Undergraduate Admission

FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

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You鈥檙e ready to take the next step, and we鈥檙e here to help. Hofstra is where big dreams meet real opportunity. Whether you鈥檙e applying to college for the first time or only starting to explore, you鈥檒l find support, community, and confidence to thrive.

What Is a First-Year Student?

You鈥檙e a first-year student if you鈥檙e currently in high school or have graduated and haven鈥檛 enrolled in college yet, even if you鈥檝e earned AP, IB, or college credits during high school. You鈥檙e starting fresh with us, and we鈥檒l help you every step of the way.

Why Hofstra?

Small Classes, Big Attention

A 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio means your professors will know you and support your goals.

Learn by Doing

Internships, research, and practical experience are part of every major.

Life on Campus

You can choose from more than 200 clubs, student organizations, and events every week.

Just Outside NYC

Hofstra鈥檚 location, only 25 miles from Manhattan, opens doors to internships, culture, and careers.

Strong Outcomes

92% of Hofstra graduates are working in grad school or both within one year.

Explore Top Academic Programs

What do you want to do in the future? Our most popular majors are in fields where jobs are growing fast, according to the .

Business

Learn finance, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship to build your future in a global economy.

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Communications

Prepare for careers in journalism, digital media, broadcasting, and public relations.

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Health Sciences

Explore growing careers in health and wellness through a strong, science-based curriculum.

School of Health Sciences

Psychology

Understand the mind and behavior through hands-on research and real-world experience.

Department of Psychology

STEM

Study science, technology, engineering, or math fields that need curious, creative problem-solvers.

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Love the Arts?

Hofstra offers outstanding programs in the following:

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All Majors

Support for Your Success

You don鈥檛 have to figure it all out alone; we鈥檙e here to help.

Advising

Every student is paired with an academic advisor to help you plan your path.

Info on Advising

Tutoring and Coaching

The Center for Academic Excellence offers free support, including peer tutoring.

Tutoring Resources

Career Readiness

Explore majors, build a resume, and meet employers through the Center for Career Design and Development.

Career Design and Development

Accessibility

Student Access Services provides accommodations and support. Ask about our PALS Program, which offers personalized academic coaching for 糖心传媒 with learning differences, ADHD, or executive functioning challenges.

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