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Adelphi University is a prestigious university in Garden City, New York. A private institution dating back to its inception in Brooklyn in 1863; more than 8,100 students are currently enrolled at the University.

A powerfully connected doctoral research university offering excellent programs in various disciplines, Adelphi provides fantastic employment opportunities to its students with a hands-on learning approach.

The Swirbul Library has over 500,000 digital and print resources for students to glean knowledge from. The Garden City Public Library also has an extensive collection of journals, books and other resources for students to utilize.

Adelphi University has numerous athletic facilities open to students, including a swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts, soccer field, and fitness center. The availability of medical care and counseling via the health and wellness center supports student health and wellbeing. The Center for Health Innovation, the Levermore Global Scholars Program and the Institute for Parenting are all excellent examples of the University’s stellar research facilities.

There are two student centers with dining options, study spaces and more available for students to use at leisure.

Nestled in a scenic New York location, Garden city has approximately 20,000 residents calling the Long Island suburb their home. Everything you need to enjoy a well-rounded student experience can be found here, from an array of charming shops and restaurants to pubs, museums, and historic landmarks that will accumulate social media likes within seconds.

Seventh street is recommended for students who enjoy fancy boutiques and a sit-down lunch. The Long Island Railroad allows students to reach Long Island’s famous beaches and entertainment hubs along with the popular tourist destination of New York City.

Campus life is laden with opportunity at Adelphi University. There are more than 100 student organizations for students to get involved with and make new friends. Athletics is a big part of campus life as twenty-three NCAA Division II varsity teams play sports such as soccer, basketball, lacrosse and volleyball. A range of art exhibitions, concerts, plays, film screenings and more events are also hosted throughout the year for students with a different range of interests. Volunteer opportunities are surplus across campus as there is a big community feel and multicultural events to integrate students with other cultures.

Several on-campus accommodation options are available to students at Adelphi University. There are six residence halls housing student communities. Each hall comes equipped with Wi-Fi, free laundry facilities, fully furnished rooms, large lounges with kitchens, and other amenities. Nevertheless, each hall has its own unique features to differentiate one hall from another in terms of its appeal. Senior students can enjoy fully furnished apartments with a kitchen, living room, laundry facilities, 24/7 security and more in university apartments.

Special interest housing is another accommodation option that includes international student housing, gender-inclusive housing and substance-free housing. Summer housing and commuter student resources are yet more options Adelphi University is happy to provide.

Sociology, Applied Sociology, Analytical Sociology, Architectural Sociology, Biochemistry, Criminal Justice, Biology, Environmental Science, Education, Science Studies