Before You Arrive
Welcome to Adelphi International!
Soon you’ll be on campus. How exciting! There is a lot to consider before you arrive. While moving to a new country can be intimidating, we’re here for you. Follow the four steps below to make sure you have everything in place before you board the plane.
CONTACT ADVISOR
We have a team of dedicated personal advisors whose job it is to make sure all your questions are answered and to ensure you have a smooth transition to the university.
Before you start on any of the steps below, contact your local advisor. Simply select your region of the world below, and send your advisor an email, Skype, WhatsApp or WeChat message. We look forward to meeting you!
Africa
China
Latin
America
Middle East/North Africa
North
America
North Asia
Russia/Central Asia/Eastern Europe
South
Asia
Southeast
Asia
UK and Western Europe
Your Pre-Arrival Checklist
After you receive your I-20, complete the following steps before booking your visa appointment:
- Schedule a free visa information and preparation session with your personal Enrollment Advisor.
- 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.
- 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.
- Complete your Visa Application.
- Pay your I-901 (SEVIS) fee.
- Visit usembassy.gov to learn more about scheduling your visa appointment, what to expect when you arrive and the documentation you need to take with you.
- Notify your personal Enrollment Advisor of the date and Embassy of your visa appointment.
- Watch these videos to help you apply for your visa and prepare for your interview:
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! To ensure a smooth transition to your new home, plan to arrive on or before your official move-in day. 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.
Chart with move-in dates
For all application and payment deadlines as well as move-in and program start dates, please visit the Important Dates page.
Discounted Flights
Book your flights through StudentUniverse and benefit from exclusive discounts for students! Get the best deals when you need them and benefit from 24-hour risk-free cancellation.
StudentUniverse has exclusive deals to get you the lowest possible airfare. Use this page to search for the best deals: https://www.studentuniverse.com/travel-services/Shorelight/affiliate/flights
Book discounted flights here.
We are looking forward to meeting you in person!
Make your payment in full two weeks before you arrive to help avoid delays with enrollment.
Before you begin, please make sure you have your acceptance letter in front of you, as you will need to refer to the information in the letter.
Choose between two ways to submit payment for tuition and fees:
- Flywire by Peer Transfer: Please visit to complete the transfer process. Please note that you can NOT use a U.S. credit card or U.S. bank account.
- Please be aware that if you do not pay your balance as indicated on your statement of fees by the payment deadline, the following may occur:
- Late payment fees may be charged.
- You may have your scholarship and/or waivers rescinded. In such cases, you will be responsible for the full cost of your program.
- You may encounter delays or other issues enrolling and registering for classes.
Ways to Submit Your Official Transcripts:
In-Person:
Submit your transcripts at Transcript Collection during orientation (as indicated on your schedule).
Students can bring their official transcripts to Associate Director of Admissions, Jackie Russo-Morley, in Post Hall Room 214. If the door is closed, please slide the documents under the door.
By Mail (No walk-ins for this office, please):
ATTN: International Admissions
Adelphi University
Office of Admissions
NEXUS, Room 112
One South Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
School to School:
Your school sends the transcripts directly to Adelphi University (intladmissions@adelphi.edu) by email. This is the quickest way to send your transcripts.
