Whether you’re a first-year, transfer, commuter, resident or international student, Orientation is designed to help you feel confident and connected as you begin your journey.
At Adelphi University’s Orientation, you will:
- Connect with the people who will shape your Adelphi experience—faculty, staff and student leaders who are here to support you from day one.
- Get the inside scoop on academics—what professors expect, how to thrive in your courses and where to find the resources that keep you on track.
- Discover your place on campus—by exploring clubs, organizations, traditions and the services designed to help you feel at home.
- Build your foundation for an amazing first semester—academically, socially and personally—so you can step onto campus confident and ready.
Our team is here to help every Panther thrive from day one. Please email us at orientation@adelphi.edu or call 516.877.3603 with any questions. We can’t wait to welcome you to your Panther journey!
We’ll Keep You Informed
Student Newsletters
Leading up to your first semester, we’ll send helpful emails and newsletters to guide your preparation. Watch your student Gmail! Once the new semester begins, you’ll start receiving the weekly Insider for Students newsletter to keep you up to date on campus life.
Adele Chat Support and Text Messaging
Adelphi’s AI chatbot, Adele, is supported by an extensive knowledge base and human moderators. You can reach out 24/7 to Adele via webchat and this summer, Adele will reach out to you via SMS (text) messaging. Make sure we have your correct mobile number on file!
Generally, Adele will only text you when there’s something important to share, but you can always text Adele when you need answers on the go.
Parent and Family Newsletter
The new parents and family members in our database will receive a Parent and Family Connections Newsletter. It’s a great source of important information at your fingertips.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adelphi’s Orientation
Orientation is designed to help new students transition smoothly into college life at Adelphi. During Orientation Weekend, students are introduced to various aspects of Adelphi life such as academic programs, campus resources, student services, and our community’s culture.
Yes, we expect all our new first-year, transfer and international students to attend Orientation Weekend. The weekend’s events and opportunities provide the foundation for a successful start to your Adelphi experience.
Orientation Weekend for all new Adelphi students (first-year, transfer and international) takes place from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Orientation is not an overnight experience for commuter students. All resident students will return to their residence halls each night, and commuter students will be able to return home at the conclusion of each day.
The nonrefundable Orientation fee supports excellent programming and on-campus activities every day and night. It is rolled into your first-year tuition and reassessed each year.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Adelphi University require that all events be accessible.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please email orientation@adelphi.edu, or in the case of First-Year Community Action Program (FCAP), directly contact the event host.
Adelphi’s Student Access Office will oversee any necessary and approved accommodations.
No, Orientation Weekend is geared toward our new students’ experience. A Parent and Family Orientation is planned for August 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Yes, our Peer Assistant Leaders (PALs) will be available throughout Orientation Weekend and your entire first year at Adelphi to help you navigate life as a Panther.
You are invited to register online for Orientation Weekend.
During our Panther Palooza event, you can learn more about our student clubs and organizations on campus and meet representatives from each to help you decide which ones you want to join.