A modern learning space for career-focused undergraduate and graduate professional programs, conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan.
Discover in-demand programs, generous scholarships and flexible class schedules in a modern new facility just steps away from everything New York City has to offer.
Adelphi University’s new Manhattan Center at 529 Fifth Avenue is now open, offering in-demand degree programs and resources that are career-oriented and highly regarded. Students of all ages, from across the United States and around the globe, will benefit from our new smart classrooms, experiential learning facilities and study spaces in the heart of midtown Manhattan.
Advance Your Career With These Degree Programs
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (MS): Develop critical skills to build the technology prevalent in almost every industry.
- Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA): Prepare for the life of a working writer with this low-residency program.
- Global Higher Education Leadership (PhD): Transform your career and excel in global and cross-cultural leadership with this online program.
- Learning Sciences (PhD): Research the future of learning in healthcare, education, museums, libraries and more.
- Flex MBA and the Business Analytics Advanced Certificate: Learn the skills you need to excel in the new global economy.
- Nursing (Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree): Earn your nursing degree in just 15 months.
- Social Work (MSW): Launch a rewarding career in human services.
- STEAM Education (MA)—Math, Science, Computer Science: Combine STEM and the arts to advance your teaching career.
Coming Soon (Spring 2027 and Beyond)
- Doctor of Social Welfare (DSW): This hybrid, part-time program prepares you to become a social work leader-practitioner in just three years
- General Psychology—Human Resource Management Concentration (MA): Become a leader in human resource management.
- Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate: Fast-track your career and become an innovative—and in-demand—human resource professional.
- Mental Health Counseling: Advance your clinical practice career at our award-winning Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology with this full-time evening program.
Highlights of Our New Manhattan Center
- Smart classrooms, clinical supervision space and lab rooms (including STEAM, nursing, health sciences and anatomy simulation labs)
- Library, computer lab, private study spaces and a student lounge
- Admissions, financial aid, registrar, advising and career services center
- Comfortable, light-filled open spaces on each floor for studying and relaxing
- Administrative and faculty offices, a lounge, and hoteling workstation spaces
- Student-centered resources, including gender-neutral restrooms, a lactation room and a prayer room
Manhattan Center Open House
Adelphi gave prospective students a sneak peek of the new center on May 15, 2026. Launch Gallery
Manhattan Center Open House
Adelphi gave prospective students a sneak peek of the new center on May 15, 2026. 4 Photos-
The first Manhattan Center Open House held on May 13, 2026.
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Director of Admissions Elliot Kerr led a tour of the Center’s facilities for prospective students.
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The tour included student lounges, labs, the library and its private study spaces (shown)
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Faculty representing academic offerings at the center and staff from Admissions and One Stop Student Services welcomed visitors in the light-filled second floor student lounge.
Manhattan Center Ribbon Cutting
Trustees, executive leadership, faculty, staff and friends of the University celebrated on June 11, 2026. Launch Gallery
Manhattan Center Ribbon Cutting
Trustees, executive leadership, faculty, staff and friends of the University celebrated on June 11, 2026. 3 Photos-
Executive Director Jennifer Lancaster (left), Interim Chair Bill Fuessler and President Balboni (center) celebrated the ribbon cutting with members of the executive leadership team and friends of the university.
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Attendees visited the nursing simulation lab and observed students in action.
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President Balboni cuts the ribbon with members of the Board and Executive Leadership cheering him on.
Manhattan Center News
FAQs: Adelphi Manhattan Center
The Center is easily accessible by public transportation.
- Address and Entrance: The entrance to 529 Fifth Avenue is on 44th Street between Madison and Fifth Ave.
- From Grand Central: You can access it directly from the terminal by taking the 44th Street Elevator.
- Subway and Rail: The Center is a short walk from all major subway lines and the Metro-North and LIRR at Grand Central.
Parking in the area is limited, so we highly recommend using public transportation.
The Manhattan Center is now open and welcoming visitors! You can schedule a tour by contacting our team. The center officially opened for classes in the Summer 2026 semester, and we are excited to show you our new facilities.
We are proud to offer a dynamic range of career-focused programs. Current and upcoming offerings include:
- Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (ABSN)
- MA in STEAM Education—Math, Science and Computer Science
- MS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- MFA in Fine Arts in Creative Writing
- PhD in Global Higher Education Leadership
- PhD in Learning Sciences
- Flex MBA
- Business Analytics Advanced Certificate
- MSW in Social Work
- MA in General Psychology with Human Resource Management Concentration
- Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate
The Manhattan Center is designed primarily for graduate and select professional programs. Students taking classes at the Garden City campus will have professional and experiential learning opportunities at the Manhattan Center, a 30-minute train ride from campus. We like to call it GC squared: Garden City to Grand Central (Station).
- experiential learning for all students
To enter the building, you will need to use the mobile access system.
- First, download the Avigilon Alta Open app from your device’s app store (Apple App Store or Google Play).
- Use your Adelphi email address to set up the app.
- You will receive an email titled “Unlock doors at Adelphi University from Avigilon Alta”. Select the link in that email to enable your access.
Once set up, you can use your phone to swipe into the dedicated left turnstile at the main entrance.
You may be prompted to update your Bluetooth settings as it is required to unlock entry points. We also recommend accepting the suggested settings for Location Services and Power Saving.
When you see your Mobile ID badge, you are ready to swipe at the Adelphi turnstile. It’s recommended to bring a physical ID as a backup.
Yes. You will be able to reserve space for events starting in the fall semester of 2026.
- starting fall 2026
Yes, we welcome Adelphi alumni! Alumni can access the center by presenting their valid Adelphi alumni ID. We are currently evaluating additional options and services specifically for our alumni community.
- alumni must have a valid Adelphi ID
