Adelphi University ID Cards

ID cards are necessary to access all residence halls or academic and administrative buildings, use of the library, entry to sports events, and all University facilities. ID cards expire upon leaving the employment of the University or upon a student’s graduation or leaving the University. Alumni ID cards are issued upon request after confirmation of alumni status.

For your convenience, you are able to use a digital ID on your smartphone using the Adelphi University mobile app. However, the physical ID card distributed by Public Safety remains the only official identification for access control to buildings, parking facilities, and venues, and when requested by a University official. Please refer to the University’s ID Card Policy for more details.

How to Get a Physical ID Card

1. Go to the Office of Public Safety and Transportation.
2. Current students should bring a form of identification (i.e. License, Passport), in addition to, proof of payment, confirmation of classes, and/or other evidence that you are currently registered at the University.
3. Alumni should provide a photo ID and student number (if known) for status confirmation.
4. After completing the paperwork, a photo will be taken for the ID card, which is printed while you are in the office.

Online Photo ID Card Request

Email the below information to student_photoid@adelphi.edu along with:

• Adelphi ID Number
• Last Name, First Name, Gender
• Date of Birth
• Commuter or Resident
• Mobile Phone Number
• Emergency Contact; Name, Relationship, Mobile Phone Number
• Attach a form of identification such as a driver’s license, passport or school ID
• Attach your photo. The image must be in JPEG file format as follows: Digital Image/Passport Photo

Your photo or digital image (which will be used on your ID card) must be:

• In color
• Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (22 mm and 35 mm) or 50% and 69% of the image’s total height from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
• Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
• Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
• Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
• With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open
• Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis
• Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline, unless worn daily for a religious purpose. Your full face must be visible, and the head covering must not cast any shadows on your face.
• Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo

Garden City Campus

Your ID card will be available for pick up from the Public Safety Office located in Levermore Hall Suite 113. Until then you can utilize your digital ID on the mobile app.

Note: If you are a Resident Student during the fall semester move-in, you may be directed to obtain your ID card from your respective Residence Hall.

Center Location

When completing the Online Photo ID Card Request above, please specify your assigned center or online status in all request emails so we can serve you faster.

Manhattan Center

Adelphi students, faculty and staff must provide digital IDs using the mobile access system to access the 1st Floor turnstile, each floor, and other locked spaces. For more information visit the Manhattan Center Access and IDs webpage.

Your physical ID card, if requested through the Online Photo ID request above, will be mailed to the Manhattan Center.

Lost or Damaged ID Cards

If an identification card is lost, stolen, or destroyed, students and employees may obtain a replacement card by going to the Department of Public Safety and Transportation. There is a $15.00 replacement fee. The fee is waived when damaged identification cards are intact and not working or if all pieces of the broken card are in possession of the card holder.

If you have a meal plan associated with your ID, you must visit the Meal Plan Office (Lower Level University Center) to reassign your meal plan account to your replacement ID card.