Adelphi University

"Adelphi University (ADU) fosters in its students a passion for knowledge; an understanding and a questioning of cultural values; and a view of themselves as independent, lifelong learners and contributors to knowledge and service in an ever-changing world."

      Adelphi University (ADU) is dedicated to expanding global awareness through education and communication. With a special relationship with the United Nations, study abroad programs, and sponsored events of the International Leadership Coordinating Committee, ADU is committed as an engaged university in the world community. ADU is located in historic Garden City, New York, with centers in Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, and Su Old County. Garden City combines the excitement of an urban center (including parks, shopping centers, and restaurants) with the charm of a small residential community. ADU is 23 miles away from New York City and Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, Barclays Center, Madison Square Garden, Times Square, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy International airports. ADU’s diverse international student body consists of 5,000 undergraduate and 2,600 graduate and doctoral students. ADU’s faculty includes internationally renowned scientists, artists, critics, and scholars, and there is an overall student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1.
      ADU is proud of its tradition of international interest and service. In 2003, the United Nations approved ADU as a non-governmental organization (NGO). This means ADU students are invited to attend weekly briefings at the UN and also participate in the annual National Model United Nations Collegiate Conference. Complementing university-sponsored social activities are political and cultural events that broaden knowledge and foster dialogue about global issues. Recent guests have included primatologist Jane Goodall, historian Diane Ravitch, and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman. There are 23 intercollegiate athletic teams, and ADU’s stateof- the-art facilities include the Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) and the Center for Recreation and Sports— host to numerous cultural, wellness, and athletic events— that provide students with a well-rounded education. Getting involved is a great way for students to make the most of the ADU experience. For example, students can take pictures for the Oracle (ADU’s yearbook), write for The Delphian (ADU’s newspaper), participate in the International Student Society, mentor freshman students, or volunteer at a soup kitchen.