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THIS IS HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Hofstra University
provides a dynamic
college experience
tailored for engaged and
ambitious individuals.
Students find pride and
purpose at Hofstra,
through small classes, a
faculty whose primary
concern is teaching,
cutting edge technology,
extensive library resources,
internships, and active and
compelling educational
programs that appeal to
their interests and abilities.
The Hofstra community
is driven, dynamic and
energetic, helping students
find and focus their
strengths to prepare them
for a successful future.
In its relatively short 77-year history, Hofstra
has established itself as a world-class
institution of higher education and cultural
enterprise. Each academic year, the Hofstra
campus and the programs offered grow and
change to meet the demands of our students
and our community.
Hofstra opened in 1935 as a commuter school
with all classes and offices housed in one
building. Since those early days, Hofstra
has evolved into an international institution
with a student body hailing from 47 states
and territories, and 50 countries around the
world. The beautiful campus is an accredited
arboretum with 115 buildings on 240 acres.
There are approximately 3,900 students living
on campus, and Hofstra offers them and all
students an extensive array of academic and
social activities. Additionally, Hofstra’s close
proximity to Manhattan means that students
have easy access to the wondrous cultural,
social and career offerings of the city.
While the campus and its offerings have
changed, what has remained consistent
throughout the years is the sense of community
on campus, the eagerness of our students
to learn and the commitment of the Hofstra
faculty and administration to provide a
challenging education that encourages the
pursuit of lifelong learning.
The Colleges and Schools of the University are:
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,
Frank G. Zarb School of Business, School of
Communication, School of Education, Health
and Human Services, Maurice A. Deane
School of Law, School for University Studies,
School of Engineering and Applied Science,
Honors College, Hofstra University Continuing
Education and Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School
of Medicine at Hofstra University. Bachelor’s
degrees are offered in about 140 areas of study.
Graduate degrees are
offered, including Ph.D.,
Ed.D., Psy.D., Au.D.,
J.D., and M.D. degrees,
advanced certificates and
professional diplomas, in
more approximately 150
programs of study.
Hofstra joined with North
Shore-LIJ Health System
in establishing a medical
school on the University
campus in October 2007.
The new school, which
welcomed its first class
in July 2011, is the first
allopathic (MD) medical
school in Nassau County
and the first in New York
State since 1963.
In October 2011 the Commission on
Presidential Debates announced that it had
chosen Hofstra University for the site of
its October 16, 2012 Presidential Debate,
which will be in the “town meeting” format.
The Commission on Presidential Debates,
a nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation, has
sponsored and produced every presidential
and vice-presidential debate since 1988.
Hofstra University hosted the third and final
presidential debate of the 2008 election cycle,
between then Senator Barack Obama and
Senator John McCain, on October 15, 2008.
The debate was a transformational moment for
the University, highlighting the achievements
of our students and faculty and their
engagement in the political process. Leading
up to the debate, students and the entire
community were engaged by the year-long
Educate ’08 program, almost 150 lectures,
conferences, and events focused on the issues,
history and politics of the presidency, followed
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