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In order to graduate, every student must complete at least 120 hours (credits) (depending on student's school requirements), depending on the type of degree and major a student chooses. For example, most Bachelor of Arts(BA) programs require 124 credits for graduation. In that case, students should aim to complete at least 31 credits per year, to graduate in four years. They must also achieve a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, both overall and within their major, in order to maintain satisfactory academic standing. Certain majors require a minimum GPA above a 2.0,such as a 2.5 or a 2.75. Students should refer to the Hofstra University Undergraduate Bulletin (bulletin.hofstra.edu) or their major department to verify. In addition, Hofstra expects students to make satisfactory progress toward their degree through the completion of a minimum number of credits appropriate for each class year.
Students who fail to maintain the minimum GPA are placed on academic probation. Students placed on probation are required to meet with their advising dean to create an academic action plan. Grades are submitted and recorded approximately two weeks following the end of the semester. Parents have access to students’ final grades through Family eSpace if they are FERPA-authorized for that information – starting January 15 for fall semester grades and June 15 for spring semester grades.
Hofstra students must complete certain requirements for their degree. There are several types of requirements, outlined in the Hofstra University Undergraduate Bulletin, including the following:
University requirements (e.g., Writing Studies and Composition 001 and 002 or the equivalent, plus the Writing Proficiency Exam)
Distribution requirements (Determined by the degree being pursued, these requirements aim to provide students with a strong liberal arts background.)
Foreign language requirement (for all BA candidates and select others)
Major requirements
Minor requirements (if applicable)
The ideal course load for a first-year college student is about15 credits per semester. Most courses at Hofstra carry three (3)credits each. One-, two-, or four-credit courses are noted as such in the Online Class Schedule and the Hofstra University Undergraduate Bulletin. First-year students are advised to register for a variety of courses, rather than concentrating on any one discipline. During their first year, students typically take a mixture of courses to satisfy University and distribution requirements, to consider a potential major, and to explore other areas of interest.
We understand that some students come to college with a specific idea of what they would like to major in, while others may explore different academic options and discover new interests along the way. The various undergraduate degree programs at Hofstra are designed to give students room to explore areas of academic interest beyond their major through electives.
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