Student Resources

Before You Start – Fall 2022 Webinars

Dates and times and presentations to be provided when available!

Below are things to complete BEFORE arrival day:

***Submit Immunization Forms***:

MMR, Quantiferon Test (TB Immunization), Meningitis Form – All can be recorded on the attached form and should be sent to  healthservicescenter@adelphi.edu

Proof of Covid Vaccine w/ Booster – sent to covidclearance@adelphi.edu

Proof of rapid covid test showing a negative result within 24 hours or PCR test no more than 72 hours prior to arrival on campus – sent to covidclearance@adelphi.edu

ADU_Health_Immunization_Form

***Submit official transcripts in one of the following ways (no copies or unofficial transcripts will be accepted)***:

By Mail (No Walk-Ins for this office, please): ​

ATTN: Jackie Mandart / Alana Dawson​

International Admissions​

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.  ​

Or student can bring official copies of their transcripts when they check-in

***Take and submit accepted English test – preferably ITEP***

Students should also be made aware that they will be re-tested on ITEP after they arrive on campus.

***Complete and submit FERPA Disclosure and Liability Waiver forms (attached) to william.schaper@adelphi-international.org or hanna.sun@adelphi-international.org ***

FERPA Disclosure Form

ADU Liability Waiver

***Activate eCampus account and reset password by looking for the Password Management Tool sent by Adelphi University to their personal emails***

SSD (William Schaper) will also send out an email at least a week prior to arrival confirming username and the email they should be looking for

***Pay program fees in full***

This is a sample orientation schedule. The official Fall 2022 orientation schedule will be posted when it is available. Please note that the arrival date for Fall 2022 is August 22nd.

Day One

9-5 pm: Arrival and Move-in Day

Below are things to complete BEFORE arrival day:

***Submit Immunization Forms***:

MMR, Quantiferon Test (TB Immunization), Meningitis Form – All can be recorded on the attached form and should be sent to  healthservicescenter@adelphi.edu

Proof of Covid Vaccine w/ Booster – sent to covidclearance@adelphi.edu

Proof of rapid covid test showing a negative result within 24 hours or PCR test no more than 72 hours prior to arrival on campus – sent to covidclearance@adelphi.edu

ADU_Health_Immunization_Form

***Submit official transcripts in one of the following ways (no copies or unofficial transcripts will be accepted)***:

By Mail (No Walk-Ins for this office, please): ​

ATTN: Jackie Mandart / Alana Dawson​

International Admissions​

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.  ​

Or student can bring official copies of their transcripts when they check-in

***Take and submit accepted English test – preferably ITEP***

Students should also be made aware that they will be re-tested on ITEP after they arrive on campus.

***Complete and submit FERPA Disclosure and Liability Waiver forms (attached) to william.schaper@adelphi-international.org or hanna.sun@adelphi-international.org ***

FERPA Disclosure Form

ADU Liability Waiver

***Activate eCampus account and reset password by looking for the Password Management Tool sent by Adelphi University to their personal emails***

SSD (William Schaper) will also send out an email at least a week prior to arrival confirming username and the email they should be looking for

***Pay program fees in full***

Day Two

9:30 am: Welcome from Managing Director/Meet the Team
9:45 am: Public Safety Presentation
10:45 am: Student Services Presentation
11:45 am: CAP Presentation
12:15 pm: Lunch
1:15 pm: Academic Testing
3:15 pm: Campus Tour
4:15 pm: Wrap-up of the Day

Day Three

9:30 am: Academic Program Overview (Three Sections)
10:15 am: Classroom Etiquette
11:00 am: Understanding How Academics Work at Adelphi
12:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm: Understanding American Culture
2:00 pm: Insurance Overview
3:00 pm: Marketing Presentation
3:30 pm: Activity (Trivia)
4:30 pm: Wrap-up of the Day

Day Four

9:30 am: F-1 Regulations Presentation by International Services
10:30 am: Overview of Resources on Campus
11:30 am: Overview of Student Life
12:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm: Bank Set-up
4:30 pm: Wrap-up of the Day

Process for International Direct/EAP/AAP/Academic English: The below process will be the same for all programs.

Before Campus Arrival:

• Attend the required prearrival webinar. Register here.
• Review your preliminary credit transfer evaluation (provided to you during your application process).
• Email Dr. Andrew Erwin, Academics Director at aerwin@adelphi.edu two weeks prior to arrival to request a registration review.
• Prepare your final official transcripts to complete your admission to the university. Transcript submission instructions are below. (This is separate from transcript submission at the time of your application.)

Note: You do not need to wait until campus arrival to submit your final official transcripts to the university. The key to success as a transfer student is to SUBMIT YOUR FINAL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS EARLY!!! Early submission=Prioritized processing and review!

At Orientation:
Introduce yourself to the Adelphi University International (AUI) Transfer Admissions and Academics Team:

Admissions: Jackie Russo Morley

Academics: Dr. Andrew Erwin and Kim Kim

• Submit your official final transcripts from your high school(s) AND transfer school(s) for transfer credit and review if not already submitted after your admission and prior to campus arrival. Instructions are below.
• Only after official final transcripts are received by the university: Request an official transfer evaluation by emailing Associate Director of Admissions, Jackie Russo-Morley at Jrusso-morley@adelphi.edu and find out how long it will take to post your credits. It usually takes at least two weeks after your official final transcripts have been received to post to your Adelphi transcripts.
• Note that transcript evaluators may contact you for additional class information (i.e. syllabus). If a syllabus is requested, it is your responsibility to provide the additional information per the university’s request.
• Work with the Academics Team to ensure class placement and best outcomes for your degree completion.
• Enjoy your classes as a Transfer Student!

The Key to Success for a Transfer Student: Submit your official transcripts early!

How to Submit Your Transcripts:

In Person:
Please be sure to bring your sealed transcripts and degree/diploma confirmation (*they must come directly from the school and must be sealed/do not open your transcripts!) to orientation. If they are not submitted at orientation, students can submit official transcripts to Jackie Russo-Morley (Admissions) in-person or to their Student Services Advisor in Post Hall 2nd Floor. Front desk staff are also able to take the transcripts from the students.

Mailing Them to:
International Admissions
(RE: AUI Transcript)
Office of Admissions
NEXUS, Room 112
One South Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530

*Digitally:
Have Your School(s) Digitally Send them to: intladmissions@adelphi.edu
We encourage you to see if your school can send the transcripts digitally (directly from school to school -not passing through your email).

*Digital submission is the quickest way to send your transcripts, if it’s an option at your previously
attended schools.

Students in the program will be assigned an academic advisor who will provide impeccable academic advising and course registration guidance to students.

Tutoring Services

Students who wish to receive academic advising can schedule an appointment with our Academic Director by emailing andrew.erwin@adelphi-international.org.

Visit COVID 19 Guidelines at Adelphi – https://www.adelphi.edu/news/covid-19-guidelines-updated-at-adelphi-university/ for the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 on campus.

Individuals with F-1 student visa status are required to show proof of COVID vaccination in order to enter the US. Vaccinations must align with the US’s approved list of COVID-19 vaccines. Only two exceptions apply:

1. Student is from a country with limited COVID-19 vaccine availability (see list here ).
2. Student is under 18 at the time of travel.

Effective November 8th, 2021 – all international travelers (regardless of vaccination status) must show results of a negative coronavirus test taken one day prior to their flight’s departure from a foreign country traveling to the United States.

If neither vaccine exceptions apply to you and you remain unvaccinated, you may not be able to enter the US on the date of your scheduled travel.

For those passengers traveling under one of the above exceptions they must complete and present the Combined Covered Attestation Form to the airline at the time of departure. Passengers must be prepared to answer questions regarding Section 4 of the form and should have a clear understanding of their school’s COVID policies.

Health Services Center – https://www.adelphi.edu/health/

Office of International Services – https://www.adelphi.edu/international-services/

Check In – International Student check-in will be part of AUI’s orientation. The specific time and location will be identified in the orientation schedule and sent to students two week before the arrival date.

Immigration and enrollment policies – https://www.adelphi.edu/international-services/requirements-for-maintaining-f-1-status/

Immigration advising – students who wish to schedule an appointment with our PDSO or DSO for immigration advising, please email is@adelphi.edu.

Instructions – Students are instructed to complete their immigration check-in through the International Services Portal – https://adelphi-isss.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Security.AngLogin. Please have your passport, visa, I-20 and I-94 (https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home) ready in order to complete the check-in process.

https://www.adelphi.edu/international-services/employment-for-international-students/on-campus-employment/

Students are more than welcome to search for employment opportunities on Handshake – https://www.adelphi.edu/career-center/finding-employment/job-opportunities/job-and-internship-search/.

Students are strongly encouraged to utilize the resources in the Career Center on campus in order to help with the job search process – https://www.adelphi.edu/career-center/finding-employment/job-opportunities/.

Students who are interested in joining the Career Accelerator Program need to contact Brittany Chill at brittany.chill@shorelight.com.

https://www.adelphi.edu/career-center/finding-employment/job-opportunities/on-campus-jobs/

We know that college education is expensive in the US. International students are required to submit proof of sufficient funds to cover educational expenses in the U.S. in order to obtain an I-20. Having obtained an I-20 and signing it, you agree to have funds available for the duration of your studies. It is important that you plan and manage your finances responsibly. Scholarships and grants are some of the ways that can help to cover your costs. Below are some of the resources for scholarship opportunities that you can apply for.

We help our students with setting up their bank account in the beginning of the semester. Students will be informed of the time and location where they can meet with the bank representative to open their bank account. Students will also be notified ahead of time regarding the documents to bring so that they can be ready for their appointment.

The refund schedule is included in the Student Handbook which we review together during orientation.

For Fall and Spring semesters, below is the schedule:
100%: Prior to first day of classes right after orientation
90%: By the end of the first week
50%: By the end of the second and third week
25%: By the end of the fourth week
Thereafter: No refund

For Summer semester, below is the schedule:
100%: Prior to first day of classes right after orientation
75%: End of first week
Thereafter: No refund

Students who are eligible for a refund will need to fill out the refund form and allow at least 45 days for the request to process.

Academic English and Accelerator students who are reaching progression will be invited to attend the progression workshop. At the workshop, you will learn everything about the transition from Adelphi International to your program at Adelphi University.
The progression requirements for the undergraduate students in the Accelerator Program are: 2.0 GPA with no grade lower than a D (63%-66%)
All Business majors: 2.3 GPA
Students must also receive a grade of at least 80% (or B-) in all AUI courses, including English for Academic Purposes I & II

Progression Requirements for graduate students are: 3.25 GPA with no grade lower than a B (minimum 83%) including Advanced Composition and Professional Development & Academic Skills

Students progressing out of the program will also get a new I-20. At the progression workshop, you will learn how to fill out all the necesary paperwork in order for you to obtain your new I-20. Detailed information will also be communicated to you by International Services at the time of progression. Direct MAP and ID students will also need to attend the progression workshop, but will not need to apply for the new I-20.

Students who have a car can park on campus for free. You will need to register your car by obtaining a parking decal from the Public Safety Office in Levermore 113 beforehand. If you park on campus without having a parking decal, you will get a ticket. If you continue to park on campus without permission, your car will eventually get booted. Adelphi University also offers free shuttle services to a number of locations and back to campus for free. Here’s more information regarding safety, transportation and parking on campus – https://www.adelphi.edu/safety-transportation/.

https://www.adelphi.edu/csi/clubs-and-organizations/

https://www.adelphi.edu/campus-recreation/

Academic Skills Tutors

Alicia Coe

I am Alicia Coe. I have been teaching English for academic purposes and critical writing at several universities in Europe and the United States for 17 years. Apart from teaching, I work as a curriculum developer, a writing consultant for undergraduate and graduate students, a copyeditor, and a Cambridge examiner. I am experienced in teaching international students; therefore, I can provide different learning approaches depending on the cultural background of each student.

Amanda Wilcox

I am Amanda Wilcox. Originally, I hail from Macon, Georgia where I studied Biology and Spanish at Mercer University. After teaching foreign language for about 5 years, I began a master’s degree at Auburn University. Upon graduating, I continued to teach Spanish at the university and eventually began teaching in the ESL department where I found my calling. I have been involved in teaching, tutoring, and curriculum writing for international students learning English ever since. In total, I have nearly 20 years of experience teaching all ages from young children to adults in an academic setting.

Sedighe Zamani Roodsari

Sedi has degrees in English, Linguistics, and Adult Education and a background in English as a Second/Foreign Language is a language teacher and teacher trainer. Her background as a multilingual teacher trainer had granted her novel opportunities in teaching and teacher education through the lens of diversity and just education for culturally and linguistically diverse students. Her research focuses on pre-service and in-service programs to better support culturally and linguistically diverse students in the U.S education system. She has been certified in ESOL & English Language Arts, Program Evaluation, TESOL, Adult Education, Educational Assessment in Theory and Practice, Modern Motivational Theories in Effective Teaching, Teaching Methodologies for Young Adults, Meaningful Paraphrasing/ Summarizing, Emotional Intelligence, Being a Reflective Teacher, and Communication Psychology during her academic life.

She has been a Research Assistant of Educational Foundations, and a Teaching Assistant of Teaching English as a Second Language, at the Department of Teaching and Curriculum at Auburn University, Alabama. She had worked in public schools as an English Teacher, Art Teaching Assistant, and Substitute Teacher in all content areas in Auburn & Opelika, Alabama. She was an English Instructor and Placement Expert in all age groups while teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses. She has also been a multilingual Translator and has publications in the fields of Education and psychology. She has served professionally on Presidential Task Force Subcommittee on Graduate Students in Auburn University, del Este Presente in Alabama Immigration Council, and Graduate Council Senator (GCS) in Auburn University.

Math Tutors

Dipen Bhuva

Dipen Bhuva is a PhD student in Computer Science at Cleveland State University, and a Masters graduate from Northeastern University in Information Security. He will be happy to help with any problems and solutions related to computer science: Programming, Networking, Server engineering, Cloud, Statistic, Advanced Mathematics and Cyber Security – he is also a certified Network+ by Comptia, Certified Ethical Hacker, RH-11 Expert Hacker, RedHat Server Certified Engineering and Amazon Web Service (Cloud) certified. For his ‘extraordinary dedication and teaching’ he was granted ‘excellent achievement for Graduate Assistantship’ from CSU.

To schedule appointments with the following tutors, please click on the 25 or 50-minute sessions below. Please book 24 hours in advance to provide your tutors ample time to prepare for the session.

Amanda Wilcox

25-minute tutoring session
50-minute tutoring session

Dipen Bhuva

30-minute tutoring session

• Academic writing – generating ideas, organizing, summarizing, paraphrasing, revising/editing
• Research skills: Finding credible sources and academic articles
• Understanding academic integrity; avoiding plagiarism
• MLA & APA citations and format
• Academic presentation preparation and practice
• Time management – weekly planning, semester-long planning
• Reading strategies
• Note-taking skills
• Test preparation strategies
• Class and groupwork participation strategies
• Discussion skills
• Grammar rules and practice
• Academic communication etiquette – emails, office hours, requesting letters of recommendation
• Business writing – emails, reports, meeting summaries
• Career development – resume and cover letter writing

• Building math confidence for students who struggle with math
• General and Foundational Math help at any level
• Calculus including Calc 1 and Calc 2
• Algebra and Linear Algebra
• Topology
• Discrete Math
• Category Theory
• Algorithms
• Differential Equations