Hofstra University - The Right Choice For Transfer Students

the right choicefor transfer students

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What are you looking for in a university?

more than 145 undergraduate program optionsAt Hofstra, you can choose from a broad and ever-increasing range of undergraduate program options. For a complete list of majors, visit hofstra.edu/majors.

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At Hofstra, you’ll find what you’re looking for — and more.

outstanding faculty You’ll find nationally recognized scholars on the Hofstra faculty – among them, Guggenheim Fellows and Fulbright scholars. And at Hofstra, all our courses are taught by faculty members – not graduate students.

How and when do I apply for admission?Candidates for fall and spring admission may complete our paper application, the Common Application, or apply online at hofstra.edu/apply. We encourage you to use the online application process.

While you may apply for admission to Hofstra anytime, we recommend that you complete your application and submit your transcripts by March 1 for the fall semester, and by November 1 for the spring semester. Early application is encouraged for students interested in on-campus housing and scholarships.

What are the admission requirements for transfer students?A typical transfer student has a cumulative GPA of 2.30 with 24 earned college credits.

Is there an honors program available?Hofstra University Honors College (HUHC) serves students who perform at the highest academic levels in any undergraduate program or major. The HUHC curriculum is designed to provide a wide-ranging and multidisciplinary intellectual experience while fostering a sense of community and identity among students who share the HUHC experience. Transfer students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher are invited to join HUHC upon admission. Students who have earned honors credits at a previous institution may apply them toward completion of the Honors College Recognition designation.

What must I provide to the Admission Office in order to make my application complete?To apply, you must submit the following: a completed application, an application fee, an official transcript from each college attended, a high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores (if you have earned fewer than 24 college credits).

When will I receive a decision?You should receive an admission decision approximately three to four weeks after your file is deemed complete.

A wide range of undergraduate majors, one that’s right for you; small classes that ensure that you’ll have access to our outstanding faculty; technologically advanced facilities on a 240-acre campus that’s a nationally recognized arboretum — these are just some of the REASONS students transfer to Hofstra.

And to ensure that your transfer process goes smoothly, Hofstra’s Transfer Center provides help each step of the way.

For information, please visit hofstra.edu/transfer.

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Which of my credits will transfer to Hofstra?

Generally, courses with grades of “C-” or better may be transferred from your current and/or previous colleges. Usually, if the course is comparable to a Hofstra course, you will receive credit. Please review the information on the following page for more details.

Can I receive a preliminary credit evaluation before I apply?

Yes. You can meet with a counselor in the Transfer Center to receive a preliminary credit evaluation. An advisement dean will then determine the applicability of your transfer credits.

When will I receive a transfer credit evaluation?

All admitted students receive a preliminary credit evaluation in the mail three or four weeks after they are accepted to the University. An official credit evaluation is mailed to you only after ALL final official transcripts – including current semester grades – are received by the Admission Office.

How do I know which credits will apply to my degree at Hofstra?

You may make an appointment with a counselor in the Transfer Center before or upon admission, or you may meet with an advisement dean to determine the applicability of transfer credits. Transfer credits may or may not apply to your chosen major at Hofstra, especially if you are changing majors.

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ideal locationLocated just 25 miles east of New York City, Hofstra encourages all students to take advantage of the many cultural and internship opportunities offered by one of the world’s greatest cities. Plus they can enjoy all that Long Island has to offer.

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the campusHofstra’s lush, 240-acre campus is a nationally recognized arboretum, with thousands of trees and fl owers, and 60 outdoor sculptures. And the Hofstra campus is 100 percent program accessible to persons with disabilities.

what you need to know about transfer credits� First-year seminars, nursing, internships/

co-ops, independent studies, certificate programs, paralegal, remedial courses, and office technology (e.g., secretarial procedures) courses are NOT transferable to Hofstra.

� A course description and/or syllabus may be required from the student before proceeding with an official credit evaluation.

� A Credit Evaluation Guide is available for students transferring from Nassau Community College and Suffolk County Community College. Visit hofstra.edu/transfer and click on “Credit Evaluation.”

� A minimum of 124 credits is required for a bachelor’s degree, with the following exceptions: all B.B.A. degrees in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business require 128 credits; engineering degrees require a minimum of 137 credits; and a B.S. in physician assistant studies requires 147 credits.

� At least the last 30 credits and at least 15 credits in your major field of study must be completed at Hofstra.

� A maximum of 9 credits of “D” grades may be transferred to Hofstra, providing the student has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at the institution where the “D” grades were received and the student has earned a minimum of 30 credits at that institution.

� A maximum of 64 credits from a two-year college may apply to your degree, with the following exceptions: 65 credits for business majors; 69 credits for engineering majors. Students transferring from Nassau Community College may apply up to 69 credits to their degree if majoring in education.

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state-of-the-art technologyHofstra is on the leading edge technologically, offering new and technology-enhanced teaching facilities, student e-mail accounts, 24/7 access to computers, numerous wireless hotspots, and a full range of support services.

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HOFSTRA COLLEGE OFLIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCESAfrican 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: 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.Computer Engineering: B.S.Computer Science: B.A., B.S.Computer Science & Mathematics (dual): B.S.Dance: B.A.Drama: B.A.Economics: Business Economics: B.S. Economics: B.A. Mathematical Business Economics: B.S. Mathematical Economics: B.A.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.English: English – Creative Writing & Literature: B.A. English – English & American Literature: B.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.Ibero-American Studies: B.A.Ibero-American Studies with minor in International Business: B.A.Italian: B.A.Jewish Studies: B.A.Labor Studies: B.A.Latin: B.A.Latin American & Caribbean Studies: B.A.Legal Education Accelerated Program (LEAP): B.A./J.D.*

Liberal Arts: B.A.Linguistics: B.A.Mathematics: Computer Science and Mathematics (dual): B.S. Mathematical Business Economics: B.S. Mathematical Economics: B.A. Mathematics: B.A., B.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.Physician Assistant Studies: B.S.*Physics: Applied Physics: B.S. Physics: B.A., B.S.Political Science: B.A.Pre-Professional Programs: Pre-Allied Medical Professions Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medical/Pre-Health Pre-VeterinaryPsychology: B.A.Religion: B.A.Russian: B.A.Sociology: B.A.Spanish: B.A.Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences: B.A.STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math): B.A.Technology and Public Policy: B.S.Theater Arts: Theater Arts – Performance Sequence: B.F.A. Theater Arts – Production Sequence: B.F.A.Urban Ecology: B.A., B.S. Women’s Studies: B.A.

FRANK G. ZARB SCHOOL OF BUSINESSAccounting: B.B.A.; B.B.A./M.S.*Business Education: B.B.A.Entrepreneurship: B.B.A.Entrepreneurship/Human Resources Management: B.B.A./M.S.*Finance: B.B.A.Information Technology: B.B.A.International Business: B.B.A.Legal Studies in Business: B.B.A.Management: B.B.A.Management/Human Resources Management: B.B.A./M.S.*Marketing: B.B.A.; B.B.A./M.S.*Marketing Research: B.B.A./M.S.*Taxation: B.B.A./M.S.*

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONAudio/Radio: B.A.Film Studies/Production: B.A.Journalism: B.A.Mass Media Studies: B.A.Public Relations: B.A.Speech Communication & Rhetorical Studies: Speech Communication & Rhetorical Studies: B.A. Speech Communication & Rhetorical Studies – Communication, Citizenship, and Public

Advocacy: B.A. Speech Communication & 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, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESEarly 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.Health Professions and Family Studies: Community Health: B.S. Health Education: B.S. Health Science: B.S.Physical Education and Sport Sciences: Athletic Training: B.S. Exercise Specialist: B.S. Physical Education: B.S.Ed.Secondary Education: Business Education: B.B.A. 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. HONORS COLLEGEEntrance to Honors College is by invitation only and occurs after a student’s acceptance to the University.

*These programs take more than four years to complete.

More than 145 undergraduate program options:

extraordinary extracurriculars With more than 500 cultural events presented on campus each year, more than 170 student clubs and organizations, and 18 NCAA Division I athletic programs, Hofstra offers something for everyone.

Hofstra’s academic edge19 academic accreditations, including:

� Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

� AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business: All Business and Accounting programs, with a special accreditation in Accounting

� National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE): Education programs

� Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC): Undergraduate Journalism programs

� Engineering Accreditation Commission of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET): Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science programs

� American Chemical Society (ACS): Chemistry and Biochemistry programs

� Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA): Physician Assistant Studies program

� Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE): B.S. in Athletic Training program

Nonacademic accreditations:

� American Association of Museums (AAM): Lowe Gallery/Hofstra University Museum

� National Association for the Education of Young Children National Academy of Early Childhood Programs (NAEYC): Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute, Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center

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Hofstra’s part-time students

enjoy nearly the same range of

academic options as full-time

students. Plus, to accommodate

the needs of those attending

classes in the evening, the Center

for University Advisement,

The Career Center, and other

administrative offices offer

extended hours – which enable

you to make appointments in the

evening or on the weekend. Also,

nearly all of Hofstra’s facilities,

from the Mack Student Center

and Student Counseling Services

to Student Computing Services,

Axinn Library and the Recreation

Center, are open evenings and

weekends. Your HofstraCard

entitles you to access all that’s

available on the Hofstra campus.

part-time studies at Hofstra

Hofstra is the only private university on Long Island to qualify for a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the oldest, most respected undergraduate honors organization in the country.

Hofstra’s Office of Residential Programs offers a variety of comfortable living environments designed to meet the diverse needs of more than 4,100 resident students. Six of the 37 residence halls are high-rises, for instance, while two (Liberty and Republic) are low-rises with traditional corridor-style configurations. Four other halls contain suite-style arrangements. Each hall is staffed by resident directors and resident assistants.

Our primary goal is to provide students with a safe and comfortable living/learning environment. To ensure the safety of students and guests, residence hall access is limited to students carrying Hofstra ID cards, and the University recently installed a five-part, campus-wide emergency alert system.

Students can live at Hofstra year-round and will find the campus is its own community, with 21 dining facilities, a hair and nail salon, post office and full-service bank branch.

For information, please visit hofstra.edu/reslife.

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academic resources The libraries at Hofstra contain 1.2 million print volumes and offer 24/7 electronic access to more than 80,000 journals and e-books.7

cutting-edge teaching facilities The Hofstra campus contains 113 buildings, including C.V. Starr Hall, which features one of the most advanced academic trading rooms in the nation, and Dempster Hall, which features a state-of-the-art converged newsroom and multimedia classroom.

financial aid and scholarshipsHow can I be considered for an academic scholarship?

You will be considered for an academic scholarship based on the information you supply on your admission application. Qualified full-time applicants may receive up to $11,000 per year. However, please note that scholarship awards, which are limited, vary from semester to semester. Students are encouraged to apply early for full consideration. Part-time scholarships are available for students registered for at least 6 credits per semester.

Does Hofstra award need-based financial aid?

Yes. When completing your FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov, be sure to indicate Hofstra’s federal code: 002732. As long as your FAFSA is on file, Hofstra’s Office of Financial Aid will determine whether you are eligible for “need-based” financial aid such as student loans, parent PLUS loans, TAP, Pell grants, and federal work-study.

For information, please visit hofstra.edu/financialaid.

Does Hofstra award a Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) scholarship?

Yes. If you are a member of PTK and have earned 58 college credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, you can be considered for one of our $2,500 PTK awards. A letter of recommendation from the PTK coordinator at your college must be received by Hofstra’s Office of Financial Aid by May 1. This scholarship is offered in the fall semester only and is competitive, with a limited number awarded annually.

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a record of success Through mentoring relationships and the services of The Career Center, Hofstra actively prepares students for successful careers. Upon graduation, you will join a long list of successful alumni, including New York State Governor David A. Paterson, Chief Judge of the State of New York Judith S. Kaye, author Nelson DeMille, and Oscar-winning director Francis Ford Coppola.

Hofstra’s Career Center encourages students to start preparing for their careers from their first day on campus and continues to provide career resources long after graduation. Through The Career Center, you’ll have access to representatives from hundreds of organizations who visit campus each year. Plus The Career Center offers a wide range of resource materials, workshops, and services that allow you to explore, select and pursue a meaningful career.

workshopsRecent Career Center workshops have included: “Resumes That Rock,” “Interview to Impress,” “Introduction to Internships,” “GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT Review,” and “The How-Tos of Interviews.”

career counseling and advisementThe Career Center’s professional staff provides individual career counseling and planning and can help you clarify your career direction. Plus we can help you refine your job search strategies; prepare your resume, cover letters and thank-you letters; develop a portfolio; and polish your skills through videotaped “mock interviews.” All these services are available to Hofstra students and alumni.

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The Career Center resource libraryAt The Career Center library, you can check continuously updated listings of internships and part-time and full-time jobs; consult literature and videos for hundreds of organizations; browse through periodicals for a wide variety of careers; and peruse reference materials on job search strategies and potential careers, as well as employer and professional organization directories.

employment-based services• On-campus recruiting programs• Electronic resume referral to prospective employers• Job and internship fairs• Annual Career Week

For information, please visit hofstra.edu/career.

transfer centerOnce you’ve made the decision to continue your studies at Hofstra, our Transfer Center will ensure that the process goes smoothly. Our counselors are here to answer any questions you may have.

visit usThe best way to know if Hofstra is the right choice for you is to visit the campus. Individual interviews with a Transfer Center counselor are available Monday through Friday. To schedule an interview, call the Office of Undergraduate Admission at 1-800-HOFSTRA.

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1-800-HOFSTRA • hofstra.edu/transfer

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Hofstra University continues its commitment to extending equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status in the conduct and operation of its educational programs and activities, including admission and employment. This statement of nondiscrimination is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other federal, state and local laws. The Americans with Disabilities Act compliance officer in the Plant Department (516) 463-6641 is designated by the University to coordinate its efforts to comply with Section 504. The Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer is the University’s official responsible for coordinating its adherence to Title IX and other equal opportunity regulations and laws. Questions or concerns regarding Title IX or other aspects of this policy (other than Section 504) should be directed to the Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer at (516) 463-6775, C/O Office of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, 101 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549.

Hofstra at a glanceFounding Date1935

Geographic ProfileTotal U.S. states and territories: 47Foreign countries: 68

Academic ProfileUndergraduate program options: More than 145Full-time faculty holding highest degree: 90%Student-to-faculty ratio: 14-to-1Average undergraduate class size: 22

Facilities and ResourcesLibrary holdings: 1.2 million print volumes plus 24/7 electronic access to more than

80,000 journals and e-books

Residence halls: 37Student clubs and organizations: More than 170

Dining21 eateries on campus

Cultural EventsMore than 500 on-campus events per year

TheatersSix on-campus theaters

NCAA Division I AthleticsBaseball (M)Basketball (M/W)Cross Country (M/W)Field Hockey (W)Football (M)Golf (M/W)Lacrosse (M/W)Soccer (M/W)Softball (W)Tennis (M/W)Volleyball (W)Wrestling (M)

Part-time evening studies at Hofstra Frank G. Zarb School of Business• Accounting• Entrepreneurship• Finance• Information Technology• International Business• Legal Studies in Business • Management• Marketing

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences• Computer Science• English• History• Liberal Arts• Political Science• Psychology

Call the Office of Admission at 1-800-HOFSTRA to find out how easy it is to continue your pursuit of a college education at Hofstra University.