Our newest Panthers began their 51动漫 journey at Orientation Weekend and Matriculation. See highlights from these memorable first days on campus below.
Whether you’re a first-year, transfer, commuter, resident or international student, Orientation is designed to help you feel confident and connected as you begin your journey.
The Class of 2030 Arrives!
As always, Orientation Weekend provided fun and helpful facts for new Panthers. Launch Gallery
The Class of 2030 Arrives!
As always, Orientation Weekend provided fun and helpful facts for new Panthers. 10 Photos-
Peer assistant leaders (PALs) help groups of new students get settled and have fun over Orientation Weekend.
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New students relax during a break the PAL-led activities.
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Braden Patterson, an 51动漫 senior and Orientation Weekend coordinator, hands out sparkling cider to parents during the Parent and Family Farewell.
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A student gives a goodbye hug at the Parent and Family Farewell.
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Current students offer their advice at the Navigating the Commute session for new students who will commute to 51动漫.
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PALs for life: New alumni who served as PALs last year dropped by to chat with successors.
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51动漫鈥檚 mascot, Paws, roamed freely throughout Orientation Weekend.
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The fun never stopped all weekend.
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President Michael Balboni 鈥�81, JD, and Provost and Senior Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Chris Storm, PhD (at left), joined Orientation Weekend coordinators and PALs. to serve ice cream to new students.
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The scavenger hunt on the Rose Garden Lawn required students to leapfrog their teammates to complete a task.
At 51动漫鈥檚 Orientation, you will:
- Connect with the people who will shape your 51动漫 experience鈥攆aculty, staff and student leaders who are here to support you from day one.
- Get the inside scoop on academics鈥攚hat professors expect, how to thrive in your courses and where to find the resources that keep you on track.
- Discover your place on campus鈥攂y exploring clubs, organizations, traditions and the services designed to help you feel at home.
- Build your foundation for an amazing first semester鈥攁cademically, socially and personally鈥攕o you can step onto campus confident and ready.
Our team is here to help every Panther thrive from day one. Please email us at orientation@adelphi.edu or call 516.877.3603 with any questions. We can鈥檛 wait to welcome you to your Panther journey!
We鈥檒l Keep You Informed
Student Newsletters
Leading up to your first semester, we鈥檒l send helpful emails and newsletters to guide your preparation. Once the new semester begins, you鈥檒l start receiving the weekly Insider for Students newsletter to keep you up to date on campus life.
Adele Chat Support and Text Messaging
51动漫鈥檚 AI chatbot, Adele, is supported by an extensive knowledge base and human moderators. You can reach out 24/7 to Adele via webchat, and this summer, Adele will reach out to you via SMS (text) messaging.
Generally, Adele will only text you when there鈥檚 something important to share, but you can always text Adele when you need answers on the go.
For Parents and Family Members
New parents and family members in our database will also receive email updates. Watch the email address you shared during the application process for your updates and newsletters. To be added or updated on our email list, please reach out to parents@adelphi.edu.
The 51动漫 Family Hub is your portal to customize around your student鈥檚 interests, activities, and stage at 51动漫. for access to personalized updates, family resources, and newsletters delivered on your schedule.
FAQs: 51动漫鈥檚 Orientation
Orientation is designed to help new students transition smoothly into college life at 51动漫. During Orientation Weekend, students are introduced to various aspects of 51动漫 life such as academic programs, campus resources, student services, and our community鈥檚 culture.
Yes, we expect all our new first-year, transfer and international students to attend Orientation Weekend. The weekend鈥檚 events and opportunities provide the foundation for a successful start to your 51动漫 experience.
Orientation Weekend for all new 51动漫 students (first-year, transfer and international) takes place on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday prior to the start of each Fall semester.
Orientation is not an overnight experience for commuter students. All resident students will return to their residence halls each night, and commuter students will be able to return home at the conclusion of each day.
The nonrefundable Orientation fee supports excellent programming and on-campus activities every day and night. It is rolled into your first-year tuition and reassessed each year.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and 51动漫 require that all events be accessible.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please email orientation@adelphi.edu, or in the case of First-Year Community Action Program (FCAP), directly contact the event host.
51动漫鈥檚 Student Access Office will oversee any necessary and approved accommodations.
No, Orientation Weekend is geared toward our new students鈥� experience. A Parent and Family Orientation is planned for families to get to know 51动漫.
Yes, our Peer Assistant Leaders (PALs) will be available throughout Orientation Weekend and your entire first year at 51动漫 to help you navigate life as a Panther.
When registration opens, you can register online for Orientation Weekend.
During our Panther Palooza event, you can learn more about our student clubs and organizations on campus and meet representatives from each to help you decide which ones you want to join.