transfer student survival guide

Transfer sTudenT survival Guide | 2011-2012

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Dear New Transfer Student:

Welcome to Hofstra! The Center for University Advisement (CUA) is here to help you make a smooth transition into Hofstra as you begin a new stage of your college career. You will be assigned an Advisement dean who will serve as your general academic adviser throughout your academic career. Your Advisement dean is here to assist you with questions concerning Distribution courses and other University requirements, as well as policies and procedures, program planning, and general academic concerns regarding your transition to Hofstra.

More broadly, your dean is always a good first stop when you have any questions about the resources available on campus. In addition, the CUA houses specific services to support your academic progress: the University Tutorial Program (UTP), and specialized pre-health and pre-law advising. Your Advisement dean will be available throughout your time at Hofstra to help you make the most of your educational experience. We encourage you to set up an appointment with your dean and meet regularly to monitor your academic progress. In addition, once you declare your major you will have a faculty/major adviser within your department who will advise you on the curriculum and assist with questions or concerns regarding the major requirements. I encourage you to make the most of the advising resources available to you through both your Advisement dean and your faculty/major adviser.

This advisement portfolio is designed to help you get a head start on your program planning for your first term. It includes a variety of academic tip sheets that provide an overview of the degree requirements. Make sure to read through all of the enclosed materials to ensure you do not miss an important step for your enrollment at Hofstra.

Congratulations once again, and I wish you the best in your future academic endeavors.

Sincerely,

Anne Mongillo Dean of the Center for University Advisement


TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACADEMICS GENERAL DEGREE OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................... 2

COMPONENTS OF A BACHELOR’S DEGREE ..................................................................................... 3

HOFSTRA COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES TIP SHEET................................................... 4

FRANK G. ZARB SCHOOL OF BUSINESS TIP SHEET ......................................................................... 5

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION TIP SHEET ....................................................................................... 6

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TIP SHEET........................................... 7

THE WRITING PROFICIENCY EXAM............................................................................................... 10

ADVISEMENT ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT AT HOFSTRA .......................................................................................... 11

THE UNIVERSITY TUTORIAL PROGRAM .......................................................................................... 12

MY.HOFSTRA.EDU PORTAL ........................................................................................................... 13

REGISTRATION 101 – HOW TO FIND CLASSES ...............................................................................14

HOW TO ADD OR DROP A COURSE ............................................................................................... 15

BULLETIN.HOFSTRA.EDU ................................................................................................................16

YOUR MAP TOWARD GRADUATION (DARS) ............................................................................... 17

RESOURCE GUIDE

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES ............................................................................................ 18

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS/PROGRAMS CONTACT INFORMATION .............................................. 19

IMPORTANT STUDENT RESOURCES ............................................................................................... 20

NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST .............................................................................................................. 21

DEPARTMENTAL COURSE PREFIXES .............................................................................................. 22

GENERAL CURRICULUM ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................... 23


General Degree Overview Your degree includes a combination of: • University requirements

□ Writing Studies & Composition (WSC 001 and 002) □ Writing Proficiency Exam □ foreign language courses or Special Language Option (dependent on major or degree)

• Distribution courses • major coursework • electives Aside from completing courses at Hofstra you will also be able to fulfill requirements through: • transfer course credit from a previous institution • Advanced Placement, CLEP, and IB exam credits • courses taken at another institution with Permission to Enroll*

General University Requirements Writing Skills WSC 1 _____ WSC 2 _____ Writing Proficiency _____

Distribution Requirements (33 credits - BA, BBA, BFA) (BS and BE Distribution requirements vary) Humanities (9 credits)

Natural Science / Math / Computer Science (9 credits)

Social Sciences (9 credits)

Cross Cultural (3 credits)

Literature (LT)

Natural Science (NS)

Behavioral (BH)

Cross Cultural (CC)

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Literature (LT) or Appreciation & Analysis (AA) _____________________

Mathematics/ Computer Science (MC) _____________________

History/Philosophy/Religion (HP) _____________________

Interdisciplinary Studies (3 credits)

Appreciation & Analysis (AA) or Creative Participation (CP) _____________________

Natural Science (NS) or Mathematics/Computer Science (MC) _____________________

Behavioral (BH) or History/Philosophy/Religion (HP) _____________________

Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) _____________________

* Hofstra students who wish to take a course at another institution must apply for Permission to Enroll. There are specific restrictions as to which types of courses can be taken and approvals must be granted in advance. Students may not take a course at a local institution within commutable distance to Hofstra if an equivalent course could be taken at Hofstra. Please be sure to see your Advisement dean or major faculty adviser for more information.

Foreign Language / Special Language Option 1 __________ 2 __________ 3 __________ 4 __________


Components of a Bachelor’s Degree

1) University/Degree Requirements a. Writing Studies & Composition 001 & 002, and passing of the Proficiency Exam (all students)

b. 33 cr. of Distribution for all BA, BBA, BFA, and sometimes less for BS and BE degrees (all students)

c. foreign language for degrees: BA (all), BFA, BS (some), and BBA (International Business only)

2) Major Requirements a. varies between 27-45 credits depending on the major department

b. additional work outside the major may be required in order to satisfy the major requirements

3) Electives - Most degrees have some room for free electives. Be creative and make the best use of supplemental course offerings.

Does my transfer credit count in the Distribution? Yes. Courses will be evaluated and assigned to the appropriate Distribution areas. Hofstra’s transfer credit policy is quite liberal with regard to Distribution credit.

Student FAQs for the Distribution

If I receive a D or D+ in a Distribution course will it still fulfill a requirement? Yes, the course will count in the Distribution. A grade of C- or better is necessary as a pre-requisite to another course. Can I choose the P/D+/D/F (pass/fail) option for a Distribution course? No, Distribution courses cannot be taken for P/D+/D/F. Some Distribution courses are listed in two categories. Can I count one course in two categories? No. You may count the course in only one category. Will courses count toward the Special Language Option as well as a Distribution area (double count)? No. You may count the course toward only one of these general degree requirements. I took a course in a previous semester which was not at that time designated as a distribution course. I see that it now has Distribution status. Does this course now count in my Distribution? No. If the course did not have Distribution status when you took it, it cannot be counted in your Distribution requirements. I see a course in the current Distribution list which was not listed as such when I entered Hofstra. If I take this course now, will it count in my Distribution? Yes. You may take any course in the current Distribution list and apply it to your Distribution requirements. If I am given permission by Hofstra to take a course at another school near my home this summer may I use this course to fulfill a Distribution requirement? No. Once you are a Hofstra student, you may not apply courses taken elsewhere to the Distribution.


Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Tip Sheet

Distribution Humanities Literature (LT) (3 cr.) Appreciation & Analysis (AA) or Literature (LT) (3 cr.) Creative Participation (CP) or Appreciation & Analysis (AA) (3 cr.)

Natural Science, Mathematics, Computer Science Natural Science (NS) (3 cr.) Mathematics/Computer Science (MC) (3 cr.) Choice of Above (NS or MC) (3 cr.)

Social Sciences Behavioral Social Sciences (BH) (3 cr.) History, Philosophy, Religion (HP) (3 cr.) Choice of Above (BH or HP) (3 cr.)

Cross Cultural Cross Cultural (CC) (3 cr.)

Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)/Other* (3 cr.)

*This requirement may be satisfied by three credits of Interdisciplinary Studies or by three additional credits in any of the above categories.

Some Things to Keep in Mind

• A grade of C- or better is required in both Writing Studies & Composition 001 and 002. • Every student must pass the Writing Proficiency Exam. • Every degree has a specific liberal arts requirement. For example, B.A. students must graduate with a minimum of

94 liberal arts credits (93 for students with a major in Elementary and/or Early Childhood Education). • Keep an eye on residency requirements: a minimum of 15 credits in the major (more for some non-B.A. programs)

and the last 30 credits of a degree must be completed at Hofstra. For minors, a minimum of 6 or 9 credits (depending on the department) must be completed at Hofstra.

• A maximum of 45 credits in a single discipline may be counted toward a 124-credit B.A. degree. Students who exceed this limit will need more than the 124 credits to graduate. For example, a student with 46 credits (one credit over the limit) in a major department needs one additional non-major credit to offset this, thus 125 degree credits. Students must complete 79 credits outside of the major.

• A maximum of 8 credits in Physical Education skills courses can be applied to a degree. (Identically numbered Physical Education skills courses may be taken for credit a maximum of two times.)

• BA degree requirements include a language requirement. Several other programs also include a language requirement.

• Students who are repeating a Hofstra course for a better grade should consider using the Repeat Course Request form. Students may utilize this option two times in their academic career. Both grades will appear on the transcript but the second grade will be included in the grade point average and the former will be excluded.

• Pre-requisites may include specific courses, academic class standing and even grade requirements. For instance, in order to advance to the next level of a foreign language a student must earn at least a C- or better.

• Students who are transferring credit into Hofstra will not receive credit for a similar class taken at Hofstra.


Frank G. Zarb School of Business Tip Sheet General Education B.B.A. Requirements: WRITING STUDIES & COMPOSITION AND WRITING PROFICIENCY EXAM Writing Studies and Composition WSC 001 & WSC 002 (6 cr.)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ONLY) (0-15 cr.) (Level 5 or placement beyond 5) DISTRIBUTION COURSES Humanities Literature (LT) (3 cr.) Appreciation & Analysis (AA) or Literature (LT) (3 cr.) Creative Participation (CP) or Appreciation & Analysis (AA) (SPCM 001 or 007) (3 cr.)

Natural Science, Mathematics, Computer Science Natural Science (NS) (3 cr.) Mathematics/Computer Science (MC) (Math 40 or above)** (3 cr.) Choice of Above (NS or MC) (3 cr.) Social Sciences Behavioral Social Sciences (BH) (any PSC course suggested here or for Cross Cultural) (3 cr.) History, Philosophy, Religion (HP) (PHI 014) (3 cr.) Choice of Above (BH or HP) (3 cr.)

Cross Cultural Cross Cultural (CC) (if not for BH, any PSC course suggested here) (3 cr.) Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)/Other* (3 cr.)

*This requirement may be satisfied by three credits of Interdisciplinary Studies or by three credits in any of the above categories.

**Finance majors must take Math 61, 61A, or 71. Math 40, 45, or 50 may count for the second distribution in this category, but Math 50 may not be taken after 61, 61A, or 71.

Specific Liberal Arts Requirements (for all business majors) ECO 001, 002 ACCT 101, 102 (pre-req: 24+ cr.)

Business Core Requirements

SPCM 001 or 007 (will count for CP Distribution) FIN 101 (pre-req: 24+ cr.) PSC (any course, may also fulfill a BH or CC Distribution) FIN 110 (pre-req: 58+ cr.) PHI 014 (may fulfill HP distribution) or PHI 090 GBUS 180 or 180H (pre-req 88+ cr.) IB 150 (pre-req: 24+ cr.) General Education Requirements QM 001, 122 LEGL 020

IT 014

MKT 101 (pre-req: 24+ cr.) MGT 101 (pre-req: 24+ cr.) MGT 110 (pre-req: 58+ cr.)


School of Communication Tip Sheet The School of Communication at Hofstra University is made up of three academic departments. Below you will find a listing of all three departments, as well as the different degree options.

Radio/Television/Film B.A. Radio Production and Studies (36 cr.) B.A. Film Studies and Production (36 cr.) B.A. Video/Television (36-37 cr.) All B.A. majors in Radio/Television/Film must complete a liberal arts minor.

B.S. Video/Television (94 cr.) B.S. Video/Television and Business (94 cr.) B.S. Video/Television and Film (94 cr.)

Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations B.A. Journalism (39 cr.) B.A. Mass Media Studies, concentration options: Media & Culture; Urban & Suburban Communication; and Media, Law & Policy (36 cr.) B.A. Public Relations (36 cr.) All majors within Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations must complete a liberal arts minor.

Speech Communication, Rhetoric, and Performance Studies B.A. Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies (36 cr.) B.A. Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies with concentration in Communication, Citizenship, and

Public Advocacy (57 cr.) B.A. Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies with concentration in Communication, Culture, and Social

Action (57 cr.)

Please note, all School of Communication students must also complete the following three foundational courses: MASS 001 – Mass Media: History and Development (3 cr.) RTVF 001 – Sound and Image Aesthetics (3 cr.) SPCM 001 – Oral Communication (3 cr.) also fulfills CP Distribution LIBERAL ARTS MINOR OPTIONS:

African Studies Chinese English Hebrew Labor Studies Musical Theater Sociology

American Studies Classics European Studies History Latin Philosophy Science,

Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Anthropology Comparative Lit. Fine Arts Ibero-American Studies

Latin Am. and Caribbean Studies

Philosophy of Science Spanish

Arabic Computer Science French International

Affairs Lesbian, Gay,

Bisexual & Transgender Stds

Physics Speech Comm &

Rhetorical Studies

Art History Dance Geography Irish Studies Linguistics Political Science Speech Language Hearing Sciences

Asian Studies Disability Studies Geology Italian Mathematics Psychology Technology and Public Policy

Astronomy Drama German Italian Studies Middle East and

Central Asian Studies

Public Affairs Women’s Studies

Biology Economics Global Studies Japanese Modern Greek Religion World Lit.

Chemistry Engineering Sci. Greek Jewish Studies Music Russian


School of Education, Health and Human Services Tip Sheet

Programs offered by the School of Education, Health and Human Services are classified as either pre-professional or professional. Pre-professional programs are for students seeking initial teacher certification or certification as a teacher assistant, whether at the undergraduate level or the graduate level. Professional programs are designed for students already certified (provisional or permanent) or experienced as teachers (e.g., in private schools, in the Peace Corps, etc.) and who wish to pursue advanced studies in a specialized field of education.

Areas of specialization include early childhood, elementary, and secondary education; and programs in business, dance, fine arts, and music, all grades.

In addition, the School of Education, Health and Human Services offers major programs to undergraduate students interested in a variety of areas in human services and health-related occupations. Enrollment Prospective teachers in the following fields enroll as a major in the School of Education, Health and Human Services: art, dance, music, health education, and physical education. Preparation for teaching in early childhood and elementary schools requires dual enrollment in the School of Education, Health and Human Services and a bachelor of arts program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (excluding dance, drama, fine arts, music and speech-language-hearing sciences) or the bachelor of arts degree program in Speech Communication, Rhetoric, and Performance Studies in the School of Communication for completion of the professional education courses leading to the co-major.

Students preparing to teach in secondary schools enroll in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or the Zarb School of Business as a major in a teaching content and co-major in secondary education.

A student preparing to teach early childhood, elementary, or secondary education should, by the beginning of the sophomore year, select a co-major in the appropriate college. With an adviser from the chosen department, the student should develop an approved plan of study which satisfies the requirements of that department as well as the School of Education, Health and Human Services program.

Students preparing to teach art, dance or music should enroll in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching during their first semester at Hofstra.

Students preparing to teach physical education or health education should enroll in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences or Health Professions and Family Studies during their first semester.

Frequently it is necessary for students to take more than the minimum 124 semester hours for graduation in order to meet the subject requirements of their academic department in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Communication or the Zarb School of Business and the teacher education requirements of the School of Education, Health and Human Services.

Five-Year Option Education students interested in completing both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees within a five-year period should see their academic adviser in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching. Qualifying students interested in pursuing this possibility should seek appropriate advisement during their first semester.


Prerequisites for Teacher Candidates

Undergraduate students preparing to teach at the early childhood, elementary or secondary level need to apply to the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at the beginning of their sophomore year. Admission to the program is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:

A completed application to the program. In the case of elementary education,

• a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in overall course work; • and a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in liberal arts course work.

In the case of secondary education, • a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in overall course work; • and a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in the area(s) in which certification is sought.

A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale. Two letters of reference that address the applicant’s potential to succeed in the teaching

profession. (Some programs require an interview, audition, and/or portfolio.) The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate’s potential for success in the program. Consequently, candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate.

Curriculum and Teaching offers a program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a liberal arts co-major.

Degree Program Teaching Department

Coordinator Phone Address

Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 2)

BA Early Childhood Ed.

Curriculum & Teaching

Myrna Fischbach

516.463.4799 142 Hagedorn Hall

Specialization in Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)

BA Elementary Education


Dual Certification Program in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) and Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

BA Early Childhood Ed.



Secondary Education with liberal arts co-major (teaching)

Degree Program Teaching Department

Coordinator Phone Address

English Education BA Secondary Education

English Maureen Murphy


Foreign Language Education (French, Italian, Spanish, German or Russian)

BA Secondary Education

Appropriate language department

David Powell

516.463.5485 327 Calkins Hall

Mustapha Masrour

516.463.5653 207 Calkins Hall

Science Education (co-major would be biology, geology, chemistry or physics)


Appropriate science department

S. Maxwell Hines


Mathematics Education BA Secondary Education

Mathematics Sharon Whitton


Social Studies Education (co-major would be history, anthropology, sociology, political science, geography or economics)


Appropriate social science department

Alan Singer 516.463.5853 128 Hagedorn Hall

Business Education BBA Secondary Education

School of Business Marsha W. Iverson


Dance Education BS Ed Secondary Education

Dance Anita Feldman

516.463.7137 204 Emily Lowe Hall

Fine Arts BS Ed Secondary Education

Fine Arts Susan G. Zwirn


Music BS Ed Secondary Education

Music Nathalie Robinson

516.463.4514 102 New Academic Bldg

Physical Education BS Ed Physical Education

Physical Education & Sports Sciences

Carol Alberts

516.463.5811 107 Hofstra Dome

Professional Specializations Degree Program

Teaching Department Coordinator Phone Address

Athletic Training BS Athletic Training


Jayne M. Kitsos

516.463.5101 101 Hofstra Dome

Community Health BS Community Health

Health Professions & Family Studies

Israel M. Schwartz

516.463.5813 101B Hofstra Dome

Exercise Specialist (health and fitness trainer)

BS Exercise Specialist


Katie M. Sell 516.463.5814 113 Hofstra Dome

School Health Education (teaching)

BS Health Education

Health Professions & Family Studies

Michael J. Ludwig

516.463.5885 129 Hofstra Dome


Writing Proficiency Exam Information for Transfer Students

• Passing the Writing Proficiency Exam is a Hofstra University graduation requirement. The Proficiency Exam is an essay examination intended to ensure that Hofstra students display competence as writers, no matter what your major is or how many writing courses you have taken at other universities.

• In the exam you will have two hours to compose a focused and well organized essay (based on two essays on a common topic) that develops your point and incorporates specific references to both authors’ viewpoints as support.

• Successful essays have an explicit thesis developed through coherent paragraphs that support assertions with quotations from both readings.

• While your essay should include enough context to enable your readers to follow your points, it should not merely summarize the articles nor should it be a personal narrative. You are making an original argument using support from both of the readings.

• The essay will be graded on how well you express your argument and support your assertions with evidence from the text. Faculty will evaluate your exam according to the following criteria:

o a clear thesis (statement of your position on a key point raised by one or both of the articles o coherent paragraphs (each organized around a central idea) that support your thesis o sufficient evidence to develop those individual paragraphs o logical organization and coherent flow of ideas o coherent sentences using a variety of sentence structures o language (words and sentences, punctuation and grammar) that furthers rather than

interferes with the reader’s understanding

All transfer students will receive an email from the Writing Studies and Composition Department reminding them of the exam given in the Student Center Theater in November and March. The information will also be posted on the Hofstra Student Portal. There is no need to register for the exams given at this time. The exam will be administered at the following times over a two-day period: 10 am, 2pm, and 6pm, thus ensuring no conflict with classes.

Students who fail the PE will be instructed to take WSC 002A, a one-credit writing workshop.

If you have any questions or need further information please call Eileen Greco at 516-593-2560.

Note: If you will be taking WSC 002 at Hofstra, you will take the Proficiency Exam in your classroom the semester you take WSC 002.


Academic Advisement at Hofstra

At Hofstra, we have a dual advising system. Each student has both an Advisement dean in one of the Center for University Advisement locations (101 Memorial Hall or 107 Student Center) and a faculty/major adviser, who is a faculty member in the student’s major department.

• The Faculty/Major Adviser may be able to assist with major-specific questions, including:

o What is the sequencing of my major courses, and what are the prerequisites? o Are there foundation courses that will prepare students for upper-level coursework? o What are the unique opportunities in my major (study abroad, honors thesis, independent

study, etc.)? o What elective courses will best prepare me for my future career? o Can I receive credit for an internship? o Are there clubs, pre-professional organizations or honor societies connected to my major?

• Advisement deans assist with your transition to Hofstra, and answer general academic questions from your admission through your graduation, such as:

o How do my transfer credits apply to my Hofstra degree? o How would I change my major? Add a minor? o What do I have to do to graduate on time? o How do I read my Degree Audit Report (DAR)? o How can I fulfill my foreign language requirement? o I received a poor grade – can I repeat the course to try for a better grade? o What is the Hofstra policy on taking classes at another college or university? o I would like to get more involved in campus life. Who should I talk to? o What courses and campus events will help me explore my academic interests?

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The University Tutorial Program

The University Tutorial Program (UTP) is a unit of the Center for University Advisement (CUA) designed to provide academic support services to Hofstra undergraduate students. Individual and group tutoring are available, with professional academic advisers on hand to provide additional guidance when necessary.

HOW CAN I GET STARTED? You can make an appointment with a tutor right on the Hofstra portal (my.hofstra.edu) through TutorTrac. Instructions for making an appointment can be found on our website, www.Hofstra.edu/UTP.

WHEN CAN I RECEIVE TUTORING? Students can begin scheduling tutoring appointments in the second week of each academic semester, and continuing until the last week of classes. Tutoring is coordinated on a first-come, first-serve basis so sign up early!!

IN WHAT SUBJECTS CAN I RECEIVE TUTORING? The UTP works to assist all undergraduate students in all subjects to the best of its abilities. While most classes have one-on-one tutoring available, some classes are tutored in group format.

HOW MANY CLASSES CAN I BE TUTORED IN DURING A SEMESTER? Students are provided individual tutoring in up to three classes per semester, and are entitled to 1 ½ hours of tutoring per course, per week.

Individual tutors are not offered for courses in Quantitative Methods (QM), Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy and Computer Science, but students may attend group tutoring in these subjects for as many hours as needed.

OTHER PROGRAMS THAT WORK WITH THE UTP INCLUDE:

• NOAH Program • Academic Program for Student Athletes • Services for Students with Disabilities

CERTIFICATION

The UTP is internationally certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). This provides recognition and positive reinforcement for tutors' successful work. In addition, CRLA's tutor certification process sets an internationally accepted standard of skills and training for tutors.


My.Hofstra.edu Portal The portal is a great resource. Explore the bells and whistles. Nearly everything you will need can be found here. The Student Information section is one of the primary areas for information. Each student is issued a USER NAME. It should be sent to you but if you have not received it you may contact the Help Desk at 516-463-7777. The first time you log in you will use your 6-digit birth date as the password. February 14, 1980 would be 021480. You will be asked to select another password at this time.

Once you log into the main site you will see a blue toolbar on the left side. When you click on Hofstra Online a menu appears on the right side of the page. The page will look like the image below. All of the important links that you will need to navigate the system will be on this page. Commonly used links would include those to view your schedule, look up classes, access your academic transcript, or even to view your Advisement Dean’s information.

When you click on the REGISTRATION menu bar you will be brought to another page with tabs and more options.


Registration 101- How to Find Classes

On the Student Information screen

select the Registration tab

There are many ways to search classes. The most popular ways to search are by subject and course number. You must use 3 digits, such as 014. You may also search by attribute type such as Distribution type, liberal arts, and distance learning options (online courses). You can sort by instructor, days of the week or even times.


How to Add or Drop a Course

ADD a COURSE

1. Go to my.hofstra.edu to enter the Portal.

2. Click on Hofstra Online.

3. Scroll down and click on Registration.

4. Click on Look Up Classes to Add.

5. Select the appropriate term and Submit term.

6. Scroll to the appropriate subject in By Subject to search courses.

7. Register by clicking the empty box to the left or write down all of the CRNs (course

registration numbers) and go to Add or Drop Classes and submit them at the same time.

DROP a COURSE

1. Go to my.hofstra.edu to enter the Portal.

2. Click on Hofstra Online.

3. Scroll down and click on Registration.

4. Select Add/Drop Classes.

5. Select the appropriate term and Submit term.

6. Find the course that you want to remove. Select Web Delete and hit Submit Changes.

There are different ways to get to the registration site. You can navigate in from different locations.

Play around on the site. You can also set up bookmarks for quick access back to frequently used pages.


Bulletin.hofstra.edu – A Quick Guide • To use the Hofstra University online Bulletin, click on the Bulletin year you would like to view from the drop-

down menu on the top right and press GO.

• Once your selected Bulletin appears, you can select “Use Advanced Search” in the upper left corner to search the entire bulletin or a specific location.

• With the Advanced Search, you will be directed to enter specific search word(s), check off the location(s) within

the bulletin you wish to search, and click Search. For example to search for all ENGL (English) courses, select “Courses” and type in “ENGL.”

• For a more general search, use the blue navigation links on the left hand side of each page to find additional information.

• Create and save your own portfolio of information using “My Portfolio” at the bottom of the left column.

• To create a portfolio account, click on the blue link for “My Portfolio” at the bottom of the navigation menu. • The portfolio allows users to browse through the online Bulletin and save both programs and courses of interest. • Content from any Bulletin will be saved in one portfolio by clicking on the “add to portfolio” link located above the

program/course description or below the entire document to save for future use.

Things to remember: • Use the Advanced Search function on the upper left side of the bulletin.hofstra.edu page rather than the Hofstra.edu

search on the top right of the page. • Always choose the correct Bulletin from the drop-down menu. • E-mail [email protected] with any questions.

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The Degree Audit Report, or DAR, is one of the most important academic tools that you will have at your disposal. It is available on the Hofstra Portal. The DAR will show you all of the courses that you have already taken and how they fulfill your requirements. It will also outline any remaining requirements. It is an excellent tool for academic planning and keeping you on track. You should refer to your DAR every semester in order to plan for future terms. You will want to bring this when you meet with your Advisement dean or your faculty adviser. If you are exploring alternative majors you can request a “WHAT-IF” DAR to see how your current coursework would fit into a prospective major.

To access your DAR on the Portal 1. Click on the Hofstra Online tab on the left toolbar. 2. Scroll down and click on the Registration bar. 3. On the Student Information menu select the Student Records button.

4. Select Run a Degree Audit (DARS). 5. The parameters will be set to your declared major so you can click Run Audit.

To select a “What-If” DAR 1. Follow the directions above to Run a Degree Audit (DARS). 2. Select a College of your prospective major and click Change College. 3. Select the Degree you want and click Select. 4. Select the Major you want and click Select. 5. If this applies to you: enter the Concentration you want and click Select. 6. Leave Select Term alone and click Select. 7. Click on Run Analysis. 8. Click on Refresh the List (wait a few seconds before doing this). 9. Click on the link for your DAR under the heading View Link.


Important Dates and Deadlines (Fall 2011)

September 9/6 Classes begin 9/12 Last day to Register or do a program change online 9/13 Department permission and override form required to add all classes 9/13 Change of Program fee ($25) and Late Registration fee ($300) begins 9/27 Last Day to DROP a class online 9/27 Conversion Day - ALL classes follow a Thursday schedule 9/28 Conversion Day - ALL classes follow a Friday schedule, no evening classes 9/28 “W” Grade begins 9/29 Classes not in session 9/30 Classes not in session October 10/2 Deadline to file for December graduation with $25 fee ($50 fee begins 10/3) 10/3 Absolute last day to register or add a class 10/7 No evening classes 10/8 Classes not in session 10/17 Last day to file Pass/D+/D/Fail form November 11/17 Last day to WITHDRAW from a course (except complete withdrawal from all courses) 11/17 Last day to file Repeat Course Request form 11/24 Thanksgiving Recess – Classes not in session 11/25 Thanksgiving Recess – Classes not in session December 12/11 Last day to do a complete withdrawal from all courses 12/12 Snow/study/reading day for Undergraduate classes 12/13 Final exams begin 12/19 Final exams end 12/20 Commencement (subject to change) Tuition Refunds (No Refunds after October 3, 2011) 100% Through September 12, 2011 75% September 13, 2011 – September 19, 2011 50% September 20, 2011 – September 26, 2011 25% September 27, 2011 – October 3, 2011 **PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE ONCE THE TERM BEGINS** Also, you may purchase tuition insurance for medical emergencies that might require you to withdraw from the term. January and Spring 2012 Registration Dates 10/17 January registration begins for all students 10/17 Registration begins for all seniors 10/24 Registration begins for all juniors 10/31 Registration begins for all sophomores 11/7 Registration begins for all first-years


Academic Departments/Programs Contact Sheet 2011-2012

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Frank G. Zarb School of Business

School of Communication

School of Education, Health and Human Services

Department Location Phone African Studies 224 Hauser Hall 516-463-7124 American Studies 205 Barnard Hall 516-463-5616 Anthropology 200 Davison Hall 516-463-5640 Biology 130 Gittleson Hall 516-463-5516 Chemistry 106 Berliner Hall 516-463-5534 Comparative Literature and Languages 322 Calkins Hall 516-463-5434 Computer Science 211 Adams Hall 516-463-5555 Disability Studies Heger Hall, Second Floor 516-463-5412 Drama and Dance 102 Lowe Hall 516-463-5444 Economics 200 Barnard Hall 516-463-5592 Engineering 104 Weed Hall 516-463-5544 English Mason Hall 516-463-5454 Fine Arts, Art History and Comparative Arts and Culture 206 Calkins Hall 516-463-5474 Geology 143 Gittleson Hall 516-463-5564 Global Studies and Geography 209F Roosevelt Hall 516-463-5826 History 301 New Academic Bldg. 516-463-5604 Mathematics 109 Adams Hall 516-463-5570 Military Science 265 Physical Fitness Center 516-463-4937 Music 101 New Academic Bldg. 516-463-5490 Philosophy 104 Heger Hall 516-463-5612 Physics and Astronomy 102 Berliner Hall 516-463-5582 Political Science 205 Barnard Hall 516-463-5616 Psychology 222 Hauser Hall 516-463-5624 Religion 104 Heger Hall 516-463-6023 Romance Languages and Literatures 338 Calkins Hall 516-463-5140 Sociology 205 Davison Hall 516-463-5640 Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences 106 Davison Hall 516-463-5509 Women’s Studies 210 Lowe Hall 516-463-4966 Writing Studies and Composition 124A Mason Hall 516-463-5471

Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business 205 Weller Hall 516-463-5684 Finance 221 Weller Hall 516-463-5698 Information Technology and Quantitative Methods 211 Weller Hall 516-463-5738 Management, Entrepreneurship and General Business 228 Weller Hall 516-463-5726 Marketing and International Business 222 Weller Hall 516-463-5706

Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations 322 Dempster Hall 516-463-4873 Radio, Television, Film 124 Dempster Hall 516-463-5424 Speech Communication, Rhetoric and Performance Studies 400 New Academic Bldg. 516-463-4871

Teaching, Literacy and Leadership (Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Foundations of Ed., Literacy Studies,…)

128 Hagedorn Hall 516-463-6135

Health Professions and Kinesiology (Athletic Training, Community Health, Exercise Science, Health Education, …)

102 Hofstra Dome 516-463-5307


Important Student Resources

The Career Center 516-463-6060; M. Robert Lowe Hall

Major and career exploration, workshops, and job and internship fairs.

Multicultural & International Student Programs, Office of 516-463-6796; 242 Mack Student Center

MISPO helps develop an inclusive, multicultural and globally conscious campus that embraces diversity.

Center for University Advisement 516-463-6770; 101 Memorial Hall

516-463-7222; 107 Mack Student Center Meet with your advisement dean to discuss your academic progress.

Off-Campus Living and Commuting Student Services, Office of 516-463-3469; 221 Mack Student Center

Enhances the co-curricular life of commuting students by hosting programs that connect commuters to the larger campus community.

Community Standards, Office of 516-463-6913; 243 Mack Student Center

Promotes responsible living through the guidelines of behavioral standards and the PRIDE principles.

Parent and Family Programs, Office of 516-463-7055; 200 Phillips Hall

Plans and implements parent and family outreach initiatives.

Dean of Students Office 516-463-6913; 243 Mack Student Center

Coordinates student-related programs in the Division of Student Affairs.

Public Safety, Department of 516-463-6606; Mack Public Safety & Information Center

Safeguards Hofstra students, administrators and faculty on campus. Development and Alumni Affairs, Office of

516-463-6636; Libby and Joseph, G. Shapiro Alumni House Connect with alumni!

Recreation and Intramural Sports, Department of 516-463-6958; Fitness Center

Manages the fitness center and coordinates intramural sports. Graduate Admissions, Office of 516-463-4723; 105 Memorial Hall

Learn about graduate studies at Hofstra.

Residential Programs, Office of 516-463-6930; 244 Mack Student Center

Provides a variety of housing options to meet academic, developmental, cultural and social needs of our students.

HCLAS Study Abroad 516-463-4765; 107 Roosevelt Hall

Earn credits while spending time abroad during January intersession or a summer session.

Scholarship Nexus 516-463-5442; 037 Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library

Information regarding prestigious post-graduate scholarships and grants.

Health and Wellness Center 516-463-6745; Republic Hall

Available for appointments and information regarding your health.

Services for Students with Disabilities 516-463-7075; 212 Memorial Hall

Arranges academic accommodations and provides support for students with physical, learning and/or psychological disabilities.

HofstraCard Services Office 516-463-6942; 104 Mack Student Center

Provides photo ID cards used for swiping into buildings and money for laundry, Dutch Debits, and dining plans.

Student Computing Services 516-463-7777; 104 Mack Student Center

Provides technological assistance to students and manages a network of campus-computing resources to support all student-computing needs.

Hofstra University Bookstore 516-463-6654; Mack Student Center Textbooks, gifts, and Hofstra apparel.

Student Counseling Services 516-463-6791; Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center

Provides psychological, vocational and educational counseling to students.

Honors College 516-463-4842; 037A Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library

Find out what it takes to be an honors student!

Student Financial Services and Registrar 516-463-8000; 206 Memorial Hall

Information regarding tuition, billing, registration, scholarships, FAFSA, loans, etc.

Interfaith Center 516-463-6814; 213 Mack Student Center

The Catholic, Jewish, Muslim and Protestant chaplains offer a wide variety of exciting programs.

Student Leadership and Activities, Office of 516-463-6914; 260 Mack Student Center

OSLA enhances co-curricular life of the Hofstra community and helps students become more involved with campus events.

International Off-Campus Education, Office of 516-463-4765; 107 Roosevelt Hall

Learn how to study abroad for a semester or a year.

Undergraduate Admissions 516-463-5822; Bernon Hall

Submit official transcripts and check on missing transfer credits. Language Learning Center

516-463-5653 207 Calkins Hall On-site foreign language placement exams

University Tutorial Program 516-463-3500; 012 Memorial Hall

UTP provides free tutoring for up to three courses per semester (1 ½ hours per week with each tutor).

Mathematics Tutorial Center 516-463-6742; 106 Adams Hall

Free tutoring for your math course(s).

Writing Center 516-463-4908; 102 Mason Hall

Assists with all phases of the writing process.


. New Student Checklist

HofstraCard (student ID)

The HofstraCard is your key to ease, convenience, and opportunity at Hofstra University. It is your student identification and is used to gain access to the campus facilities at the University. It also houses the Meal Plan points, which can be used at all dining locations on campus, as well as Dutch Debits. For further information and to get your Student ID, please visit HofstraCard Services, 104 Student Center, 516-463-6942.

Vehicle Parking Sticker

Free Hofstra parking permits for students are issued at the Public Safety Department. Public Safety is located in the Hofstra Information Center, at the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and California Avenue. Parking permits will be issued Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. You must bring the car you plan to park on campus, vehicle registration and your HofstraCard. Cars without the required Hofstra identification will be subject to towing and/or ticketing.

Health and

Immunization Records

New York State mandates that you provide verification of immunization for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). It is extremely important that you provide the University with updated verification of vaccinations. Students who do not comply with this state law will be withdrawn from classes. Contact the Health and Wellness Center at 516-463-6745 with any questions.

Financial Aid If you have questions about your financial aid package, please visit Student Financial Services to see a financial aid counselor. This office is located in 206 Memorial Hall, 516-463-8000.

Your Bill

Student Financial Services provides several different payment options including a monthly payment plan, deferred payment, in-person payment, mail payment and online payment. To speak with a Financial Services Representative visit the office at 206 Memorial Hall or call 516-463-8000, option 3. An outstanding balance will prevent you from registering for future semesters.

Housing If you are seeking on-campus housing contact the Office of Residential Programs, 516-463-6930, 244 Student Center. The easiest and quickest way to file a housing application and pay a deposit is online.

Final Transcripts

All final transcripts, AP scores, etc., MUST be forwarded to Undergraduate Admissions, Bernon Hall, Hempstead, NY 11549. If you do not submit final transcripts a hold preventing registration may be placed on your account. Also, your transfer credit will not officially post without a final official transcript. This could impact your class standing as well as pre-requisites and registration status. Credit may expire if the appropriate documentation is not provided within an appropriate time frame.

Meet with your faculty/major

adviser

At Hofstra, we pride ourselves on our dual advising role. Students receive support from the Center for University Advisement and their major department. In addition to an Advisement Dean, all students will be assigned a faculty adviser within their major department. Students are encouraged to meet with a faculty adviser each semester to discuss the coursework and academic progress. Please see your Advisement Dean if you are unsure how to contact your faculty adviser.


Departmental Course Prefixes

Accounting (ACCT) French Literature in Translation (FRLT) Meteorology (METR)

African Studies (AFST) Gaelic (GAEL) Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies (MECA)

American Sign Language (ASL) General Business (GBUS) Military Science (MS)

American Studies (AMST) Geography (GEOG) Modern Greek (MGRK)

Anthropology (ANTH) Geology (GEOL) Music (MUS)

Arabic (ARAB) German (GERM) Musical Theater (MUTH)

Art History (AH) Greek (GRK) Natural Science (NSC)

Asian Studies (ASST) Health Professions and Family Studies (HPFS) New College (NC)

Astronomy (ASTR) Hebrew, Modern (HEBR) Off-Campus Education (OCE)

Biochemistry (BCHM) History (HIST) Philosophy (PHI)

Biology (BIO) Hofstra University Honors College (HUHC) Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESP)

Chemistry (CHEM) Humanities (HUM) Physician Assistant Studies (PHA)

Chinese (CHIN) Information Technology (IT) Physics (PHYS)

Cognitive Science (CGS) Interdisciplinary Science (IDSS) Political Science (PSC) Comparative Lit. and Languages (CLL) International Business (IB) Portuguese (PORT)

Computer Science (CSC) Irish Studies (IRE) Pre-Medical Studies (PRMD)

Creative Writing (CRWR) Italian (ITAL) Psychology (PSY)

Criminology (CRM) Italian Literature in Translation (ITLT) Public Relations (PR)

Curriculum and Teaching (CT) Italian Studies and Italian American Studies (ITST) Quantitative Methods (QM)

Dance (DNCE) Japanese (JPAN) Radio, Television, Film (RTVF)

Disability Studies (DSST) Jewish Studies (JWST) Religion (RELI)

Drama (DRAM) Journalism (JRNL) Romance Languages and Literatures (RLLT)

Economics (ECO) Korean (KOR) Russian (RUS)

Educational Studies (EDST) Latin (LAT) School of Education, Health and Human Services (SOE)

Elementary Education (ELED) Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) Science, Tech, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Engineering (ENGG) Legal Studies in Business (LEGL) Secondary Education (SED)

English (ENGL) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Studies (LGBT) Sociology (SOC)

English Language Program (ELP) Library Information and Technology (LIBR) Spanish (SPAN)

Entrepreneurship (ENTR) Linguistics (LING) Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies (SPCM)

European Studies (EUR) Literacy Studies (LYST) Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (SPCH)

Finance (FIN) Literature in Translation (LIT) Swahili (SWAH)

Fine Arts (FA) Management (MGT) Technology and Public Policy (TPP)

Forensics (FOR) Marketing and International Business (MKT) University Perspectives (UNIV)

Foundations of Education (FDED) Mass Media Studies (MASS) Women's Studies (WST)

French (FREN) Mathematics (MATH) Writing Studies and Composition (WSC)


General Curriculum Abbreviations

DISTRIBUTION TYPES AA Appreciation and Analysis BH Behavioral Social Science CP Creative Participation CC Cross Cultural HP History/Philosophy/Religion IS Interdisciplinary Studies LT Literature MC Mathematics or Computer Science NS Natural Science

GRADING/TRANSCRIPT SYMBOLS GPA grade point average IP in progress / requirement will be fulfilled OK requirement fulfilled NO requirement not fulfilled NR no recorded grade or not received P passed course RE course in progress SH semester hour or credit SUSC School for University Studies Core Course SUST School for University Studies Tutorial TD unofficial transfer coursework without credit because the grade was below C- TR transfer credit, College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) or Advanced Placement credit TU unofficial transfer credit (pending final transcripts, which will eventually expire if not rectified) TX expired credit T- official transfer course without credit because the grade was below C- (will fulfill a requirement) PROGRAMS/RESOURCES DAR Degree Audit Report FRD Freshman Division (SUS) IDP Individual Designed Degree Program PALS Program for Academic Learning Skills SPCL Special Academic Projects SSD Services for Students with Disabilities SUS School for University Studies TRD Transfer Division (SUS) TERMS FA Fall JA January SP Spring S1 Summer session one S2 Summer session two S3 Summer session three

transfer student survival guide

Documents

advisement academic

advisement dean

academic progress

academic career

university advisement

advisement portfolio

general academic adviser

general academic concerns