For your convenience, INTO Hofstra has set up a virtual welcome desk for you to connect with INTO Hofstra staff and faculty. We recommend you bookmark this link for easy access in the future.
Please note that all appointments with INTO Hofstra staff will now be done remotely via Zoom, per the university’s decision to move to remote delivery. Please download Zoom to your computer and phone. Instructions for how to do this are attached, and more information is also available at https://wiki.edtech.hofstra.edu/display/KB/Zoom.
For drop-in advising, please use the Zoom links below to be added to a virtual waiting room. Unmute your microphone and wait for an INTO Hofstra staff member to connect with you. Please do not schedule during your class time.
You can also schedule an appointment with an INTO Hofstra staff using the links below. The system used to schedule these appointments is called Calendly. Calendly will send you a meeting invitation which includes a Zoom link for the meeting.
For your convenience, here is the link to schedule an appointment with International Student Affairs (ISA).
https://www.hofstra.edu/studentaffairs/international/open-hours.html
Thank you for your flexibility and patience while we all learn new processes for delivering services remotely. As always, we are here for you.
Many staff are available for drop-in advising (10-15 mins). Use the links below during the scheduled times to be added to their waiting room via Zoom.
Please download Zoom to your computer and phone. Instructions for how to do this are attached, and more information is also available at https://wiki.edtech.hofstra.edu/display/KB/Zoom.
For drop-in advising, please use the Zoom links below to be added to a virtual waiting room. Unmute your microphone and wait for an INTO Hofstra staff member to connect with you.
Meet with Professor Frank or Professor Hanaa to discuss schedule or course registration, coursework assistance, pathway major change, academic probation, or level placement.
Professor Hanaa’s Drop-in Advising:
Mondays, 9:30am – 10:30am EST (Mondays)
https://hofstra.zoom.us/j/93445855040
Passcode: 893195
Professor Frank’s Drop-in Advising:
9:30am – 10:30am EST (Fridays)
https://hofstra.zoom.us/j/4883720418
Passcode: Spring2021
Meet Shannon, or Wei to discuss submitting transcripts, transferring credits from another school or university, questions related to your i-20, immigration questions, and visa regulations. https://hofstra.zoom.us/j/407683020
10:00 - 11:00 AM EST (Wednesdays)
For help with payment plans, student accounts, payment options, making a payment, financial holds, and any questions related to student finance. https://hofstra.zoom.us/j/392102260
10:00 - 11:00 AM EST (Tuesdays)
Meet with Hafsa to discuss health insurance, housing and dining, personal issues, and student support services. https://hofstra.zoom.us/j/99058314107
11:00 AM -12:00 PM EST (Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays)
Email Professor Frank to discuss schedule or course registration, coursework assistance, pathway major change, academic probation, or level placement.
Email Professor Hanaa Wahba to discuss ESL courses and level placement, online classes, coursework assistance, and academic services.
Email Shannon to discuss submitting transcripts, transferring credits from another school, i-20 related or immigration questions, and visa regulations.
Meet with Xia to discuss health insurance, housing and dining options, personal issues, on-going support for non-academic concerns, and other student services. Email Hafsa.
Meet Greg to discuss payment plans, student accounts, payment options, making a payment, financial holds, and any questions related to student finance. Email Greg.