Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a dynamic community of nearly 11,000 students dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. Students can choose from approximately 165 undergraduate program options and 200 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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Welcome to the Pride!

Welcome to the Pride, Class of 2027!

Enrollment - Jul 6

Welcome to Hofstra University!

Hofstra University is excited to welcome the newest members of the Pride. We look forward to seeing how they will make a positive impact in their communities as HU World Changers!

Enrollment - 2022 Jun 9

Welcome to Hofstra University!

Hofstra University is excited to welcome the newest members of the Pride. We look forward to seeing how they will make a positive impact in their communities as HU World Changers!

Enrollment - 2021 Aug 19

Welcome to Hofstra University!

Hofstra University is excited to welcome the newest members of the Pride. We look forward to seeing how they will make a positive impact in their communities as HU World Changers!

Enrollment - 2020 Sep 30

Biochemistry Student Volunteers Abroad

Biochemistry major Komal Khokhar of Franklin Square, NY, could have interned at a hospital or clinic close to home. Instead, she trekked to the Andes Mountains to provide dental care and education in a remote Peruvian village with little access to potable water or electricity.

Enrollment - 2020 Jan 13

Congratulations to the Newest Members of Honors College

Hofstra University's Honors College aims to enrich the college experience of its students and looks forward to the many ways they will contribute as HU World Changers. Welcome to the HUHC community!

Enrollment - 2019 Jul 23

Welcome to Hofstra University!

Hofstra University is excited to welcome the newest members of the Pride. We look forward to seeing how they will make a positive impact in their communities as HU World Changers!

Enrollment - 2019 Jul 22

Outstanding Senior Scholar

Bianca Nicole Saraniero, Class of 2019, was honored as Outstanding Senior Scholar at Hofstra University's Celebration of Scholarly Excellence on Friday, May 17. Bianca is a biology major who maintained a perfect grade point average of 4.0. throughout her studies at Hofstra.

Enrollment - 2019 May 22

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Transformative Learning Grant

Five students, representing the arts, social sciences and the natural sciences, are the inaugural recipients of the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Transformative Learning Grant. The financial support that these students receive will subsidize the expense of research projects, commuting to New York City for internships and community service experiences, and the cost of study abroad programs.

Enrollment - 2019 Jan 31

Great Neck Student Competes in Japanese Language Competition

Rishab Bhatnagar, a senior majoring in Japanese and pre-health studies, was one of nine students from around the country to advance to the finals of the recent J.LIVE Talk competition at George Washington University in Washington, DC. J.LIVE - Japanese Learning Inspired Vision and Engagement - is a national college-level language speech competition that emphasizes a comprehensive range of communication skills. Bhatnagar gave a presentation similar to a TED talk on cultural appropriation as it pertains to kimonos, and under what circumstances it is appropriate public attire for people outside of Japanese society.

Enrollment - 2019 Jan 31

Student's Central Asian Studies Wins Competitive Scholarship

Gurkamal Dadra '21, an anthropology major from Bellmore, NY, is one of 844 American undergraduate students from 335 colleges and universities across the United States selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study or intern abroad during the spring of 2019. The Congressionally-funded scholarship will allow Dadra to study in Kyrgyzstan through a University of Montana program during the summer of 2019.

Enrollment - 2019 Jan 31

Congratulations to the Newest Members of Honors College

Hofstra University's Honors College aims to enrich the college experience of its students and looks forward to the many ways they will contribute as HU World Changers. Welcome to the HUHC community!

Enrollment - 2018 Nov 19

Welcome to Hofstra University!

Hofstra University is excited to welcome the newest members of the Pride. We look forward to seeing how they will make a positive impact in their communities as HU World Changers!

Enrollment - 2018 Aug 3

Welcome to the Class of 2021!

Hofstra University is excited to welcome the Class of 2021 to the Pride. We look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Enrollment - 2017 Jul 31

Welcome to the Class of 2020!

Hofstra University is excited to welcome the Class of 2020 to the Pride. We look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Enrollment - 2016 Jul 27

Welcome to the Class of 2019!

Hofstra University is excited to welcome the Class of 2019 to the Pride. We look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Enrollment - 2015 Jun 19

Hofstra Welcomes New Students for the Spring 2014 Semester

Hofstra University is welcoming more than 200 new and transfer students in the Spring 2014 semester.

Enrollment - 2014 Jan 23