Policy Library
- Student Access
All-Gender Accessible Restroom Policy and Procedures for All Adelphi University Buildings
Guidelines and procedures related to the implementation of inclusive facilities in all Adelphi University buildings.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
It is the policy of Adelphi University to provide reasonable accommodations or academic adjustments when necessary.
Emotional Support Animal Policies & Guidelines for Students in University Housing
Adelphi University permits Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) in campus housing for students with documented disabilities, in compliance with federal law and community standards.
Exceptions to Full-Time Enrollment Requirement for Scholarship Policy
Students with documented/qualifying disabilities that preclude full-time attendance will be able to apply for institutional scholarships otherwise granted only to full-time students.
Meal Plan Reductions For Religious Or Medical Purposes Policy
Dining with other students is an important part of the residential experience in that it builds connections within the residence hall and campus communities. With this in mind, Residence Life collaborates with Adelphi Dining Services to provide students with high-quality, nourishing, and plentiful dining options.
Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Policy
Students who require personal care attendant services are strongly encouraged, where possible, to hire a PCA who is not a family member, friend, or another student.
Prohibited Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Adelphi University is committed to providing a working, learning and living environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Reasonable Accommodation for Extension of Assignment Deadline Policy
Adelphi University recognizes that an extension of assignment deadline may be a reasonable accommodation in certain situations because one’s disability may present challenges with meeting assignment deadlines.
Reasonable Accommodations in Housing Assignments
This document sets out policy and procedures for students with disabilities seeking reasonable accommodations in University housing assignments.
Reasonable Flexibility to Attendance Policy
Adelphi University complies with federal and state disability laws that prohibit discrimination and ensure equal access for qualified persons with disabilities to educational programs, services, housing and activities.
Reduced Course Load Policy
Depending on the nature and functional limitations of a student’s documented disability, they may be eligible to take less than a full time course load.
Residence Hall Agreement
This policy sets forth core principles and standards with respect to the residence hall agreement for students at Adelphi University.
Service Animal Policy
Adelphi University recognizes that service animals provide individuals with disabilities enhanced autonomy and independence.
Student Pregnancy and Parental Leave
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), 20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq., is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex—including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions or concerning a student’s parental status—in educational programs and activities.