FCAP gives incoming first-year students the opportunity to participate in various volunteer and community service projects in the community prior to the start of classes.
Benefits of Joining FCAP
By participating in this program, students will have the opportunity to:
- Get a jump start on your college experience by making new friends before classes begin
- Become familiar with the campus prior to Welcome Weekend
- Meet and learn from current student leaders who are highly involved with campus clubs/organizations
- Network with community partners
- Have fun and give back to the community!
First-Year Community Action Program Awarded for Student Engagement
Giving Back
Make a difference in the world from your very first day at Adelphi with our award-winning First-Year Community Action Program. Launch GalleryGiving Back
Make a difference in the world from your very first day at Adelphi with our award-winning First-Year Community Action Program. 3 PhotosSummer 2024 Program
FCAP will take place from Monday, August 19 to Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Past locations have included Crossroad Farms, Momma’s House, Northport VA Medical Center, Hempstead Community Center, Panther Pantry, and Community Garden.
- Resident students will have the opportunity to move into their rooms early. Check-in for resident students will be on August 18, 2024.
- Lunch and dinners are included for both resident and commuter students.
Register for FCAP
- Regular Semester Hours Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm