10 Tips for a Smooth Transition

By James Forkan

Opportunities Abound

Adelphi provides numerous opportunities for various majors to gain experience through attractive internships not only on Long Island but in New York City—where you can also visit our Manhattan Center—just 23 miles from our Garden City campus. Visit nyc.adelphi.edu to learn more about experiential learning opportunities and events in the world capital for business, media, arts and entertainment. — Lauren Mounty, Ph.D., Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success

Shop Around

Plan ahead to research the colleges you’re most interested in. Ask early on for viewbooks and review online materials about their programs of study and other pertinent information so you can then narrow down your list. Keep track of upcoming open houses and information sessions. To request Adelphi information, call 800.ADELPHI or email admissions@adelphi.edu. Preview transfer event dates at admissions.adelphi.edu/events/transfer-events/. — Christine Murphy, Assistant Vice President of Admissions

Hit the Road

Visit your favorite choices. While lots of information can be gathered from many sources, few things are more effective than a campus visit. (Check out the new video about Adelphi.) The right fit for you  is essential, and experiencing a campus firsthand goes a long way to determining this. Explore Adelphi’s beautiful 75-acre campus. Email tours@adelphi.edu to schedule a campus tour. — Esther Goodcuff, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success

Seeking a Home Away from Home?

Planning to live on campus? If so, look into housing accommodations and pricing. To explore Adelphi’s housing options for resident students, visit students.adelphi.edu/sa/rlh or email housing@adelphi.edu. — Guy Seneque, Director of Residential Life and Housing

Find Your Aid Options

Investigate available financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Then, see if the costs of attending Adelphi make sense for your family’s income, including room and board, books and transportation. For information on Adelphi, contact the Office of Student Financial Services at financialservices@adelphi.edu or visit financial-aid.adelphi.edu/. — Sheryl Mihopulos, Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Services

Don’t Be Late

It’s important to meet the deadlines for application, registration, FAFSA, etc. For information on applying, visit admissions.adelphi.edu/apply-now. For details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), visit financial-aid.adelphi.edu/apply/.
— Kristen Capezza, Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Learn Things That’ll Ease the Way

Attend Transfer Transition Days, which serve as orientation for transfers. While there, talk with our new transfer ambassadors to benefit from their experiences. The next Transfer Transition Days will be in July–August 2014. — Jennifer Hunker, Associate Director, Center for Student Involvement

Get Involved

Once transferred, match your interests with Adelphi’s numerous student clubs and organizations. Such participation is one sure way to make more friends and broaden your horizons. For more information, visit Center the for Student Involvement, call 516.877.3603 or email csi@ adelphi.edu.
— Tara Wagner, Director at Center for Student Involvement

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

Don’t get so caught up in the social whirlwind that you’re distracted from your studies. If you encounter problems adjusting to assignments, workloads, study habits and time management, get help. Investigate available resources—and use them. To learn more about Adelphi’s support services, such as the Writing Center, Learning Center and Office of Academic Services and Retention, visit or contact 516.877.3150. — Annette Uvena, Senior Coordinator of Academic Services

Prepare for Your Next Transition—a Career

To learn what you should be doing from the time of your transfer to commencement, visit the Center for Career Development website or email careercounselor@adelphi.edu. Discover internship and job opportunities—and ways to improve your résumé and job interviews. When it comes to internships alone, the numerous transfer student profiles in past issues of this newsletter attest to the importance of that experience to students’ career plans.
— Tom Ward, Executive Director at the Center for Career Development

Finally, Ask Questions

That’s a common thread woven through all of the above pointers. “You should never assume,” as Tony Randall’s Felix cautioned in an episode of the classic TV sitcom The Odd Couple set in a courtroom. Always ask questions, and visit our website regularly for information.