Registering for the classes you want most will enhance your experience at Hofstra University. For optimal registration options, we encourage you to use our Online Registration System. Hofstra Online offers you a quick and simple way to register. Looking up classes, registering for open classes, and dropping or adding classes are all just a click away via the internet.
In-Person Registration
We hope you will find our online system user-friendly and efficient. However, you may still register in person at the Welcome Desk in Room 206 Memorial Hall, where representatives are ready to assist you.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can register online?
- Which terms can I register for?
- How does it work?
- When is the system available?
- When can I register?
- How many credits do I need to earn for each class standing?
- How do I find out the deadlines for each semester?
- How do I begin?
- What is my Student ID number?
- What happens if I forget my Network ID or password?
- What is my Alternate PIN?
- What is a waitlist?
- How do I search for classes?
- What do I do if the system won't let me register during my assigned day and time?
- What types of holds are there?
- I received an error message. Why can't I register?
- How can I view my schedule?
- Who do I contact for assistance?
Who can register online?
Pre-advised, matriculated, and continuing graduate and undergraduate students. Law School students should refer to the registration material provided by the Law School. Medical School students should refer to the registration material provided by the Medical School.
Which terms can I register for?
Students may register for the fall, January, spring, and all summer sessions using Hofstra Online.
How does it work?
To register via Hofstra Online, you must log in through the Hofstra Portal at my.hofstra.edu. (You must know your Network ID, password and Alternate PIN, if necessary.) Once you have logged in using your Hofstra Network ID and password, click on the Hofstra Online link located on the left side navigation bar. Under the Student Services menu, click on the option titled "Registration" and then on the option titled "Add/Drop Classes."
When is the system available?
The online system is open 24/7.
When can I register?
Registration dates are listed for each term on the corresponding academic calendar.
How many credits do I need to earn for each class standing?
An undergraduate student credited with 30 semester hours will be ranked as a sophomore; with 60 semester hours, a junior; and with 90 semester hours, a senior. Students will be ranked at the beginning of each regular fall and spring semester. Note: Your class standing for registration purposes goes by earned hours and does not include in-progress credits.
How do I find out the deadlines for each semester?
The deadline information for each semester is available at: hofstra.edu/deadlines. You are responsible to formally notify the University of any plan to drop or withdraw from classes, and will be held responsible for all billings regardless of class attendance.
How do I begin?
Follow your school's instructions for advising and make an appointment with your advisor, if necessary. It is important to discuss your academic plans with an advisor, to get feedback on your choices, and to make sure you are on track for your degree requirements. If you have a declared major and don't know the name of your faculty advisor, you can view this information online, on your degree audit report or by contacting your major's department office. If you are undeclared, you are welcome to meet with an advisor in the Center for University Advisement, Room 101 Memorial Hall.
Nonmatriculated graduate students are not able to register online and must contact the Office of Graduate Admission to register.
Be sure to check for new class offerings and prerequisites prior to beginning web registration. As always, please call the Office of Academic Records/Registrar at 516-463-8000 (Option 2) for assistance during normal business hours, if you have any questions or problems. Technical questions should be directed to EdTech at 516-463-7777 (Option 1).
What is my Student ID number?
The University has assigned each member of the Hofstra Community a generated Student ID number. This initiative will help ensure your privacy and security while allowing the University to maintain up-to-date records. Your Student ID number appears on your Hofstra ID card.
What happens if I forget my Network ID or password
Your Network ID and password are the same as your email username and password. If you are unsure of your Network ID or password, contact EdTech at 516-463-7777 or visit hofstra.edu/forgotpassword.
What is my Alternate PIN?
You can obtain your Alternate PIN from your academic advisor or graduate program director. A new Alternate PIN is required for each semester for which you are registering online (if necessary).
What is a waitlist?
This functionality allows you to place yourself on a waitlist for some closed courses. Please note that this option will not be available for all closed classes. It is at the discretion of the academic department to decide if they will offer a waitlist option.
How will I know a course has a waitlist?
On the "Look-Up Classes to Add" screen of the Hofstra Online system, there will be a waitlist seat count in the Status column. This will indicate how many waitlist spaces there are in total and how many spaces are currently available.
How will I know when/if a space becomes available?
The Registrar or academic department will contact you via your Pride email account.** At that time, you will have 24 hours to process your registration into the class.
NOTES:
- Waitlist status does not mean you are registered for the class nor does it guarantee that you will be registered.
- You must meet all requirements to register for a course at the time you receive your waitlist notification. Failing prerequisite courses and other changes to your academic record or standing after adding yourself to a waitlist may change your eligibility to register for that class at a later date.
- The order in which students will be selected from the waitlist and invited to register for the course will be at the discretion of the academic department.
- **It is your responsibility to check your pride account frequently. Your 24-hour registration allowance begins at the point of notification.
How do I search for classes?
Log in through the Hofstra Portal at my.hofstra.edu. (You must know your Network ID and password.) Once you have logged in, click on the Hofstra Online link located on the left side navigation bar. Under the Student Services menu, click on the option titled "Registration" and then on the option titled "Look-up Classes to Add." Select the semester you wish to look up classes for and hit "Submit."
What do I do if the system won't let me register during my assigned day and time?
If you are unable to register during your assigned registration day and time, go to the "Check your Registration Status" page from the Registration Menu to find out why. If you have a hold on your registration, click on the "View Holds" link located at the bottom of the page. You will need to contact the office of the department that originated the hold.
I received an error message. Why can't I register?
When registering for a class, if you encounter one of the following registration errors you must go to the Academic Department for an override approval:
- Level Restriction
- College Restriction
- Degree Restriction
- Program Restriction
- Major Restriction
- Class Standing Error
- Prerequisite Error
OTHER REGISTRATION ERROR MESSAGES
If you encounter one of the following registration errors, follow the directions as stated below.
- Time Conflict with CRN number: Choose another course.
- Closed Section: If waitlist is available, you may waitlist yourself. Otherwise, either select another course/section or contact the academic department to see if a Closed Course override is possible for that section.
- Closed Waitlist Full: Waitlist is not available.
- Closed, Waitlist: Class is closed, however you are on the waitlist for this class.
- "Concise Student Schedule" = This is a simple listing of your registered classes with the meeting days, times, locations, and instructors.
- "Student Schedule by Day and Time" = This is a day and time grid view of the current week.
- "Student Detail Schedule" = This is a more detailed listing of your registered classes, including dates, locations, and instructors.
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What types of holds are there?
Examples of holds are: A Health Center hold, a graduate nonmatriculated hold, an arrears hold, an advisement hold, and an admissions hold. All of these holds will prevent a student from registering using Hofstra Online.
How can I view my schedule?
There are three different format options to view your schedule. All are located under the Student Services menu and then by clicking on the option titled "Registration." The viewing options available are:
- Student Schedule by Day & Time – This displays the schedule of registered courses on a week by week basis.
- Student Detail Schedule – This displays registered courses with their regular meeting patterns for the term.
- My Finals – This displays final examination dates for registered courses.
Who do I contact for assistance?
If you have any questions regarding the system, please contact the staff in Academic Records/Registrar at 516-463-8000, Option 2, or by email. We are anxious to assist you with any questions regarding Hofstra Online.