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Excitement was in the air as Adelphi University officially broke ground on its new Manhattan Center, a historic moment for this U.S. News & World Report Best College founded in 1896.
Coming to the heart of Manhattan, a modern and convenient learning space for career-focused undergraduate and graduate professional programs.
Discover in-demand programs and flexible class schedules in a modern new facility just steps away from everything New York City has to offer.
Adelphi University’s new Manhattan Center, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan at 529 Fifth Avenue, will offer academic programs and resources that are career-oriented, highly regarded and affordable. Adelphi welcomes students of all ages, from the United States and around the globe.
The center is scheduled to open in 2026. Until then, Adelphi’s New York City programs will be held at our Brooklyn Center, located at St. Francis College, 179 Livingston Street.
Advance your career with these programs*–coming soon to the Manhattan Center:
Summer 2026
- Nursing (Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree)
- Social Work (MSW)
- STEAM Education – Math, Science, Computer Science (MA)
Fall 2026
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (MS)
- Business Analytics (MS)
- Creative Writing (MFA)
- General Psychology – Human Resources Management Concentration (MS)
- Professional MBA: Global Business Management (Hybrid MBA)
- Learning Sciences (PhD)
*Pending approval from New York State Department of Education and Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Highlights of Our New Manhattan Center
- Smart classrooms, clinical supervision space and lab rooms (including STEAM, nursing, health sciences and anatomy simulation labs)
- Library, computer lab, private study spaces and a student lounge
- Admissions, financial aid, registrar, advising and career services center
- Comfortable, light-filled open spaces on each floor for studying and relaxing
- Administrative and faculty offices, lounge and hoteling workstation spaces
- Student-centered resources, including gender-neutral restrooms, a lactation room and a prayer room
Frequently Asked Questions
Although the Manhattan Center will officially launch in the fall of 2026, it will be available in April 2026 for visits and tours.
Yes! The Manhattan Center is available for all students who have an Adelphi ID.
Yes! You will be able to reserve space for events starting in the fall semester of 2026.
Please contact Jennifer Lancaster, Dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies and Executive Director of the Manhattan Center, at jlancaster@adelphi.edu
Yes, the Manhattan Center will welcome Adelphi alumni with ID. If there is sufficient interest and space, the University will consider using the center as an Adelphi Club for alumni use.
The Manhattan Center is designed primarily for graduate and select professional programs. Students taking classes at the Garden City campus will have professional and experiential learning opportunities at the Manhattan Center, a 30-minute train ride from campus. We like to call it GC2: Garden City to Grand Central (Station).
Midtown Manhattan Location
Located at 529 Fifth Avenue, steps away from Grand Central Station, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center and the Theater District, the center is the newest NYC location for your Adelphi education.
LocationsGraduate Programs
Adelphi offers exceptional graduate and professional programs across a wide range of fields. Here in New York City, the focus is on career-building educational opportunities with a special focus on adult and professional education.
All Graduate ProgramsSupporting Success
With small classes, dedicated professors and exceptional opportunities for research, internships and work experiences with nearby corporate partners, graduate students of all ages benefit from Adelphi’s personalized approach and exceptional student success.
Academics at AdelphiBy the Numbers
5- to 10-Minute Walk
to Grand Central Station, Bryant Park, subway and bus lines, the Broadway Theater District, Rockefeller Center, and Madison Avenue. Fortune 500 companies and community partners for employment and internships are also nearby.
Explore the Area
130+ *
flexible master’s, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in healthcare, STEM, arts and humanities, social work, psychology and the business and teaching professions
* based on Spring 2025 data
Graduate Programs
71 *
countries represented by international students, who come to Adelphi from around the globe
* based on Fall 2024 data
Enrollment Data
$77,019 *
the average annual salary for our 2024 graduate degree recipients—reflecting strong outcomes across diverse fields
* based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2024
Outcomes Report
13.4 *
students in an average graduate class, allowing professors to provide exceptional support and research opportunities
* based on Fall 2024 data
Adelphi Facts
Galleries
What’s Ahead
Draft Plans
Work In Progress
Selfies in the City
What’s Ahead
Get an inside look at the 51,000 square feet of space planned for the second, third and fourth floors of 529 Fifth Avenue in New York City. 6 Photos-
Rendering of the exterior facade, showcasing the building’s modern design and prominent entrance in Midtown Manhattan.
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Architectural rendering of the indoor quad, offering a dynamic, open space for students to gather and connect between classes.
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An architectural rendering of the student lounge where students can unwind and collaborate in a modern, inviting setting.
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Architectural rendering of the lobby, designed to create a welcoming space for Adelphi students.
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Architectural rendering of the library, thoughtfully designed for accessibility, personalized assistance and quiet study spaces.
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Rendering of Adelphi University’s library, showcasing a contemporary design that blends collaborative spaces with areas for individual study.
Draft Plans
View the draft plans for Adelphi's 3 floors. 3 Photos-
Floor 2
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Floor 3
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Floor 4
Work In Progress
Take a look at the constuction progress at Adelphi's new Manhattan Center. 7 Photos-
The STEAM lab will feature a large glass viewing panel and a gallery space
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Library open space
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Faculty office spaces
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Administrative office spaces
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NYC views from every window
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The space reflects its NYC location.
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Chief Enrollment Officer Shawana Singletary and Vice Provost for Research and Libraries Andie Ward check out the progress of the glass-fronted private study rooms in the new library space.
Selfies in the City
Members of Adelphi at the new Manhattan Center location. 4 Photos-
Interim President Chris Storm
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Manhattan Center Executive Director Jennifer Lancaster
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Trustee Marc Strachan
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Interim Provost Susan Dinan