Fall 2023 Events



Advisement Week

Monday, October 16, 2023 -  Friday, October 20, 2023

The First Year Experience invites you to join us for ADVISEMENT WEEK!  

Get to know your advising unit, understand how to register for courses, explore your major, learn about transfer, log into succeed@Hostos and Degree Plans.

Click here for full schedule!


 

PAST EVENTS...
 



Orientation

*on campus- Gymnasium

Wednesday, July 19th | 11am-2pm   
&
Saturday, August 19th | 10am-1pm

 

What to expect from the on-campus orientations:

  • Welcome To All New Students |  Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis, President,  Dr. Shiang-Kwei Wang, Vice President  & Provost for Academic Affairs, and Dr. La Toro Yates, Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment Management will greet and address all students.
  • Hostos Legacy 
  • Student and Advisement Panel | Understanding advisement,  life as a student at Hostos and the many opportunities available to all new students.
  • Financial wellness /tap /pell/ scholarship |  Find out how to help you pay for college.
  • College Life at Hostos |  Learn about classroom expectations, immunization, clubs and studying remotely.  
  • New Student Resources 
    • Support Services Tabling | Gym
    • Get your student ID |  C-030
    • ​Technology Workshops | FDR ( C building, 3rd building, behind the cafeteria)
    • Campus Tours:  Every 30 minutes | Meet in the Gym



 

Welcome to Hostos 

zoom link Passcode: 889055

Friday, September 1st | 11am-1pm   
 

11:00 am.  Welcome to Hostos! Welcome to all new students. Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis, President, Dr. Shiang-Kwei Wang, Vice President  & Provost for Academic Affairs, and Dr. La Toro Yates, Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment Management will greet and address all students. 

11:15 a.m. How to be Successful at Hostos: College Life and your Personal Journey | Dr. Diana Cruz, Academic Advisor, will lead you into a conversation to help you develop tools for success in college. 

11:30 a.m.  Financial wellness /tap /pell/ scholarship | Nicholas Valente, Financial Aid Specialist will offer guidance and insight into your financial aid package. 

12:00 p.m. Health and Wellness | Ursula Sanders will discuss immunization requirements on campus.

12:10 p.m. Tips and Advice for College Success | Learn about classroom expectations, how to successfully manage your classes, and how to study remotely.

12:20 p.m. Accessing your Email and Staying Connected with Hostos | Rosemary Batista will show you how to setup and access your Hostos email.

12:35 p.m.  CUNY CARES | Hamilton Esteban and Holly Isenberg will speak about how CUNY CARES navigators can help students access on-campus and community resources.  

12:45 p.m.  Closing and Q & A

 

Technology Workshops 

online - register using links below

Wednesday September 20th - Thursday September 21st | 1pm & 5pm

 
  • Degree Works & Succeed@Hostos   
  • CUNYFirst and Blackboard   ​