2022 WINTER ORIENTATION
Friday, January 28, 2022
9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
Student Check-in and Breakfast Atrium, Mack Student Center, North Campus Welcome to Hofstra! Enjoy a continental breakfast as you check in. Meet your orientation leaders and have your HofstraCard photo taken.
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Welcome Multipurpose Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus Representatives from the Division of Student Affairs and Office of the Provost welcome you to the Pride!
10:30 -11:15 a.m.
Small Group Meetings Rooms 142, 143, Mack Student Center, North Campus Orientation staff lead an informal and interactive session designed to introduce you to your classmates. Make connections and friendships that will last beyond your years at Hofstra!
11:25 a.m. 12:45 p.m
Student Services Panel Multipurpose Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus Being a Hofstra student means you now have access to top-notch resources and caring staff members to support your journey toward graduation and beyond.
12:45 -1:45 p.m.
Lunch With the Division of Student Affairs Multipurpose Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus While you enjoy lunch, meet some of the staff who are here to support you!
1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
Student Leader Panel Multipurpose Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus Learn about Hofstra from the student perspective. Your peers will give you their perspective of Hofstra.
2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Hofstra Card Room 110, Mack Student Center Get your photo taken / pick up your HofstraCard.
3:15 p.m.
Tour of Campus and Take Care of Business (optional). Atrium, Mack Student Center, North Campus; Departs at 3:15 and 3:30 p.m. Orientation leaders take you (and your families) on a tour of campus, or you may use this time to take care of any last-minute business at Student Accounts, Financial Aid, or Public Safety.
5:00 p.m.
Dinner With the Orientation Leaders (optional) Meet in Atrium, Mack Student Center Meet your orientation leaders in the Mack Student Center Atrium, pick up a meal card, and enjoy dinner with us!
Top Ten Tips for New Students 1. Student Organizations – What do you plan to do outside the classroom? Hofstra has over 200 different student organizations. Your first step to getting involved is by attending an upcoming involvement fair! All fairs will happen by club category on January 31, Feb 2 and February 4, 2022. For the full events list and more information about the organizations on campus, check out http://hofstra.campuslabs.com/engage. 2. Pride Pass - The PridePass proves you are a member of the Hofstra community and that you’re cleared to participate in campus life. You will need this to enter events throughout the semester, especially when there may be guests in attendance. It serves both as your ID as well as proof you are vaccinated and/or following an approved testing protocol. More at www.hofstra.edu/pridepass 3. HofstraCard - When on campus, your HofstraCard (identification card) will assist you in accessing spaces on campus (such as your residence hall if you are a residential student), your meal plan in any of our on-campus dining facilities, books and resources in Axinn Library, the Fitness Center and its equipment and free/discounted tickets to athletics, cultural events and performances. 4. This Week At Hofstra - Looking for what’s happening each week at Hofstra? The Office of Student Leadership and Engagement sends out an email every Thursday at 5pm to your Pride account with a list of all upcoming events! 5. Parking – All vehicles must be registered with the department of Public Safety before parking on campus. A map of designated parking lots and policies can be found at www.hofstra.edu/parking 6. Dining on campus - Hofstra’s dining program boasts 18 retail restaurants locations, including a 24 hour dining service. Each location has its own identity with numerous food concepts and a large variety of grab & go items that can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime. 7. Transportation – The university offers free campus shuttles to both Mineola and Hempstead LIRR stations. Schedules are available online at www.hofstra.edu/directions 8. Writing Center – Have experts review and assess your work. The Writing Center is located in 102 Mason Hall. Virtual appointments are available and can be made at www.hofstra.edu/writingcenter 9. Library and Tutorial Services – The Axinn Library is located at the south end of the Unispan (pedestrian bridge) connecting the student center. In addition to a café, research materials and computers, the university’s tutorial program is also housed here. Group and individual tutoring sessions are available. Don’t need a tutor? You can also become a tutor in a subject through the Center for Academic Excellence. 10. Religious / Spiritual Life on Campus - The Interfaith Center at Hofstra University consists of the Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, and Roman Catholic chaplains and their ministries. lookout for virtual services and celebrations as the spring semester begins.
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