Where You Are Matters
At Hofstra, student life doesn’t stop at the edge of campus. Our location on Long Island, 25 miles from Manhattan, puts a world of opportunities within easy reach. From internships in top industries to afternoons at the beach, you’ll learn, explore, and grow in all aspects of your life.
Intern, Explore, Connect: New York City Is Your Campus, Too
With quick access to Penn Station via the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), students take advantage of the city in the following ways:
Long Island Living: Beaches, Towns, and Local Life
Hofstra’s location gives you the best of both worlds. Long Island offers the following:
Learn by Doing Off Campus, Too
Student life at Hofstra is filled with real-world experiences you can’t get in a classroom alone.
Work in Manhattan while studying at Hofstra, and balance your classes with internships in the city.
Partner with local organizations through classes that take you into the community.
Join career treks and site visits to businesses, museums, hospitals, and courts.
Find mentorship through alumni across New York City and Long Island.
Whether you’re the first in your family to attend college or continuing a tradition, Hofstra’s location opens doors for career, culture, and connection.
How to Take Advantage
Where You Live Shapes How You Learn
Being at Hofstra means more than living on campus. It means living within reach of culture, career, and connections from the sand to the skyline.
Discover how far Hofstra’s location can take you.
Discover how Hofstra’s unique position at the nexus of urban, suburban, and coastal environments creates unparalleled opportunities for your success.