Pre-Professional and Joint Degree

Pre-Professional and Joint Degree

All the benefits of an Adelphi education, with a direct path to a prestigious graduate program.

Personalized advising, accelerated pathways and nationally recognized opportunities help Adelphi students move confidently from undergraduate study to top professional and graduate programs.

The Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships provides individualized and group advising for students and recent graduates pursuing professional and graduate programs in healthcare, law, engineering, environmental studies, and related fields. Advisers support course planning, application strategy, exam preparation, and access to fellowships and scholarships. Early consultation is encouraged.

Our dedicated pre-professional advisers strive to help you:

  • Clarify your professional interests and strengths.
  • Prepare for professional school entrance exams.
  • Develop interview and writing skills.
  • Strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking.
  • Compete for prestigious fellowships and scholarships, including Fulbright and Rhodes.

Stay in the loop about exciting opportunities and valuable insights by joining our pre-professional mailing list.

Learn More About Our Professional Advisors

In this short video, David Oroza, director of the Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships, explains how Adelphi advisers can put you on the path toward an advanced graduate degree by helping you choose courses and internships, prep for professional school entrance exams, enhance your interview and writing skills, and position yourself for scholarships and prestigious fellowships.

Law and Health Pathways

Adelphi’s Pre-Law and Pre-Health pathways provide focused advising for students preparing for competitive professional schools. These are not majors, but guided tracks that help students build the academic foundation, skills and experiences needed for admission to law and health programs. Personalized advising and careful course planning give students clarity, confidence and direction as they pursue their professional goals.

Joint Degree and Early Assurance Programs

There are also Joint Degree/Early Assurance Programs that allow students to combine an undergraduate liberal arts and sciences education at Adelphi with specialized or advanced study at a partnering professional school.

High-Achieving Students

Students pursuing professional and pre-professional study can take advantage of opportunities to strengthen their preparation for advanced study and careers.

Many students pursuing professional and pre-professional study at Adelphi are also part of the Honors College, where they combine rigorous academics with enriched opportunities. Honors coursework, specialized mentorship and unique experiences help strengthen preparation for competitive health, law and other professional programs.

Students pursuing professional and pre‑professional study at Adelphi can build toward nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships that expand learning beyond the classroom and support graduate‑level goals. Personalized guidance helps students navigate opportunities like the Fulbright Fellowship and other distinguished awards, strengthening their academic profiles and opening doors to global research, leadership and study experiences.

Peer Support with Expert Insight

Connect with experienced peers who provide advice, share insights, and help you navigate courses, internships, and opportunities on your path to professional school.
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