Welcome to Adelphi’s Virtual College Awareness Website!

This presentation will focus on the general college admission requirements, the application process, and the benefits of acquiring a college education. Our goal is for students to leave the event feeling excited and educated about the college experience by providing them with the tools needed to make an informed decision about their future.

Watch the College Readiness Presentation

El punto focal de esta presentación es explorar lo que se requiere para entrar a un colegio, el proceso de aplicación, y los beneficios de adquirir una educación en colegio. Nuestra meta es que los estudiantes se sientan excitados y educados sobre la experiencia y armados con el conocimiento para hacer una decisión informada sobre su futuro.

Watch the Adelphi University Admissions Information Session (Spanish) Presentation

Learn what admissions counselors look for in a well written college application essay. You’ll be told the tips and tricks to writing a good essay, as well as the common pitfalls students run into.

Watch the College Essay Presentation

Did you know that 98.9% of full-time incoming First-Year students received some kind of financial aid in 2018? Education is a major investment of your time, money and effort, and financing it requires careful advance planning. During this workshop,Student Financial Services will help you learn more about the financial aid process so that you can ensure you receive the most financial assistance possible.

Watch the Paying for College Presentation

Adelphi University's LGBTQ+ and Allies Committee works to build acceptance of our LGBTQ+ community on campus. Join Associate Director Michael Cartusciello, as he discusses the dialogue between students and faculty that we facilitate to build respect and support across campus, and provide a forum for LGBTQ+ students to meet, share their experiences, and support one another.

Watch the LGBTQ+ Students and the College Process Presentation

Adelphi University prides itself in many areas, including athletics, where nearly 400 student athletes and 23 intercollegiate teams continually achieve the highest successes. Adelphi’s athletes excel not just on the court or field, but also in the classroom. Learn how you can reach college through athletics during this workshop.

Watch the Play to Win Video

As you consider the living options available to you while in college and look at the cost of your education, what may not be as clear is how on-campus living can actually maximize your college investment. The truth of the matter is that living on campus provides a great deal of return and supports learning and student success. Come learn about the benefits of living on campus in college and why you should consider making a residence hall your home away from home!

Watch the Living on Campus Presentation

Looking to get involved in campus activities? Getting involved at Adelphi means starting a lifetime of rewarding experiences that can translate well into your future career. Find out how to make the most out of your collegiate experience and how you can contribute to the campus and community.

Watch the Campus Involvement Presentation

Are you nervous about adjusting to the academic and social demands of college? If so, a mentorship program might be right for you! Learn how most mentorship programs promote leadership skills, goal setting, financial literacy, character-building and career skills during this workshop.

Watch the Mentoring Program Presentation

It pays to be financially responsible! Learn the ins and outs of smart money management. You'll learn how to set up a budget, build credit, balance a checkbook and save money for your future.

Watch the Money Matters Presentation

Learn about Adelphi’s personalized approach to education through one of our 14 one-week, noncredit and two-week, credit bearing programs for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Our Summer Pre-College Program welcomes students to live and learn on Adelphi's beautiful campus in Garden City, NY, located just minutes from the excitement of New York City and the tranquility of Long Island beaches.

Watch the Summer Pre-College Video

The How to Choose Your Major: Major and Career Exploration presentation covers all things pertaining to choosing a college major and future career. In this presentation, we cover the difference between a major and minor, double majors, undecided majors, changing majors and even popular majors. We also touch upon the requirements necessary to earn a Bachelor's degree. Additionally, this presentation discusses the career opportunities that are available for certain majors, how to differentiate between a job and a career and ultimately provides tips on how to utilize resources to help students pick the major that will land them in their desired future career field.

Watch the How to Choose Your Major: Major and Career Exploration Presentation

This presentation is a tool to shed light on the new environment and process that many Students of Color may experience. By providing opportunities and solutions to challenges that you may face, we hope to give you helpful tips to assist you with navigating Higher Education.

Watch the Insider Tips to Navigate the College Process Presentation

Do you know what major is best for you? What are you going to do with it? Rather than stopping at majors, why not begin with the end in mind. This dynamic discussion is designed to get you to think about your future...TODAY.

Watch the Begin with the End in Mind: Majoring in Careers Presentation

What's open admissions? What's the difference between early action and early decision? You are bound to come across unfamiliar words during your college search and application process. This presentation will teach you some of the words you'll need to know to navigate the process.

Watch the Learning the Lingo-College Admissions and Acronyms and Jargon Presentation

Hear from Adelphi’s Student Counseling Center administrators along with several student leaders about well-being, mental health and how to cope with the stress of college life.

Watch the Self-care, Stress & Student Life - Managing It All! Presentation