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Monique Berryhill, Senior Associate Dean, Associate Director, NOAH Program

New Opportunities at Hofstra (NOAH) is an admission and developmental program designed to identify and admit economically and educationally disadvantaged students whose educational experience and economic status did not provide them with an opportunity to demonstrate or develop scholastic abilities to the level requisite for undergraduate admission and study at Hofstra. The program was initiated in 1964.

When students are admitted to the program, the NOAH staff devises individual plans to help them develop their scholastic abilities to the fullest extent by providing counseling in academic and other areas to promote a smooth transition to the highly competitive academic environment at Hofstra; instructional services and tutoring to help students develop academic skills and general supportive services, not the least of which is to provide sufficient funds so that the students’ college experience will not be a financial hardship.

The support services available to NOAH students are extensive and include the assistance of reading specialists; instructors in writing and English, mathematics and social sciences; counselors and tutors in virtually all subject matters.

The completion of special developmental distribution courses are required before enrolling in relevant or required University courses. Individual programs of required developmental courses are planned by the student’s counselor, but may be waived by the Executive Director, depending on the student’s status.

Probation
NOAH students will be placed on probation if they have:
attempted less than 25 semester hours and have a grade point average below 1.3;
attempted 25-57 semester hours and have a grade point average of 1.5;
attempted 58-87 semester hours and have a grade point average below 1.9;
attempted 88 or more semester hours and have a grade point average below 2.0.

Dismissal
NOAH students will be dropped from the University if they have:
attempted less than 25 hours and have a cumulative grade point average below 1.0;
attempted 25-57 hours and have a cumulative grade point average below 1.3;
attempted 58-87 hours and have a cumulative grade point average below 1.7;
attempted 88 or more hours and have a cumulative grade point average below 1.9.

Minimum Performance Requirements Necessary for NOAH Freshmen and Sophomores to Continue at Hofstra University
NOAH freshmen and sophomores are evaluated at the end of every semester. Recommendations for continuance are made by the NOAH faculty and administrative staff to the Executive Director of the NOAH program. Final recommendations are forwarded to the Academic Records Subcommittee of the University Senate Academic Affairs Committee by the Executive Director.

Minimum performance requirements necessary for NOAH freshmen and sophomores to continue at Hofstra University are:

1. Grade point average within the ranges outlined above.
2. Satisfactory participation and completion of all required seminars and workshops with a grade of Pass.
3. Satisfactory participation and completion of all developmental courses with a grade of C or better (this includes attendance requirements).
4. Fulfillment of the terms outlined in the New Opportunities at Hofstra Agreement.
5. Satisfactory completion of all NOAH Learning Resource Center contracts.
6. Attendance at all NOAH forums unless excused by the Director.

Students failing to meet these minimum performance requirements may, upon the recommendation of the Executive Director and action by the Academic Records Subcommittee, be dismissed from the NOAH program and the University. NOAH students who have accumulated 36 semester hours or less, independent of grade point average, or who have accumulated more than 36 but less than 57 semester hours with a grade point average of less than 2.5, will be dropped from the roll of the University if they are dismissed from the NOAH program for failing to meet the minimum performance requirements.

The courses listed below are an integral part of the NOAH student’s academic program.

For additional information contact the Executive Director Dr. Diaz-Wilson, 132 Gallon Wing.

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