Adelphi offers two start terms during the school year, September and January. Although the University operates on a rolling admission system, freshman applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by the following dates:

• March 1 for the fall semester
• November 30 for the spring semester.

Candidate's Reply Date
Adelphi University subscribes to the May 1 Candidates' Reply Date for freshmen. This procedure has been established to provide ample time for students to reach a decision on their college choices. On this date, admitted students should notify the University of their intent with regard to enrollment. Deposits received after this date will be considered on a space-available basis for enrollment and housing.

Go to our online application, or submit a request for a printed application to be mailed to you.

To find out more about Adelphi's programs, take a look at our Undergraduate Bulletin.


General Conditions of Admission
Applicants must be graduates of a recognized four-year high school or academy, or must offer acceptable evidence of official equivalent preparation. Adelphi prefers freshmen who have successfully completed a minimum of 16 academic units. Each applicant is considered, however, on the basis of his or her individual academic record, plus co-curricular activities. It is recommended that academic units include:

• English (4 units)
• Science (3 units)
       General Science may be included.
• Mathematics (3 units)
• Foreign language (2-3 units)
• Additional 4 units to be chosen from history, social studies, and the above fields of study.

Deficiencies in some of these areas may be offset by superior qualifications in others. The unit usually represents the study of a college preparatory/Regents level subject for one year.


Early Admission
Adelphi University offers two early admission plans to qualified students who want to enter college prior to graduating from high school.

Plan I: Full-Time Study at Adelphi
Plan I permits currently enrolled high school students who do not yet have high school diplomas to enroll directly as full-time undergraduate students at Adelphi University in order to complete their high school graduation requirements.

Plan II: Concurrent Students
Plan II permits students to attend Adelphi University concurrently with high school enrollment. Generally, students under this plan will be limited to afternoon and evening courses, and will attend high school courses in the morning.

For further information concerning these early admission plans, contact the Office of Admissions.

To apply, students should send a letter of intent to the Director of Admissions.


Early Action

Students who submit a completed application by December 1 will be notified of the decision of the Office of Admissions by December 31. Completed applications may be submitted online.

The advantage of applying for Early Action is that these candidates are among the first students considered for a wide range of generous scholarships and need-based financial assistance. Early Action is non-binding.


Admission Credentials for Freshman Admission
Admissions credentials that are required for a completed application include:

• Completed undergraduate application for Admission (online)
  
• A non-refundable application fee of $35.
• A personal statement or essay is required. You may submit a report or paper you have written during this school year or, in 500 words or less, submit a response to one of the following questions or a topic of your choice.
  
• Official high school transcripts, including your rank in class and standardized test scores (if available)
  
• Official copies of your score on the required SAT or the American College Test (ACT) with writing (SAT and ACT score reports will not be acceptable without a writing score). If these scores do not appear on the official high school transcript, you must arrange for us to receive them directly from the appropriate educational testing service. For students intending to enroll in the General Studies Program or Learning Disabilities Program, SAT scores are highly recommended and expected to be provided upon request.
  
• One or more letters of recommendation from a guidance/college counselor, teacher or school based administrator. Letters from other sources, such as a volunteer coordinator, may also be considered.
  

Students who have obtained a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or who have been out of high school for one year or more will not be required to take the SAT or ACT (unless specifically requested to do so), and will not be required to submit a letter of recommendation (but are encouraged to do so).

An admissions interview, strongly recommended for all students, is required for applicants to the Honors College, and may be arranged by the applicant or requested by the Office of University Admissions.

All records of each applicant are given careful consideration. A final evaluation is based on the abilities, purposes, and interests of the candidate. The University may also require additional information, or may exempt students from certain credentials.

You may submit a report or paper written during the school year, or in 500 words or less, write a response to one of the following:

A. Tell us something about yourself that may not be evident by reviewing your academic record.

B. Name your favorite piece of literature and explain why it is so memorable.

C. If you could solve one world problem, which one would you choose and what creative solutions would you have to solve it?

Applicants should type, sign, and date their essay.

Students should consult Adelphi's Special Academic Programs for specific admission requirements to these programs.

Students who have been living in the United States for less than three years, and whose native language is not English, are required to take the TOEFL, unless your SAT verbal score is higher than 500.

Students applying for the Adelphi University Recognition Award, submit an activity resume that highlights your community involvement and/or specific leadership roles that you have held within an organization.


Entrance Examinations
To assist the Admissions Committee in making a decision, the University requires candidates take the ACT or SAT. Students who have lived in the United States less than three years and are from a non-English-speaking country may be required to submit a TOEFL, APIEL, or IELTS score, unless your SAT critical reading score is higher than 450. International students from a non-English-speaking country are required to submit a TOEFL, APIEL, or IELTS score as well. This policy also applies to transfer students. The language requirement may also be fulfilled by successfully completing and approved English Language preparation program.

For students intending to enroll in the General Studies Program or Learning Disabilities Program, ACT or SAT scores are highly recommended. Students who seek admission at least one year after graduating from high school are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores.


Admission to Off-Campus Centers
The Office of Admissions in Garden City, using the same criteria and procedures governing applicants to the main campus, handles admission to off-campus programs centrally.


Admission of Veterans
Adelphi welcomes the opportunity to assist qualified veterans in their academic plans and preparation for the future. The University considers, on an individual basis, the needs, interests, and purposes of veterans who desire higher education.

See the University College page for additional information pertaining to Active, Reserve, and Veteran Military.