Before You Start

Soon you’ll be at Adelphi University in New York. Before you arrive, complete the steps below to avoid common issues or delays for international students. If you have any questions, contact us and we’ll be happy to help!
Our team of dedicated personal advisors make sure all your questions are answered and ensure you have a smooth transition to the university.

Contact your local advisor before you start the steps below. Simply select your region of the world and send your advisor an email, Skype, WhatsApp, or WeChat message. We look forward to meeting you!

Africa

Africa

China

China

Latin America

Latin America

Middle East

Middle East

North America

North America

North Asia

North Asia

Russia/Central Asia/Eastern Europe

Russia/Central Asia/Eastern Europe

South Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia

UK and Western Europe

UK and Western Europe

Abbie

Abbie (North Asia excluding Korea)

+852 8481 0532

Whatsapp: +852 8481 0532

Email Abbie
Ainara Gainedenova

Ainara Gainedenova

+7 (778) 887 17 53

Whatsapp: +7 (778) 887 17 53

Email Ainara Gainedenova
Ajith

Ajith (India)

+91-971-722-2408

Whatsapp: +91-971-722-2408

Skype: ajitks10

Email Ajith
Alexis

Alexis (North America)

+1 239-744-9468

Whatsapp: +1 239-744-9468

Wechat: alexis0426

Email Alexis
Alice

Alice (Northwest)

+1-857-315-8730

Whatsapp: +1-857-315-8730

Wechat: aliceqinus

Email Alice
Alsu Samatova

Alsu Samatova

+7 939 346 09 59

Whatsapp: +7 939 346 09 59

Email Alsu Samatova
Bibiane

Bibiane (Korea)

+82-10-7711-6538

Whatsapp: +82-10-7711-6538

Email Bibiane
Chau

Chau (Vietnam)

+84-908-792-892

Whatsapp: +84-908-792-892

Skype: diemchau.dt

Email Chau
Chau Luu

Chau Luu (Vietnam)

+84 962 442 193

Whatsapp: +84 962 442 193

Skype: live:chau.luuquynh

Email Chau Luu
Chris

Chris (Southwest)

+1-508-948-7542

Whatsapp: +1-508-948-7542

Wechat: chris040594

Email Chris
Daniyal

Daniyal (Pakistan)

+92 310 588 8648

Whatsapp: +92 310 588 8648

Email Daniyal
Doris

Doris (South China)

+86-150-1870-6751

QQ: 2282183545

Email Doris
Isha

Isha (India)

+91 9953550789

Whatsapp: +91 9953550789

Email Isha
Jane

Jane (West China)

+86.159.2876.6884

QQ: 713070180

Email Jane
Laxmi

Laxmi (India)

+91 98183 96406

Whatsapp: +91 98183 96406

Email Laxmi
Lisha

Lisha (North China)

+86-183-1016-8200

QQ: 18310168200

Email Lisha
Ngoc Hoang

Ngoc Hoang (Vietnam)

+84 382 027 922

Whatsapp: +84 382 027 922

Skype: live:bichngoc.ufm

Email Ngoc Hoang
Nikita

Nikita (India)

+91 9310587075

Whatsapp: +91 9310587075

Email Nikita
Rakesh

Rakesh (India)

+91 9096507300

Whatsapp: +91 9096507300

Email Rakesh
Sahil

Sahil (India)

+91- 9811718710

Whatsapp: +91- 9811718710

Email Sahil
Sakshi

Sakshi (India)

+91-995-351-0160

Whatsapp: +91-995-351-0160

Skype: arorasakshi187

Email Sakshi
Samah

Samah (Middle East)

+971 58 831 8521

Whatsapp: +971 58 831 8521

Email Samah
Sanjukta

Sanjukta (North America)

+91-9820162776

Whatsapp: +91-9820162776

Email Sanjukta
Saranya

Saranya

+66-96-982-0007

Whatsapp: +66-96-982-0007

Skype: awesome.saranya

Email Saranya
Sofya

Sofya (North America)

+1 347 399 35 72

Whatsapp: +1 347 399 35 72

Email Sofya
Solayide Adenuga

Solayide Adenuga (Africa)

+234 806 662 9088

Whatsapp: +234 806 662 9088

Email Solayide Adenuga
Taha

Taha (Pakistan)

+92-307-333-6878

Whatsapp: +92-307-333-6878

Skype: tshahid29

Email Taha
Tiffany Chan

Tiffany Chan (North Asia excluding Korea)

+886 903006063

Whatsapp: +852 9222 3579

Email Tiffany Chan
Valeria

Valeria (Latin America)

+57 310 7880364

Whatsapp: +57 310 7880364

Email Valeria
Vicky

Vicky (North China)

+86-135-2182-7910

Wechat: vickychen7910

Email Vicky
Viraja

Viraja (South & West India)

+91 7028090894

Whatsapp: +91 7028090894

Skype: +91 7028090894

Email Viraja

To help us take into consideration your on campus housing preference at Adelphi, register your preference here.

For more information about available housing types, see here.

Final housing assignments are based on housing availability determined by Adelphi University from semester to semester. Although we try our best to ensure that your final housing assignment matches your preference, we cannot guarantee that you will get your first choice of housing.

PLEASE NOTE: the housing type issued on your initial statement of fees is not your final housing assignment. This assignment may change as your arrival date approaches. Your official housing assignmet will be sent one week prior to your program arrival date.

If you would instead prefer to live off campus, you must submit a housing waiver and have it approved prior to your arrival. Please ask your advisor about housing waivers if you want to live off campus.

After you receive your I-20, complete the following steps before booking your visa appointment:
  1. Schedule a free visa information and preparation session with your personal Enrollment Advisor.
  2. Check that the details on your I-20 are correct (including your date of birth) and make sure your name is the same as it appears on your passport.
  3. Prepare the documents you will need to take to the embassy when attending your visa interview.
After you complete the above steps, you should apply for your visa as soon as possible. It requires an interview with the U.S. Embassy and can sometimes take several weeks to schedule.
    1. Complete your Visa Application.
    2. Pay your I-901 (SEVIS) fee.
    3. Visit usembassy.gov tto learn more about scheduling your visa appointment, what to expect when you arrive and the documentation you need to take with you.
    4. Notify your personal Enrollment Advisor of the date and embassy of your visa appointment.
    5. Watch these videos to help you apply for your visa and prepare for your interview:

How to Apply for Your F-1 Student Visa

Other links that international students find useful:

When purchasing your ticket to New York City, plan to arrive on or before your scheduled move-in day.

We are so excited for you to join us on campus! Airport pickup is available at John F. Kennedy (JFK), Newark Liberty (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA) airports.

Once you book your flights, you must fill out the student arrival form. If your family is joining you, you must also complete the family arrival form.

Know your move-in dates

For all application and payment deadlines as well as move-in and program start dates, please visit the Important Dates page.

We are looking forward to meeting you in person!

For discounted international travel, click here

Make your payment in full two weeks before you arrive to avoid enrollment delays.

Before you begin, please make sure you have your acceptance letter in front of you, as you will need to refer to it.

Submit payment for your tuition and fees via Flywire:

    1. Flywire by Peer Transfer: Please visit Adelphi International’s Flywire portal to complete the transfer process. Please note that you cannot use a US credit card or US bank account.

For student loan information, contact:

    1. Pay with an U.S Credit Card: Adelphi has two ways for a student to pay with a domestic bank account, see here:Do keep in mind that the credit card option has an additional fee.

You will need to complete and submit the following form before your arrival.

  • Immunization Form: Complete this mandatory health and immunization form prior to your arrival, as required by law. Email completed Immunization Form directly to healthservicescenter@adelphi.edu, and bring all related documents to orientation.
  • Adelphi University is no longer requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID – 19. However, we strongly recommend that you get vaccinated prior to your arrival.
  • Complete these two forms and send the signed form to hanna.sun@adelphi-international.org & william.schaper@adelphi-international.org

There are many things to consider when preparing for university, let alone moving to a new country! To make your transition to the US easier, we’ve put together a list of everyday necessities.

We’ve partnered with campusSIMS to help connect you with mobile phone service. Get your US phone number in your home country and have service that’s ready to use as soon as you land. Click here to get your free SIM card.

campusSIMS helps international students get connected with mobile phone service in the US. Through campusSIMS’ exclusive partner Mint Mobile, students can sign up and get their US phone number while in their home country, and have mobile phone service ready to use as soon as they land.

Students can get low-cost, reliable mobile phone service starting at as low as $15 per month that includes:

  • A free SIM card
  • Unlimited talk and text
  • High speed data
  • Nationwide coverage on the fastest, most advanced network

For more information, visit campussims.com.

Get Student Loans

Fly Finance, Mpower Financing and Prodigy Finance, in collaboration with Shorelight, provide flexible student loan plans for international students pursuing degrees at eligible US colleges and universities without the requirements of a cosigner, collateral, or US credit history. They also offer fixed-rate loans up to $100,000 with 1.5% in interest rate discounts.

Easy Flight Bookings and Travel Discounts

StudentUniverse in collaboration with Shorelight, provides exclusive student-only discounts on flights around the world. StudentUniverse has exclusive deals with airlines to get the lowest-possible airfare for international students. If your travel plans change, don’t worry – all purchases have 24-hour risk-free cancellation.

StudentUniverse can be used to book not only your flight to campus, but also provides the best deals for Spring break and other travel. Use it to explore new cities like San Francisco or NYC, or book through them to go hiking in Yosemite National Park, or even when you fly home to visit family.

This program helps international students apply for remote internships and gain real-life work experience to boost their resumes.

  • Certificates and training: Attend online professional bootcamps before your virtual internship starts. Gain hands-on experience once you officially begin by contributing to projects alongside industry experts. If you are interested in certifications, Career Premium now offers unlimited access to training courses that lead to certification in Amazon Web Services, Java, Microsoft Azure, and Python, among many other in-demand skills.
  • Coaching and mentorship: Receive direct guidance from career coaches and industry experts on career exploration, skill training, and professional development.
  • Applying: Work on real-life projects for leading employers and build your portfolio. We work with more than 12,000 multinational companies that have unique projects for you to leverage your new skills, experience, and professional network to land your dream job.

“The tutors are resourceful, and they really helped me while I was applying for internships. I certainly believe I will find a job after graduation.”—Shelley, hired at Tesla

This semester-long immersion experience will have you diving into the vibrant cultural history of the Big Apple.

Events may include:

Sporting events: NYCE may arrange for students to attend professional sports games in New York City. Whether it’s baseball, basketball, hockey, or football, you can immerse yourself in the excitement of live sports in the city.

Boat trips: Explore the waterways around New York City with boat trips. These could include scenic tours around Manhattan, visits to neighboring islands like Staten Island or Governors Island, or even cruises along the Hudson River or East River.

Visit the Statue of Liberty: The iconic Statue of Liberty is a must-visit landmark in New York City. NYCE may organize a trip to Liberty Island, allowing you to get up close to this symbol of freedom and learn about its history and significance.

Concerts: New York City is known for its vibrant music scene. NYCE may provide opportunities for students to attend concerts featuring various genres of music, ranging from classical performances at Carnegie Hall to popular music concerts in venues like Madison Square Garden or Barclays Center.

Comedy shows: Experience the laughter and entertainment of New York City’s comedy scene.

Top of the tallest building in NYC: One of the highlights of visiting New York City is enjoying its iconic skyline. NYCE may include a trip to the observation decks of famous skyscrapers like the Empire State Building or One World Trade Center, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the city from above.

Just show up, buckle up, and get ready to have a blast in the city that never sleeps! Please note that these examples are just a glimpse of what NYCE has to offer, and the actual events and programs may vary from semester to semester based on event availability and weather.

This is an optional program requires extra cost, anyone who is interested in this, please contact Fabio Ribeiro for more information.

Important Dates

Application Deadline:

April 17, 2024

I-20 Transfer Deadline:

May 16, 2024

Payment Deadline:

May 14, 2024

Move-in Date:

May 28, 2024