
How to Apply to Hofstra
Learn everything you need to know about applying for admission to Hofstra University. We will discuss items such as Early Action admission, test scores, college essays and more. Join us to get answers to all of your questions and hear from members of the admission team.
- Thursday, July 18, 2024
4 p.m. EST/ 3 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. MST/ 1 p.m. PST
ZeeMee Events
Join us on ZeeMee where you can connect with other prospective students and participate in virtual events with current students!
- ZeeMee Speed Friending
Thursday, May 23, 2024
6 p.m. EST/ 5 p.m. CST/ 4 p.m. MST/ 3 p.m. PST - ZeeMee: Ask a Current Student
Thursday, July 25, 2024
6 p.m. EST/ 5 p.m. CST/ 4 p.m. MST/ 3 p.m. PST - ZeeMee Emoji Translation
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
6 p.m. EST/ 5 p.m. CST/ 4 p.m. MST/ 3 p.m. PST
Exclusive Visit Experiences
Tailored programming for prospective transfer students, international students, and graduate students.
Exclusive Transfer Student Programming
We are here to help you complete your undergraduate degree and serve as a launchpad to your next endeavor, whether that is getting your dream job, heading to graduate school, or anything else you can imagine! Attend the transfer event that fits where you are in the transfer process. Choose from one of these great options to continue your journey to Hofstra.
Find My Transfer Event
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Exclusive International Virtual Programming
Virtual Events for International Students
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International Webinars and Virtual Office Hours
Get better acquainted with Hofstra. Our International Admission counselors are hosting virtual office hours via Zoom to answer any questions you have about Hofstra, while live international student webinars are available monthly. Check for upcoming date.
Graduate Student Events
Graduate Open Houses
Meet with program directors and admission staff, get information on scholarship and grant opportunities, and apply or register at one of these convenient events.
Register for a Graduate Open House
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School of Business Info Sessions
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Hear directly from the Zarb School of Business on the advantages of our flexible 36-credit MBA, and available concentrations and delivery options, such as the Online MBA, Executive MBA (EMBA), or hybrid New York City MBA, as well as eight MS program specializations. Find the Zarb graduate program that's right for you.
Register for a Business Information Session
Other Information Sessions
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See if there’s an information session coming up for your area of interest.
See Info Session Calendar
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Auditions
Cheerleading
The Hofstra Cheerleading program is a nationally recognized co-ed squad. The squad promotes school spirit for the University's athletic teams, such as the men's and women's basketball teams. Cheer performances are also requested at University festivals and admission events. See when tryouts will be held.
Dance
An audition is required for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance. Additionally, students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Dance will audition for placement in technique classes, and to determine Activity Grant awards. Get more information.
Dance Team
The Hofstra University Dance Team is an exciting and competitive collegiate dance team that performs at University athletic events as well as other events held on and off campus.See when tryouts will be held.
Drama
A portfolio review is required for students interested in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Production. Additionally, students interesting in pursuing a BFA in Performance or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theater Arts will audition to determine initial offerings of Activity Grants to first-year students.Get more information.
Music
All students wishing to declare a major inMusic Performance, Music Merchandising, Music Education, Music Theory/Composition, Jazz and Commercial Music, or Music History/Literaturemust audition for acceptance into these programs.Get more information.
GET SOCIAL!🦁
Connect with your future Hofstra classmates,see what current students are upto, and get excited for your new adventure to begin here!
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