Expectations for Admitted Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to Hofstra University! We are so excited to officially welcome you to our family. This is an incredible accomplishment, and we are so proud of you!
Please note your offer of admission is contingent upon maintaining your consistent academic performance and upholding your honest and moral character. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of admission if we determine that a student’s conduct does not align with any of the principles outlined below.
Academic Integrity
We expect students to pledge and demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior throughout their Hofstra educational experience both inside and outside of the classroom.
Proof of High School Completion
Admitted students intending to enroll at the University must submit their final high school transcript or proof of degree (copy of high school diploma) to the Office of Admission. Students are not permitted to begin classes at Hofstra until proof of their high school degree is received. In addition, federal financial aid will not be applied to the student’s account until proof of the student’s high school degree is received (when applicable).
New York state residents will be ineligible to receive New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) funds if the high school diploma is not on file by the first day of classes.
Proof of a high school degree can be achieved in one of the following ways:
- Final high school diploma or transcript from an accredited school district. All transcripts must have a College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) code, as well as the high school seal and/or signature.
- Final high school diploma or transcript from a recognized state department of education home school association confirming graduation and completion of all requirements.
- Letter from the local school district superintendent’s office confirming that the student received an education substantially equivalent to the instruction given to students graduating from that district.
- Take and receive an acceptable score on the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), formally known as a General Education Development (GED) test and receive a High School Equivalency Diploma from their state education department.
Hofstra University does not admit students who only complete an Ability to Benefit test with no other proof of high school graduation or college transcript.
Placement Testing
Depending on your major, you may be required to take a math or language assessment, or both. These assessments help our advising team recommend courses that are suitable for your first semester at Hofstra, so you start off on the right track. Information about your specific placement assessments will be sent to your Hofstra email after you register for New Student Orientation. This email will come from the Dean of the Center for University Advising.
Any required assessments should be completed in advance of Orientation. If you are required to take a math assessment, we encourage you to do that as soon as possible. You will receive a benchmark score but then have an opportunity to improve your standing. Students may complete learning modules and retest to place into a higher level.
Be sure to check your email for instructions regarding which assessments are required for you as well as how to access them. Instructions for the assessments will be found directly on the site. The assessments are available in the portal at my.hofstra.edu. Check your email for more specific details. If you have problems or need technical help, contact the ITS Service Desk at 516-463-7777 or email HELP@Hofstra.edu.
There is no time limit for the math assessment. However, if you have a documented disability and require extended time on the language assessment, please call Student Access Services (SAS) at 516-463-7075 or sas@hofstra.edu. We will be happy to arrange extended time for the placement. Be sure to contact them before starting the assessment. SAS will send instructions to your Hofstra Pride email on how to take the placement exams with extended time.
Community Standards
Your acceptance is contingent on your adhering to our community standards and continued kindness toward our community. As a member of the Pride, you must uphold and promote the standards set forth in the University's Code of Community Standards.
Social Media Presence
We expect all members of our community to be responsible and mindful of their online presence. You should not engage in conduct – including through technology or social media – that adversely affects the Hofstra community.
Complete your Student Medical Record
You will need to supply immunization documentation. You can usually obtain a copy of your immunization record from the last school you attended. If you need help, please review the Medicat portal user guide on our website. For further questions, please email us at shs@hofstra.edu or call 516-463-6745.
- Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) - vaccination or titers (blood tests showing immunity)
- Meningitis (proof of having received a vaccine OR declining vaccination)
Hofstra University reserves the right to change any of the above statements or policies contained herein without prior notice and at the sole discretion and judgment of Hofstra University.