Upcoming Events

In-Person Visit Experiences

Come see Hofstra for yourself.

Meet an admission counselor, learn more about the admission process at Hofstra, and take a guided tour of campus led by one of our Hofstra Pride Guides.

Tours are offered:
Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.

Schedule Your Guided Tour

Join us for our Academic Spotlight series! Our Academic Spotlight Tours have your academic interest in mind. To find out which school houses your intended major, please visit hofstra.edu/areasofstudy. Students interested in pursuing premedical studies as biology majors should attend the Sciences Academic Tours on July 10 or August 4, 2025.

Our Academic Spotlight Tours begin at 10 a.m. ET with events that include:  

Virtual Experiences

Experience Hofstra from anywhere in the world.

Visit Hofstra from wherever you are in the world! Your experience will begin with a virtual information session and an introduction to academic life at Hofstra. Next, you’ll take a virtual campus tour with one of our Pride Guides (student tour guides). During the virtual tour, you will have the opportunity to experience Hofstra’s Student Center, a residence hall, and many of the academic facilities available to undergraduate students. Combined, this visit will help you discover if Hofstra is a place you can call home.

Schedule Virtual Information Session

Can’t make it to campus? Take a virtual tour from wherever you are in the world and see what makes the Hofstra campus so special.

Take a Virtual Tour

Our virtual campus tour is also available in Mandarin and Spanish.

DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science

Frank G. Zarb School of Business

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hofstra Northwell Department of Physician Assistant Studies

Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing

The Lawerence Herbert School of Communication

School of Education

School of Health Sciences

Join us for a series of virtual events hosted by the Office of Admission at Hofstra University that can help you in your college application process.

Admission Workshop: How to Write Your College Essay
Not sure what your college essay should be about? Having trouble getting started? Join us to learn how to compose a compelling college essay and hear from Hofstra University admission counselors.

Admission Workshop: Why Hofstra? Admission, Financial Aid, and Return on Investment
Join us virtually to learn why Hofstra should be on your college list. In this session you will hear from members of the admission team and get your questions answered about admission, financial aid, return on investment, and what to expect from the Hofstra experience.

Admission Workshop: How to Apply to Hofstra
Learn everything you need to know about applying for admission to Hofstra University. We will discuss items such as Early Action plans, test scores, college essays, and more. Join us to get answers to all of your questions and hear from members of the admission team.

Join the Hofstra community on ZeeMee to meet current and prospective students and be part of exclusive events!

ZeeMee’s Emoji Translation Game
Join us for a live Emoji Translation Game in the Hofstra Live Chat on the ZeeMee app!

ZeeMee Class of 2030 Hangout

ZeeMee Speed Friending
Join us for a live Speed Friending event in Hofstra’s ZeeMee community designed specifically for prospective students! Here you will be able to meet current and other potential Hofstra students, your future classmates, and even make a new best friend!

ZeeMee Name That Tune!
Join us for a live game of Name That Tune in Hofstra’s ZeeMee community designed specifically for prospective students!

Join us virtually to learn about admission to Hofstra and get your questions answered about what to expect from the Hofstra experience. 

Exclusive Visit Experiences

Tailored programming for prospective transfer students, international students, and graduate students.

We are here to help you complete your undergraduate degree and serve as a launchpad to your next endeavor, whether that is getting your dream job, heading to graduate school, or anything else you can imagine! Attend the transfer event that fits where you are in the transfer process. Choose from one of these great options to continue your journey to Hofstra.

Find My Transfer Event

Virtual Events for International Students

Get better acquainted with Hofstra. Our International Admission counselors are hosting virtual office hours via Zoom to answer any questions you have about Hofstra, and live international student webinars are available monthly. Check for upcoming dates.

International Webinars and Virtual Office Hours

Graduate Open Houses

Meet with program directors and admission staff, get information on scholarship and grant opportunities, and apply or register at one of these convenient events.

Register for a Graduate Open House

School of Business Info Sessions

Hear directly from the Zarb School of Business on the advantages of our flexible 36‑credit MBA, and available concentrations and delivery options, such as the Online MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA), as well as eight MS program specializations. Find the Zarb graduate program that’s right for you.

Register for a Business Info Session

Other Information Sessions

See if there’s an information session coming up for your area of interest.

See Info Sessions Calendar

Auditions

The Hofstra Cheerleading program is a nationally recognized co-ed squad. The squad promotes school spirit for the University’s athletic teams, such as the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Cheer performances are also requested at University festivals and admission events. See when tryouts will be held.

An audition is required for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance. Additionally, students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Dance will audition for placement in technique classes, and to determine Activity Grant awards. Get more information.

The Hofstra University Dance Team is an exciting and competitive collegiate dance team that performs at University athletic events as well as other events held on and off campus. See when tryouts will be held.

A portfolio review is required for students interested in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Production. Additionally, students interested in pursuing a BFA in Performance or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theater Arts will audition to determine initial offerings of Activity Grants to first-year students. Get more information.

All students wishing to declare a major in Music Performance, Music Merchandising, Music Education, Music Theory/Composition, Jazz and Commercial Music, or Music History/Literature must audition for acceptance into these programs. Get more information.