Real Opportunities
Hofstra at a glance A LOOK AT THE HOFSTRA CLASS OF 2016*
Average high school GPA: 3.4 Average SAT: 1170 Average ACT: 26 Students with 3.0 GPA or higher: 77 percent Students from outside New York state: 48 percent
Academic Profile
Undergraduate program options: About 140 Faculty holding advanced degree: 92 percent Student-to-faculty ratio: 14-to-1 Average undergraduate class size: 21
Facilities and Resources
Library holdings: 1.2 million print volumes Residence halls: 37 Student clubs and organizations: About 200
Dining Facilities
20 eateries on campus
Cultural Events
More than 500 per year
Theaters
Six on-campus theaters
NCAA Division I Athletics Baseball (M) Basketball (M/W) Cross-Country (M/W) Field Hockey (W) Golf (M/W) Lacrosse (M/W) Soccer (M/W) Softball (W) Tennis (M/W) Volleyball (W) Wrestling (M) *as of 7/11/12
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opportunities that
help you find your pride and purpose
AT HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, YOU’LL FIND AND FOCUS YOUR TRUE STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS IN WAYS THAT WILL HELP YOU CREATE A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. You can choose from about 140 undergraduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, business, communication, education, engineering and applied science, and health sciences and human services. Hofstra offers a dynamic academic environment with renowned faculty, cutting-edge resources, small classes, and access to the multitude of cultural and internship opportunities available in the New York metropolitan area. But perhaps you want even more from your college experience. Maybe you want accelerated study, honors options, and innovative programming. At Hofstra, you have choices — academic programs and extracurricular experiences that will challenge you, expand your horizons, and enable you to achieve even greater ambitions.
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“The honors seminars are unique and promote such freedom of thought and debate. Taking classes in Honors College allows me to hear perspectives from students with various majors, thus changing the way I think about things.” — Candice Sands ’14
honors college
Math Major
an innovative program tailored to the needs of our most academically accomplished students We offer talented, high-achieving students a unique educational experience in a closeknit community, where they not only enjoy exchanging ideas and insights with fellow achievers, but also interact with professors who continually challenge and inspire them. Most incoming Honors College students rank among the top 10 percent of their high school graduating classes and belong to various honor societies. They also enjoy numerous interests and extracurricular activities and are committed to service in their communities. Honors College students pursue a focused, multidisciplinary first-year program, with courses designed to explore the connections between disciplines and taught by a team of the University’s most eminent faculty. Students spend the majority of their time in small discussion groups (20 students) with faculty, while twice weekly common meetings with fellow first-year Honors College students allow the issues that join these courses to be explored by an expert in the field. After the initial year, Honors College students can earn honors credit in a broad range of courses in all undergraduate degree programs, as they concentrate on their majors and minors. They also have the option to write an honors thesis as seniors. As they strive toward both a bachelor’s degree and Honors College Graduate designation, Honors College students work with carefully chosen faculty mentors, who answer their questions and provide academic advisement. Honors College offers an optimal living and learning setting for its students. Approximately half of the entering class of Honors College students live in an honors-designated residence hall. 4
the best of the best
Fall 2012 Honors College seminars include: v Secrets of the Studio: Artists’ Hopes, Demons and Achievements From the Renaissance to Now
“ Hofstra has made tremendous strides in the pursuit of academic excellence. Honors College is an important part of our success. It draws to our campus students whose strengths enrich every aspect of campus life.” — Warren Frisina, Dean Hofstra University Honors College
v Don Quixote and the World of Cervantes: An Interdisciplinary View v Science and Society: Clashes and Collaborations v Crisis and America’s War on Terror v Analyzing the 2012 Election v Political Marketing and the 2012 Election v Narrative and the Idea of the Double v The Evolution of the Literary Genres in Greece, 750-350 B.C., Epic, Lyric, Tragedy, Comedy, History, and Philosophical Dialogue v What Everyone Needs to Know About Business
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Hofstra University offers more than 100 dual degree programs. HOFSTRA COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES v Economics: B.A./M.B.A.; B.S./M.B.A. v Hofstra University 4+4 Combined Bachelor’s and M.D. Program:* B.A./M.D.; B.S./M.D. v Labor Studies: B.A./Business Administration: M.B.A. v Legal Education Accelerated Program:* B.A./J.D. v Mathematical Business Economics: B.S./M.B.A.; B.S./Finance: M.S. v Mathematical Economics: B.A./M.B.A. v Mathematics: B.A./M.B.A.; B.S./M.B.A.; B.A./Finance: M.B.A.; B.A./Finance: M.S.; B.S./Finance: M.S. v Urban Ecology: B.A./M.A.; B.S./M.S.
FRANK G. ZARB SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Bachelor of Business Administration/Master of Science The Frank G. Zarb School of Business offers dual B.B.A./M.S. programs with graduate majors in the following areas; undergraduate majors can be in any B.B.A. that the school offers:
v Accounting v Marketing v Taxation v Human Resources Management v Marketing Research Bachelor of Business Administration/Master of Business Administration Combine your B.B.A. in:
v Accounting v Entrepreneurship v Finance
v Information Technology v International Business v Legal Studies in Business
v Management v Marketing v Supply Chain Management
with an M.B.A. in:
v Accounting v International Business v Finance v Information Technology v Health Services Management
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v Marketing v Real Estate v Taxation v Management v Sports and Entertainment Management v Quality Management
Hofstra’s dual degree programs allow you to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in less time than if each degree was pursued separately. This can save you the cost of one or more semesters of tuition. Be sure to consult the Hofstra University Bulletins for complete program descriptions and admission requirements at bulletin.hofstra.edu.
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION v Journalism: B.A./M.A.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION v Management: B.B.A./Business Education: M.S.Ed. v Physical Education and Health: B.S./Health and Physical Education: M.S.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE v Computer Science: B.A./M.S.; B.S./M.S.
v Physician Assistant Studies:* B.S./M.S.
* This is a highly selective program open only to students who demonstrate superior high school achievement and academic aptitude, and who apply to Hofstra as first-year, full-time students.
Dual Degree Programs
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES
For more information, visit hofstra.edu/dualdegree.
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career center and internships The mission of The Career Center is to help students and graduates find career opportunities by serving as a facilitator for them to make connections beyond their Hofstra experience. The Career Center provides students with internship and job listings, resume and interview workshops, as well as an online database containing thousands of job opportunities. For more information about The Career Center, please visit hofstra.edu/career.. What are three reasons Hofstra offers the best internship opportunities anywhere?
Location, location, location.
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Past internship placements include: ABC CBS Condé Nast Disney Companies Fox News IBM JPMorgan Chase KPMG MTV Networks/Viacom
Internships are an important part of the Hofstra experience, and are designed to enrich your education and prepare you for a successful future.
NBC
We have strong relationships with global corporations, national organizations, and emerging companies across Long Island and New York City – to give our students experience in virtually any industry or career.
Newsday
Through internships, Hofstra students gain experience in different fields, explore career interests, establish contacts that can assist with networking, and receive letters of recommendation from professionals in the field. Internships contribute significantly to every student’s resume.
NYC Department of Education
Attending school just 25 miles from the media capital of the world – New York City – can only improve students’ chances of securing valuable internships to help ease their transition from the classroom to the workplace. Learn more about the many services of our Career Center at hofstra.edu/career.
South Oaks Hospital
New York Islanders News 12 Long Island North Shore-LIJ Health System
PricewaterhouseCoopers Sony Syosset School District Vogue Magazine
unlimited opportunities center for civic engagement
discovery program
With a strong belief that informed and involved students are more likely to participate in the democratic process, Hofstra University formed the Center for Civic Engagement. The center was founded, in part, so that students understand the necessity of active citizenship if democracy is to continue to move forward. Among the principles the center stresses are freedom of speech and expression, respect for others, appreciation for diverse persons and viewpoints, the ethics of public issues, personal and group empowerment, social and economic equality, and preservation of the environment. For more information about the center, please visit hofstra.edu/cce.
The Hofstra Discovery Program is optional and open to all incoming first-year students. This interactive program is for individuals who want to be engaged in service-learning, adventure and discovery. Students work on service projects in small groups led by upper-class student leaders who facilitate the experiences and serve as resources. Students live together in order to encourage group interaction, programming and discussion. For more information about the program, please visit hofstra.edu/discovery.
student leadership and activities The Office of Student Leadership and Activities (OSLA) is designed to enhance the co-curricular life of the Hofstra community and help students become more involved with campus and community events. OSLA encourages students to participate in some of the University’s 200 clubs and organizations, and it strives to see that each and every student gets the most out of the college experience. For more information about this office, please visit hofstra.edu/osla.
office of multicultural & international student programs The Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs (OMISP) contributes to the development of an inclusive, multicultural, and globally aware campus community. It supports, celebrates, and guides the international and multicultural student communities at Hofstra as they strive to build a vibrant campus environment. In addition, OMISP provides educational programs for the larger campus community on a variety of cultural, global, and social justice issues in an effort to support the academic mission of the University and to explore and appreciate the full range of diversity within the Hofstra community. For more information about this office, please visit hofstra.edu/omisp.
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study abroad Study abroad can be fun and educational. An international experience offers students a global outlook that emphasizes the ties among nations and cultures. In addition, it enhances career preparation by teaching valuable cross-cultural and workplace skills that are critical to employers in building their workforce. Living and learning in another country fosters patience, develops maturity and self-confidence, and enhances our understanding of today’s complex world. A carefully chosen overseas study program can contribute not only to academic and personal growth, but also to career goals. At Hofstra University, we pride ourselves on the diverse selection of study abroad programs available. Whether students choose to study abroad to complement their foreign language course work, experience a different culture, or expand their knowledge of a specific concentration, they can find a program to suit their needs. Hofstra offers various program lengths, from one semester to a full year, or during the January or summer sessions.
For more information about study abroad opportunities, please visit hofstra.edu/studyabroad.
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Hofstra students in Venice
campus visits Be our guest! We recommend campus visits during the fall and spring semesters so that you may experience our campus while classes are in session. But no matter when you visit, we have designed some special ways to make the most of your stay. Admission information sessions generally are held weekdays at 10:15 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., and select Sundays at 10 a.m. Each information session is followed by a guided tour of the campus. All information sessions and tours begin at the Office of Admission in Bernon Hall. If necessary, you may schedule an individual interview appointment. These appointments are available Monday through Friday, and may be coordinated with an information session and campus tour. Campus visits may be arranged online at hofstra.edu/visit or by calling 516-463-6700. There are many hotels conveniently located near the Hofstra University campus. Please feel free to ask us for hotel accommodation information when you schedule your campus visit, or utilize our website at hofstra.edu/hotels.
We look forward to meeting you!
Campus Crime Reporting and Fire Safety Statistics: In compliance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and other federal law, an annual campus safety report which contains detailed information on campus security and fire safety, including statistics, is available by accessing the Hofstra website at hofstra.edu/campussafetyreport or by contacting the Advisory Committee on Campus Safety. Crime statistics are also available at the U.S. Department of Education website at ope.ed. gov/security. The Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime and fire safety statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education. For additional information or a paper copy of the report, please call the Department of Public Safety at 516-463-6606. Nondiscrimination Policy: Hofstra University is committed to extending equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status in employment and in the conduct and operation of Hofstra University’s educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs. This statement of nondiscrimination is in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the Age Discrimination Act and other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to nondiscrimination (“Equal Opportunity Laws”). The Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer is the University's official responsible for coordinating its adherence to Equal Opportunity Laws. Questions or concerns regarding any of these laws or other aspects of Hofstra’s Equal Opportunity Statement should be directed to the Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer at EROO@hofstra.edu, 516-463-7310, C/O Office of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, 101 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1010. Hofstra University Harassment Policy: Hofstra’s prohibition against discrimination is also addressed in Hofstra’s Harassment Policy. The Harassment Policy prohibits harassment-including sexual harassment and sexual violence--based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status. Hofstra University is committed to professional and interpersonal respect ensuring that no individuals are subjected to harassment or discriminated against in any way on the basis of any of these protected characteristics. Harassment based on any of these protected characteristics is a form of discrimination prohibited by law and by Hofstra University’s Harassment Policy. The Harassment Policy, which is available online at the link referenced below, contains complaint procedures for resolving complaints of harassment in violation of Hofstra’s Harassment Policy. Harassment policy link: http://www.hofstra.edu/pdf/Faculty/Senate/senate_FPS_43.pdf
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