Transfer Student Survival Guide | 2011-2012 101 Memorial Hall P: 516-463-6770 F: 516-463-6674
107 Student Center P: 516-463-7222 F: 516-463-4258
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The Center for University Advisement
Dear New Transfer Student:
Welcome to Hofstra! The Center for University Advisement (CUA) is here to help you make a smooth transition into Hofstra as you begin a new stage of your college career. You will be assigned an Advisement dean who will serve as your general academic adviser throughout your academic career. Your Advisement dean is here to assist you with questions concerning Distribution courses and other University requirements, as well as policies and procedures, program planning, and general academic concerns regarding your transition to Hofstra. More broadly, your dean is always a good first stop when you have any questions about the resources available on campus. In addition, the CUA houses specific services to support your academic progress: the University Tutorial Program (UTP), and specialized pre-health and prelaw advising. Your Advisement dean will be available throughout your time at Hofstra to help you make the most of your educational experience. We encourage you to set up an appointment with your dean and meet regularly to monitor your academic progress. In addition, once you declare your major you will have a faculty/major adviser within your department who will advise you on the curriculum and assist with questions or concerns regarding the major requirements. I encourage you to make the most of the advising resources available to you through both your Advisement dean and your faculty/major adviser. This advisement portfolio is designed to help you get a head start on your program planning for your first term. It includes a variety of academic tip sheets that provide an overview of the degree requirements. Make sure to read through all of the enclosed materials to ensure you do not miss an important step for your enrollment at Hofstra. Congratulations once again, and I wish you the best in your future academic endeavors.
Sincerely,
Anne Mongillo Dean of the Center for University Advisement
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMICS GENERAL DEGREE OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................... 2 COMPONENTS OF A BACHELOR’S DEGREE ..................................................................................... 3 HOFSTRA COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES TIP SHEET................................................... 4 FRANK G. ZARB SCHOOL OF BUSINESS TIP SHEET ......................................................................... 5 SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION TIP SHEET ....................................................................................... 6 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TIP SHEET........................................... 7 THE WRITING PROFICIENCY EXAM............................................................................................... 10
ADVISEMENT ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT AT HOFSTRA .......................................................................................... 11 THE UNIVERSITY TUTORIAL PROGRAM ..........................................................................................12 MY.HOFSTRA.EDU PORTAL ........................................................................................................... 13 REGISTRATION 101 – HOW TO FIND CLASSES ...............................................................................14 HOW TO ADD OR DROP A COURSE ............................................................................................... 15 BULLETIN.HOFSTRA.EDU ................................................................................................................16 YOUR MAP TOWARD GRADUATION (DARS) ............................................................................... 17
RESOURCE GUIDE IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES ............................................................................................ 18 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS/PROGRAMS CONTACT INFORMATION .............................................. 19 IMPORTANT STUDENT RESOURCES ............................................................................................... 20 NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST ..............................................................................................................21 DEPARTMENTAL COURSE PREFIXES .............................................................................................. 22 GENERAL CURRICULUM ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................... 23
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General Degree Overview Your degree includes a combination of: • University requirements □ Writing Studies & Composition (WSC 001 and 002) □ Writing Proficiency Exam □ foreign language courses or Special Language Option (dependent on major or degree) • Distribution courses • major coursework • electives Aside from completing courses at Hofstra you will also be able to fulfill requirements through: • transfer course credit from a previous institution • Advanced Placement, CLEP, and IB exam credits • courses taken at another institution with Permission to Enroll*
General University Requirements Foreign Language / Special Language Option
Writing Skills WSC 1 _____ WSC 2 _____ Writing Proficiency _____
Distribution Requirements (33 credits -
1 __________ 2 __________
3 __________
4 __________
BA, BBA, BFA) (BS and BE Distribution requirements vary)
Natural Science / Math / Computer Science (9 credits)
Social Sciences
Cross Cultural
(9 credits)
(9 credits)
(3 credits)
Literature (LT) _____________________
Natural Science (NS) _____________________
Behavioral (BH) _____________________
Cross Cultural (CC) _____________________
Literature (LT) or Appreciation & Analysis (AA) _____________________
Mathematics/ Computer Science (MC) _____________________
History/Philosophy/Religion (HP) _____________________
Interdisciplinary Studies (3 credits)
Appreciation & Analysis (AA) or Creative Participation (CP) _____________________
Natural Science (NS) or Mathematics/Computer Science (MC) _____________________
Behavioral (BH) or History/Philosophy/Religion (HP) _____________________
Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) _____________________
* Hofstra students who wish to take a course at another institution must apply for Permission to Enroll. There are specific restrictions as to which types of courses can be taken and approvals must be granted in advance. Students may not take a course at a local institution within commutable distance to Hofstra if an equivalent course could be taken at Hofstra. Please be sure to see your Advisement dean or major faculty adviser for more information.
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Components of a Bachelor’s Degree 1) University/Degree Requirements a. Writing Studies & Composition 001 & 002, and passing of the Proficiency Exam (all students) b. 33 cr. of Distribution for all BA, BBA, BFA, and sometimes less for BS and BE degrees (all students) c. foreign language for degrees: BA (all), BFA, BS (some), and BBA (International Business only)
2) Major Requirements a. varies between 27-45 credits depending on the major department b. additional work outside the major may be required in order to satisfy the major requirements
3) Electives - Most degrees have some room for free electives. Be creative and make the best use of supplemental course offerings.
Student FAQs for the Distribution Does my transfer credit count in the Distribution? Yes. Courses will be evaluated and assigned to the appropriate Distribution areas. Hofstra’s transfer credit policy is quite liberal with regard to Distribution credit. If I receive a D or D+ in a Distribution course will it still fulfill a requirement? Yes, the course will count in the Distribution. A grade of C- or better is necessary as a pre-requisite to another course. Can I choose the P/D+/D/F (pass/fail) option for a Distribution course? No, Distribution courses cannot be taken for P/D+/D/F. Some Distribution courses are listed in two categories. Can I count one course in two categories? No. You may count the course in only one category. Will courses count toward the Special Language Option as well as a Distribution area (double count)? No. You may count the course toward only one of these general degree requirements. I took a course in a previous semester which was not at that time designated as a distribution course. I see that it now has Distribution status. Does this course now count in my Distribution? No. If the course did not have Distribution status when you took it, it cannot be counted in your Distribution requirements. I see a course in the current Distribution list which was not listed as such when I entered Hofstra. If I take this course now, will it count in my Distribution? Yes. You may take any course in the current Distribution list and apply it to your Distribution requirements. If I am given permission by Hofstra to take a course at another school near my home this summer may I use this course to fulfill a Distribution requirement? No. Once you are a Hofstra student, you may not apply courses taken elsewhere to the Distribution. 3|Survival Guide
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Tip Sheet Distribution Humanities Literature (LT) Appreciation & Analysis (AA) or Literature (LT) Creative Participation (CP) or Appreciation & Analysis (AA)
(3 cr.) (3 cr.) (3 cr.)
Natural Science, Mathematics, Computer Science Natural Science (NS) Mathematics/Computer Science (MC) Choice of Above (NS or MC)
(3 cr.) (3 cr.) (3 cr.)
Social Sciences Behavioral Social Sciences (BH) History, Philosophy, Religion (HP) Choice of Above (BH or HP)
(3 cr.) (3 cr.) (3 cr.)
Cross Cultural Cross Cultural (CC)
(3 cr.)
Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)/Other*
(3 cr.)
*This requirement may be satisfied by three credits of Interdisciplinary Studies or by three additional credits in any of the above categories.
Some Things to Keep in Mind • A grade of C- or better is required in both Writing Studies & Composition 001 and 002. • Every student must pass the Writing Proficiency Exam. • Every degree has a specific liberal arts requirement. For example, B.A. students must graduate with a minimum of
94 liberal arts credits (93 for students with a major in Elementary and/or Early Childhood Education). • Keep an eye on residency requirements: a minimum of 15 credits in the major (more for some non-B.A. programs)
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and the last 30 credits of a degree must be completed at Hofstra. For minors, a minimum of 6 or 9 credits (depending on the department) must be completed at Hofstra. A maximum of 45 credits in a single discipline may be counted toward a 124-credit B.A. degree. Students who exceed this limit will need more than the 124 credits to graduate. For example, a student with 46 credits (one credit over the limit) in a major department needs one additional non-major credit to offset this, thus 125 degree credits. Students must complete 79 credits outside of the major. A maximum of 8 credits in Physical Education skills courses can be applied to a degree. (Identically numbered Physical Education skills courses may be taken for credit a maximum of two times.) BA degree requirements include a language requirement. Several other programs also include a language requirement. Students who are repeating a Hofstra course for a better grade should consider using the Repeat Course Request form. Students may utilize this option two times in their academic career. Both grades will appear on the transcript but the second grade will be included in the grade point average and the former will be excluded. Pre-requisites may include specific courses, academic class standing and even grade requirements. For instance, in order to advance to the next level of a foreign language a student must earn at least a C- or better. Students who are transferring credit into Hofstra will not receive credit for a similar class taken at Hofstra.
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Frank G. Zarb School of Business Tip Sheet General Education B.B.A. Requirements: WRITING STUDIES & COMPOSITION AND WRITING PROFICIENCY EXAM Writing Studies and Composition WSC 001 & WSC 002
(6 cr.)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ONLY)
(0-15 cr.)
(Level 5 or placement beyond 5)
DISTRIBUTION COURSES Humanities Literature (LT) Appreciation & Analysis (AA) or Literature (LT) Creative Participation (CP) or Appreciation & Analysis (AA) (SPCM 001 or 007)
(3 cr.) (3 cr.) (3 cr.)
Natural Science, Mathematics, Computer Science Natural Science (NS) Mathematics/Computer Science (MC) (Math 40 or above)** Choice of Above (NS or MC)
(3 cr.) (3 cr.) (3 cr.)
Social Sciences Behavioral Social Sciences (BH) (any PSC course suggested here or for Cross Cultural) History, Philosophy, Religion (HP) (PHI 014) Choice of Above (BH or HP)
(3 cr.) (3 cr.) (3 cr.)
Cross Cultural Cross Cultural (CC) (if not for BH, any PSC course suggested here)
(3 cr.)
Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)/Other*
(3 cr.)
*This requirement may be satisfied by three credits of Interdisciplinary Studies or by three credits in any of the above categories. **Finance majors must take Math 61, 61A, or 71. Math 40, 45, or 50 may count for the second distribution in this category, but Math 50 may not be taken after 61, 61A, or 71.
Specific Liberal Arts Requirements (for all business majors)
Business Core Requirements
ECO 001, 002 SPCM 001 or 007 (will count for CP Distribution) PSC (any course, may also fulfill a BH or CC Distribution) PHI 014 (may fulfill HP distribution) or PHI 090
ACCT 101, 102 (pre-req: 24+ cr.) FIN 101 (pre-req: 24+ cr.) FIN 110 (pre-req: 58+ cr.) GBUS 180 or 180H (pre-req 88+ cr.) IB 150 (pre-req: 24+ cr.) IT 014 LEGL 020 MKT 101 (pre-req: 24+ cr.) MGT 101 (pre-req: 24+ cr.) MGT 110 (pre-req: 58+ cr.)
General Education Requirements QM 001, 122
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School of Communication Tip Sheet The School of Communication at Hofstra University is made up of three academic departments. Below you will find a listing of all three departments, as well as the different degree options. Radio/Television/Film B.A. Radio Production and Studies (36 cr.) B.A. Film Studies and Production (36 cr.) B.A. Video/Television (36-37 cr.) All B.A. majors in Radio/Television/Film must complete a liberal arts minor. B.S. B.S. B.S.
Video/Television (94 cr.) Video/Television and Business (94 cr.) Video/Television and Film (94 cr.)
Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations B.A. Journalism (39 cr.) B.A. Mass Media Studies, concentration options: Media & Culture; Urban & Suburban Communication; and Media, Law & Policy (36 cr.) B.A. Public Relations (36 cr.) All majors within Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations must complete a liberal arts minor. Speech Communication, Rhetoric, and Performance Studies B.A. Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies (36 cr.) B.A. Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies with concentration in Communication, Citizenship, and Public Advocacy (57 cr.) B.A. Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies with concentration in Communication, Culture, and Social Action (57 cr.) Please note, all School of Communication students must also complete the following three foundational courses: MASS 001 – Mass Media: History and Development (3 cr.) RTVF 001 – Sound and Image Aesthetics (3 cr.) SPCM 001 – Oral Communication (3 cr.) also fulfills CP Distribution LIBERAL ARTS MINOR OPTIONS: African Studies
Chinese
English
Hebrew
Labor Studies
Musical Theater
Sociology
American Studies
Classics
European Studies
History
Latin
Philosophy
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Anthropology
Comparative Lit.
Fine Arts
Ibero-American Studies
Latin Am. and Caribbean Studies
Philosophy of Science
Spanish
Arabic
Computer Science
French
International Affairs
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Stds
Physics
Speech Comm & Rhetorical Studies
Art History
Dance
Geography
Irish Studies
Linguistics
Political Science
Speech Language Hearing Sciences
Asian Studies
Disability Studies
Geology
Italian
Mathematics
Psychology
Technology and Public Policy
Astronomy
Drama
German
Italian Studies
Middle East and Central Asian Studies
Public Affairs
Women’s Studies
Biology
Economics
Global Studies
Japanese
Modern Greek
Religion
World Lit.
Chemistry
Engineering Sci.
Greek
Jewish Studies
Music
Russian
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School of Education, Health and Human Services Tip Sheet Programs offered by the School of Education, Health and Human Services are classified as either pre-professional or professional. Pre-professional programs are for students seeking initial teacher certification or certification as a teacher assistant, whether at the undergraduate level or the graduate level. Professional programs are designed for students already certified (provisional or permanent) or experienced as teachers (e.g., in private schools, in the Peace Corps, etc.) and who wish to pursue advanced studies in a specialized field of education. Areas of specialization include early childhood, elementary, and secondary education; and programs in business, dance, fine arts, and music, all grades. In addition, the School of Education, Health and Human Services offers major programs to undergraduate students interested in a variety of areas in human services and health-related occupations. Enrollment Prospective teachers in the following fields enroll as a major in the School of Education, Health and Human Services: art, dance, music, health education, and physical education. Preparation for teaching in early childhood and elementary schools requires dual enrollment in the School of Education, Health and Human Services and a bachelor of arts program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (excluding dance, drama, fine arts, music and speech-language-hearing sciences) or the bachelor of arts degree program in Speech Communication, Rhetoric, and Performance Studies in the School of Communication for completion of the professional education courses leading to the co-major. Students preparing to teach in secondary schools enroll in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or the Zarb School of Business as a major in a teaching content and co-major in secondary education. A student preparing to teach early childhood, elementary, or secondary education should, by the beginning of the sophomore year, select a co-major in the appropriate college. With an adviser from the chosen department, the student should develop an approved plan of study which satisfies the requirements of that department as well as the School of Education, Health and Human Services program. Students preparing to teach art, dance or music should enroll in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching during their first semester at Hofstra. Students preparing to teach physical education or health education should enroll in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences or Health Professions and Family Studies during their first semester. Frequently it is necessary for students to take more than the minimum 124 semester hours for graduation in order to meet the subject requirements of their academic department in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Communication or the Zarb School of Business and the teacher education requirements of the School of Education, Health and Human Services. Five-Year Option Education students interested in completing both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees within a five-year period should see their academic adviser in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching. Qualifying students interested in pursuing this possibility should seek appropriate advisement during their first semester.
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Prerequisites for Teacher Candidates
Undergraduate students preparing to teach at the early childhood, elementary or secondary level need to apply to the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at the beginning of their sophomore year. Admission to the program is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:
A completed application to the program. In the case of elementary education, • a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in overall course work; • and a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in liberal arts course work. In the case of secondary education, • a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in overall course work; • and a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in the area(s) in which certification is sought. A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale. Two letters of reference that address the applicant’s potential to succeed in the teaching profession. (Some programs require an interview, audition, and/or portfolio.) The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate’s potential for success in the program. Consequently, candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate.
Curriculum and Teaching offers a program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a liberal arts co-major.
Degree
Program
Teaching Department
Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 2)
BA
Early Childhood Ed.
Curriculum & Teaching
BA
Elementary Education
Curriculum & Teaching
BA
Early Childhood Ed.
Curriculum & Teaching
Specialization in Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) Dual Certification Program in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) and Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
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Coordinator
Phone
Address
Myrna Fischbach
516.463.4799
142 Hagedorn Hall
Secondary Education with liberal arts co-major (teaching)
Degree
Program
Teaching Department
English Education
BA
Secondary Education
English
Secondary Education
Appropriate language department
Coordinator
Phone
Address
516.463.6775
115 Hagedorn Hall
516.463.5485
327 Calkins Hall
Mustapha Masrour
516.463.5653
207 Calkins Hall
Maureen Murphy David Powell
Foreign Language Education (French, Italian, Spanish, German or Russian)
BA
Science Education (co-major would be biology, geology, chemistry or physics)
BA
Secondary Education
Appropriate science department
S. Maxwell Hines
516.463.5768
128 Hagedorn Hall
Mathematics Education
BA
Secondary Education
Mathematics
Sharon Whitton
516.463.6456
128 Hagedorn Hall
Social Studies Education (co-major would be history, anthropology, sociology, political science, geography or economics)
BA
Secondary Education
Appropriate social science department
Alan Singer
516.463.5853
128 Hagedorn Hall
Business Education
BBA
516.463.7284
202 Hagedorn Hall
Dance Education
BS Ed
516.463.7137
204 Emily Lowe Hall
Fine Arts
BS Ed
516.463.4976
207 Hagedorn Hall
Music
BS Ed
516.463.4514
102 New Academic Bldg
Physical Education
BS Ed
Physical Education
Physical Education & Sports Sciences
Carol Alberts
516.463.5811
107 Hofstra Dome
Professional Specializations
Degree
Program
Teaching Department
Coordinator
Phone
Address
Athletic Training
BS
Athletic Training
Physical Education & Sports Sciences
Jayne M. Kitsos
516.463.5101
101 Hofstra Dome
Community Health
BS
Community Health
Health Professions & Family Studies
Israel M. Schwartz
516.463.5813
101B Hofstra Dome
Exercise Specialist (health and fitness trainer)
BS
Exercise Specialist
Physical Education & Sports Sciences
Katie M. Sell
516.463.5814
113 Hofstra Dome
School Health Education (teaching)
BS
Health Education
Health Professions & Family Studies
Michael J. Ludwig
516.463.5885
129 Hofstra Dome
Secondary Education Secondary Education Secondary Education Secondary Education
School of Business Dance Fine Arts Music
Marsha W. Iverson Anita Feldman Susan G. Zwirn Nathalie Robinson
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Writing Proficiency Exam Information for Transfer Students •
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Passing the Writing Proficiency Exam is a Hofstra University graduation requirement. The Proficiency Exam is an essay examination intended to ensure that Hofstra students display competence as writers, no matter what your major is or how many writing courses you have taken at other universities. In the exam you will have two hours to compose a focused and well organized essay (based on two essays on a common topic) that develops your point and incorporates specific references to both authors’ viewpoints as support. Successful essays have an explicit thesis developed through coherent paragraphs that support assertions with quotations from both readings. While your essay should include enough context to enable your readers to follow your points, it should not merely summarize the articles nor should it be a personal narrative. You are making an original argument using support from both of the readings. The essay will be graded on how well you express your argument and support your assertions with evidence from the text. Faculty will evaluate your exam according to the following criteria: o o o o o o
a clear thesis (statement of your position on a key point raised by one or both of the articles coherent paragraphs (each organized around a central idea) that support your thesis sufficient evidence to develop those individual paragraphs logical organization and coherent flow of ideas coherent sentences using a variety of sentence structures language (words and sentences, punctuation and grammar) that furthers rather than interferes with the reader’s understanding
All transfer students will receive an email from the Writing Studies and Composition Department reminding them of the exam given in the Student Center Theater in November and March. The information will also be posted on the Hofstra Student Portal. There is no need to register for the exams given at this time. The exam will be administered at the following times over a two-day period: 10 am, 2pm, and 6pm, thus ensuring no conflict with classes. Students who fail the PE will be instructed to take WSC 002A, a one-credit writing workshop. If you have any questions or need further information please call Eileen Greco at 516-593-2560. Note: If you will be taking WSC 002 at Hofstra, you will take the Proficiency Exam in your classroom the semester you take WSC 002.
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Academic Advisement at Hofstra At Hofstra, we have a dual advising system. Each student has both an Advisement dean in one of the Center for University Advisement locations (101 Memorial Hall or 107 Student Center) and a faculty/major adviser, who is a faculty member in the student’s major department.
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The Faculty/Major Adviser may be able to assist with major-specific questions, including: o What is the sequencing of my major courses, and what are the prerequisites? o Are there foundation courses that will prepare students for upper-level coursework? o What are the unique opportunities in my major (study abroad, honors thesis, independent study, etc.)? o What elective courses will best prepare me for my future career? o Can I receive credit for an internship? o Are there clubs, pre-professional organizations or honor societies connected to my major?
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Advisement deans assist with your transition to Hofstra, and answer general academic questions from your admission through your graduation, such as: o o o o o o o o o
How do my transfer credits apply to my Hofstra degree? How would I change my major? Add a minor? What do I have to do to graduate on time? How do I read my Degree Audit Report (DAR)? How can I fulfill my foreign language requirement? I received a poor grade – can I repeat the course to try for a better grade? What is the Hofstra policy on taking classes at another college or university? I would like to get more involved in campus life. Who should I talk to? What courses and campus events will help me explore my academic interests?
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The University Tutorial Program The University Tutorial Program (UTP) is a unit of the Center for University Advisement (CUA) designed to provide academic support services to Hofstra undergraduate students. Individual and group tutoring are available, with professional academic advisers on hand to provide additional guidance when necessary.
HOW CAN I GET STARTED? You can make an appointment with a tutor right on the Hofstra portal (my.hofstra.edu) through TutorTrac. Instructions for making an appointment can be found on our website, www.Hofstra.edu/UTP. WHEN CAN I RECEIVE TUTORING? Students can begin scheduling tutoring appointments in the second week of each academic semester, and continuing until the last week of classes. Tutoring is coordinated on a first-come, first-serve basis so sign up early!! IN WHAT SUBJECTS CAN I RECEIVE TUTORING? The UTP works to assist all undergraduate students in all subjects to the best of its abilities. While most classes have one-on-one tutoring available, some classes are tutored in group format. HOW MANY CLASSES CAN I BE TUTORED IN DURING A SEMESTER? Students are provided individual tutoring in up to three classes per semester, and are entitled to 1 ½ hours of tutoring per course, per week. Individual tutors are not offered for courses in Quantitative Methods (QM), Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy and Computer Science, but students may attend group tutoring in these subjects for as many hours as needed. OTHER PROGRAMS THAT WORK WITH THE UTP INCLUDE: • • •
NOAH Program Academic Program for Student Athletes Services for Students with Disabilities
CERTIFICATION The UTP is internationally certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). This provides recognition and positive reinforcement for tutors' successful work. In addition, CRLA's tutor certification process sets an internationally accepted standard of skills and training for tutors.
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My.Hofstra.edu Portal The portal is a great resource. Explore the bells and whistles. Nearly everything you will need can be found here. The Student Information section is one of the primary areas for information. Each student is issued a USER NAME. It should be sent to you but if you have not received it you may contact the Help Desk at 516-463-7777. The first time you log in you will use your 6-digit birth date as the password. February 14, 1980 would be 021480. You will be asked to select another password at this time. Once you log into the main site you will see a blue toolbar on the left side. When you click on Hofstra Online a menu appears on the right side of the page. The page will look like the image below. All of the important links that you will need to navigate the system will be on this page. Commonly used links would include those to view your schedule, look up classes, access your academic transcript, or even to view your Advisement Dean’s information.
When you click on the REGISTRATION menu bar you will be brought to another page with tabs and more options.
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Registration 101- How to Find Classes
On the Student Information screen select the Registration tab
There are many ways to search classes. The most popular ways to search are by subject and course number. You must use 3 digits, such as 014. You may also search by attribute type such as Distribution type, liberal arts, and distance learning options (online courses). You can sort by instructor, days of the week or even times.
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How to Add or Drop a Course ADD a COURSE 1. Go to my.hofstra.edu to enter the Portal. 2. Click on Hofstra Online. 3. Scroll down and click on Registration. 4. Click on Look Up Classes to Add. 5. Select the appropriate term and Submit term. 6. Scroll to the appropriate subject in By Subject to search courses. 7. Register by clicking the empty box to the left or write down all of the CRNs (course registration numbers) and go to Add or Drop Classes and submit them at the same time.
DROP a COURSE 1. Go to my.hofstra.edu to enter the Portal. 2. Click on Hofstra Online. 3. Scroll down and click on Registration. 4. Select Add/Drop Classes. 5. Select the appropriate term and Submit term. 6. Find the course that you want to remove. Select Web Delete and hit Submit Changes.
There are different ways to get to the registration site. You can navigate in from different locations. Play around on the site. You can also set up bookmarks for quick access back to frequently used pages.
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Bulletin.hofstra.edu – A Quick Guide •
To use the Hofstra University online Bulletin, click on the Bulletin year you would like to view from the dropdown menu on the top right and press GO.
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Once your selected Bulletin appears, you can select “Use Advanced Search” in the upper left corner to search the entire bulletin or a specific location.
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With the Advanced Search, you will be directed to enter specific search word(s), check off the location(s) within the bulletin you wish to search, and click Search. For example to search for all ENGL (English) courses, select “Courses” and type in “ENGL.”
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For a more general search, use the blue navigation links on the left hand side of each page to find additional information.
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Create and save your own portfolio of information using “My Portfolio” at the bottom of the left column.
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To create a portfolio account, click on the blue link for “My Portfolio” at the bottom of the navigation menu. The portfolio allows users to browse through the online Bulletin and save both programs and courses of interest. Content from any Bulletin will be saved in one portfolio by clicking on the “add to portfolio” link located above the program/course description or below the entire document to save for future use.
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Use the Advanced Search function on the upper left side of the bulletin.hofstra.edu page rather than the Hofstra.edu search on the top right of the page. Always choose the correct Bulletin from the drop-down menu. E-mail Bulletin@Hofstra.edu with any questions.
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The Degree Audit Report, or DAR, is one of the most important academic tools that you will have at your disposal. It is available on the Hofstra Portal. The DAR will show you all of the courses that you have already taken and how they fulfill your requirements. It will also outline any remaining requirements. It is an excellent tool for academic planning and keeping you on track. You should refer to your DAR every semester in order to plan for future terms. You will want to bring this when you meet with your Advisement dean or your faculty adviser. If you are exploring alternative majors you can request a “WHAT-IF” DAR to see how your current coursework would fit into a prospective major.
To access your DAR on the Portal 1. Click on the Hofstra Online tab on the left toolbar. 2. Scroll down and click on the Registration bar. 3. On the Student Information menu select the Student Records button.
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Select Run a Degree Audit (DARS). The parameters will be set to your declared major so you can click Run Audit.
To select a “What-If” DAR 1. Follow the directions above to Run a Degree Audit (DARS). 2. Select a College of your prospective major and click Change College. 3. Select the Degree you want and click Select. 4. Select the Major you want and click Select. 5. If this applies to you: enter the Concentration you want and click Select. 6. Leave Select Term alone and click Select. 7. Click on Run Analysis. 8. Click on Refresh the List (wait a few seconds before doing this). 9. Click on the link for your DAR under the heading View Link. 17 | S u r v i v a l G u i d e
Important Dates and Deadlines (Fall 2011) September 9/6 9/12 9/13 9/13 9/27 9/27 9/28 9/28 9/29 9/30
Classes begin Last day to Register or do a program change online Department permission and override form required to add all classes Change of Program fee ($25) and Late Registration fee ($300) begins Last Day to DROP a class online Conversion Day - ALL classes follow a Thursday schedule Conversion Day - ALL classes follow a Friday schedule, no evening classes “W” Grade begins Classes not in session Classes not in session
October 10/2 10/3 10/7 10/8 10/17
Deadline to file for December graduation with $25 fee ($50 fee begins 10/3) Absolute last day to register or add a class No evening classes Classes not in session Last day to file Pass/D+/D/Fail form
November 11/17 11/17 11/24 11/25
Last day to WITHDRAW from a course (except complete withdrawal from all courses) Last day to file Repeat Course Request form Thanksgiving Recess – Classes not in session Thanksgiving Recess – Classes not in session
December 12/11 12/12 12/13 12/19 12/20
Last day to do a complete withdrawal from all courses Snow/study/reading day for Undergraduate classes Final exams begin Final exams end Commencement (subject to change)
Tuition Refunds
(No Refunds after October 3, 2011) 100% Through September 12, 2011 75% September 13, 2011 – September 19, 2011 50% September 20, 2011 – September 26, 2011 25% September 27, 2011 – October 3, 2011 **PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE ONCE THE TERM BEGINS** Also, you may purchase tuition insurance for medical emergencies that might require you to withdraw from the term.
January and Spring 2012 Registration Dates 10/17 10/17 10/24 10/31 11/7
January registration begins for all students Registration begins for all seniors Registration begins for all juniors Registration begins for all sophomores Registration begins for all first-years
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Academic Departments/Programs Contact Sheet 2011-2012 Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department
Location
Phone
African Studies American Studies Anthropology Biology Chemistry Comparative Literature and Languages Computer Science Disability Studies Drama and Dance Economics Engineering English Fine Arts, Art History and Comparative Arts and Culture Geology Global Studies and Geography History Mathematics Military Science Music Philosophy Physics and Astronomy Political Science Psychology Religion Romance Languages and Literatures Sociology Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Women’s Studies Writing Studies and Composition
224 Hauser Hall 205 Barnard Hall 200 Davison Hall 130 Gittleson Hall 106 Berliner Hall 322 Calkins Hall 211 Adams Hall Heger Hall, Second Floor 102 Lowe Hall 200 Barnard Hall 104 Weed Hall Mason Hall 206 Calkins Hall 143 Gittleson Hall 209F Roosevelt Hall 301 New Academic Bldg. 109 Adams Hall 265 Physical Fitness Center 101 New Academic Bldg. 104 Heger Hall 102 Berliner Hall 205 Barnard Hall 222 Hauser Hall 104 Heger Hall 338 Calkins Hall 205 Davison Hall 106 Davison Hall 210 Lowe Hall 124A Mason Hall
516-463-7124 516-463-5616 516-463-5640 516-463-5516 516-463-5534 516-463-5434 516-463-5555 516-463-5412 516-463-5444 516-463-5592 516-463-5544 516-463-5454 516-463-5474 516-463-5564 516-463-5826 516-463-5604 516-463-5570 516-463-4937 516-463-5490 516-463-5612 516-463-5582 516-463-5616 516-463-5624 516-463-6023 516-463-5140 516-463-5640 516-463-5509 516-463-4966 516-463-5471
205 Weller Hall 221 Weller Hall 211 Weller Hall 228 Weller Hall 222 Weller Hall
516-463-5684 516-463-5698 516-463-5738 516-463-5726 516-463-5706
322 Dempster Hall 124 Dempster Hall 400 New Academic Bldg.
516-463-4873 516-463-5424 516-463-4871
128 Hagedorn Hall
516-463-6135
102 Hofstra Dome
516-463-5307
Frank G. Zarb School of Business Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Finance Information Technology and Quantitative Methods Management, Entrepreneurship and General Business Marketing and International Business
School of Communication Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations Radio, Television, Film Speech Communication, Rhetoric and Performance Studies
School of Education, Health and Human Services Teaching, Literacy and Leadership (Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Foundations of Ed., Literacy Studies,…) Health Professions and Kinesiology (Athletic Training, Community Health, Exercise Science, Health Education, …)
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Important Student Resources The Career Center 516-463-6060; M. Robert Lowe Hall Major and career exploration, workshops, and job and internship fairs. Center for University Advisement 516-463-6770; 101 Memorial Hall 516-463-7222; 107 Mack Student Center Meet with your advisement dean to discuss your academic progress. Community Standards, Office of 516-463-6913; 243 Mack Student Center Promotes responsible living through the guidelines of behavioral standards and the PRIDE principles. Dean of Students Office 516-463-6913; 243 Mack Student Center Coordinates student-related programs in the Division of Student Affairs. Development and Alumni Affairs, Office of 516-463-6636; Libby and Joseph, G. Shapiro Alumni House Connect with alumni! Graduate Admissions, Office of 516-463-4723; 105 Memorial Hall Learn about graduate studies at Hofstra. HCLAS Study Abroad 516-463-4765; 107 Roosevelt Hall Earn credits while spending time abroad during January intersession or a summer session. Health and Wellness Center 516-463-6745; Republic Hall Available for appointments and information regarding your health. HofstraCard Services Office 516-463-6942; 104 Mack Student Center Provides photo ID cards used for swiping into buildings and money for laundry, Dutch Debits, and dining plans. Hofstra University Bookstore 516-463-6654; Mack Student Center Textbooks, gifts, and Hofstra apparel. Honors College 516-463-4842; 037A Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library Find out what it takes to be an honors student! Interfaith Center 516-463-6814; 213 Mack Student Center The Catholic, Jewish, Muslim and Protestant chaplains offer a wide variety of exciting programs. International Off-Campus Education, Office of 516-463-4765; 107 Roosevelt Hall Learn how to study abroad for a semester or a year. Language Learning Center 516-463-5653 207 Calkins Hall On-site foreign language placement exams Mathematics Tutorial Center 516-463-6742; 106 Adams Hall Free tutoring for your math course(s).
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Multicultural & International Student Programs, Office of 516-463-6796; 242 Mack Student Center MISPO helps develop an inclusive, multicultural and globally conscious campus that embraces diversity. Off-Campus Living and Commuting Student Services, Office of 516-463-3469; 221 Mack Student Center Enhances the co-curricular life of commuting students by hosting programs that connect commuters to the larger campus community. Parent and Family Programs, Office of 516-463-7055; 200 Phillips Hall Plans and implements parent and family outreach initiatives. Public Safety, Department of 516-463-6606; Mack Public Safety & Information Center Safeguards Hofstra students, administrators and faculty on campus. Recreation and Intramural Sports, Department of 516-463-6958; Fitness Center Manages the fitness center and coordinates intramural sports. Residential Programs, Office of 516-463-6930; 244 Mack Student Center Provides a variety of housing options to meet academic, developmental, cultural and social needs of our students. Scholarship Nexus 516-463-5442; 037 Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library Information regarding prestigious post-graduate scholarships and grants. Services for Students with Disabilities 516-463-7075; 212 Memorial Hall Arranges academic accommodations and provides support for students with physical, learning and/or psychological disabilities. Student Computing Services 516-463-7777; 104 Mack Student Center Provides technological assistance to students and manages a network of campus-computing resources to support all student-computing needs. Student Counseling Services 516-463-6791; Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center Provides psychological, vocational and educational counseling to students. Student Financial Services and Registrar 516-463-8000; 206 Memorial Hall Information regarding tuition, billing, registration, scholarships, FAFSA, loans, etc. Student Leadership and Activities, Office of 516-463-6914; 260 Mack Student Center OSLA enhances co-curricular life of the Hofstra community and helps students become more involved with campus events. Undergraduate Admissions 516-463-5822; Bernon Hall Submit official transcripts and check on missing transfer credits. University Tutorial Program 516-463-3500; 012 Memorial Hall UTP provides free tutoring for up to three courses per semester (1 ½ hours per week with each tutor). Writing Center 516-463-4908; 102 Mason Hall Assists with all phases of the writing process.
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HofstraCard (student ID)
New Student Checklist
The HofstraCard is your key to ease, convenience, and opportunity at Hofstra University. It is your student identification and is used to gain access to the campus facilities at the University. It also houses the Meal Plan points, which can be used at all dining locations on campus, as well as Dutch Debits. For further information and to get your Student ID, please visit HofstraCard Services, 104 Student Center, 516-463-6942.
Vehicle Parking Sticker
Free Hofstra parking permits for students are issued at the Public Safety Department. Public Safety is located in the Hofstra Information Center, at the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and California Avenue. Parking permits will be issued Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. You must bring the car you plan to park on campus, vehicle registration and your HofstraCard. Cars without the required Hofstra identification will be subject to towing and/or ticketing.
Health and Immunization Records
New York State mandates that you provide verification of immunization for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). It is extremely important that you provide the University with updated verification of vaccinations. Students who do not comply with this state law will be withdrawn from classes. Contact the Health and Wellness Center at 516-463-6745 with any questions.
Financial Aid
If you have questions about your financial aid package, please visit Student Financial Services to see a financial aid counselor. This office is located in 206 Memorial Hall, 516-463-8000.
Your Bill
Student Financial Services provides several different payment options including a monthly payment plan, deferred payment, in-person payment, mail payment and online payment. To speak with a Financial Services Representative visit the office at 206 Memorial Hall or call 516-463-8000, option 3. An outstanding balance will prevent you from registering for future semesters.
Housing
If you are seeking on-campus housing contact the Office of Residential Programs, 516-463-6930, 244 Student Center. The easiest and quickest way to file a housing application and pay a deposit is online.
Final Transcripts
Meet with your faculty/major adviser
All final transcripts, AP scores, etc., MUST be forwarded to Undergraduate Admissions, Bernon Hall, Hempstead, NY 11549. If you do not submit final transcripts a hold preventing registration may be placed on your account. Also, your transfer credit will not officially post without a final official transcript. This could impact your class standing as well as pre-requisites and registration status. Credit may expire if the appropriate documentation is not provided within an appropriate time frame. At Hofstra, we pride ourselves on our dual advising role. Students receive support from the Center for University Advisement and their major department. In addition to an Advisement Dean, all students will be assigned a faculty adviser within their major department. Students are encouraged to meet with a faculty adviser each semester to discuss the coursework and academic progress. Please see your Advisement Dean if you are unsure how to contact your faculty adviser.
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Departmental Course Prefixes Accounting (ACCT)
French Literature in Translation (FRLT)
Meteorology (METR)
African Studies (AFST)
Gaelic (GAEL)
Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies (MECA)
American Sign Language (ASL)
General Business (GBUS)
Military Science (MS)
American Studies (AMST)
Geography (GEOG)
Modern Greek (MGRK)
Anthropology (ANTH)
Geology (GEOL)
Music (MUS)
Arabic (ARAB)
German (GERM)
Musical Theater (MUTH)
Art History (AH)
Greek (GRK)
Natural Science (NSC)
Asian Studies (ASST)
Health Professions and Family Studies (HPFS)
New College (NC)
Astronomy (ASTR)
Hebrew, Modern (HEBR)
Off-Campus Education (OCE)
Biochemistry (BCHM)
History (HIST)
Philosophy (PHI)
Biology (BIO)
Hofstra University Honors College (HUHC)
Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESP)
Chemistry (CHEM)
Humanities (HUM)
Physician Assistant Studies (PHA)
Chinese (CHIN)
Information Technology (IT)
Physics (PHYS)
Cognitive Science (CGS)
Interdisciplinary Science (IDSS)
Political Science (PSC)
Comparative Lit. and Languages (CLL)
International Business (IB)
Portuguese (PORT)
Computer Science (CSC)
Irish Studies (IRE)
Pre-Medical Studies (PRMD)
Creative Writing (CRWR)
Italian (ITAL)
Psychology (PSY)
Criminology (CRM)
Italian Literature in Translation (ITLT)
Public Relations (PR)
Curriculum and Teaching (CT)
Italian Studies and Italian American Studies (ITST)
Quantitative Methods (QM)
Dance (DNCE)
Japanese (JPAN)
Radio, Television, Film (RTVF)
Disability Studies (DSST)
Jewish Studies (JWST)
Religion (RELI)
Drama (DRAM)
Journalism (JRNL)
Romance Languages and Literatures (RLLT)
Economics (ECO)
Korean (KOR)
Russian (RUS)
Educational Studies (EDST)
Latin (LAT)
School of Education, Health and Human Services (SOE)
Elementary Education (ELED)
Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS)
Science, Tech, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Engineering (ENGG)
Legal Studies in Business (LEGL)
Secondary Education (SED)
English (ENGL)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Studies (LGBT)
Sociology (SOC)
English Language Program (ELP)
Library Information and Technology (LIBR)
Spanish (SPAN)
Entrepreneurship (ENTR)
Linguistics (LING)
Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies (SPCM)
European Studies (EUR)
Literacy Studies (LYST)
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (SPCH)
Finance (FIN)
Literature in Translation (LIT)
Swahili (SWAH)
Fine Arts (FA)
Management (MGT)
Technology and Public Policy (TPP)
Forensics (FOR)
Marketing and International Business (MKT)
University Perspectives (UNIV)
Foundations of Education (FDED)
Mass Media Studies (MASS)
Women's Studies (WST)
French (FREN)
Mathematics (MATH)
Writing Studies and Composition (WSC)
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General Curriculum Abbreviations DISTRIBUTION TYPES AA Appreciation and Analysis BH Behavioral Social Science CP Creative Participation CC Cross Cultural HP History/Philosophy/Religion IS Interdisciplinary Studies LT Literature MC Mathematics or Computer Science NS Natural Science GRADING/TRANSCRIPT SYMBOLS GPA grade point average IP in progress / requirement will be fulfilled OK requirement fulfilled NO requirement not fulfilled NR no recorded grade or not received P passed course RE course in progress SH semester hour or credit SUSC School for University Studies Core Course SUST School for University Studies Tutorial TD unofficial transfer coursework without credit because the grade was below CTR transfer credit, College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) or Advanced Placement credit TU unofficial transfer credit (pending final transcripts, which will eventually expire if not rectified) TX expired credit Tofficial transfer course without credit because the grade was below C- (will fulfill a requirement) PROGRAMS/RESOURCES DAR Degree Audit Report FRD Freshman Division (SUS) IDP Individual Designed Degree Program PALS Program for Academic Learning Skills SPCL Special Academic Projects SSD Services for Students with Disabilities SUS School for University Studies TRD Transfer Division (SUS) TERMS FA Fall JA January SP Spring S1 Summer session one S2 Summer session two S3 Summer session three 23 | S u r v i v a l G u i d e