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Among other considerations, the admission committee recommends that students earn a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher or be ranked in the top 15 percent of their graduating class; take a math course above Algebra 2; and take an Advanced Placement (AP) Science or Math Exam, and an AP English Literature or English exam.

Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits. Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-.

Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits. Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-. 5. Major Requirements The BS Major in Human Factors and Usability Studies requires 46 - 50 semester hours as described below. Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits. Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-.

Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits. Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-. A cumulative average of C or better is required in the courses: ENGG 010 , 025 , 030 , 081 , 100 , 113 , 118 , 183 ; a cumulative average of C or better is required in all engineering courses.

Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits. Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-. A cumulative average of C or better is required in the courses: ENGG 025 , 028, 047 , 100 , 115, 120, 132, 147 ; a cumulative average of C or better is required in all engineering courses.

Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-.

Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits. Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-. A cumulative average of C or better is required in the courses: ENGG 025 , 026, 027, 028 , 030 , 113 , 115 , 185 ; a cumulative average of C or better is required in all engineering courses.

Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits. Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-. Substitution for the following core courses in the Industrial Engineering program is not permitted: ENGG 119 - Industrial Engineering Methods, ENGG 186 - Design and Analysis of Experiments, ENGG 188 - Operations Research Optimization Techniques, CSC 132 - Computational Modeling, and CSC 187 - Linear Programming.

Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-. In addition to fulfilling the degree requirements listed above, the following courses must be successfully completed: WSC 001 or placement examination* and WSC 002; 3 hours in literature, literature in translation or comparative literature (chosen from Distribution Courses designated LT); 3 hours in behavioral social sciences (chosen from distribution courses designated BH); 3 hours in history, philosophy, religion in social sciences (chosen from distribution courses designated HP), and 6 hours in humanities or social sciences. Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits.

Study Abroad courses taken at other institutions are the exception. (See Transfer Credit Policy for complete requirements.)

No course taken in fulfillment of the foreign language requirement may be taken via Credit by Exam or Credit for Prior Learning.

Transfer credits are subject to the approval of the Department of Radio, Television, Film of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication and are approved only for those courses meeting the department’s curriculum requirements and course standards.

Students who receive transfer credit for courses that are equivalent to those that satisfy distribution requirements may apply these courses to fulfill some or all of their distribution requirements.

Credit by Examination for Standardized Testing Programs A student may earn up to 30 semester hours of course credit by taking standard written examinations such as the College-Level Equivalency Program (CLEP); such standardized tests are not given at Hofstra. For credit to be granted, the student must have taken the examination prior to the start of their junior year, and scores must be in accordance with the scoring guidelines that have been established by the Office of Admission in consultation with departments. No credit is awarded for standardized test program exams taken in foreign language or business. For students already enrolled at Hofstra, credits earned under standardized testing programs may not be used to meet or reduce core or distribution course requirements. The total semester hours earned under the Hofstra University Credit by Departmental Examination, Credit for Prior Learning and other written standardized testing programs may not exceed 60 credits.

Credit for Prior Learning Credit by Examination for Standardized Testing Programs Departmental Credit by Examination Credit for Prior Learning This program permits students to seek undergraduate credit for college-level knowledge that has been acquired in nontraditional ways. An interested student should first apply to the coordinator of the Prior-Learning Program, HCLAS Dean’s Office. If the coordinator approves the application, the appropriate department(s) will be requested to assess the student’s knowledge. The method of assessment may be decided by department policy or may be determined after consultation with the student. Credits which may be earned in this program are restricted by the following conditions: Credit is awarded for particular courses or elective areas of study offered at Hofstra; credit is not awarded for life experience in general. Prior-learning credit is normally granted with the Pass grade. If a letter grade is necessary to meet graduation requirements, or if the student wishes to apply this credit toward major requirements, special permission of the department in which the course is given and the approval of the appropriate academic dean must be obtained. Credits earned in the Prior-Learning Program may not exceed 50 percent of the required number of major credits, may not exceed 50 percent of the required number of minor credits and may not exceed a total of 60 credits in a baccalaureate degree. The total allowed for an associate degree is 30 credits. On the average, however, six credits have been awarded. Prior-learning credits granted in other institutions may not be transferred to Hofstra except in cases where a formal agreement exists between Hofstra and the other institution. Credit will be entered on the student’s record only after a minimum of 18 semester hours with at least a 2.0 average in residency at Hofstra have been completed. These 18 credits may not be counted toward a student’s last 30 semester hours in a degree program. Credits earned under this program may not be considered credits taken in-residence at Hofstra. The total semester hours earned under Credit by Examination, Credit for Prior Learning and other written standardized testing programs may not exceed 60 credits. There is a fee for earning credits in this program, see Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships .

Hofstra University Departmental Credit by Examination No more than 12 semester hours may be earned under this program. For an examination administered by a department within the University, credit may only be earned for a course offered by that department, and must be recorded with a letter grade. A grade of C- or better on the examination is necessary for credit to be granted. A student may not take credit by examination in an elementary course in a department once he/she has received credit from an advanced course in that specific area in that department. Students are not permitted to apply for credit by examination for a course in which they have previously enrolled on a credit or noncredit basis unless they receive permission of the appropriate academic chairperson and the appropriate academic dean. Students are not permitted to apply for credit by examination for any core or distribution course. Proficiency in a foreign language required of degree candidates may not be acquired through this program or through CLEP. Credits earned under this program may be considered credits taken in-residence at Hofstra. Credits earned do not count in the determination of a student’s full-time or part-time status. The total semester hours earned under the Credit by Examination, Credit for Prior Learning and other written standardized testing programs may not exceed 60 credits. In general, only matriculated Hofstra students are eligible for Hofstra University departmental credit by examination. Students may obtain further details and application forms from the Office of Prior Learning, HCLAS Dean’s Office. There is a fee for taking these examinations, see Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships . Updated 6/19/19 Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Share this Page Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window) T Hempstead, N.Y. 11549-1000 (516) 463-6600 Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Hofstra University is an EO/AA/ADA educator and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Hofstra University admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to its students. Hofstra University Policies © Hofstra University. All Rights Reserved. Footer Menu 1 Admission First-Year Undergraduate Transfer Graduate International School of Law School of Medicine Financial Aid Visit Footer Menu 2 Academics Departments and Programs Colleges and Schools Academic Calendar Academic Support Continuing Education Special Programs Distance Learning Footer Menu 3 Campus Life Bookstore Cultural Center Dean of Students Event Calendar Human Resources Public Safety Student Affairs Visitor’s Guide Footer Menu 4 Research Centers and Institutes Hofstra Horizons Libraries Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Research Awards Undergraduate Research Footer menu Accessibility About Hofstra Alumni Athletics Give to Hofstra Job Opportunities News@Hofstra All bulletins © 2026 Hofstra University. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .

Transfer credits are approved only for those courses meeting the department’s curriculum requirements and course standards.

Transfer credits are subject to the approval of the Department of

Transfer credits are subject to the approval of the Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. Transfer credits are approved only for those courses meeting the department curriculum requirements as course standards.

Course(s) that are not approved prior to the program start date may not be accepted for transfer credit by Hofstra University. Good academic standing (a minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA) and good judicial standing at Hofstra are required for approval of transfer of credit. Courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better in order for Hofstra transfer credit to be awarded.

Transfer students with 30 or more approved transfer credits may enroll in study abroad after one (1) full-time semester at Hofstra University.

The number of credits which double count is dependent upon specific program requirements and coursework taken (AP/transfer credit).

Transfer credits are subject to the approval of the Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations in The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. Transfer credits are approved only for those courses meeting the department’s curriculum requirements and course standards.

Eligible entering freshmen may renew their scholarships for a maximum of six semesters; eligible sophomore transfers may renew for a maximum of four semesters; junior transfers for a maximum of two semesters. Hofstra’s TAP code is 0300 . Undergraduate Scholarships Full-time Students Academic Scholarships and Activity Grants are applied toward tuition only and do not apply to University fees, living expenses, tutorials, credit by examination or specified off-campus programs. These scholarships are awarded annually to cover eight consecutive Hofstra semesters for entering first-year students, six consecutive Hofstra semesters for sophomore transfers, four consecutive Hofstra semesters for junior transfers and two consecutive Hofstra semesters for senior transfers and may not be applied to summer session attendance except as specifically authorized by the Scholarship Review Committee. Academic Honors Transfer Scholarships Academic Honors Transfer Scholarships may be awarded to incoming transfer students who have completed a minimum of one term at other accredited institution(s) and have a superior cumulative grade point average. Transfer Students : Scholarships and grants are limited to the number of semesters needed to complete a degree as a full-time student and are adjusted based on the student’s class standing upon admission. Athletic grants-in-aid, ROTC, and tuition subsidies based on parents’ employment (tuition grant, tuition remission, tuition exchange) are considered to be exceptions to our outside scholarship policy, as we will reduce Hofstra Scholarship dollar for dollar if you receive any of these if we did not list them on your original award letter. Transfer credits from another institution that are accepted toward the student’s educational program must count as both attempted and completed hours. Transfer credits must be reflected on the student’s academic record at Hofstra in order to be considered for purposes of financial aid eligibility.

Transfer candidates are considered on a “rolling basis.” While there is no deadline date for applicants, 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. Transfer students will receive a statement of transfer credit with their acceptance letter. Transfer credit is evaluated on a tentative basis initially and a final statement of transfer credit will be prepared after students have provided a final official transcript for all previously attended colleges and universities to Hofstra University. All applicants admitted with advanced standing must meet the requirements for the University for residence and graduation. Applicants should refer to the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this Bulletin . Transfer Credit Official college transcripts of completed course work from all prior institutions should be forwarded directly to the Office of Admission for evaluation as part of the student’s application for admission. Transfer credit will be given for appropriate courses completed at regionally accredited institutions previously attended in accordance with the ratings contained in the current Report of Credit Given by Educational Institutions of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Failure to submit outstanding transfer credit requirements in a timely manner may impact financial awards and completion toward a degree. Transfer Credit Policy Appropriate courses completed with a minimum grade of C- or the equivalent at fully accredited institutions are transferable. As many as 30 elective credits graded on a pass/fail basis from another accredited institution may be transferred to Hofstra. The semester hours of transfer credit (advanced standing) allowed a transfer will not necessarily apply to the major selected by the student and may not necessarily satisfy university graduation requirements. A maximum of 64 semester hours is transferable from a junior or community college with the following exceptions: a. engineering programs, 69 semester hours and b. business administration programs, 65 semester hours. The amount of transfer credit per course shall not exceed the amount of semester hour credit allowed at the credit-granting institution. Hofstra has transfer credit articulation agreements with various institutions, including Nassau Community College and Suffolk County Community College. NOTE: Switching schools and/or majors might affect a student’s graduation date if some of the transfer credits are no longer applicable to the new major. High school students apply via a visiting student application with the Office of Undergraduate Admission (Bernon Hall, 516-463-6700, Visiting Student Application ). Advanced Standing Hofstra University participates in the following testing programs for which students may receive advanced standing upon admission: Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) International Baccalaureate Program (IB) General Certificate of Education, Advanced Level (GCE, A2 Level) Students should forward official testing results to the Office of Admission. Students who attend two-year institutions after interrupting their studies at Hofstra may lose transfer credit upon readmission to Hofstra if the total credits earned at Hofstra and the other institution exceed 60, junior standing.

Transfer credits are subject to the approval of the Department of Radio, Television, Film of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication . They are approved only for those courses meeting the department’s curriculum requirements and course standards.

Students may attend the January Session on one of four bases: As former or continuing students in good standing; As students who are attending the University for the first time; As visiting students from other accredited colleges or universities provided they are enrolled and are in good standing at those institutions (visiting students expecting to transfer credits earned during the January Session to another college should get advance official approval from that institution for course work to be taken); High school graduates interested in taking a course. (See Transfer Credit Policy for complete requirements.) See also “Attending Other Colleges” in the Forms, Deadlines and Filing Instructions section of this Bulletin . Study Abroad courses taken at other institutions are the exception.

Students interested in transferring into Hofstra’s nursing program are subject to all policies related to Hofstra University’s transfer credit policy for all non-major requirements. Transfer credit will not be awarded for any clinical nursing course. Transfer credit will be awarded for grades of C+ or higher. Biology and chemistry transfer courses must include a lab component in order to be considered for transfer credit or for degree completion.

Transfer Credit Students who receive transfer credit for courses equivalent to those that satisfy distribution requirements may apply these courses to fulfill some or all of their distribution requirements. No student may satisfy distribution requirements at another institution once that student has matriculated at Hofstra University, with the exception of students participating in an accredited study abroad program at another institution. With permission of the department offering the distribution course or courses and the Associate Dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, such students may receive credit for one distribution course per distribution category, with a maximum of two in total, upon successful completion of the course(s) and the study abroad program. In acknowledgment of the experiential component of study abroad courses, it is recognized that distribution courses taken while participating in study abroad programs may not be exact equivalents to Hofstra courses that satisfy distribution requirements.

Transfer Credit and Residency Requirements Transfer of Business Credits At least 50 percent of the business credits required for the BBA degree must be earned at Hofstra. Coursework given elective credit in business subjects may not be applied to major requirements. Transfer of Liberal Arts Distribution Courses Students may be able to use transfer credit and/or advanced standing/placement credit to reduce the liberal arts distribution course requirements in the Bachelor of Business Administration program described above. Credits earned elsewhere may be used to reduce distribution requirements only if courses are completed before the student matriculates at Hofstra. Credits that Hofstra students earn as visiting students elsewhere may not be used to reduce distribution course requirements. See HCLAS transfer credit requirements regarding transfer credit of liberal arts distribution courses. Once matriculated, current students may not take courses at other educational institutions. Only in rare cases and for exceptional and extenuating circumstances will a request to attend another educational institution be considered. To request a waiver from this policy, please contact the appropriate Dean’s Office must approve any waiver in advance. Please note that documentation of the extenuating circumstance(s) may be required. Study Abroad courses taken at other institutions are the exception. Students studying abroad either directly at foreign institutions or under the auspices of other U.S. institutions may still arrange to have their credits counted toward the completion of Hofstra degree requirements. It is important to remember, however, to get permission from the Office of Study Abroad Programs to transfer those credits BEFORE going abroad. Students with junior or senior standing (60 or more hours) are not permitted to enroll for courses at junior or community colleges offering two-year terminal programs. (See Transfer Credit Policy for complete requirements.)

To obtain a degree, each student successfully completes the following three distinct sets of requirements: I. The general University requirements, which must be fulfilled by all students working for a baccalaureate degree: A. The completion of the total number of semester hours and the specific degree requirements as specified by the major or school; B. The completion of the number of semester hours in liberal arts courses as required by the major or school; C. At least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in work completed at Hofstra and required for the major as specified by the major department; D. 1. The satisfactory completion of two Writing Studies and Composition courses taken in sequence: WSC 001 and WSC 002 / WSC 133 . 2. WSC 001 and WSC 002 / WSC 133 , whether taken at Hofstra or the equivalent at any other institution, must be completed with a minimum grade of C- in each course. Study Abroad courses taken at other institutions are the exception. (See Transfer Credit Policy for complete requirements.)

(Please note that all students in their first term of attendance at Hofstra may only be placed on academic warning, not academic probation, for failing to meet the required completion ratio.) 0-29 attempted hours: must satisfactorily complete at least 60% of attempted credits 30-59 attempted hours: must satisfactorily complete at least 70% of attempted credits 60 or more attempted hours: must satisfactorily complete at least 80% of attempted credits A student’s completion ratio is calculated by dividing the satisfactorily completed number of credits by the total attempted number of credits, where: Satisfactorily completed credits are made up of Transfer credits Credits completed with a passing grade of D or better Credits completed with a passing grade of P Attempted credits are made up of Satisfactorily completed credits, as defined above Failures, withdrawals, unofficial withdrawals, and Incompletes (F, W, UW and I) Repeated courses are included in both attempted and earned hour calculations.