News at Adelphi

In partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to help prevent pill abuse and theft, Adelphi’s Department of Public Safety and Transportation continues its biannual tradition serving as a drop-off site for the safe disposal of potentially dangerous, expired or unwanted prescription drugs. The service is free; no questions are asked. 

Dear Adelphi Community, The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct annual lighting inspections across our Garden City campus this week, in accordance with New York state (NYS) regulations and Adelphi’s commitment to the wellbeing of our campus community. In coordination with the NYS Fire Marshal, Public Safety will inspect our corridors, stairways, and…

Dear Adelphi Community, The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct regularly scheduled testing and maintenance of Adelphi’s fire life safety systems (standpipes and sprinklers) on our Garden City campus on Wednesday, April 9, Thursday, April 10, and Friday, April 11. Please note that testing will only impact Residence Halls A and B and…

Update at 4:30 p.m.: The Science Building has been cleared to reopen fully by the Garden City Fire Department. All classes and other activities have resumed.  Dear Garden City Adelphi Community,  The Science Building (SCB) on our Garden City campus is currently closed to all classes and community traffic due to a reported chemical spill being…

Dear Adelphi Community, In advance of Spring Break next week, March 17–23, we would like to provide the following parking advisory and guidance. As many of us prepare to travel, the Department of Public Safety and Transportation aims to help ensure you enjoy a fun, safe and healthy vacation. Parking Advisory Adelphi community members who plan to…

Dear Adelphi Community, We are postponing our planned repair of an underground pipe between Hagedorn Hall and the University Center until late May, after Commencement. Therefore, there will be no planned interruption to heat and hot water on our Garden City campus next week. After reviewing the project timeline with our contractors, we determined that…

Dear Adelphi Community, Adelphi’s Facilities Management team will repair an underground pipe on our Garden City campus during Spring Break (Monday, March 17 – Sunday, March 23). This major infrastructure project requires the temporary shutdown of hot water and heat in most campus buildings; this will impact most students who are not traveling home for the…

Dear Adelphi Community, The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct regularly scheduled testing and maintenance of Adelphi’s fire life safety systems (standpipes and sprinklers) on our Garden City campus on Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20. This testing is required by New York State and should have little or no impact on…

As an undergraduate and graduate student in computer science, Dylan Jaipersaud ’23, MS ’24, landed a campus job helping develop the interactive Panther Express Shuttle schedule, allowing riders to get real-time information online.

Dear Adelphi Community, Our Public Safety and Facilities departments are monitoring the potential for another winter weather event that could impact our area today, February 11 into Wednesday, February 12. When To Move Your On-Campus Vehicle: by 8:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, February 11 To support critical snow and ice removal operations on the Garden City…

Dear Adelphi Community, A modernized Panther Express Shuttle schedule is here! Starting today, Adelphi’s new interactive shuttle schedule lets you view current routes, check schedules in real-time, and plan ahead with a trip scheduler—just like the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) app. You’ll also find timely alerts about delays, weather emergencies and other updates that…

Dear Adelphi Community, Our Public Safety and Facilities departments are monitoring the potential for another winter weather event that could impact our area this weekend, Saturday, February 8 into Sunday, February 9. When To Move Your On-Campus Vehicle: by 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, February 8 To support critical snow and ice removal operations on the…

Dear Adelphi Community, Our Public Safety and Facilities departments are monitoring the potential for winter weather that could impact our area tomorrow morning, February 6. To support critical snow and ice removal operations on the Garden City campus, we require all vehicles to be parked underground, in either the Motamed Field or the Nexus garage…

Dear Adelphi Community, The University is closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The Panther Express shuttle will not be available. Regular shuttle service will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, according to the current Panther Express shuttle schedule. If you are planning to leave a vehicle on campus…

The Garden City Police Department has informed us that high winds damaged a large tree near the University’s east entrance on South Avenue. The village will remove the tree to mitigate any potential damage should the tree fall.

Dear Adelphi Community, Winter break runs Monday, December 23, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025 and winter intersession runs January 2, 2025, through January 22, 2025. (See the University’s academic calendar). If you will be traveling during this time, the Department of Public Safety and Transportation encourages you to think about safety and prepare for the…

Dear Adelphi Community, The University will be closed for winter break from Saturday, December 21, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025, with no Panther Express shuttle service available during this period. The final shuttle service will end at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024. Regular shuttle service will resume when the University reopens on Thursday, January 2, 2025. See…

Dear Adelphi Community, With winter approaching, Adelphi’s Department of Public Safety and Transportation is prepared for the possibility of inclement weather impacting our campus community. Below is information about how we alert you in the event of a school closing. Please note that the same protocols used to determine the closure of our Garden City…

Dear Adelphi Community, Below are advisories regarding on-campus parking, shuttle service, and local traffic disruptions during Thanksgiving break (Thursday, November 28 – Sunday, December 1). Adelphi University returns from break on Monday, December 2.  On-campus parking:  If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus during the break, move it to the Motamed underground parking…

The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct regularly scheduled testing and maintenance of Adelphi’s fire life safety systems (standpipes and sprinklers) on our Garden City campus on Wednesday, November 13 and Thursday, November 14.

On Monday, November 11, the Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct regularly scheduled testing and maintenance of the fire pump systems in Residence Halls A and B, the Ruth S. Harley University Center and the Center for Recreation and Sports on our Garden City campus.

The Department of Public Safety and Transportation would like to inform you that the Annual New York State Fire Life Safety Inspections will take place on the Garden City Campus on November 7, 12, 19, 21, and 26. We anticipate that the residence hall inspections will take place on November 19 and 21. 

In partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to help prevent pill abuse and theft, Adelphi’s Department of Public Safety and Transportation continues its biannual tradition as a drop-off site for the safe disposal of potentially dangerous, expired or unwanted prescription drugs. The service is free; no questions will be asked.

Dear Adelphi Community, The Public Safety Patch Project – Sticker Edition supports meaningful causes year-round, raises money for diverse groups and organizations at Adelphi, and creates opportunities for engagement, conversation and learning. Our stickers continue to be a hit; thank you for your continued support!  October is breast cancer awareness month and brings back our…

Dear Adelphi Community, In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), Adelphi University provides annual notice to our campus community of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report by October 1 of each year. The Clery Act is a federal law that mandates…

Adelphi University’s 2024 Spirit Weekend is this weekend. Please note the following parking and traffic impacts to our Garden City campus beginning tomorrow, September 26 and concluding on Sunday night.  

We have been informed by our local law enforcement partners that a Presidential Motorcade will be visiting the Nassau Coliseum on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. 

September Letter to the Campus Community

The Department of Public Safety and Transportation is implementing a Fire Watch for the Science Building starting today, August 15, 2024, until further notice. 

The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct regularly scheduled testing and maintenance of Adelphi’s fire life safety systems (standpipes and sprinklers) on our Garden City campus on Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday, August 15.