Orientation is your official introduction to life at Adelphi.
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!
Orientation Weekend Schedule of Events
View the schedule of activities and events planned for incoming students during Orientation Weekend.
August 20, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| All Day | Move-In Day for Resident Students: Check your Adelphi email for your specific move-in time. |
| 4:00pm | Floor Meetings |
| 4:00pm | Resident Parent Meet and Greet in the University Center, Room 201 |
| 5:00pm | Move-In Day BBQ on the Quad |
August 21, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00am | International Student Services Orientation |
| 9:00am | Honors College Orientation |
| 10:30am | Learning Resource Program Pre-Orientation in the University Center, Rooms 215/216 |
| 10:30am | Levermore Global Scholars Pre-Orientation in the University Center, Rooms 211/212 |
| 11:00am | Veterans and Military Families Brunch |
| 12:00pm | Check-In for Orientation on the Flagpole Lawn |
| Following Check-In |
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| 12:00pm | Parent and Family Orientation |
| 1:30pm | Welcome Ceremony in the Center for Recreation and Sports, Main Gym |
| 3:30pm | Panther Palooza Club Fair on the Flagpole Lawn |
| 9:00am–4:00pm | One-Stop Student Services will be open in the Levermore Hall Lower Level to assist students and families and accept payments |
| 5:00pm |
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| 7:00pm | Campus Game Show |
August 22, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00am | Check-In |
| 11:00am | Golden Opportunities: Panther Pathways to Getting Involved in the Center for Recreation and Sports, Main Gym |
| 9:00am–12:00pm | Academic Services is available in Nexus Building, room 145 for any class registration and enrollment questions |
| 9:00am–4:00pm | One-Stop Student Services will be open in the Levermore Hall Lower Level to assist students and families and accept payments |
| 12:00pm–3:00pm |
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| 3:00pm | Navigating the Commute Life on Campus |
| 4:00pm–6:00pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 6:00pm–8:00pm |
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| 8:00pm | Glow Party on the Flagpole Lawn |
August 23, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:30am | Check-In |
| 9:00am–4:00pm | One-Stop Student Services will be open in the Levermore Hall Lower Level to assist students and families and accept payments |
| 10:00pm | Title IX Presentation in the Center for Recreation and Sports, Main Gym |
| 11:00am–2:00pm |
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| 2:00pm | Academic Sessions and Academic Resources |
| 4:00pm–6:00pm | Matriculation Ceremony in the Center for Recreation and Sports, Main Gym |
| 5:00pm | Class of 2030 Group Photo |
| 6:00pm–8:00pm |
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| 8:00pm | Dessert Receptions |
| 9:00pm–11:00pm | Bounce Into the Semester on the Flagpole Lawn |
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.
For Parents and Family Members
Adelphi Family Hub
The Adelphi Family Hub is your portal to customize around your student’s interests, activities, and stage at Adelphi. Sign up for access to personalized updates, family resources, and newsletters delivered on your schedule.
Email Updates
New parents and family members in our database will also receive email updates. Watch the email address you shared during the application process for your updates and newsletters. To be added or updated on our email list, please reach out to parents@adelphi.edu.
FAQs: 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 families to get to know Adelphi.
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. The registration link will be posted shortly.
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.
