Bachelor of Nursing at Hofstra University

The Nursing at Hofstra University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Hempstead , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 5, 2027.

About Bachelor of Nursing

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First-year students may apply by completing Hofstra's First-Year Student Application for Undergraduate Admission or the Common Application by our two Early Action deadlines: November 15 or December 15.
Note: At this time the nursing program is open only to first-time, first-year students. International students are not eligible for this program.

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing is a Direct-Entry program. Students must indicate a major of nursing on their application to be considered.
Applicants may apply with test optional admission as nursing applications will be reviewed holistically.
The final candidates will be invited for an interview.
Admission to this program is highly selective with limited seating offered. The deadline to submit your deposit for admitted students is April 15. Please keep in mind that seats may fill prior to the deadline.

For more information, please contact Hofstra's Office of Undergraduate Admission at [email protected] or 516-463-6700.

Sample Schedule: Nursing, BS (127 Semester Hours)

View a typical schedule for eight semesters. This should be considered only a general guide, not a rigid schedule. Students should consult with their advisors to plot out the best path given their interests and academic strengths. This sample course sequence is intended to help you plan, but you must check your degree audit every semester to track your progress toward satisfying all of your degree requirements. The semester hours (s.h.) are noted for each term.

Sample Schedule: Nursing BS (127 Semester Hours)

Sample Schedule: Nursing, BS (127 Semester Hours)

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Nursing at Hofstra University

Entry Requirements

General Certificate of Secondary Education

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Nursing at Hofstra University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Bachelor of Nursing at Hofstra University

Step 1: Submit application and fee

Online application form: either the Common Application or our Hofstra Online Application. We accept either, but please only choose one.
One counselor letter of recommendation
Secondary school transcript: Your complete 9-, 10-, and 11th-grade transcript and official translation in English, or any national exam or government certificates earned. Review country-specific requirements to see details for the country you’re studying in.
Proof of English proficiency. Review acceptable proof of proficiency.
Nonrefundable application fee ($75)

Step 2: Submit financial documents for I-20

To receive an I-20 for your student visa, you will be required to submit the documents below proving you have the financial means to support yourself for a full calendar year, including tuition, fees, and living expenses.

Your financial documents are not related to your admission decision. However, Hofstra cannot issue you an immigration document until you have provided sufficient evidence of financial support.

You are welcome to submit these documents prior to “conditional acceptance” to expedite the process, but please be aware that you won’t know your potential merit scholarship until you receive your decision.

Submit the following to your portal at http://my.hofstra.edu or attach in an e-mail to [email protected] with your Name and Student ID number:

Financial evidence, usually bank statement(s) or certificate(s) of deposit, equivalent to the cost of one academic year of tuition and living expenses, minus any merit scholarship award (per year)
Copy of valid passport
I-20 Application Form
Affidavit of Support Form (if the financial documents include an account that is not in the student’s name) Please fill in the U.S. dollar equivalent that the sponsor promises to provide.

If applicable:

Dependent Information Form (if any dependents, ie., children, spouse, will accompany you to the U.S.)
Sponsor's Promise of Free Room and Board Form (if a family member or sponsor will be providing you with free off-campus accommodations for the duration of your education program)

If you are already in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa, you must also submit:

Copy of your current I-20
Copy of U.S. F-1 visa
F1 transfer form signed by your current school

For more information regarding the student visa application process, please visit ISA Immigration Resources.

Bachelor of Nursing at Hofstra University

Hofstra University

United States of America, Hempstead