Adelphi University

Adelphi University is on a 75-acre campus in a suburban setting in Garden City, New York, not far from New York City. Adelphi University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to participate in – chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Adelphi University also has fraternities and sororities.

Adelphi University has a thriving Student Activities Board. In fact, more students participate in Student Activities Board than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Adelphi University include C. A. L. I. B. E. R. (Cause to Achieve Leadership, Intelligence, Brotherhood, Excellence, and Respect), Commuter Student Organization, Christian Fellowship and Circle K International.

The Adelphi University community comes together each year for Family Weekend/Midnight Madness, Spring-In Festival/Spike It Volleyball Tournament and Spring Concert.

Does Adelphi University Offer Student Housing?

Adelphi University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Adelphi University students live off campus. In 2021, 22% of undergrads at Adelphi University lived in some kind of on-campus housing. There are 1,282 spots available in on-campus housing for all 5,391 undergraduates. In the 2020-21 school year, 1,159 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 46% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Adelphi University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Adelphi University Athletics

At Adelphi University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Adelphi University:

Is Adelphi University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Adelphi University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Adelphi University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Adelphi University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Adelphi University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Adelphi University, take Long Island Expressway to Garden City, NY. If you need to fly, book your flight to John F. Kennedy International airport.

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