J-1 Exchange Orientation Schedule Hofstra International Orientation Fall 2026
New Student Orientation
This orientation is compulsory for all new students. You MUST attend every activity on this schedule unless noted.
Date
Time
Event
Monday, August 24, 2026
9 - 9:30 a.m.
Orientation Check-in & Breakfast
9:30 a.m.
Welcome
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Resource Fair: Tech Set Up
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Immigration: Student Status
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Campus Tour
12 - 1 p.m.
Lunch
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Belonging @ Hofstra
2:30 – 3 p.m.
Break
3 - 7 p.m.
Shopping Trip
9:30 - 10 a.m.
Check-in for late arrivals
10 - 11 a.m.
Resource Fair: Campus Support
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Immigration: Visas & Travel
12 - 1 p.m.
New Student Social & Lunch
1 - 2 p.m.
Working in the U.S. (optional)
2 - 3 p.m.
Career Resources for International Students (optional)
10 - 10:30 a.m.
Check-in for late arrivals
10:30 - 11a.m.
Immigration: I-94 Overview
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Navigating Life in the U.S.
12 - 1 p.m.
Lunch
1 – 1:30 p.m.
Getting Involved on Campus
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
U.S. Academic Culture
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Location
Weller Hall Room 12, Lower Level 134 California Ave, Hempstead, NY 11549
Weller Hall, Lower Level
Take the Hofstra Shuttle from the bus stop north of the Student Center to local shopping areas.
Weller Hall Room 12, Lower Level
Weller Hall Room 24, Lower Level
Student Center Greenhouse, Lower Level 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549
Student Center Dining Hall
Student Center Greenhouse, Lower Level