Study Abroad at Adelphi University in New York is open to exchange or visiting students from Adelphi Partner Universities. Adelphi University has current contractual agreements to this effect with selected foreign institutions, and intends to expand such collaborations. An equal number of students from Adelphi and the partner school can study in each other’s institution, continuing paying their home tuition and fees. Exchange students are responsible to pay for their airfare, room and board, and for personal expenses. Exchange students must go back to their home institution for graduation.

When the exchange exceeds parity after a three-year balance, students may study at the partners’ school paying an agreed upon tuition. The possibility for qualifying foreign students from non-partner institutions to apply for studying abroad at Adelphi as paying international students is not currently open; however, this may change in the future.


Protocol for processing exchange/visiting student’s application at Adelphi:

1. Nomination from the International Office of exchange partner institution (by April 1 for fall semester and October 1 for spring).
2. Exchange/Visiting Student Application is submitted to the Center for International Education (CIE), together with desired course selection.
1. Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL or Certification Letter).
2. Transcript (translation may be required).
3. Academic Acceptance: Adelphi College/ School Dean/ designee (signature on application).
4. CIE sends students’ files to Admissions. Admissions create students’ records in the AU system.
5. Invitation letter by College/School Dean or designee (original to International Student Services).
6. Tuition waiver letter provided by Provost (original to International Student Services)
7. Admission letter provided by Center for International education, two originals forwarded to International Student Services (scan copy sent to student).
8. CIE sends student files to International Student Services.
9. International Student Services sends J-1 Exchange Visitor Processing packet to the International Office of partner institution.
10. Students must submit the appropriate documentation to the Office of International Services in a timely manner.
11. International Student Services sends DS-2019 Form and three original letters (items 5, 6, and 7 above) for visa purposes.
12. Visiting students apply for campus residence with Residential Life and Housing Office (RLH).
13. CIE assists students to register for courses (standard registration forms).
14. International Student Services provides orientation and international student services.
15. CIE conducts follow-up meetings scheduled for third week of classes, and at mid-term.
16. Information on Christmas break accommodation for yearlong exchange students (provided by RLH Office)
17. Exchange students are invited to the President’s Reception for Study Abroad Returning Students (beginning of fall semester).
18. Visiting students are asked to participate in The Study Abroad Fairs, and promote their home institution to Adelphi students.

For additional information please email us at cie@adelphi.edu or call us at 516.877.3487


Forms and Links

• Exchange/Visiting Student Application (PDF 51KB)
  
• Adelphi course offerings
  
• International Students' Handbook (PDF 6.27MB)
  
• Housing reservation form (PDF 115KB)