Adelphi University

Adelphi University is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university offering exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training with particular strength in its Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Adelphi is dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support student success.

Founded in Brooklyn in 1896, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university. Today Adelphi serves almost 8,000 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York—just 23 miles from New York City’s cultural and internship opportunities—and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online.

More than 100,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, caring citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities and the world.

• College of Arts and Sciences

  When Adelphi College was founded in 1896, it was committed to the belief that all frontiers of learning could be advanced. It was the challenge of each succeeding generation of students to learn from the great minds of the past and, when the lessons were learned, to go beyond them. This continuum of learning, in which the past comes alive and the future becomes enabled by it, has been Adelphi’s mission from its inception.

  As Adelphi University has developed over more than a century, it has maintained this philosophy of liberal education—most centrally in the College of Arts and Sciences. It is here that the University offers its students not merely learning in specific disciplines, but the liberal education that permits the disciplines to be seen in proper perspective. In addition to offering specialized study, the College of Arts and Sciences offers to explore something else: Why?

  Arriving at this “why” is the obligation of the humanities, those studies that preserve and interpret the intellectual and cultural heritage of the world throughout the centuries. Literature is part of this heritage, as are philosophy, history, fine arts, music, dance and drama, language and linguistics, the social sciences, interdisciplinary studies and the bedrock sciences of chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. Each of these fields is studied on its own terms and with its own goals, which often include solid practical application and career opportunities. But they also interrelate with and illuminate each other in vital ways. 

  The skills that a student develops in the course of a liberal education are those that are proper to each field in which she/he studies—fluency in languages, adeptness in mathematics, competence in the employment of chemistry, and so forth—but there are also powers, which one may call skills, that cut across all disciplines: research competence, analytical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to express verbally and in writing what one has learned. These are the components of a liberal, humanistic education.

  The faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences would have its students develop in the broadest possible manner. Classroom learning is a part of the student’s education, but that learning should always be pushing the student beyond the classroom, stimulating him or her to explore that which has yet to be revealed. Thus the student is encouraged to pursue original research, to undertake collaborative work with peers and mentors, to study in a variety of internships both here and abroad, and to avail himself or herself of the opportunities that the University offers to meet visiting artists, scholars, and world figures.

  This is the College of Arts and Sciences’ way of bringing about the promise of the University’s motto, ‘The truth shall make us free.’”

• Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology

  The Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology became the nation’s first university-based professional school of psychology in 1972.

  Today, we are recognized as an international leader, dedicated to scholarship and committed to preparing professionals for a changing society.

  At Derner, students engage in academic studies and clinical practice, which help them obtain the necessary skills for a wide range of careers, while also improving their understanding of human behavior.

  Thanks to a dedicated and knowledgeable faculty, our programs successfully integrate research, theory and practice—a winning combination for our students

• School of Education

  As a scholarly community, Adelphi’s School of Education is committed to providing educational opportunities for professional growth at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels by creating authentic academic and field experiences, cultivating respect for the diverse population we serve, embracing ethical practices, and preparing our students to become reflective change agents through research, collaboration and leadership.

• Honors College

  The Honors College is a prestigious academic center that provides you with a handcrafted liberal arts education within a close-knit community of student and scholars. At the Adelphi University Honors College, you’ll supplement your major with a heavy emphasis on reading and writing through the study of the arts, music and history.

  Our dedicated and accomplished faculty and staff make it their priority to make the College’s facilities and classroom environment an unforgettable on- and off-campus experience you can use today and well into the future. Where everyday promotes academic excellence and cultural awareness, the Honors College becomes your home away from home.

• College of Nursing and Public Health

  At the Adelphi College of Nursing and Public Health, we prepare qualified caregivers and leaders who are ready to make an impact in their community. With a strong foundation built on 70 years of nursing education, we’ve developed a new vision. The College of Nursing and Public Health, renamed in June 2013, focuses on issues within population health, and has combined our hallmark nursing programs with relevant healthcare programs to tackle today’s health issues and those in the future. Our students benefit from a holistic approach that focuses on community intervention, health maintenance and management, and environmental health.

  More than 8,000 Adelphi alumni have embraced our small class sizes and strong collaboration with faculty, and our graduates are working as nurses in private and hospital settings; as administrators and educators; and in organizations as managers, researchers, educators, advocates and directors.

• Robert B. Willumstad School of Business

  The Robert B. Willumstad School of Business is focused on developing ethical, effective leaders in the industry. Our professors are industry leaders themselves, and our classroom experience is only the beginning. We offer real-world connections and opportunities through corporate internships and mentorships—opportunities that can change your life both personally and professionally. Your future success in the business world starts now.

• School of Social Work

  At the Adelphi University School of Social Work, we train practitioners to improve the lives of individuals, families, groups, and communities. We’re consistently ranked as one of the top programs in the nation—a strong advocate for social justice and a driving force for ethical social work practice.

  Our classes are small and supportive, whether they’re taught in a traditional classroom setting or online. The curriculum is challenging, but the schedule is not—we teach at multiple locations in convenient formats. Our faculty members are engaged social work scholars with extensive teaching experience. They’re also recognized leaders in their respective fields. Learn more about our degree, certificate, and continuing education programs.

• College of Professional and Continuing Studies

  We want our students to leave here with confidence—and the knowledge and skills they need to excel—because our students are motivated and they generally come to us prepared to learn and grow. For over 35 years, we’ve been helping them do just that. More than 7,000 of our graduates have gone on to careers in business, social services, health care, law, education and the humanities. We offer degree, non-degree, and continuing education programs for nontraditional students, and they all benefit from our efficient admissions process, affordable tuition and fees, and flexible scheduling and advising.

  Since 1974, we’ve been preparing our graduates to advance as innovative leaders. And by now, we’re really good at it. In fact, we’re leading the field.

Adelphi University’s roots reach back to 1863 and the founding of the Adelphi Academy, a private preparatory school in Brooklyn, New York. The Academy was incorporated in 1869 and its Board of Trustees was charged with establishing a first class institution for the broadest and most thorough training, and to make its advantages as accessible as possible to the largest numbers of our population. The school quickly gained a reputation for its innovative curriculum, particularly in physical culture and early childhood education.

The appointment of Charles H. Levermore, Ph.D., as the head of the Academy in 1893 was an important moment in Adelphi’s history. Realizing the city of Brooklyn was without a liberal arts college, Levermore seized the opportunity to establish Adelphi College. Through the efforts of Timothy Woodruff, former lieutenant governor of New York State and future president of Adelphi’s Board of Trustees, Adelphi College, with 57 students and 16 instructors, was granted a charter—one of the earliest charters granted to a coeducational college by the Board of Regents of the State of New York—on June 24, 1896. Henceforth, degrees issued bore the seals of Adelphi College and of the University of the State of New York and were signed by the officers of the College and by the chancellor and the secretary of the University. For the next 25 years, the Academy remained intact yet separate from the College.

Over the course of the next 100 years Adelphi grew and changed significantly. In 1929, Adelphi University became the first private, coeducational institution of higher education on Long Island. Since that time, more than 100,000 students have passed through our doors, leaving their mark on the University and the world beyond.

Today, Adelphi is thriving. Our colleges and schools include the College of Arts and Sciences; the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology; the Honors College; the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business; the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education; the School of Nursing; the School of Social Work; and the College of Professional and Continuing Studies. We have reinvigorated our academic community and invested in our future. Our faculty is leading the way to ensure that our students receive the finest education in the region and that Adelphi continues to serve as a vital resource to our local communities. As we turn our strategic plan into a vision for our future, the campus community has come together to accomplish mutual goals centered on scholarship and student achievement.

While universities around the country have been eliminating faculty, Adelphi has hired more than 280 new professors since 2001. Current full- and part-time faculty total 956, with a student/faculty ratio of 10:1. To ensure that our scholars have the resources needed to reach their goals, we have invested millions of dollars in infrastructure. We have renovated our facilities; upgraded our technology and created smart classrooms; dramatically improved our libraries—both facilities and collections; and invested in new equipment, including state-of-the-art lasers for two new physics laboratories, an atomic scanning microscope and a nuclear magnetic resonance machine for the chemistry program, new pianos from Steinway & Sons, and enhanced digital music facilities to support our music and performing arts programs. An ambitious campus expansion project has, over the last decade, resulted in the completion and opening of the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Center for Fine Arts with space for painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics; the Center for Recreation and Sports, containing gyms and an indoor track; the Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) includes a 500-seat Concert Hall and additional performance, rehearsal and classroom space for music, theatre and dance; an outdoor sports complex; a complete renovation of Woodruff Hall with a modern exercise room, pool, teaching gym and classroom; the Alice Brown Early Learning Center; and additional parking.

Scholars throughout the University are making significant contributions to their disciplines. In recent years, Adelphi faculty members have been recognized as Fulbright and Hartford Scholars, and have received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. The School of Social Work is accredited for the maximum time that the accrediting agency grants. In fact, our School of Social Work was reaccredited with no recommendations for improvement by the Council on Social Work Education’s site evaluation committee, and the School’s self-study document so impressed the council that it is now used as a model in reaccreditation training sessions for other programs.

Currently, nearly 8,000 students are thriving in our classrooms, in our programs, on our sports fields at the main Garden City campus and at centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie. Our students have gone on to achieve awards and national recognition for their scholarship, service and leadership.

Adelphi also seeks to serve its locality, state and nation through the research and practice of its faculty; the strengthening of ties between the professional schools and community; the staging of distinguished cultural events at its campuses; and most essentially, the education of a generation of future leaders and informed citizens, professionals, and community members.

Undergraduate Requirements

• A completed undergraduate application for admission. Both the Adelphi Application and the Common Application are accepted by Adelphi University for international freshman and transfer applicants. Please submit whichever application best suits your needs.
• A nonrefundable application fee of $50. Applicants who apply online can pay this fee with a credit card or electronic check. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Adelphi University and drawn on a U.S. bank. (International money orders are not accepted.)
• A personal statement or essay. You are encouraged to submit, in 500 words or less, a response to one of the provided questions or a topic of your choice. You may submit a report or paper you have written during the current school year if needed.
• Academic records. Undergraduate applicants are required to submit official secondary school/university records directly to Adelphi University. One set of records should be in your native language and one set translated into English. The submission and translation of all required documents and fees are entirely the responsibility of the applicant. Photocopies are not acceptable without an official school stamp or seal. Undergraduate transfer applicants must submit all official transcripts and course descriptions for all institutions of higher education attended.
• SAT or TOEFL/IELTS scores
• If submitting SAT: Scores can be submitted via your official high school transcript, or directly from the appropriate educational testing service. For students intending to enroll in General Studies or the Learning Resource Program, SAT scores are highly suggested.
• 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 (unless specifically requested to do so).
• If submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores: We require a minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL iBT or 6.5 on the IELTS. Students are required to provide proof of English proficiency if English is not their native language.

Guidelines for all graduate international applicants:

• All international graduate applicants are required to submit official college or university records to the Adelphi Office of University Admissions.
• One set of records should be in your native language and one set should be translated into English.
• Photocopies are not acceptable without an official stamp or seal from the school attended.
• All academic records should be sent directly by the previous school attended. If a student wishes to submit transcripts on behalf of the previous institution, they must be official and bear the school’s stamp or seal.
• A four-year bachelor’s degree is required for admission to our graduate programs. If a student has completed a three-year bachelor’s degree, they should contact the Office of University Admissions for evaluation of their degree.
• Official TOEFL/IELTS scores are required to show English language proficiency.

Adelphi University has been nationally recognized and cited by several well-respected organizations and publications such as The Princeton Review, U.S. News and World Report, Fiske Guide to Colleges and Forbes as a top choice for a quality education. At a time when higher education is under intense scrutiny to demonstrate its relevance and value, we’re proud to know that other people are taking notice of the great things happening at Adelphi.

U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report listed Adelphi as a Best College in its 2017 critique of 1,600 institutions, ranking the school in the top ten percent nationwide. Schools in the National Universities category evaluated by the publication offer a full range of undergraduate majors, plus master’s and Ph.D. programs. These colleges are also noted for the commitment to groundbreaking research.

U.S. News has also named Adelphi to its Best Graduate Schools list for our programs in Nursing, Speech Language Pathology, Clinical Psychology, Audiology and Social Work; we have also been ranked as one of the Best Colleges for Veterans.

Princeton Review

The Princeton Review has ranked Adelphi University among the Best Northeastern Colleges as well as it’s list of Green Colleges for exceptional commitments to sustainability based on academic offerings and career preparation for students, campus policies, initiatives and activities.

 Fiske Guide to Colleges

Adelphi has been recognized by the Fiske Guide to Colleges as one of the nation’s “best and most interesting” institutions and for 11 consecutive years has been listed among a select number of Best Buys in higher education. Only 25 private institutions in the country receive this distinction each year. Accolades such as this offer an independent evaluation on how the school fares on the tuition-centric topic of return on investment.

Colleges of Distinctionorganization

Adelphi has again been recognized by the Colleges of Distinctionorganization for our excellence in four areas: Engagement, Teaching, Community and Outcomes. Their evaluation includes factors such as being respected by education professionals, having a strong focus on teaching undergraduates, providing a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities, promoting an active campus life and offering an undergraduate education that is highly valued by graduate programs and employers.

USA TODAY College

USA TODAY College tabbed Adelphi as a top-10 school in the United States in the area of social work. Adelphi ranked sixth in the nation out of 513 accredited Bachelor in Social Work programs, an exceptional ranking for a school roughly one-tenth the size of most of the other top nine. This list was based on student outcomes and ability to find a job. With B.S.W., M.S.W., Ph.D. and certification programs, the School of Social Work trains practitioners to improve lives and advocate for social justice and ethical social work practice.

Forbes

As one of Forbes magazine’s America’s Top Colleges, Adelphi has been endorsed for what its students get out of their education as opposed to what gets them into the school. Forbesshowcases the colleges and universities that deliver the best return on your education investment dollars: low student debt, on-time graduation, quality academics, high earning potential and career success.

College Choice

Adelphi University has been recognized among College Choice’s “50 Best Disability Friendly Colleges and Universities” in 2017 for having shown “a consistent value and priority for meeting the physical, social and academic needs of students with learning disabilities and special needs.”

Crain’s New York Business

Crain’s New York Business hailed the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business as one of the largest M.B.A. programs in New York based on enrollment.

Money magazine

Money magazine has named Adelphi University on its list of Best Colleges for excellence in educational quality, affordability and alumni earnings. As one of the best choices families can make, Adelphi University provides students with a global learning experience that fully prepares them for successful, fulfilling careers through innovative programming, dedicated faculty, comprehensive support and services, and diverse learning opportunities. Adelphi students graduate with the tools to compete and excel in their chosen fields, and the skills to address the needs of their communities. Lasting relationships are created and maintained at the University through many different forms. The Adelphi alumni network is more than 100,000 strong.

Best of Long Island Awards

Every year, the Long Island Press asks readers to vote for their favorites for the paper’s Best of Long Island Awards. In 2017, Long Islanders voted Adelphi no. 1 in seven categories: Best College or University—ahead of 19 other colleges—Best Public Garden, Best Concert Venue, Best Local Live Theater, Kali Chan for Best Publicist and Dominic Scala for Best College Sports Coach. And our president, Christine M. Riordan, Ph.D., was named Best College President.

Center for World University Rankings

Adelphi University’s Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology has been ranked fourth worldwide among psychology and psychoanalysis schools by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). More than 26,000 degree-granting institutions were included in the annual ranking.

Military Friendly School

As a Military Friendly School, Adelphi is ranked in the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. The list recognizes only the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools that do the most to embrace America’s veterans as students.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has named Adelphi as a Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program school. This means that qualified veterans can attend Adelphi at little or no cost.

Carnegie Foundation

As a recipient of the 2010 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, Adelphi University has been named in the recently released 2015 list of designated honorees. Awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, this announcement solidifies Adelphi’s commitment to its larger community for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity.

Adelphi is one of 361 institutions that now hold the Community Engagement Classification, recognizing the University’s engagement and contribution to important community agendas. The University is one of only 24 institutions selected from New York.

Northeast-10 Presidents’ Cup

Adelphi’s athletics program was once again honored with the Northeast-10 Presidents’ Cup in 2017. The Presidents’ Cup is awarded to the institution that compiles the most cumulative points, based on finishes in the regular-season standings, from all of its programs competing in league championships. Adelphi joined the Northeast-10 in 2009.

President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

For the fifth year in a row, Adelphi has been named to The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This is a national award given in recognition to colleges and universities that have shown excellence in developing and implementing effective community engagement and community service programs at their institutions. Again this year, Adelphi was additionally honored by receiving the award “With Distinction,” a ranking reserved for “top tier applicant institutions” in the categories of General Community Service and Education.

Payscale.com

Payscale.com lists Adelphi as a leader among national universities in regards to the all-important return on investment factor (ROI). It details the outcomes of students, analyzing the average salary of undergraduates and graduate-level students and which employers are hiring graduates in which geographic locations. This data was also used by AffordableCollegesOnline.org which identified Adelphi as one of 84 colleges in New York where the degrees paid off and students earned more over their lifetimes than other institutions. Payscale’s annual college tuition return on investment (ROI) report finds Adelphi with the highest annual percentage ROI—when financial aid is figured in—of any college on Long Island. Adelphi graduates are experiencing a 10.6 percent annual tuition ROI and a 30-year net return of $545,000.

Top Management Degrees

Adelphi University’s Robert B. Willumstad School of Business is ranked No. 16 among Top Management Degrees’ Top 25 M.B.A. Programs in New York for 2017 and is ranked among Top Management Degrees’ Top 25 Undergraduate New York Business Schools in 2017. Adelphi’s M.B.A. is recognized for its “combination of educational excellence and affordability,” while its undergrad program is cited for accreditations by AACSB International and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, as well as its prestigious rankings by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review.

The Education Trust

The Education Trust has noted that Adelphi is a “Top 25 gainer in Hispanic student graduation rates among private institutions.” The report—subtitled “Increasing degree attainment by improving graduation rates and closing gaps for Hispanic students”—indicated that Adelphi has made strong gains in improving outcomes for Latino students.

United Nations

In 2003, the United Nations’ Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations of the Department of Public Information approved Adelphi as a non-governmental organization in recognition of the University’s commitment to bringing “global awareness of international issues and the United Nations to the University community and the public.”

Teacher Education Recognition from NYCDOE

Adelphi tied with another regional school for the highest percentage of teachers—12 percent—considered to be highly effective in student improvement on standardized math and English tests between fourth and eighth grade in the Teacher Preparation Program Reports from the New York City Department of Education. This recognition was written about in The Wall Street Journal and on the Politico website.

MyMajors Magazine

Adelphi was featured in MyMajors magazine as one of the Top 20 schools with the most matched majors. Potential students take the MyMajors quiz and are matched to schools from their database of 7,200 institutes of higher education.

The Hearing Review

The Hearing Review named Adelphi University and its partners in the Long Island Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Consortium to its Best of List for Hearing Healthcare Professionals.

Sierra Club

Adelphi’s main Garden City campus is a registered arboretum, part of why the Sierra Club named the University a “Cool School.”

Adult Learning Focused Institutions

Adelphi’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies (formerly University College) is a member of the Council on Adult and Experiential Learning’s (CAEL) coalition of Adult Learning Focused Institutions (ALFI). College of Professional and Continuing Studies is just one of three ALFI member institutions in New York State.

Emergency Management Degree Program Guide

The Emergency Management Degree Program Guide ranked Adelphi University #10 as a top college for online emergency management master’s degrees.

Women’s Choice Award

The Women’s Choice Award has included Adelphi University as one of the top 300 colleges for women based on criteria including campus safety, reputation, student to faculty ratio, depth of education and four-year graduation rates.

Animation Career Review

Adelphi University has been named to the list of Top 50 Schools in the US for Game Design and Development by Animation Career Review.

Best University Performing Arts Centers

ClickitTicket named the Adelphi PAC one of the 35 Best University Performing Arts Centers in the country, citing its superb technology and creativity.

Top 50 Online Master’s in Sports Management Programs

Adelphi University has been named to the list of the nation’s Top 50 Online Master’s in Sports Management Programs 2018 by the online business education and career guide Top Management Degrees.

Offering a first-rate university education involves creating rich learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom. Adelphi has given top priority to introducing innovative programs that extend student learning and engagement into new realms. An outstanding example is the Community Fellows Program. Introduced in 2010, Community Fellows places undergraduate students in paid summer internships at regional nonprofit organizations. Students gain crucial on-the-job experience and knowledge while also contributing their time, expertise and skills to assist vital community organizations. In 2014, Adelphi placed about 70 students at 41 nonprofits.

Adelphi builds on a long tradition of global engagement dating back to its first president, Charles Levermore, Ph.D. As an outspoken internationalist, friend and classmate of Woodrow Wilson and recipient of the Bok Peace Prize, Dr. Levermore set an inspiring example. In 2006, Adelphi introduced its Levermore Global Scholars Program, an academic and co-curricular program designed to give select students across all majors additional exposure to global learning and service. Levermore Global Scholars can take advantage of global internships, programs with the United Nations, unique service projects and leadership training as well as individualized research opportunities. In recent years, Adelphi has expanded the study-abroad opportunities for all of its students. Today, students can choose from semester- and year-long programs as well as short-term, faculty-led intercession and summer courses in locations around the globe.

Since 2003, Adelphi has been designated as a nongovernmental organization (NGO) by the United Nations in recognition of the University’s commitment to bringing “global awareness of international issues and of the United Nations to the university community and the public.” Adelphi students are invited to participate in annual conferences with the United Nations, and Adelphi regularly hosts lectures by U.N. ambassadors.

Service-learning opportunities abound at Adelphi. Through the popular Freshman Community Action Program, incoming students volunteer for local service projects prior to the start of classes. Continuing students can pursue service learning through a growing array of faculty- and administrator-led programs during the winter, spring and summer breaks, including community outreach initiatives in Guatemala and Costa Rica and the new green and local alternative spring break on Long Island and in New York City.

Adelphi’s proximity to New York City enables students to pursue diverse interests and gain unique experiences and exposure to cutting-edge global initiatives. Leading thinkers and artists regularly come to campus to speak and perform as part of the University’s cultural events series. Students, likewise, can easily travel to New York City to soak up culture and pursue internships with leading organizations and corporations in the arts, technology, finance, media, education, healthcare, and government sectors.

Adelphi students are making their mark across academic fields and country borders. Adelphi students have garnered Fulbright Fellowships for research and service abroad. They have been recruited to leading universities for graduate work and to premier global companies, such as Google, to pursue rewarding careers. They have won prestigious scholarships, such as the Goldwater Scholarship, for their research and innovation. Students in Adelphi’s highly regarded performing arts programs have garnered numerous accolades from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance frequently has recognized students in the physical education program for their leadership, scholarship and community service.

The Division of Student Affairs strives to create a supportive, educational environment that provides students with opportunities for growth and success through diverse experiences that are challenging, rewarding and meaningful.

We provide services, programs, and support to enrich and complement the academic experience. As student advocates, we promote their involvement, skill development, and health and well-being.

We are motivated by the principles of honesty, respect, and integrity, and are committed to equal access and diversity.

There are many student services available at the university:

• Academic Support Services
• Academic Clubs
• Campus Employment
• Career Development
• Bookstore
• Pre-Professional Advising
• Group Counseling and Mental Health Workshops
• Event Planning and Reservations
• Off-Campus Trips and others

Mission Statement

Our University transforms the lives of all students by creating a distinctive environment of intellectual rigor, research, creativity and deep community engagement across four core areas of focus:  arts and humanities, STEM and social sciences, the professions, and health and wellness.

Vision

We will become a nationally respected leader—a standard bearer—for redefining the practical and personal value of education for students, helping them define their success in the classroom, on campus, in careers and communities, and beyond.

Values

We are guided by six core values that exemplify the type of community we seek to create:

1. Academic excellence
2. Creativity and Innovation
3. Community and collaboration
4. Global awareness and diversity
5. Respect for the individual
6. Truth and integrity

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