Parentand Family Handbook

find your edgesm 07 Parent and Family Handbook 08 Hofstra parents and families parents Hofstra The University By the Numbers Dear Hofstra Parents and Families, Location: Hempstead, Long Island, 25 17 eateries on campus miles east of New York City 18 varsity sports It is my great pleasure and privilege to welcome you to our Hofstra community. You have entrusted us Telephone: (516) 463-6600 with your greatest treasure, your children. I promise that all of us - administrators, faculty and staff - seek 23 average undergraduate class size to provide an environment where your children can learn and develop as whole persons. Transportation: Long Island Rail Road stops 30 local and national fraternities and sororities less than two miles from I oversee a team of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring student success by creating an active and 37 residence halls campus: J.F. Kennedy and engaging campus life and a safe living and learning environment. We are also very serious about LaGuardia Airports within 100 percent program accessible to persons including parents and families in our campus life. The Office of Parent and Family Programs is here for 30 minutes with disabilities you to ask questions, give suggestions, involve you with campus events, and provide information about Founding Date: 1935 150 student clubs and organizations campus resources. President: Stuart Rabinowitz, J.D. 140 undergraduate programs of study In all my experience working as a student affairs professional, I have not seen such energy and excitement Character: A private, nonsectarian, 155 graduate programs of study among administrators, faculty and students as I am witnessing now at Hofstra. We want to create a true coeducational university community of learners. Students are eager to master their academic programs, but are also actively 500 cultural events per year involved in our effort to address all their needs and aspirations as they grow and mature. I learn from Accessibility: Hofstra is 100 percent 1,206 faculty members students every day. program accessible to persons 7,762 full-time undergraduate enrollment with disabilities. Parents and families are welcome to join our engaging campus. Your support is invaluable to us. Alumni: More than 100,000 12,700 total University enrollment, including part- time undergraduate, graduate and Sandra Johnson School of Law Vice President for Student Affairs 1.4 million print volumes available at Hofstra Academics University Libraries Colleges and Schools: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, School of Communication, School of Hofstra Parents, Hofstra Pride Education and Allied Human Services, New Students College of Hofstra, School of Law, School for Student Body: Full-time undergraduate You, parents and families, are a vital part of our college community. By “parents and families” we mean moms, University Studies, Honors College, Saturday enrollment of 7,762. Total University enrollment, dads, guardians, stepparents, grandpas, grandmas, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles ... anyone who loves and cares College, and University College for Continuing including part-time undergraduate, graduate and for your Hofstra student. Throughout the years, we have learned that informed and involved families are Education. School of Law, is about 12,700. Male-female ratio crucially important to our community. is 44 to 56. Faculty (including librarians): There are 1,206 This Parent and Family Handbook strives to inform you about Hofstra’s offices and services, as well describe faculty members, of whom 532 are full time. States/Countries: The students on main campus the transition issues you and your child may be facing the summer before college and in the first weeks of the Ninety percent of full-time faculty hold the highest come from 46 states and territories and 65 fall semester. Those issues, common to most, but not all, first-year college students and their parents, are laid degree in their fields. countries. Students (including undergraduate, out in the “Transitions” section of the handbook. I drew on my own experience as a university administrator and graduate and law) come from 49 states and Degrees: Bachelor’s degrees offered in about 140 a parent of college-bound children as well as from published books on the topic. My aim is to help you, parent territories and 68 countries. programs of study. Graduate degrees, including to parent, to anticipate major conflicts and issues and thus alleviate some of the anxiety around you and your Ph.D., Ed.D., Psy.D., Au.D. and J.D. degrees, Academic Level of Undergraduate Student child’s great new period in life. advanced certificates and professional diplomas, Body: Hofstra is a selective institution seeking to are offered in about 155 programs of study. enroll those students who demonstrate the The Office of Parent and Family Programs is dedicated to serving Hofstra parents and families. My staff and I academic ability, intellectual curiosity, and will help you with your inquiries, concerns and needs; whatever your question, please feel free to contact me. I Accreditations: 19 academic, 21 total motivation to succeed, and contribute to the would also be very happy to share with you the reasons why I so enjoy working for this great university and accreditations. campus community. Hofstra enrolled almost how you can also be part of Hofstra Pride. Class Size: Average undergraduate class size is 2,400 new students, of whom 1,716 are first-time 23 students. Student-faculty ratio is 14 to 1. undergraduates, in 2006-2007. Branka Kristic Director Office of Parent and Family Programs 3 office of parent and family programs and family office of parent Table of Contents Office of Parent and 5 Office of Parent and Family Programs Mission • Services • Events • Publications • Volunteer Opportunities Family Programs 7 Transitions The Summer Before College • The First Year • Advice You Might Give to Your First-Year College Student Mission Events 15 Learning Hofstra’s Office of Parent and Family Programs, in Parent Orientation collaboration with offices across the University, serves as Transition to the College Academic Experience • Academic Requirements • Academic a resource for parents and families while they support Deadlines • Academic Opportunities • Student Academic Expectations • Academic Parent Orientation is a day-long program on the first their students to take increasing responsibility for their day of student orientation and gives parents and guardians Advising and Academic Planning • Planning for Study Abroad • Academic Resources journey in learning and personal growth. Our programs, of incoming students the opportunity to learn about first- publications and events strive to make parents and year issues and campus life through a panel presentation, 21 Living families part of our college community. small group information sessions, and a luncheon with faculty and administrators. Parent Orientation is Residential Programs • Community Standards • To support our mission and the mission of Meal Plans • Commuting Student Affairs • Safety concurrent with New Student Orientation; students and Hofstra University, we are committed to: parents choose one of eight sessions offered throughout the summer before the first year of college. 25 Paying for It ៉ Provide you with timely information about Hofstra Financial Aid • Registration and Billing University services, programs and opportunities Family Weekend that could further your child’s academic success and well-being as well as benefit members of your family. 27 Staying Healthy Family Weekend takes place each fall and brings together Health and Wellness Center • Hofstra Recreation • Student Counseling Services ៉ Courteously serve as the first-stop inquiry center for students and their families in fun events that strive to Hofstra parents and families. better acquaint parents and families with Hofstra. The events for the weekend include faculty presentations, 31 Finding a Career ៉ Promote meaningful engagement of parents and athletic events, tours of campus, campus resource fair The Career Center • A Four-Year Career Plan families in the life of campus by developing programs and a variety show featuring students. There are also and events of interest to you, especially those that opportunities for families to enjoy New York City and 33 Support for Students would help with the transition to college. other nearby attractions. Academic Records • FERPA • Dining Services • Interfaith Center • This year, Family Weekend takes place on Friday and Multicultural & International Student Programs • Ombudsperson • Services Saturday, October 19 and 20, 2007. You will receive a Orientation and New Student Programs • Services for Students With Disabilities • 20 percent discount if you register for Family Weekend Student Computing Services • Student Employment • Student Leadership and Activities Questions? Concerns? Need information? The Office of during summer orientation. Parent and Family Programs exists solely as a resource to Hofstra parents and families. If you have an inquiry or a 40 FAQs concern, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us. We Publications will answer your question or will find an office or a person who will. 43 Glossary: HofstraSpeak Hofstra Family Connection Newsletter Published each semester, the newsletter informs you about 47 Campus Resource List Office of Parent and Family Programs student and campus issues and reminds you of important 200 Phillips Hall deadlines. Parents are also invited

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