DISTANCE LEARNING
Experience the flexibility and quality of Hofstra University’s online offerings. Complete part of your degree or certificate on your schedule—anytime, anywhere—while enjoying the same exceptional resources and academic excellence you expect from a top-tier institution.
With over 1,700 on-campus courses featuring online learning components each semester, Hofstra delivers digital access across most disciplines and majors throughout the academic year.
As a Hofstra University Distance Learning student, you will
- Learn from world-class faculty
- Join a respected alumni network of over 150,000 students worldwide
- Engage in simulations, discussions, and multimedia presentations
- Gain the knowledge and credentials you need to achieve your goals
The following fully online programs are available:
- Advanced Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
School of Education - Advanced Certificate in Gifted Education
School of Education - Advanced Certificate in Work-Based Learning
School of Education - Master of Health Administration
School of Health Sciences - Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
School of Education - Master of Science in Education in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies
School of Education - Online Health Law and Policy Graduate Programs
Maurice A. Deane School of Law - Online Master of Business Administration
Frank G. Zarb School of Business
The following hybrid programs are available:
- Advanced Certificate in Childhood Special Education (Grades 1–6)
School of Education - Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education (Birth–Grade 2)
School of Education - Advanced Certificate in Special Education Assessment and Diagnosis
School of Education - Advanced Certificate in Special Education (Grades 7–12)
School of Education - Advanced Certificate in Teaching Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities
School of Education - Executive Master of Business Administration
Frank G. Zarb School of Business - Master of Business Administration
Frank G. Zarb School of Business
Take a Course Online
Current Hofstra students may register for a distance learning class via the Hofstra Portal at my.hofstra.edu. Students who are not currently enrolled as Hofstra students are eligible to take a distance learning class, provided they submit a completed Visiting Student Application [PDF] to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
For more information about distance learning at Hofstra, please contact the appropriate office:
For Current Hofstra Students
Contact your advisement dean via email or at 516-463-6770 or 516-463-7222. You may also contact your faculty advisor.
For Prospective Graduate Students
Contact the Hofstra Office of Graduate Admission via email or at 516-463-4723.
Tuition Refund Schedule for Online Students Residing in Maryland Only
| Proportion of Total Course, Program, or Term Completed As of Date of Withdrawal or Termination | Tuition Refund |
|---|---|
| Less than 10% | 90% refund |
| 10% up to but not including 20% | 80% refund |
| 20% up to but not including 30% | 60% refund |
| 30% up to but not including 40% | 40% refund |
| 40% up to but not including 60% | 20% refund |
| More than 60% | No refund |
Student Complaint Procedures for Online Students Residing in Maryland Only
Student complaints against the institution are subject to investigation by the Office of the Attorney General or the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Complaints should be directed to Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD, 21202; 410-576-6300 or 888-743-0023 (toll-free).
Explore how Hofstra’s distance learning programs combine flexibility with the same personalized attention and academic excellence that defines our campus experience.