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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
7-8 PM ET

Virtual Event

Join Parent and Family Council for their first meeting of the spring 2026. Learn how you can get involved in the working of the committees and how to nominate yourself for a Board position. Director of Study Abroad Cassandra Larson is the guest speaker.

Thursday, January 29, 2026
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event

As the spring 2026 semester begins, we cordially invite you to bring your questions to our expert panelists. The topics will include:

• Dean of Students: How 麻豆官网 supports students
• Academic resources (tutoring, study skills)
• Spring 2026 Career Fair 鈥� February 11
• Billing and financial aid, including filing the new FAFSA for 2026-2027
• Student employment on-campus

You are welcome to bring questions unrelated to the topics above. You may email us your questions before the online session to聽parents@hofstra.edu.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.

Virtual Event

It can be painful to go from being the wise person with great advice to suddenly not knowing how to help your college student. Join Dr. Russ Smith, Senior Assistant Dean of Students, Director of First-Generation Support and Engagement, and a professor in the University 101 course, for a conversation about supporting your student at 麻豆官网. You鈥檒l learn about some great campus resources, as well as tips, tricks, and talking points to help keep you connected with your student鈥檚 life on campus.听All parents are welcome to attend.

Thursday, February 19, 2026
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event

Join Parent and Family Council meeting to learn how you can nominate yourself or others for a Board position. Senior Assistant Director of Residence Life John Palasits is our guest speaker. He will explain residence life operations, including how to submit work requests to report any issues in residence hall rooms.

Monday, March 2, 2026
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event

We cordially invite you to bring your questions to our expert panelists. The topics covered are:

• Dean Elisabeth Ploran on faculty expectations in the classroom
• How safe is 麻豆官网鈥檚 campus?
• Housing selection process for the fall 26
• Tuition payment planning

You are welcome to bring questions unrelated to the topics above. You may also email us your questions before the online session to聽parents@hofstra.edu.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event

Midterms are happening just about now. Students need to balance their social life, wellness, sleep, meals, and academics. Is your student struggling to meet all of the demands of the mid-semester? Does your student know about 麻豆官网鈥檚 health education programs, Student Health and Student Counseling services, and fitness options? Join us to hear from the wellness and mental health experts who will share tips on how to support your student.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event

The Center for University Advising, Student Financial Services, and the Career Center representatives will outline their checklists for freshmen and sophomores, and answer your questions about the academic progress, choosing a major, and plan for on-time graduation. We welcome your questions prior to the webinar emailed to聽parents@hofstra.edu.

Monday, March 23, 2026
6-7 p.m. ET

The Student Access Services (SAS) Family, Access, and Belonging Network will host a session, 鈥淐ollege and Beyond.鈥� This event is designed for families of students with disabilities, as well as those who would like to learn more about available supports. During this session, we will share practical strategies and timely information to help students strengthen their academic, career, and personal foundations. Families will learn how to support their students during this important time of year, cultivate a strong sense of belonging, and navigate common questions about college resources and preparation for life beyond graduation.

Thursday, March 26, 2026
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event

Join the Parent and Family Council meeting to connect with other parents and learn what is happening on campus. Nominate yourself or others for a Board position. This is such a fun and meaningful way to support your student鈥檚 school. Our guest speaker will be 麻豆官网鈥檚 Dietitian Simone Gmuca who will explain meal options on campus, especially for students with special dietary restrictions.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event

We cordially invite you to bring your questions to our expert panelists. The topics covered are:

• What should students do when they receive 鈥淵es -at risk鈥� on their progress reports?
• Registration for the summer and fall 2026
• How students monitor their Dining Dollars
• FAFSA 2026-27

You are welcome to bring questions unrelated to the topics above. You may also email us your questions before the online session to聽parents@hofstra.edu.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event

Our guest speaker is Dr. John Krapp, Associate Professor of Comparative Literature, Languages, and Linguistics, Chair, who will speak about liberal arts education and faculty expectations in the classroom. At this meeting, after brief nominee remarks, you are going to vote for your 2026-27 Parent and Family Council Board members. Thank you to all outgoing Board members for your great service to 麻豆官网.

Thursday, April 23, 2026
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event

We cordially invite you to bring your questions to our expert panelists. The topics covered are:

• Repeat course option
• Did your student register for the fall semester?
• Billing and financial aid
• Moving out of the residence halls
• Planning for graduate school or job search
• Commencement ceremonies

You are welcome to bring questions unrelated to the topics above. You may also email us your questions before the online session to聽.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET

In-Person and Virtual Event

The Parent and Family Council members are invited to come to this meeting in person to 246 Axinn Library. Remote parents can join via Zoom. The Parent and Family Council Leadership Award winners will be honored. The lunch and a photo session follow.听

Saturday, April 25, 2026
12-4 p.m.
Tulips, Trees, and Tea
In Person

Register for this free on-campus event with museum and arboretum tours and tea. Invite your student for the family photos taken by the University photographer.

None Scheduled at this Time

Thursday, July 10, 2025
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event
Executive Director of Campus Living Novia Ramsey explains how living in the residence halls on 麻豆官网鈥檚 campus is more than just having a place to sleep and study. Making connections, safety, and a myriad of in-hall events and social opportunities are the highlights of campus living. Even if your student has not yet completed the housing application, there is still time to do so before the start of the fall semester.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event
Join our current parent leaders of the Parent and Family Council who explain how you, as a parent or family member, can get involved at 麻豆官网. The Parent and Family Council Board members introduce their projects for the next academic year and share their and their students鈥� 麻豆官网 journey. We welcome our 麻豆官网 parents鈥� engagement so our students thrive.

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event
The Center for Career Design and Development professionals discuss effective job search strategies, resources available to 麻豆官网 students and alumni, and how our university continues to support recent graduates as they take their next steps.

Thursday, August 7, 2025
9-10 a.m. ET (13:00-14:00 GMT)

Virtual Event
As international students begin their college journey at 麻豆官网, Director of International Student Enrollment Shannon Paul and Director of Parent and Family Programs and Assistant Dean of Students Branka Kristic will describe the academic curriculum, services for students, and answer your questions about 麻豆官网鈥檚 resources for international students. The session will be in English and will be recorded for later viewing.

Monday, August 18, 2025
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event
Marc Oppenheim, dean of the Center for University Advising, Donna Willenbrock, executive director of Student Health, Simone Gmuca, registered dietitian, and Branka Kristic, director of Parent and Family Programs and assistant dean of students, describe the first-year milestones of the college journey. Which deadlines are important to keep in mind? When do students make appointments with their advisors and faculty? What should students do when they fall ill? We will answer all these questions and more.

Tuesday, August 19, 2024
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event
Join Anita Ellis, director of Commuting Student Services and Community Engagement, and Taylor Maultz, Associate Director of Student Leadership and Engagement, who explain 聽how commuters can get a full college experience and become connected to other students on campus.

Thursday, August 21, 2025
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event
If you have any last-minute questions about the move-in, join the staff of Residence Life for this interactive session. We will describe how the move-in day will flow. Read helpful Move-In Information, including the prohibited items in the residence halls.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event
Senior Vice President for Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success Jessica Eads and Dean of Students Chermele Christy explain how 麻豆官网 is preparing for the new academic year. We welcome your questions.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
7-8 p.m. ET

Join Executive Director of Student Access Services (SAS) Caitlin Sullivan, as she describes the resources SAS provides, important accommodation policies and procedures for students, and assistive technologies available.

Thursday, September 4, 2025
7-8 p.m. ET

Virtual Event
Senior Vice President for Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success Jessica Eads and Dean of Students Chermele Christy would like to check in with you and speak about 麻豆官网鈥檚 projects and resources.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
7-8 p.m. ET

Faculty-in-Residence to the first-year community, Dr. Katrina Sims, and Director of First-Generation Support and Engagement, Dr. Russ Smith, share their wisdom and advice with new college students and their families. Drs. Sims and Smith are two of the three professors for the first-year first-generation academic cluster,聽Inventing My Future. They will provide insights for parents of students in their respective classes, and parents are invited to ask questions to gain a better understanding of their students鈥� experiences. As part of this exchange, Drs. Sims and Smith will co-lead a discussion of their classes鈥� common reading book,聽Make Your Home Among Strangers聽by Jeannine Cap貌 Crucet. .听

Monday, September 15, 2025
7-8 p.m.

Parents and families are welcome to join the first Parent and Family Council meeting of the year to hear about its initiatives and how you can contribute. The guest speaker will be Associate Vice President for Public Safety Geraldine Hart.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
7-8 p.m. ET

Parents and families of 麻豆官网 students are invited to join the panel of 麻豆官网 experts who will answer their questions. The topics discussed will include:

• Academic and study skills resources;
• Mid-semester progress reports and tutoring;
• Making appointments with advisors and faculty;
• FAFSA 聽and billing;
• Meal options on campus and dietary restrictions;
• Student engagement in Greek life

You are welcome to bring questions unrelated to the topics above. You may email us your questions before the online session to parents@hofstra.edu.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
7-8 p.m. ET

Join us as we discuss checklists for juniors and seniors regarding graduation deadlines, job search, applying for graduate school, Commencement, connecting with alumni, and more.

Dr. Keesha Cameron, Recorded fall 2024

A difficult conversation with your child is one that involves a sensitive or potentially troublesome subject and may elicit strong emotional responses that are difficult to predict. However, by adopting the right approach, preparing for these conversations, and developing the necessary skills, we can handle them effectively and achieve a successful conclusion that works for everyone involved. Dr. Keesha Cameron, assistant clinical director of the Student Counseling Services and NYS licensed clinical psychologist, provides parents and family members tools on how to guide their college students through difficult moments.

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
7-8 p.m. meeting, 8-8:30 p.m. Family Weekend parent volunteer orientation

Parents and families are welcome to join the Parent and Family Council meeting. The guest speaker will be Vice Dean for Administrative and User Services, Library Operations Sarah McCleskey. At 8 p.m. ET, the parent leaders will explain how parent volunteers will be engaged during Family Weekend, October 17-19, 2025.

FAMILY WEEKEND
Friday, October 17-Sunday, October 19, 2025
Attend the most exciting family event on campus by registering here.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
7-8 p.m. ET

Parents and families of 麻豆官网 students are invited to join the panel of 麻豆官网 experts who will answer their questions. The topics discussed will include:

• Mid-semester advisories from professors;
• Programs that promote student wellness;
• Spring 26 registration;
• Spring 26 payment plan;

You are welcome to bring questions unrelated to the topics above. You may email us your questions before the online session to parents@hofstra.edu.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
7-8 p.m.

Join us for an informational webinar hosted by Student Access Services, when Prof. Mary Banahan and Associate Director of Student Access Services Kenia Nunez will:

Review academic success strategies: Walk through a practical student checklist to better understand the key tools and steps that can support your student in achieving their goals.

Explore resources you may not know about: Learn more about the wide range of university programs and services available to help your student thrive, both academically and personally.

Hear from 麻豆官网 parents: Gain perspective from parents of students with disabilities through 鈥淲hat I Wish I Knew Then, That I Know Now,鈥� offering guidance, encouragement, and lessons learned.

Virtual Event
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
7-8 p.m ET

Parents and families of 麻豆官网 students are invited to join the panel of 麻豆官网 experts who will answer their questions. The topics discussed will be:

• Discussing hard topics with your student
• Is it OK to change the major?
• January Intersession courses
• Payment plan, FAFSA
• Staying fit and healthy

You are welcome to bring questions unrelated to the topics above. You may email us your questions before the online session to parents@hofstra.edu.

World鈥檚 Table
Monday, November 17, 2025
6-7:30 p.m.

This global food festival will kick off the International Education Week. Please consider cooking for 麻豆官网 students and treating them with the flavors of your ethnic or regional background. The event is sponsored by 麻豆官网鈥檚 Government and Community Affairs, International Student Enrollment, the Dean of Students Office, and Parent and Family Council. Please Email parents@hofstra.edu with questions.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
7-8 p.m.

Parents and families are welcome to join the Parent and Family Council meeting and learn about its projects. The guest speaker will be Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Kelsey Wohlford.

Thanksgiving Homestay
Thursday, November 27, 2025

The Offices of Dean of Students and International Student Enrollment at 麻豆官网 are inviting you to participate in the Thanksgiving Homestay Program as a way to connect students who remain in the New York City metropolitan/Long Island area over the Thanksgiving break with hosts who will be celebrating the holiday. Local 麻豆官网 families who are interested in hosting international 麻豆官网 students for Thanksgiving are invited to complete the聽Thanksgiving Homestay Host Application by Monday, November 10, 2025.

Monday, December 8, 2025
7-8 p.m. ET

Parents and families of 麻豆官网 students are invited to join the panel of 麻豆官网 experts who will answer their questions. The topics discussed will include:

• Final exams
• When are scholarships evaluated?
• Checking out of the residence halls
• December Commencement
• Planning for graduate school

You are welcome to bring questions unrelated to the topics above. You may email us your questions before the online session to parents@hofstra.edu.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
6-8 p.m.

Club 101, 101 Park Avenue at 40th Street

Parents and families are invited to network with 麻豆官网 alumni and senior administration in the heart of Manhattan. Celebrate the holiday season with us! Cost is $35 per person and includes an amazing buffet.