The Spring semester will begin on January 20 fully online. Our goal is to welcome students back to campus for in-person classes on February 1, which aligns with the University’s schedule. This gives faculty, administrators and students additional time to safely prepare for a return to campus activities, and to comply with the University’s new testing protocols.
Keep at least six feet between you and other people whenever possible.
Complete a four-question health survey via the University portal before coming to campus or attending class.
Please eat or drink outside of the law school building or at one of the University’s dining locations.
Frequent hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent illness. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water often. If you can’t wash your hands, use hand sanitizer.
Class times have been staggered so that there is no need to gather in the hallways before class. Remember to keep at least six feet between you and others.
Please follow directional signage in buildings to create a unified flow, use the appropriate entry and exit doors, and refrain from moving furniture.
Consider using the stairs if you are able to do so.
Under no circumstances should you come to campus if you feel unwell.
Visit Hofstra’s Safe Start website for more information on the University’s reopening plan.
Please note that the Law School requires attendance for all classes as outlined in our policy in the Student Handbook. You are required to attend classes regularly whether you are participating in-person or remotely. Attendance credit will not be given for students who fail to attend the live class session (either remotely or in-person), even if that student reviews a recording of that class session.
All exams, both first-year and upper-level, will take place at the same times and days set forth on the exam schedule. First-year students will take their exams in-person on campus as scheduled. We will now administer all upper-level Law School exams online with the same remote-proctoring technology recently used to administer the New York and other state bar examinations. Any first-year students who are taking all of their classes remotely, however, should contact Dean of Students Lisa Monticciolo to determine if any accommodation is appropriate or necessary.
Learn more about Hofstra’s enhanced cleaning protocols on the Safe Start website.
Please read through these FAQs carefully if you will be taking remotely-administered upper-level exams this semester. If you are a first-year student taking your exams in-person, these FAQs do not apply to you.