The federal government requires institutions of higher education to disclose certain information to all enrolled students. This letter provides you with notice of the availability of that information. This letter will list and briefly describe the disclosures and inform you how to obtain that information. Additional items of importance also follow below.

1. General Disclosures. Information concerning:
   
   
   1. Financial assistance available to students enrolled at Adelphi. This information (including information on the methods by which such assistance is distributed among student recipients, any means—including forms—by which application for student financial assistance is made and requirements for accurately preparing such application, and the rights and responsibilities of students receiving financial assistance) may be found at ecampus.adelphi.edu/sfs. It may also be found in the Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin available at academics.adelphi.edu. Students or prospective students seeking information about financial assistance should contact the Information Desk at the Office of Student Financial Services, Levermore Hall, Lower Level, 516.877.3080, financialservices@adelphi.edu.
      
      
   2. The institution. This includes information on the cost of attending Adelphi; refund policies; requirements for officially withdrawing from Adelphi; a summary of the requirements for the return of federal grant or loan assistance; Adelphi’s academic programs (degree programs, facilities, faculty, etc.); names of accrediting, approval, or licensing entities (listed at adelphi.edu/about/accreditation.php, these documents may be reviewed at the Swirbul Library); description of facilities and services available to students with disabilities; the standards that the student must maintain in order to be considered to be making satisfactory progress; and information about the possibility of applying for financial aid while enrolled in a study abroad program. This information may be found in the Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin available at this website: academics.adelphi.edu. Information about plans for improving Adelphi’s academic program may be found at adelphi.edu/adelphi2015/. Cost of attending information may also be found at ecampus.adelphi.edu/sfs. The semesterly Directory of Classes is an excellent source of current information on course offerings, tuition and fees, withdrawal, payment, refunds, etc.—available from the Office of the University Registrar, Levermore Hall, Lower Level, 516.877.3300.
      
      
   3. The institution’s completion or graduation rate, and the retention rate of certificate- or degree-seeking, first-time, full-time, undergraduates entering Adelphi. This information may be found at adelphi.edu/about/facts.php.
      
      
   4. The terms and conditions of federal student loans may be found in the publication Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid (published by The U.S. Department of Education).
      
      
   5. A copy of Adelphi University’s annual security report. Adelphi University’s annual Public Safety report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Adelphi University; and on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies related to alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, emergency response and evacuation plan, fire safety report, timely emergency notifications and other matters. This report can be viewed by accessing the Adelphi Public Safety website or obtained upon request in the Department of Public Safety and Campus Transportation in Levermore Hall.
      
      
   6. Student Complaint Process by State and Agency (ZIP 283KB) for distance education to students in a State other than New York.
      
      
2. A copy of the report on athletic program participation rates and financial support data. Copies of the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) forms are on file in the Athletics office. Also on file as per NCAA regulations is the athletic graduation rate of athletes. You may obtain a copy of this EADA report at ope.ed.gov/athletics or by contacting the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics, Center for Recreation and Sports, 516.877.4231.
   
   
3. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their education records.These rights include the right to: (a) inspect and review your education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access; (b) request an amendment of your education records that you believe are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of your privacy rights under FERPA; (c) provide written consent before the University discloses personally identifiable information contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent; and (d) file a complaint with the Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. Adelphi’s written policy in relation to FERPA may be found in the Directory of Classes (published each semester), the Guide to Student Life (published annually in the summer), or at the Adelphi Registrar website. You may obtain a copy of the Directory of Classes by contacting the Office of the University Registrar (Levermore Hall Lower Level, 516.877.3300. You may obtain a copy of the Guide to Student Life online or by contacting the Center for Student Involvement, University Center 110, 516.877.3603.
   
   
4. Adelphi’s Alcohol and Drug Policy. A copy of this policy is enclosed as required by the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act. Additional information regarding the loss of financial aid for drug violations may be found at the Student Financial Services website.
   
   
5. Peer-to Peer File Sharing. Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject you to civil and criminal liabilities. The penalties for violation of Federal copyright laws may be found at copyright.gov/title17/92appf.pdf. Adelphi’s policies with respect to unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, including disciplinary actions that may be taken against students who engage in unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials using Adelphi’s information technology system, may be found at the Adelphi IT website.
   
   
6. Student Characteristics. Student body diversity at Adelphi, including information on the percentage of enrolled full-time students who are male, female, receive a Federal Pell Grant, and are a self-identified member of a major racial or ethnic group may be found at adelphi.edu/about/facts.php.
   
   
7. Post-Graduates. Information on the placement in employment of, and types of employment obtained by, graduates of Adelphi’s degree or certificate programs, as well as the types of graduate and professional education in which graduates of Adelphi’s four-year degree programs enrolled, may be found at adelphi.edu/about/facts.php.
   
   
8. Vaccines. Institutional policies regarding vaccinations comply with New York State health laws and may be found at the Health Serviceswebsite. Your program of study may require additional vaccination. Contact your academic department for more information.
   
   
9. Anti-Harassment Policy. Adelphi University seeks to maintain a learning and work environment in which students, faculty and staff are free from harassment. Information on this policy may be found in the Guide to Student Life or at the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, University Center 108, 516.877.3660 or the Office of Human Resources, Levermore 203, 516.877.3220 or at administration.adelphi.edu/hr/policies/harassment.php. An online complaint form is available at: administration.adelphi.edu/hr/harassmentreport.php.
   
   
10. Adelphi’s Code of Conduct. As all students are bound by the provisions of the Code of Conduct, you should familiarize yourself with this document.