How do I Apply for Undergraduate Admission?

First-Year Applicant

A first-year applicant is a current high school senior, a high school graduate with no post-secondary course work or the recipient of a GED applying for matriculated/degree-seeking status at Hofstra University.  First-Year candidates may apply as Early Action or Regular Decision by completing Hofstra's First-Year Student Application for Undergraduate Admission or the Common Application.

Early Action is a nonbinding early application and notification process for the fall semester first-year students only.  Students accepted via Early Action are not required to withdraw other college applications, but are required to notify Hofstra University of their intentions by May 1.

There are two rounds of Early Action as indicated in the chart below.

Regular Decision candidates are considered on a "rolling basis."  While there is no deadline for regular decision applications, students are encouraged to apply early so as to receive the fullest consideration.  Once an application and all supporting credentials are received, the application is reviewed by our Admission Committee.

Transfer Applicant

Hofstra University accepts transfer applications for the fall and spring semesters.  Transfer applicants should complete Hofstra's Transfer Student Application for Undergraduate Admission or the Common Application.  Transfer candidates are considered on a "rolling basis."  While there is no deadline for applications, students are encouraged to apply on or before March 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester so as to receive the fullest consideration.  Once your application and all supporting credentials are received, your application will be reviewed by our Admission Committee.  We will begin notifying transfer applicants of their admission decisions in mid-November for the spring and late February for the fall, then on a rolling basis thereafter. 

Students who found it necessary to leave after completing course work at Hofstra University may apply for re-admission by filing the Transfer Student Application for Undergraduate Admission.

International Applicant

Hofstra has a rolling admission policy.  International students are considered for both September and January admission.  Applicants are encouraged to apply by August 1 for admission in September, and December 1 for January admission.

Prospective students should complete Hofstra's International Student online application form.  All other necessary documentation (including a completed "Financial Verification Form") must be sent to Hofstra University, Office of Undergraduate Admission, 100 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549.  Be sure to include each item that appears on the application checklist. 

International applicants must provide Hofstra with all final transcripts so that any advanced standing credit can be determined.  For example, advanced standing may be awarded for the I.B., the Abitur, "A" level examinations, and other upper-secondary school certificates.

Please note: All records must be accompanied by English translations.

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