Applying to RHC as a first-year student
We understand that the college application process is stressful. For that reason, we’ve designed the RHC application process to be as simple as possible. The credentials of every student who indicates an interest in RHC will be reviewed carefully. You can let us know you are interested in RHC by checking the box on the Hofstra application. Students may also contact the Admission office directly to ask that they be considered for admission into RHC. If you didn’t know about RHC when you applied or forgot to check the box, don’t worry: admission counselors review all applicants’ files with an eye for those who would be likely candidates for RHC. Our decisions are based on performance in standardized tests, the quality of the course work taken in high school, grade point average, letters of recommendation, applicants' essay and the extra-and co-curricular activities as outlined in the regular Hofstra or common application. In short, we consider a student’s entire profile.
Applying to RHC after your first-semester at Hofstra
We regularly invite Hofstra students to join RHC who have performed at a level consistent with our regular admissions standards. Effectively this means that students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.6 or higher at Hofstra will receive a letter from the dean inviting them to join RHC. Students with a 3.4 Hofstra GPA may apply for admission at any point.
Transferring to Hofstra and RHC
Students transferring to Hofstra from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher are invited to join RHC. We work with each transfer student individually to develop a personalized academic plan that includes opportunities to enrich coursework and take advantage of all the other RHC benefits. In addition, transfer students who participated in an honors program or college at their original institution may also be eligible to apply their previous honors-work toward the satisfaction of RHC requirements.