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About Hofstra

Hofstra University is a dynamic private college on Long Island, NY, where students can choose from more than 140 undergraduate and 155 graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business, communication, education and allied human services, and honors studies, as well as a School of Law. | more |

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Freshmen: Take One Course at a Time
(First-Year "Block Course" Option)

The block course option is open to all freshmen and is a great way to make the transition to Hofstra!

  • Take one course at a time for 3 1/2 weeks, for a total of 4 courses per semester
  • Form friendships in small classes
  • Take frequent, exciting course-related field trips to New York City (View Field Trip video)

    You can take block courses in the fall or spring semester or both. You'll earn 16 credits per semester in courses that automatically fulfill degree requirements. More

Build Your Own Degree

You can earn a B.A. degree from New College even if you missed out on block courses. To find out more about building your own degree in New College in two areas that interest you the most, check out our B.A. degrees.

For more information about New College, click here or contact:

Dr. Barry Nass
Vice Dean for New College
E-mail | Phone: (516) 463-5824

New College Highlights
Students digging

Jamaica Dig

Watch and listen as New College students dig onsite at the historic home of Rufus King, located in the heart of Jamaica, Queens... | more |