
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 Gallery
Giving Back
Make a difference in the world from your very first day at Adelphi with our award-winning First-Year Community Action Program. 3 Photos-
A group photo of our 2023 participants in FCAP, while helping in the community garden at the Town of Hempstead.
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Our students volunteering at the Northport VA Medical Center, cleaning up the meditation garden for our veterans suffering from PTSD. This garden is an area they can go to connect with one another, talk about their experiences, and bring peace.
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Crossroad Farms is one of the closest organic farms to New York City. Our FCAP students assisted with harvesting crops, seeds and weeding.
Summer 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