Hofstra University - Campus Strictness

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While most University policies are noticeably enforced, it’s very fair to say that, overall, Hofstra isn’t very strict. Several students commented on how easy it is to get away with drinking and smoking, which is quite true. However, if you do get caught multiple times, the punishment can become quite severe. Good luck telling your parents that you were kicked out of housing because you got caught smoking weed twice in the same semester! Several students also point out the strict punishment you might receive for other misdemeanors, such as damaging University property and parking in illegal spaces. When you get fined by the school, it’s common for the charge to appear on your bill. Good luck explaining that to the ‘rents, too.

Non-student visitors are put through quite an interrogation if they are coming onto campus after 10 p.m. They have to provide a valid form of identification, inform the Public Safety officer of whom they are visiting what building and room they’ll be in, and a telephone number for the hosting student. This usually will cause quite a traffic jam at the main gates at night, which aggravates most students. When it comes to the average violation, the student will be issued an appearance summons with a date and time to appear before the dean. If the issue still cannot be settled, the student will have the option of appearing before a jury comprised of fellow students. This jury will then select the punishment they deem appropriate. For most violations, the jury will opt for a semester probation. Once the new semester starts, every student goes in with a clean slate.

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Students Speak Out

pfrey2 says: Hofstra University 2012 Education

Be Smart and You Won't Get Caught N/A I have been to many underage small drinking gatherings in dorm rooms and not one of them has been found out by public safety or the RA's. As long as you keep a fairly decent volume there's almost no way to be found out, and when you are found out you just get written up and a slap on the wrist from what I've heard. 12345 Campus Strictness: March 19, 2010 Report

Anonymous says:

I live in the Nassau dorm, and... I live in the Nassau dorm, and before I moved in, they installed locks on all of the outer suite doors that would lock automatically when you shut it. Not only does this suck if you forget your keys, but they won’t let you prop it open either. I’ve gotten two fines for having the door propped, and both times, I was in my room, and someone else who was visiting propped it without me noticing. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

Sometimes, Public Safety officers... Sometimes, Public Safety officers can just be out to get someone. My friends had their door open once, and an officer walked in just to make sure there was someone there. Then he noticed a surge protector that wasn’t being used for a computer and he gave her a $100 fine. It’s really retarded; you can smoke and drink all day long, and they won’t say a word, but my friend has to pay a fine for having an extra surge protector. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

A lot of students in the towers... A lot of students in the towers get caught for some really stupid things. The fire alarm systems are all new and annoyingly sensitive, plus they can always tell which room caused it to go off. Students usually get caught for having candles or sometimes stuff like the Foreman Grill or a toaster. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

Anonymous says:

One thing the school is very... One thing the school is very strict on is parking. On rainy or snowy days, a lot of students try to park close to their classes, and most of those lots are reserved for faculty and staff. If you try to park in one of those lots, there’s a good bet you’ll end up with a boot on your wheel, or sometimes, even towed. 12345 Campus Strictness Report

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