International
Student Guide
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Why Hofstra? Hofstra University has a long tradition of welcoming international students to its campus. International students attending Hofstra enjoy all the benefits of the American system of higher education in a selective, private, campus community that values diversity and promotes cross-cultural understanding. We currently enroll international undergraduate students from 50 different countries. Located on Long Island, New York, Hofstra offers students easy access to the cultural center of the world — New York City. Students benefit from the wide array of internship opportunities in New York City and take advantage of the many museums, Broadway shows, concerts, etc. Hofstra’s suburban campus is easily accessible, near two major airports (John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia International Airports) with abundant public transportation. As a Hofstra University student, you will be a member of a diverse community of students and scholars. We invite you to learn more about the possibilities and opportunities that await you at Hofstra.
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What does a liberal arts education mean to me? At Hofstra, your liberal arts courses and major program requirements are completed simultaneously, encouraging you to combine the knowledge you gain from both. You will learn to think critically about the world around you and master the oral and written communication skills required for active participation in society. Hofstra graduates emerge as lifelong learners.
Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs The mission of the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs is to contribute to the development of a multicultural and globally aware campus community by supporting, celebrating, and guiding the international and multicultural student communities at Hofstra. Furthermore, the office provides educational programs for the larger campus community on a variety of cultural, global, and social justice issues.
The Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs sponsors a variety of events and offers many services, including: v International Student Orientation. v Immigration-related programs that provide an overview of optional and curricular practical training. v Visits to local museums and New York City attractions. v Programs geared toward international student life and success, such as “Adjusting to Life in the United States” and “Academic Success in American Higher Education.” v Hofstra Career Center events, which help prepare international students to find employment after they graduate. These events include “Workplace Culture in the USA” and “Applying for an H1B Visa.” v International Education Week, which highlights Hofstra’s international student community.
See what countries are represented at Hofstra at hofstra.edu/countries.
Research@Hofstra “We pride ourselves on our excellence in teaching. And all of us are convinced
that for a student to get the maximum benefit from his or her education, it can only happen in an environment where teaching excellence is the highest priority. But teaching excellence doesn’t just happen. It needs to be enriched by a faculty member’s active research agenda and scholarly pursuits. Through journal articles, textbooks, presentations, concerts, exhibits, and performances, our faculty have developed a national and international reputation. We have Fulbright Scholars, Guggenheim Fellows, National Endowment for the Humanities award recipients, National Science Foundation award recipients, National Institutes for Health award recipients, as well as major foundation, corporate, and state and local government grant recipients. We have 22 academic accreditations that verify the quality of our programs and the good work of our faculty. We are proud of our faculty and proud of their scholarly productivity. They are clearly leaders in their fields, and their expertise clearly benefits our students and the broader community.” Herman A. Berliner, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Learn more at hofstra.edu/research.
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What does an average undergraduate class size of 21 and a student-tofaculty ratio of 14-to-1 mean to me?
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Hofstra University offers more than 140 know who you are. Focused on you. undergraduate program options through Working with you. Inspiring you. the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Frank G. Zarb School of Business; The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; School of Education; School of Engineering and Applied Science; and the School of Health Sciences and Human Services. Characterized by its broad intellectual reach, scholarly and scientific depth, dedicated faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, a Hofstra education provides you with the foundation you need to reach your highest personal and professional aspirations. HOFSTRA COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES (HCLAS) is organized into four divisions – the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Mathmatics, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Programs. All Hofstra students choose from a variety of liberal arts core classes, each designed to complement their program of study. Students may also choose to add a minor or a second major. Learn more at hofstra.edu/hclas. HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE (HUHC), through an innovative curriculum in the liberal arts that is compatible with all majors, serves students who perform at the highest academic level in all undergraduate programs. The HUHC curriculum is designed to provide a wide-ranging and multidisciplinary intellectual experience while fostering a sense of community and identity among the group of students who share the HUHC experience. Learn more at hofstra.edu/huhc.
The FRANK G. ZARB SCHOOL OF BUSINESS is one of only 10 percent of business schools in the United States with dual accreditation for its programs in business and accounting from AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Students gain hands-on experience at the Martin B. Greenberg Trading Room, where they have access to the same data, analytics and software used by finance professionals. Learn more at hofstra.edu/business.
The LAWRENCE HERBERT SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION boasts one of the largest noncommercial broadcast studios in the northeastern United States, as well as the Hofstra NewsHub, our converged newsroom and multimedia classroom. WRHU-88.7 FM (Radio Hofstra University) was the first college radio station in the United States to broadcast on Sirius Satellite Radio. Learn more at hofstra.edu/communication. The SCHOOL OF EDUCATION emphasizes programs for students whose goals include teaching, administrative policy, and fitness training. This school utilizes Hagedorn Hall, one of the most technologically advanced classroom buildings in the United States, housing a distance learning lab, flexible classroom spaces, a dedicated advisement office, and a doctoral dissertation study room. Learn more at hofstra.edu/education. The SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE combines and expands the Engineering and Computer Science departments to develop a curriculum that emphasizes high-tech research, practical work experience and interdisciplinary study, integrating resources and faculty from other parts of the institution, including the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine and the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Learn more at hofstra.edu/seas. The SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES brings together the fields of rehabilitation, counseling and therapy, physician assistant studies, speech-language pathology, audiology, public health and health management. Through partnerships with other areas on campus, this school provides an interdisciplinary environment where students learn to provide therapeutic and developmental services; prevent, diagnose and treat illness and disabilities; and design, implement, administer and evaluate health promotion programs, policies and systems. Learn more at hofstra.edu/hshs.
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Hofstra students have access to a multitude of internship opportunities in New York City: ABC CBS Condé Nast Disney Companies Fox News IBM JPMorgan Chase KPMG
MTV Networks/ Viacom Media Networks NBC NYC Department of Education Pricewaterhouse Coopers Sony Vogue magazine
There are more than 100 dual degree programs at Hofstra University. Hofstra’s dual degree programs allow you to earn an undergraduate and graduate degree in less time than if each degree is pursued separately. Visit hofstra.edu/dualdegree for more information. HOFSTRA COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES African Studies: B.A. American Studies: B.A. Anthropology: Anthropology: B.A. Anthropology-Archaeology: B.A. Art History: B.A. Asian Studies: B.A. Biochemistry: B.S. Biology: Biology: B.A.; B.S. Biology – Cell & Molecular Biology: B.A.; B.S. Biology – Ecology & Evolution: B.A.; B.S. Biology – Marine Biology: B.A.; B.S. Chemistry: B.A.; B.S. Chinese: B.A. Chinese Studies: B.A. Classics: B.A. Comparative Literature and Languages: B.A. Criminology: B.A. Dance: B.A. Drama: B.A. Economics: Business Economics: B.S. Economics: B.A.; B.A./M.B.A.;* B.S./M.B.A.* Mathematical Business Economics: B.S.; B.S./M.B.A.;* B.S./Finance: M.S.* Mathematical Economics: B.A.; B.A./M.B.A.* English: English – Creative Writing & Literature: B.A. English – English & American Literature: B.A./M.A.* English – Publishing Studies & Literature: B.A. Environmental Resources: B.S. Fine Arts: Fine Arts – Ceramics: B.A.; B.S. Fine Arts – Design: B.A.; B.S. Fine Arts – Painting: B.A.; B.S. Fine Arts – Photography: B.A.; B.S. Fine Arts – Sculpture/Jewelry: B.A.; B.S. Forensic Science: B.S. French: B.A. Geography: B.A. Geology: B.A.; B.S. German: B.A. Global Studies: B.A. Hebrew: B.A. History: B.A. Hofstra University 4+4 Combined Bachelor’s and M.D. Program: B.A./M.D.;* B.S./M.D.* Individually Designed Major: B.A. Italian: B.A. Jewish Studies: B.A. Labor Studies: B.A.; B.A./Business Administration: M.B.A.* Latin: B.A. Latin American & Caribbean Studies: B.A. Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP): B.A./J.D.* Liberal Arts: B.A. Liberal Arts with a minor in General Business: B.A. Linguistics: B.A. Mathematics: Computer Science and Mathematics (dual): B.S. Mathematics: B.A.; B.S.; B.A./M.B.A.;* B.S./ M.B.A.;* B.A./Business Administration: M.B.A.;* B.A./Finance: M.S.;* B.S./ Business Administration: M.B.A.;* B.S./ Finance: M.B.A.;* B.S./Finance: M.S.* Mathematics – Actuarial Science: B.S. Mathematics – Applied Mathematics: B.S. Mathematics – Chemistry: B.S. Mathematics – Computer Science: B.S. Mathematics – Engineering: B.S. Mathematics – Physics: B.S.
Music: Music: B.A. Music – History/Literature: B.S. Music – Jazz & Commercial Music: B.S. Music – Music Merchandising: B.S. Music – Performance: B.S. Music – Theory & Composition: B.S. Philosophy: B.A. Physics: Applied Physics: B.S. Physics: B.A.; B.S. Political Science: B.A. Pre-Health (Pre-Medical) Studies with a concentration in Humanities or Social Sciences: B.A. Pre-Medical Studies: B.S. Pre-Professional Programs: Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Nursing Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathy Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Psychology: B.A.; B.S.; B.A./Rehabilitation Counseling M.S.;* B.A./Secondary Special Education Generalist M.S.Ed.* Religion: B.A. Religion with Language Option: B.A. Russian: B.A. Sociology: B.A. Spanish: B.A. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) (with dual major in Elementary Education): B.A.; B.A./M.A.* Sustainability Studies: B.A.; B.S. Theater Arts: Theater Arts – Performance Sequence: B.F.A. Theater Arts – Production Sequence: B.F.A. Urban Ecology: B.A.; B.S.; B.A./M.A.;* B.S./M.S.* Women’s Studies: B.A.
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE Entrance to Hofstra University Honors College is by invitation only and occurs after a student’s acceptance to the University.
FRANK G. ZARB SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Accounting: B.B.A.; B.B.A./M.B.A.;* B.B.A./M.S.;* B.B.A./Taxation: M.S.* Entrepreneurship: B.B.A.; B.B.A./M.B.A.;* B.B.A./Human Resources Management: M.S.* Finance: B.B.A.; B.B.A./M.B.A.* Information Technology: B.B.A.; B.B.A./M.B.A.* International Business: B.B.A.; B.B.A./M.B.A.* Legal Studies in Business: B.B.A.; B.B.A./M.B.A.* Management: B.B.A.; B.B.A./M.B.A.;* B.B.A./Business Education: M.S.Ed.;* B.B.A./Human Resources Management: M.S.* Marketing: B.B.A.; B.B.A./M.B.A.;* B.B.A./M.S.;* B.B.A./Marketing Research: M.S.* Supply Chain Management: B.B.A.; B.B.A./M.B.A.*
THE LAWRENCE HERBERT SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION Film Studies and Production: B.A. Journalism: B.A.; B.A./M.A.* Mass Media Studies: B.A. Public Relations: B.A. Radio Production and Studies: B.A.
Rhetorical Studies: Rhetorical Studies – Speech Communication: B.A. Rhetorical Studies – Political Communication: B.A. Rhetorical Studies – Communication, Culture, and Social Action: B.A. Video/Television: B.A.; B.S. Video/Television & Business: B.S. Video/Television & Film: B.S.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Early Childhood and Childhood Education (with dual major in a liberal arts discipline): B.A. Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) (with dual major in a liberal arts discipline): B.A. Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) (with dual major in a liberal arts discipline): B.A.; B.A./M.A.: STEM* Health Professions and Kinesiology: Athletic Training: B.S. Exercise Science: B.S. Health Education: B.S. Physical Education: B.S.Ed.; B.S./Health and Physical Education: M.S.* Secondary Education: Dance Education: B.S.Ed. Fine Arts Education: B.S.Ed. Music Education: B.S.Ed. Secondary Education (with dual major in another discipline): English Education: B.A. Foreign Language Education – French: B.A. Foreign Language Education – German: B.A. Foreign Language Education – Italian: B.A. Foreign Language Education – Russian: B.A. Foreign Language Education – Spanish: B.A. Mathematics Education: B.A. Science Education – Biology: B.A. Science Education – Chemistry: B.A. Science Education – Earth Science: B.A. Science Education – Physics: B.A. Social Studies Education: B.A.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE Computer Engineering: Computer Engineering: B.S. Computer Engineering – Concentration in Leadership & Innovation in Computing (CLIC): B.S. Computer Engineering – Option in Leadership & Innovation in Computing (OLIC): B.S. Computer Science: B.A.; B.S.; B.A./M.S.;* B.S./M.S.* Computer Science & Mathematics (dual): B.S. Engineering: Electrical Engineering: B.S. Engineering Science – Biomedical: B.A.; B.E. Engineering Science – Civil: B.E. Engineering Science – Production & Manufacturing: B.A. Industrial Engineering: B.S. Mechanical Engineering: B.S.
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN SERVICES Community Health: B.S. Health Science: B.S. Physician Assistant Studies: B.S./M.S.* Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences: B.A./ Speech-Language Pathology M.A.* * A dual degree program allows the student to earn both degrees in less time than if each degree is pursued separately. Hofstra University offers more than 100 dual degree programs, many of them in the Zarb School of Business. Learn more at hofstra.edu/dualdegree.
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Campus Life Hofstra has a vibrant campus — with hundreds of cultural and social events, 200 student clubs and organizations, and a competitive NCAA Division I athletic program. There are also approximately 15 clubs on campus with specific international or multicultural themes. To explore the many opportunities available at Hofstra, visit hofstra.edu/studentaffairs.
Housing & Dining Housing is available for international students. Hofstra has 37 residence halls, featuring many different living arrangements. Twelve-month housing is available for students who will stay in the United States during the semester breaks. Living/learning communities, in which students live with other students who have similar majors or interests, are also available. Visit hofstra.edu/reslife for more information.
Costs (2013-2014) Tuition and Fees: $37,400 Room and Board: Suite-style Living: $14,840 High-rise Living: $11,090 International Students Health Insurance Fee: $1,046
Hofstra … only 40 kilometers east of New York City
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Hofstra’s campus is located in Hempstead, New York, in a suburban neighborhood. On a clear day, you can see the New York City skyline from the top floor of our library. The climate of Long Island is affected by four seasonal changes. The temperature varies from a high of 32 degrees Celsius during July and August to a low of minus 2 degrees Celsius in January and February. Take a virtual tour or schedule a campus visit at hofstra.edu/visit. We recommend campus visits during the September or January semesters so that you may experience our campus while classes are in session. There are many hotels conveniently located near the Hofstra University campus. For hotel accommodation information, please visit hofstra.edu/hotels.
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What financial aid might an international student receive?
Admission Hofstra University is a selective institution. However, there is no minimum score or grade point average to be considered for admission. Hofstra’s admission committee reviews applications individually and places additional emphasis on the applicant’s essay and letter of recommendation.
International students are eligible for academic merit scholarships. Please note that an SAT or ACT score must be received to be considered for an academic scholarship. Need-based aid is not available for international students.
To demonstrate English proficiency, the SAT, ACT, TOEFL or IELTS may be submitted. The SAT or ACT are not required for admission, but must be submitted to be considered for an academic scholarship. Native speakers of English must submit the SAT or ACT. Our fall 2013 applicants’ scores reflected the following: Minimum TOEFL score
80 (Internet-based), 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based)
Minimum IELTS score
6.5
Average SAT score
1150 (critical reading and math sections only)*
Average ACT composite score
26*
Average grade point average
3.54 (on a 4.0 scale)*
* Estimated for fall 2013 class Please note that Hofstra awards credit for A-level, Abitur, the IB Diploma, AP credits, etc. Advanced standing and collegiate-level credits may be awarded based on students’ performance on these exams and certain other upper-secondary school certificates. Students should send score reports to the Office of Admission for evaluation. An official evaluation of a student’s secondary record is often helpful in this process and can be provided by organizations such as World Education Services (WES, wes.org).
English Language Program Students who meet Hofstra University’s admission requirements but have not demonstrated English language proficiency may be invited to enroll in the English Language Program (ELP). Sessions are offered in the summer and fall. Upon successful completion of ELP course work and demonstration of English proficiency, students transition to a degree-granting program at Hofstra University. Hofstra University offers two levels of ELP courses, Beginner (available in the summer) and Advanced (available summer and fall). Once they have successfully demonstrated English language proficiency, students are considered fully matriculated. There is no other requirement for full admission and no need for the student to file a separate application for admission to the University. Students who successfully complete the Advanced Level may, upon the recommendation of the ELP director, enroll in additional upper level classes, but they are not required to do so as a condition of their continued status as fully matriculated students. For more information please visit hofstra.edu/ELP.
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Ready to apply? Hofstra accepts international applications through our website — hofstra.edu — or through the Common Application (commonapp.org). The following checklist will help ensure that all the necessary items are completed and/or submitted: 6 Completed application. 6 Nonrefundable application fee. 6 Transcripts (in English) for all secondary and postsecondary course work. 6 SAT, ACT, TOEFL or IELTS score report (one required; multiple tests encouraged). Please note: SAT or ACT is required for scholarship consideration. U.S. permanent residents or dual citizens must submit SAT or ACT results. Students whose first language is English are not required to submit the TOEFL or the IELTS. 6 One letter of recommendation. 6 Personal essay. If you will require an F-1 student visa to study at Hofstra, the following are also required: v Completed I-20 Application, available at hofstra.edu/i20 (including required financial documentation) v Completed F-1 Transfer-In Information form (for students currently attending U.S. high schools, colleges or universities) v Scanned copy of your passport For more information on your student visa, please visit hofstra.edu/prearrival. Application Deadline
Notification Date
Enrollment Deposit Date
Early Action I (nonbinding)
November 15
Approx. December 15
May 1
Early Action II (nonbinding)
December 15
Approx. January 15
May 1
Rolling Admission
August 1
Within 4 to 6 weeks of receipt
May 1
Fall Semester (September)
Spring Semester (January)
Within 4 to 6 weeks of receipt
December 1
January 15
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