Student Disclosure

This letter provides you with notice of the availability of that information. This letter will list and briefly describe the disclosures and inform you on how to obtain that information. Additional items of importance also follow below.

General Disclosures

Information concerning:

Financial assistance available to students enrolled at Adelphi. This information (including information on the methods by which such assistance is distributed among student recipients, any means—including forms—by which application for student financial assistance is made and requirements for accurately preparing such application, and the rights and responsibilities of students receiving financial assistance) may be found at the Student Financial Services website. It may also be found in the Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin. Students or prospective students seeking information about financial assistance should contact the One-Stop Student Services Center located in the lower level of Levermore Hall, at 516.877.3080 or onestop@adelphi.edu.

The institution. This includes information on the cost of attending Adelphi; refund policies; requirements for officially withdrawing from Adelphi; a summary of the requirements for the return of federal grant or loan assistance; Adelphi’s academic program (degree programs, facilities, faculty, etc.); names of accrediting, approval or licensing entities (listed at adelphi.edu/accreditation, these documents may be reviewed online); description of facilities and services available to students with disabilities; the standards that the student must maintain to be considered to be making satisfactory progress; and information about the possibility of applying for financial aid while enrolled in a study abroad program. This information may be found at the Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin website. For more information about the University’s plans for academic and other programming, visit the Momentum Strategic Plan website. Cost of attending and current information on tuition, fees, payments and refunds may be found at the Student Financial Services website. The online directory of classes is an excellent source of current information on course offerings by term. In addition, current information regarding registration services, including withdrawal from a course or the University, may be found online in the Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin.

The institution’s completion or graduation rate, and the retention rate of certificate- or degree-seeking, first-time, full-time undergraduates entering Adelphi. This information may be found on our Facts About Adelphi page.

The terms and conditions of federal student loans may be found at the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

A copy of Adelphi University’s annual security report. Adelphi University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is updated annually on October 1. The ASFSR includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Adelphi University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, hate crimes, sexual assault including Title IX, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA), domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, the emergency operations plans including evacuation procedures, the annual fire safety report and fire log, Amanda’s Law and the Kerry Rose Fire Sprinkler Notification Act, missing student notification, timely and emergency notifications/warnings, emergency response plan, and other matters. This report can be viewed by visiting the Public Safety website or obtained from the Department of Public Safety and Transportation upon request.

Student Complaint Process by State and Agency for distance education to students in any state. Go to Student Complaint Process by State.

Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA)

A copy of the report on athletic program participation rates and financial support data. Copies of the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) forms are on file in the athletics office. Also on file, as per NCAA regulations, is the graduation rate of athletes. You may obtain a copy of this EADA report online or by contacting the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Center for Recreation and Sports, 516.877.4293.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include the right to:

• Inspect and review your education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access
• Request an amendment of your education records that you believe are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of your privacy rights under FERPA
• Provide written consent before the University discloses personally identifiable information contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent
• File a complaint with the Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA

Adelphi’s written policy in relation to FERPA may be found online or you may obtain a copy of the Guide to Student Life.

Adelphi’s Alcohol and Drug Policy

A copy of this policy is enclosed as required by the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act. Additional information regarding the loss of financial aid for drug violations and information regarding regaining eligibility may be found via our Financial Aid FAQs.

Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, or licensed material for Adelphi use only, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject you to civil and criminal liabilities. The penalties for violation of federal copyright laws may be found on the U.S. Copyright Office website. Read Adelphi’s policies with respect to unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, including disciplinary actions that may be taken against students who engage in the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials using Adelphi’s information technology system.

Student Characteristics

Student body diversity at Adelphi, including information on the percentage of enrolled full-time students who are male, female, receive a Federal Pell Grant, or who are self-identified members of a major racial or ethnic group, may be found on our Facts About Adelphi page.

Postgraduates

Information on the placement in employment of, and types of employment obtained by, graduates of Adelphi’s degree or certificate programs, as well as the types of graduate and professional education in which graduates of Adelphi’s four-year degree programs enrolled may be found on the Meet Adelphi site.

Vaccines

Institutional policies regarding vaccinations comply with New York state health laws and may be found on our Health Services website. Your program of study may require additional vaccination. Contact your academic department for more information.

Adelphi’s Code of Conduct

As all students are bound by the provisions of the Code of Conduct, you should familiarize yourself with this document.

Sex Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct and Other Prohibited Conduct Grievance Procedures

Adelphi University seeks to maintain a learning and work environment free from harassment and discrimination for students, faculty and staff. Information on this policy may be found on the University website and in the Guide to Student Life, the Title IX website, in the Faculty Handbook and the Employee Handbook. The Student Bill of Rights for Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking and Sexual Assault can be found in the above policy, in the Code of Conduct and on the University website. Complaints can be made online or in person at the Title IX office located in Levermore Hall, Room 207.

Equal Opportunity and Notice of Nondiscrimination

Adelphi University is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment and educational programs and activities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, color, creed, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran, gender expression, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Adelphi University does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in any educational programs or activities run by the University.

• All questions regarding Title IX should be referred to Allison Vernace, Chief of Community Concerns and Resolution, at titleix@adelphi.edu.
• The discrimination coordinator for student concerns pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is Rosemary Garabedian, Director of the Student Access Office.
• The discrimination coordinator for employee concerns pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is Jane Fisher, Director of Talent Management and Labor Relations.
• The coordinator of Title VII and the Affirmative Action Officer is John Siderakis, Vice President of Administration.

Document History

• Last Reviewed Date: July 17, 2023
• Last Revised Date: Unknown
• Policy Origination Date: January 01, 1985

Who Approved This Policy

Sentwali Bakari, Vice President for Student Affairs and Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging