ACADEMIC SERVICES (1 session)
Objectives & Presentation Outline:
- To inform students of the importance of the advisor/advisee relationship and how this will enhance academic success.
- To inform students of registration procedures at the on-line registration C.L.A.S.S. System; http://class.adelphi.edu/
- To inform students of Degree Works (Degree Audit System); https://degreeworks.adelphi.edu/dgw/
- To make students aware of academic policies and procedures, rules, regulations, and petitions, including declaring and changing majors.
Change of Major Form (importance of getting assigned a new advisor within a new major).
Review highlights of Rules and Regulations section in Undergraduate Bulletin.
How to go about filing a petition to waive an academic regulation.
- To inform students of the importance of the Academic Calendar emphasizing drop, add, and withdrawal dates.
Review Calendar
- To review General Education Requirements.
A General Education Checklist
- To introduce freshmen to the Early Warning system.
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The Office of
Academic Services and Retention is
dedicated to helping each student realize his or her full potential. Members of
the Office of Academic Services provide students with academic advisement and
work closely with faculty advisers. The individual needs of each student,
including academic, personal and career goals, are considered in the advisement
process.
The Office of Academic Services and Retention works with the Office of New Student Orientation
and the First-Year Experience
Committee to ensure the smooth transition of freshmen to academic and
university life.
The Office of Academic Services and Retention sponsors and coordinates
independent undergraduate research projects with Adelphi faculty members. Some
of these projects are nominated for presentation at the Adelphi Undergraduate Research
Conference and the National Conference for Undergraduate Research as
well as other conferences.
The Office of Academic Services and Retention encourages all students to use
the services of the Writing
Center, Learning
Center, and Center for
Career Development. It also oversees the Early Warning
System (a system for professors to alert students in their classes
to academic problems in the first half of the semester).
The Office of Academic Services and Retention offers the Provost's
Scholarship for Study Abroad and the Academic Recognition Award.
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer/Winter or when classes are not in session: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Office of Academic Services and Retention
Levermore Hall, Room 303
p - 516.877.3150
f
- 516.877.3141
Les
Baltimore Associate
Provost x3142 baltimore@adelphi.edu
Debra
Kyriacou Manager of
Academic Systems x3152
kyriacou@adelphi.edu
Cynthia
Demetriou Manager of
Advisement Systems x3158 demetriou@adelphi.edu
Lisa
Spitalny Coordinator of Academic Services x3150 spitalny@adelphi.edu
Patricia
Anelante Executive
Secretary x3150 anelante@adelphi.edu
Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships – 304
Levermore Hall
Erin
Raia Director
x3140 eraia@adelphi.edu
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Student
Responsibility
Overview
It
is the responsibility of all University members to uphold behaviors of, and to
exercise the rights of, individuals in a community valuing academic
exploration, honesty and integrity. The University has a strong commitment to
your success and believes encouraging these responsibilities will work towards
ensuring your success at the university as well as preparing you for life after
your undergraduate experience.
Keep in mind that college is a new
beginning and, regardless of your past academic experiences, you now have the
opportunity to start off on the right foot! You can set yourself up for success by learning good organizational
skills and making educated decisions. To do so, you must become familiar with
the university rules and regulations discussed in this section. This also means
knowing when assignments are due, how to get extra help and preparing in
advance for assignments and exams.
When
you register for a course you begin a contract that is further explicated in
the course syllabus to engage in course work and fulfill requirements (attend
lectures, participate in labs, submit papers at a scheduled time, etc.). Take
this agreement seriously and work closely with your professors to complete the
work set before you. You should talk with your professors beyond the allotted
class time, visiting them during office hours, communicating through email,
etc.
All
students are responsible for knowing the university Honor Code (see the end of this section). Any breach of academic
honesty undercuts the free exchange of ideas and scholarship that lies at the
heart of the university’s mission. You should consider yourself part of a
community of scholars now. This is very different than your high school
experiences. You will be working alongside researchers and individuals
currently practicing in their fields of expertise. You are expected to do
uphold ideals of academic integrity and encouraged to contribute to the
academic community.
Much
of your learning at the university will occur outside of the classroom. You
will interact with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. You will need
to learn time management skills so that you may go to class, study, see your
friends, work an on-campus job, join a club, etc. You will be expected to
complete tasks and make decisions you may have never done before. Even
administrative tasks such as paying a tuition bill or ordering textbooks are
learning opportunities for freshman. We encourage you to complete many of these
administrative tasks associated with college on your own to help establish a
sense of independence and autonomy. Through these day-to-day interactions, you
will become further acquainted with the university and will soon know where to
go when you need help.
General
Education Requirements
Throughout
its 103 year history,
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The General Education Program
consists of a series of courses designed to provide students with important
academic skills, a broad and rich educational experience and an appreciation
for university life The requirements are designed to help students become
educated participants in our society by preparing them to meet the challenges
of the present and the future.
Students must fulfill the General Education
requirements to graduate. It is suggested that students complete the
requirements within the first two years of study.
In your freshman year, you will take the following
General Education courses (unless you are in the
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Freshman
Orientation (0952-100) A
one-semester, one credit course offered on a Pass/Fail basis designed to help
freshmen adjust to college life and to introduce them to the University’s
resources. Each Freshmen Orientation class is linked to a Freshman Seminar.
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Freshman
Seminar (0952-110) A three credit
course offered in a seminar format, it introduces the student to a faculty
member teaching in her or his area of special interest.
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First
Competency: Art & Craft of Writing (0122-107) An introductory course in academic writing in which
students will learn to read critically, think analytically, imagine an
audience, draft an argument using appropriate language and structure, and edit
for clarity and correctness.
You will be encouraged to take a second competency
course as well. These General Education
courses total 10 credits of the 30 credits typically taken in an academic
year.
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Second
Competency Students are required to
complete a second competency course to acquire additional skills necessary
throughout and after college. This requirement can be satisfied by successfully
completing Writing About Literature (ENG 108),
Writing About Society (ENG 110),
a foreign language (level 121 or higher), or one of the following
courses:
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Distribution
Courses
Students are required to complete at least
six credits in each of the following areas:
Ø Arts (6
credits)
Art, Art History, Communications, Performing Arts, Music and some courses in
African American Studies
Ø Humanities and Languages (6 credits)
English, History, Foreign Languages, Philosophy and some courses in African
American Studies
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Ø Natural Sciences and Mathematics (6 credits)
Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Earth
Science and some courses in Environmental Studies
Ø Social Sciences
(6 credits)
Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, International Studies,
Sociology, some courses in Environmental Studies and some courses in African
American Studies
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Additional Information
· The total number of General Education credits required varies because some Distribution Courses may be satisfied by courses in the major area of study.
Examples
of Courses That Meet the General Education Distribution Requirements
Separated into the categories of Arts, Humanities,
Social Science and Math/Science, the following courses are just a few of the
courses that will fulfill the General Education distribution requirements.
Please keep in mind that this list is just a sampling of the many options you
have available to fulfill the General Education requirements. Not all of these courses are offered every
semester. A list of the offered courses
recommended is provided on the General Education web page. There is a link to it on the “my
registration” page on C.L.A.S.S., and the information is printed in each
semester’s Directory of Classes.
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.ARTS 
History of
Black Dance (0101-130) This course
includes learning and performing African dance and its movements.
Art &
The World I (0111-196) This course
provides a global view of major epochs of human experience and major events of
historical and cultural significance from the Stone Age through Ancient Near
East Classical Antiquity, Africa, Asia, and other cultural areas, to the
Renaissance period in Europe. Works of art examined in context offer insight
into ways that people in different times and places have explored their
relationships with other human beings and with nature, and have defined meaning
and value in existence.
Drawing
Workshop (0104-313) An introduction
to the principle and techniques of representational drawing.
Calligraphy
Workshop (0101-338) This course will
introduce you to the wonders of the broad-edge pen. You will study, in depth,
the elegant style of writing known as 'chancery cursive,' commonly called
'italic.' You will engage in 'hands on' practice and receive many exemplars
along with personal attention from the instructor.
History of
Media & Communication (0108-103)
This course traces the development of communication media through the ages,
from prehistoric cave paintings to the latest information technologies,
focusing on the conditions under which these media came into being, their uses,
and the social, political, economic, and cultural consequences of these uses.
Art of Film
and Video (0108-104) Explores the
major impact of twentieth-century art movements in opening up the range of
creative possibilities and perspectives in the making of film and video. Aims
to encourage familiarity with, sensitivity to, and understanding of innovative
uses of form, content, techniques, and ideas since the beginnings of cinema.
Film: Then
& Now (0108-215) This course is a
multi-dimensional study of narrative genres and stylistic movements that have
shaped the cinema as we know it. It examines American forms like film noir, the
Western, and science fiction, as well as international movements such as French
New Wave, Italian Neo- Realism, and New Asian cinema.
Development
of Western Music (0196-120) Students gain knowledge and appreciation of the
contribution of music to aesthetic theory and cultural developments, past and
present, through the analysis and explication of major works heard in class and
at performances. Independent listening and attendance at concerts is required.
Major
Composers of 19th & 20th Centuries
(0196-222) An intensive chronological study of musical developments in Western
Civilization from the Romantic era up to the present. Interrelationship of music,
art, philosophy, and other cultural factors. Representative composers, forms,
styles, instruments and compositions.
Jazz-50s,
60s & 70s (0196-239) A
comprehensive survey of the origins, styles and musicians who were important to
the development of this unique American art form. Independent listening and
concert attendance is required.
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Ballet (0191-113 non-majors) Study and practice in ballet.
Modern Dance
I (0191-127/128 for non-majors) Study
and practice in modern dance.
Beginning
Acting (0192-108) A study of theater
from the actor's point of view. The student is taught to explore and use
personal knowledge and experience. Class projects include individual creative
experiments as well as formal monologues and scenes.
Dramatics (0192-109) A course designed to help non-majors incorporate acting
techniques as a way of building teamwork and self-confidence. Theater games,
scene work, and improvisation are included in class work.
HUMANITIES 
African-American
History I (0101-304) This course
explores the African origins, the forced removal of Africans to the
African-American
& African-Caribbean Writers I
(0101-260) An introduction to African American literature and an examination of
how 20th century African American writers have been influenced by their Black
heritage. The reading list includes writers such as James Baldwin, Lorraine
Hansberry, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Gloria Naylor,
Alice Walker, and August Wilson.
American
Literature: The Twentieth Century
(0211-221) A study of major writers, themes, and forms from World War I to the
present. Includes the work of Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Eliot, Stevens,
O'Neill, Williams.
British
Literature I (0122-231) Survey of
English literature prior to 1700.
Shakespeare
I (0122-241)
Level I or
higher in any foreign language
(course number 111) Including Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, etc.
Origins of
Western Civilization I (0136-101) The
Whys and Wherefores of History: its nature and functions; why historians are
critics as well as recounters of the past. Religion, culture, politics, and
society will be surveyed, and selected 'heroes' and crises in Western culture
from the Greeks to Galileo will be studied.
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American
Civilization I (0136-103) This course
surveys North American history from the colonial period through the American
Civil War. Social and cultural interactions between diverse peoples, economic
trends, and political developments including the formation of the
World
Civilization (0136-105) This course
provides a 'macro historical' introduction to the civilizations of the world
from their inception to about 1500. The course investigates parallel
developments, as well as cultural diffusion within and among civilizations of
Africa, the
Introduction
to Philosophy (0154-110) The student
is introduced to philosophical ideas and the perspectives of some major
philosophers through the reading and discussion of philosophical works.
Ethics and
Morality (0154-212) An introduction
to the nature of ethics and morality, alternative ethical theories, and the
study of problems of moral conduct.
Deductive
Logic (0154-280) An introduction to
semantics, the principles of formal reasoning, and the foundations of logical
theory.
SOCIAL
SCIENCES 
Culture and
Society (0103-105) This course will
explore the differences and similarities within the social sciences, contrast
the social science perspective with that of the humanities and prepare the
students to address theoretical and methodological issues relevant to
anthropological and sociological research.
Cultural
Anthropology (0103-111) The nature of
culture: an intensive introduction to the study of peoples in varied ecological,
technical, and social environments.
Physical
Anthropology (0103-112) This course
covers the scope, method, and theory of physical anthropology, from
evolutionary biology and primate behavior to forensics and paleopathology.
Twenty-five hours of laboratory work on skeletal collections are required.
Icons of
Power (0101-241) Identifies and
defines (with emphasis on artistic and ritual form) the basic religious and
cultural value systems of the peoples of our modern world. Extensive use will
be made of both American and Diaspora shrines, churches, museums, and other
culturally invested institutions in the metropolitan area. (Field trips
required.)
Culture and
Religions of
Introduction
to Economics (0203-101) Provides
students with the rudiments of economic literacy and understanding. It is
partly descriptive of the present-day economy, partly theoretical, and partly
speculative. The role of economics in everyday life, the operation of markets,
and the determination of national income will be examined.
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The Price
System (0203-111) An introduction to
a number of the major concepts employed in the analysis of economic
decision-making by individuals and organizations, combined with the study of
contemporary economic institutions, problems, and policy alternatives.
The National
Economy (0203-112) An introduction to
the theory of national income determination. The goals of full employment,
price stability, and economic growth are examined, and the alternative uses of
fiscal and monetary policy are considered. The primary object of the course is
to lead to an understanding of how the national economy operates, and with what
consequences.
Social
Sciences and Environmental Problems
(0125-101) Current and emerging environmental issues are presented in the
contexts of economic, social, and political influences upon the decision-making
process. Additional contributions are offered by guest commentators about the
nature of environmental problems, potentially available technological
solutions, and the limitations of current conceptual and analytical knowledge.
Global
Issues I (0187-101) Introducing
students to today's most pressing global and international issues, these
courses explore the various political, economic, and cultural dimensions of
conflict and security, the global economy, development, and the environment.
Introduction
to the American Political System
(0158-101) A study of political structures and processes that affect the scope
and content of American politics. Examines the constitutional system, political
parties, interest groups, public opinion, nominations and elections,
bureaucracies, the military and corporations.
Introduction
to Politics (0158-102) An
introduction to the major theories, concepts, and methods of contemporary
Western political science. Unifying concepts such as the management of
conflict, power, and the authoritative allocation of values will be applied to
the study of the state and the political process.
Environment
and Politics (0158-212) An
examination of the treatment of the environment in the political arena from a
variety of perspectives, for example, institutional and structural, regulatory,
leadership, and policy development.
General
Psychology (0501-1010) An
introduction to the study of behavior. The areas of sensation and perception,
motivation and learning, physiological psychology, developmental and
comparative psychology, and measurement are investigated using the methods and
data of scientific psychology.
Introduction
to Sociology (0170-100) This course
focuses upon the basic principles, conceptualizations, terminology, themes, and
issues that are the building blocks of sociological analysis.
Social
Problems (0170-102) 'What's wrong
with the world?' in modern societies; social and economic inequality; racial
tensions and conflicts; poverty in the midst of affluence; loss of community in
mass society; crime and the inadequate agencies of justice; individual
liberties and civil disorders vs. institutional controls; dilemmas of advanced
technology; the problem of balancing individual freedom and social order;
ideologies and their relevance and irrelevance in advanced industrial
societies; alienation and anomie.
Social
Problems of the Family (1070-230)
Presentation and discussion of family poverty and economic constraints, single
parenthood, divorce and its consequences, violence and abuse in relationships,
addiction and co-dependency, remarriage and step-parenting. Students will do
field research in an area of their choice.
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SCIENCE
AND MATHEMATICS 
The Living
World (0105-104) This course does not
count toward the major in biology. A laboratory based inquiry into the living
world with particular emphasis on the human being. Topics for discussion
include microbiology and human disease, the relation of psychology and human
disease, the relation of psychology to biology and human disease, animal
behavior, and selected topics in human physiology. Laboratory study includes a
variety of hands-on experiences designed to introduce the student to the nature
of biological study.
Human Body I (0105-203) Integrates basic scientific principles in
the context of understanding the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Two
lectures and one laboratory period a week.
Biology of
AIDS (0105-105) This course will
investigate the biology of AIDS and HIV-1. Practical information regarding
HIV-1 transmission, risk factors for contracting AIDS, and AIDS testing will be
presented. The biology of AIDS pathogenesis, the activity of anti-HIV-1 drugs,
and the epidemiology of AIDS will also be explored.
Chemistry in
Modern Society (0106-100) Examines,
from a chemistry perspective, contemporary understanding of some major modern
environmental and social issues including energy usage and supplies, global
warming, nutrition and health, and genetic engineering. No laboratory. This
course cannot be used to satisfy chemistry requirements for science majors.
Natural
Science and Environmental Problems
(1025-102) This course presents the scientific concepts and methods available
for the evaluation of the nature of environmental problems, the physical
aspects of these problems, the available potential technological solutions, and
the limitations of current conceptual and analytical knowledge. Additional
contributions are offered by guest commentators about economic, social, and
political influences upon decision-making processes.
Weather and
Climate (0125-156) A survey of the
world's weather and climatological patterns in relation to the Earth's
continents, oceans, soils, vegetation, and human culture and health. Topics
include modern climatological classification systems, prehistoric climatic
regimes, and statistical analyses of the nature and causes of climatic change.
Mathematical
Modeling in the Sciences (0144-101) A
study of the modeling process, by which mathematics is applied to the sciences.
Much of the mathematics (logic, graph theory, modular arithmetic, difference
equations, etc.) is developed from scratch, and there is very little high
school mathematics needed. Applications may include computer circuits, codes
for storage and encryption, RNA and DNA chain recovery.
Mathematical
Modeling in Human Affairs (0144-102) This course surveys recent
applications of mathematics to aspects of human interaction such as psychology,
government, conflict resolution, and managing organizations.
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Pre-Calculus
for Non-Majors (0144-110) An elective
or distribution course in mathematics. Also designed for students wishing to
take OPR 272 who are not adequately prepared. A study of algebraic,
exponential, logarithmic functions and graphs. The limit concept is introduced.
Prerequisite: High school mathematics through intermediate algebra. Not open to
the major in mathematics or computer science.
Survey of
Statistics (0144-113) Introduction to
probability theory, random variables, and probability distributions. Statistics
and sampling distributions; testing hypotheses and estimating parameters.
Prerequisite: High school mathematics through intermediate algebra. Not open to
the major in mathematics or computer science.
Statistics
for Natural Sciences (0144-114)
Develops tools for making decisions when faced with data. Teaches techniques
for analyzing and displaying data, and performing statistical tests, with
illustrative examples drawn from the natural sciences. Makes extensive use of
statistical software in integrated labs and lectures. Stresses the use of
computers as an aid to reason. Prerequisite: High school mathematics through
intermediate algebra. Not open to the mathematics or computer science major.
Computer
Programming for Non-Majors (0145-160)
This course is intended for students with little or no experience in computer
programming. It gives students a feel for what programming is like, introduces
the process of program development, and introduces the major concepts of
programming - variables, data types, assignment statements, functions, parameters,
conditionals, compound data types such as structures, lists, and arrays, and
repeating constructs such as loops and recursion.
Perspectives
in Physics (0156-100) This course
examines the relationship between physics and other sciences, the history of
physics, and the principles of physics. It also examines the evolution of the
universe and its building blocks.
Beyond the
Solar System (0156-106) This course
focuses on observations and basic properties of stars and stellar remnants
(White Dwarfs, Black Dwarfs, Novae and Super Novae, Neutron Stars, Pulsars,
Black Holes, the Milky Way); the formation and evolution of the galaxy;
extragalactic astronomy, cosmology, life in the universe, and life beyond
earth: prospects for microbes, civilizations and interstellar travel.
Astronomy (0156-104) This course examines the universe, its
structure and origins, the Big Bang, and initial conditions. It also examines
the evolution of the universe, the formation of stars, planetary systems and
galaxies.
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·worksheet·
General Education Requirements
Complete
this worksheet as you begin to fulfill the General Education Requirements. It
will take you several semesters to complete all of these requirements. Update
this page as needed.
CHECK
IF COMPLETED: _____ 0952-110 Freshman
Orientation Seminar (3 Credits)
_____ 0952-100 Freshman Orientation Experience (1 Credit)
_____ 1st Competency/ENG-107 Art & Craft of Writing (3
Credits)
WRITE NAME AND SEMESTER OF COURSES FULFILLING
REQUIREMENT:
2nd
Competency 3 credits from ENG 108,
109 or 110, MTH 113 or 114, ESL 112, CSC 170, PHI 105,
CSD 110 or 112, any FOREIGN LANGUAGE level 3 or higher
course ______________________________________________
semester ___________
Arts 6 credits from AAS 130,
140 or 135, any ART, ART HISTORY,
COMMUNICATIONS, MUSIC HISTORY or
MUSIC THEORY, NUR 257, any DANCE or THEATRE
course
_______________________________________________semester ___________
course _______________________________________________semester
___________
Humanities 6 credits from AAS 204, 205,
260 or 261,
any ENGLISH (Except ENG 107), any HISTORY,
FOREIGN LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY (Except PHI 105), LIN 103
course
_______________________________________________semester ___________
course
_______________________________________________semester ___________
Social
Sciences 6 credits from ENV 101
or 280, INT 101
or 102,
any ANTHROPOLOGY, ECONOMICS,
POLITICAL SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, or
SOCIOLOGY
course
_______________________________________________semester ___________
course
_______________________________________________semester ___________
Science
& Mathematics 6 credits from ANT 225, any BIOLOGY (Except Bioethics), CHEMISTRY,
COMPUTER SCIENCE (Except CSC 170), EARTH SCIENCE, ENV 102 or 225,
MATH or PHYSICS
course
_______________________________________________semester ___________
course
_______________________________________________semester ___________
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Changes in
Registration
After you register, you may make changes to your
registration but you must be aware of the rules for each as well as the
deadlines which are listed on the academic calendar (2006-2007 deadlines are listed
below), on the university website and in the Directory of Classes (published each semester by the Registrar’s
Office). It is wise to consult your
advisor before changing your registration.
Adding Courses
Courses can be added to a
student’s schedule until the end of the second week of classes during a regular
semester. A course can be added online or by using an Action Request Form
(available in the Registrar’s Office). Please be advised that a fee may apply
when you make changes in your registration and that you will be billed for additional
tuition if your credit total for the semester exceeds 17; contact the Cashier’s
Office for precise information.
Dropping Courses
Students may drop courses
during approximately the first three weeks of classes during a regular semester
(see the academic calendar for exact dates). Dropped courses will not appear on
your transcript, but dropping a course or courses may affect your financial aid
status. Please be advised that a fee may apply when you make changes in your
registration; contact the Cashiers Office for precise information.
Withdrawing from Courses
If a student no longer wants
to complete a course but it is after the drop date, the student may withdraw
from a course until approximately the middle of the semester (see the academic
calendar for exact dates). When you withdraw, the course appears on the
transcript with a “W” in place of a grade and the student does not get credit for the course. After
withdrawing from a course, the student no longer attends the course. The “W”
does not get calculated into the GPA and it does not impact the student’s
status as a full-time student. If you
wish to withdraw from a course, you must complete an Action Request Form with the professor’s signature on it. Please
be advised that a fee may apply when you make changes in your registration;
contact the Cashiers Office for precise information.
Note: Nonattendance in a course does not constitute an
official drop or withdrawal from a course.
Your failure to drop or withdraw properly from a course by not
completing an Action Request form will result in a grade of “F.”
Note: Dropping or
withdrawing from a course or courses may affect your financial aid. Speak to a financial aid counselor
first. International students should
discuss any change in course load with the Office of International Student
Services.
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Registrations
Deadlines
Fall Semester 2006 Spring
Semester 2007
9/8 last day to add a class 2/6 last day to add a
class
9/25 last day to drop a class 2/20
last day to drop a class
10/27
last day to withdraw from a class 3/27
last day to withdraw from a class
Petitions
Academic regulations are
established by the University to maintain and enforce academic standards and
are adhered to rigorously. If special
and unique circumstances occur, any individual student has the right to
petition to waive a regulation (such as adding a course or dropping a course
after the deadline or changing a course from a letter grade to pass/fail). The University similarly has the right to
disapprove any petition on the grounds that the circumstances are not
compelling enough to warrant an exception to the established regulation.
Any student petition
requesting retroactive action must be submitted within one academic calendar
year. Any student petition requesting a
medical withdrawal must be submitted during the semester to which it applies.
To begin an Academic Petition, you must submit a
written statement and any supporting documentation to the dean of your school. If the student is Undeclared, the petition should be
filed through the
School of Business P.
Joyce (516)877-4668
Derner Institute J.
Gold (516)877-4750
School of Education P.Greene (516)877-4041
Approval of an
academic petition does not imply financial credit or refund. Such requests must be made directly to the
Office of Collections.
To petition for a medical withdrawal a student must
submit a letter detailing the extenuating circumstances along with a supporting
letter from a medical professional to the Office of Academic Services and
Retention. This material must be submitted during the semester to which it
applies.
FERPA
The Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student
education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an
applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.
The FERPA Law stipulates that the
University will not permit access to or the release of education records
without written consent of the student.
FOR
MORE INFORMATION ON FERPA: http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.
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Academic
Advising
Overview
Academic Advising is central to the educational
mission of
Every student that enters
Adelphi is assigned an academic adviser. If a student has declared a major,
they are assigned to a faculty member within that major discipline from that
academic unit. If a student is undeclared, they will be assigned an undeclared
adviser until they declare a major.
Academic Advising is a joint
responsibility between advisor and advisee. Advising meetings should focus on
the acquisition of the intellectual attitudes, habits, and skills that will
enable students to attain educational, personal and career goals. While all
students must have their schedule approved by their advisor before they can
register, course selection is just one part of the advising process.
Understanding how a student will develop as an educated person is an essential
part of an advisor/advisee relationship.
Academic advisement is a
collaborative effort. Your adviser will guide you, but it is your
responsibility to register for courses and complete all degree requirements.
Your adviser is expected to provide:
- accurate
and timely information about University policies, procedures, and
requirements
- guidance
in exploring your academic options and examining your educational goals
- assistance
in course selection and scheduling
- assistance
in completing academic forms, e.g., Action Request, Petition Procedures,
Study at Another Institution/Study Abroad
- reviews
of your academic progress throughout your undergraduate study
- confidential
referrals concerning academic and personal matters, as needed.
You are expected to:
- examine
your academic and personal goals prior to initial and subsequent meetings
- take
responsibility for your choices and decisions
- develop
a tentative list of courses prior to your advising meeting
- arrive
promptly to all scheduled meetings
- provide
timely notice about any academic problems
·
be familiar with
the policies, procedures, and requirements detailed in the Undergraduate
Bulletin.
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Academic Advisors
Who
are they? How do I contact my academic advisor?
How do I know
if my advisor changes? Can I request to change my academic advisor?
What if my advisor is unavailable and I need to talk to someone?
Every undergraduate student
at
During Orientation held in
the summer before the first semester, freshman meet with an academic advisor to
plan the fall schedule. These advisors are made available to assist students
are they transition to the first semester of college. The advisor you meet with
during the summer may or may not be your assigned advisor.
At the start of the fall
semester, the name of your academic advisor and the advisor’s office location,
telephone number and email address is listed under “My Advisor” when you log-in
to the C.L.A.S.S. system. If there is an advisor change it is indicated there
as well. You are also sent a letter from the Office of Academic Services
detailing this information.
As a new student, you should
contact your academic advisor during the first semester. Introduce yourself,
set up a meeting and start to build a relationship with your academic advisor
before registration time.
If you do not have an advisor
and are undeclared, contact the Office of Academic Services (877-3150). If you
do not have an advisor and have declared a major, contact your major
department.
You may request a different
advisor at any time. To change your advisor, contact your department if you
have declared a major; if you are undeclared, contact the Office of Academic
Services (877-3150).
In the Office of the Dean of
every academic unit and in the Office of Academic Services and Retention, there
are individuals who are there to help students with advisement. If you have questions about planning or the
progress toward your degree, or if you want additional advice, you may consult
with either an advisor in your academic unit or in the Office of Academic
Services and Retention.
The
Office of Academic Services and Retention oversees all advisement and welcomes
all students. You may be sent to the
office for a signature or you may want to see a member of the staff if you have
academic concerns outside of your school or major. If you aren’t sure where to go with a
question or concern try this office first!
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Registering with C.L.A.S.S.
The planning time frame begins approximately two weeks
before pre-registration begins. In consultation with your advisor, you'll
select the courses appropriate for your course of study, indicate the special
grading option available, (normal, pass/fail, audit) and even select alternates
(in case a course you've selected isn't available).
Student’s
academic schedules must approved by an advisor before the student can register.
It is recommended that students meet in-person with their advisor at least once
per semester. A student may pick out courses in person with an advisor and
enter the courses into the C.L.A.S.S. system together. The student’s classes
will then be approved and the student will just have to register at his or her
assigned registration time (all students are assigned a specific registration
time based on how many credits they have earned; you can find your registration
time in C.L.A.S.S. or by checking the Directory
of Courses published each semester by the Registrar).
A student may also submit his
or her course selections to an advisor electronically for approval. To do so,
you must enter the courses you would like into the “My Registration” section of
C.L.A.S.S. and then press the “Submit” button. This notifies your advisor that
you are seeking schedule approval. It is still a good idea to go in see your
advisor in person, call or email. Until
your advisor approves the courses, it will say “pending” next to each course
selection. Once your advisor approves your courses, it will change from saying
“pending” to “advisor approved.” You
still must submit your approved schedule for registration. At your appointed time,
you enter the system and press the “Submit” button to finalize your semester
registration. You'll immediately be able to see your course confirmation,
listing your courses and their location. Remember:
you are not registered for your courses until you hit the submit button and it
says “registered” next to each course. If it continues to say “advisor
approved” next to course after you submitted the registration, the course no
longer has any seats available. The "My Course Confirmation" page
displays the listing of all courses you have registered for in a given
semester. Listed
are the
course number, title, credits, meeting time, meeting place, and instructor.
Degree
Works
Degree Works is an online program accessible through
the E-Campus. It is an academic advisement tool designed to help you
understand the degree requirements for your major. It compares a student’s coursework with General Education, Major and
Minor requirements. The program takes the courses from your transcript
and reorganizes them to show you which of the requirements for your degree you
have completed and which ones you still need to fulfill.
With Degree Works students
can:
- view the degree requirements for their major
- determine which requirements have been met
- identify which courses still need to be taken
- review grades applied to their transcripts
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- see what courses you have taken that do not count
towards your major
- view transfer credits and/or waivers applied to
your transcript
- confirm your grade-point average (GPA)
- use the “What If” function to find out, before
you officially change your major, how the courses completed meet the new
major requirements
- estimate how many semesters it will take you to
graduate.
Degree Works is designed to
assist students in determining their coursework in relation to their degree
requirements. It does not replace an adviser or the Registrar.
Suggestions
for using Degree Works:
- Before meeting with your academic adviser, view
and print your audit.
- Identify which courses you need to complete.
- Create a list of questions to discuss with your
adviser.
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·worksheet·
Preparing for the Second Semester
Complete this worksheet as start to
think about your second semester of study and before you make your schedule for
the Spring semester. Answering these questions will help prepare you for your
meeting with your academic advisor.
1. What is your favorite
course from your first semester?_________________________________
Why?_______________________________________________________________________
2. What is your
least favorite course?_____________________
Why?_______________________________________________________________________
3. Are you struggling in any
courses? Did you receive any early warnings? __________________
Please explain.________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
4. Have you or do
you think you should seek out any support services (
______________________________________________________________________________
5. What is the best thing
about being a college student?
______________________________________________________________________________
6. What has been the biggest
challenge for you as a college student?
_____________________________________________________________________________
7. What academic
opportunities would you like to learn more about (study abroad, joint degree
programs, research
conferences, etc.)?
______________________________________________________________________________
8.Do you have any
scheduling requirements for the next semester (athletic schedule, work or
family obligations,
etc.)?
______________________________________________________________________________
9. Write down any
questions or topics you would like to discuss with your academic advisor.
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Majors
and Minors
All students must choose a
major to graduate. A major is an opportunity for you to study one subject area
in depth. The majority of majors are in the
The best advice to consider when choosing a major is
to choose a major you are genuinely interested in. You will excel in a
major you intrinsically enjoy. Choose
a major you truly want to learn more about and in which you enjoy taking
courses.
Some students come to the
university with a major already chosen. Most students are undeclared. Many
students change their major at some point during their college career. You must
choose a major by the time you have accumulated 60 credits (generally the end
of the sophomore year). Adelphi students may formally choose, or declare, their
majors at any point during their first four semesters at the University. Majors
are declared by obtaining, completing, and submitting a form to the Office of
the Registrar. The major department must sign off on this form.
Students are accepted into a
major either during the application process or after completing a change of
major form. For most majors, students
must be in good academic standing, i.e., their grade-point average meets the
minimum level required by the chosen major.
A minor is an opportunity for you to take several courses
in a subject area (at least 18 credits) but not as many as a major. Minors are
optional and not required for graduation but suggested to individuals
interested in multiple academic disciplines. If the credit components of your
major allow for enough elective credits, you might consider pursuing a minor to
increase the breadth of your education beyond the major, increase the depth of
your knowledge in the major, provide you with ancillary area of specialization
or because the minor is imply a subject you really like.
Like the major, a minor can be taken to support a
specific career direction, but it doesn’t have to. For example, a student pursuing a Sociology
major may decide to complete a minor in Management to enhance his/her
opportunities in the business world. A
Management major might minor in Music because s/he simply loves music. A minor also can develop competencies and
skills that increase a student’s choice of jobs following graduation. Additionally, a minor offers a student the
opportunity to explore an area of intellectual or personal interest.
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Early Warning System
Adelphi has established an
early warning system to help identify students who may show signs of academic
distress. From the beginning of the term, all instructors, especially those
teaching first-year courses, look for indications which may include:
- frequent absences/lateness to class
- poor class participation
- failure to complete assignments.
Faculty can discuss their
concerns with student individually, speak with the student’s assigned academic
adviser, or call the Office of Academic Services and Retention.
After the fourth week of classes, instructors teaching
all undergraduate courses receive Early Warning Rosters for each of their
classes. They are required to indicate those students exhibiting signs of
academic distress and note their specific academic problems.
Students will be informed in writing by the Office of
Academic Services and Retention so that they can get the assistance they need.
If
you receive an Early Warning letter…
Ø see it as an opportunity to change, not a reason to
give up
Ø ask your instructor what you need to do to improve
Ø discuss your situation with your academic advisor
Ø consider seeking support from the
The Office of
Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships
The Office of Pre-Professional Advising and
Fellowships (OPPAF) supports current Adelphi students and recent graduates
alike who are seeking to apply to professional schools beyond Adelphi in areas
of medicine, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy and other health
professions as well as engineering, environmental studies and law. It is also the
office’s mission to provide innovative educational initiatives for exceptional
students.
This office works in conjunction with faculty advisors
providing students with individual advising and guidance during the application
process to the professional school of their choice. Also, a great deal of information on graduate
study, program descriptions, listings of required standardized tests, and
financial aid information is available through various office resources.
Additionally, the office educates students of
nationally competitive scholarships in which they may be eligible to apply. The
office assists students in the application process for fellowships and honors
such as
The OPPAF offers workshops on various topics, invites
guest speakers, and assists students in seeking internships or job shadowing
opportunities. Our goal is to enhance student preparations of professional
educational goals ultimately taking them beyond
For further information please contact:
Erin P. Raia, Director, Office of Pre-Professional
Advising and Fellowships
Levermore Hall 304
Phone: 516.877.3140
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·worksheet·
Learning About Academic Services
Complete this worksheet by reviewing the
information provided on academic services and the University Bulletin.
1. Where is the Office of
Academic Services located? _________________________________________
2. What is the difference
between dropping a course and withdrawing from a course?
3. What is the maximum number
of physical education skill credits that can count toward a degree with your
major?
4. What is minimum number of
credits required to graduate?
5. How do you register for
your courses next semester? (Circle the correct answer)
A.
Plan a schedule you like and submit it to the Registrar’s Office on a
Registration form.
B.
Use the C.L.A.S.S. system to select a tentative schedule before the
Registration period begins then submit it to you advisor. Set up an appointment
with your advisor to discuss the schedule, make any necessary changes and get
your advisor’s approval. Then submit the schedule at your assigned registration
time.
C.
Plan your schedule online using the C.L.A.S.S. system. At your assigned
Registration time, submit the schedule to your advisor. If you advisor likes
your schedule, he or she will register you for all of the courses.
6. Circle the courses listed
below that would only count toward
your HUMANITIES distribution credits for the General Education Requirements:
A. World Civilization
B. British Literature
C. Ballet I
D. Cultural Anthropology
E. Introduction to Sociology
F. Statistics for the Natural Sciences
7. What is a medical
withdrawal? How would you request one?
8. What is an academic
petition? How do you request one?
Does an academic petition ensure that you will
receive a refund?
9. What is a minor?
10. When do you have to
declare a major?
11. What does GPA stand for?
What is the required GPA for your major?
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Honor
Code
The University is an academic community
devoted to the pursuit
of knowledge. Fundamental to this
pursuit is academic integrity. In joining the Adelphi community I accept the
University’s Statement of Academic Integrity and pledge to uphold the
principles of honesty and civility embodied in it. I will conduct myself in
accordance with ideals of truth and honesty and I will forthrightly oppose actions
which would violate these ideals.
This code of academic honesty
prohibits behavior which can broadly be described as lying, cheating, or
stealing. Violations of the code of academic honesty will include, but are not
limited to, the following:
- Fabricating
data or citations
- Collaborating
in areas prohibited by the professor
- Unauthorized
multiple submission of work
- Sabotage
of others’ work, including library vandalism or manipulation
- Plagiarism:
presenting any work as one’s own that is not one’s own
- The
creation of unfair advantage
- The
facilitation of dishonesty
- Tampering
with or falsifying records
- Cheating
on examinations through the use of written materials or giving or
receiving help in any form during the exam, including talking, signals, electronic
devices, etc.
Any student who observes or suspects a violation is
encouraged to report the violation to the appropriate professor, to any member
of the Committee for Academic Honesty, or to the Provost’s Office, which will
forward the charge to the Committee.
The
Committee for Academic Honesty
The Committee for Academic
Honesty is made up of 12 students and 12 faculty members. It works to promote
an atmosphere of academic honesty and to educate the Adelphi Community about
academic honesty.
In the case of infractions of
the honor code, the Committee investigates, mediates and ultimately, if
necessary, provides a formal Hearing Board.
Students may volunteer to be a part of the Academic Honesty Committee by
submitting their names to the Student Government Association.
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
Department Building/Room Phone
Number
Accounting & Law Hagedorn
Hall 332 4620
Accounting, Finance & Economics Hagedorn Hall 332 4620
African American & Ethnic Studies Harvey Hall 216 4980
Anthropology & Sociology Blodgett Hall
102 4940
Art & Art History Blodgett
Hall 302 4460
Arts & Sciences,
Bilingual Harvey
Hall 128 4070
Biology
Chemistry
Communications Science &
Disorders Hy
Weinberg Center 003 4770
Communications Blodgett Hall113 4905
Computer Sciences Alumnae
Hall 111 4480
Education,
English Harvey
Hall 201 4020
Environmental Studies
Finance & Economics Hagedorn
Hall 302 4971
General Studies Science
Building 3440
Health Studies, Phys. Ed & Human
Perf. Woodruff Hall 4260
History Blodgett
Hall 200 4790
I.A.P.S., Derner Institute Hy
Languages & International Studies
Management & Business, School of Hagedorn Hall 4685
Management, Marketing & Decision
Sci. Hagedorn Hall 334 4685
Mathematics & Computer Sciences Alumnae Hall 111 4480
Music Post
Hall, 2nd floor 4290
Nursing, School of Alumnae
Hall 220 4510
Performing Arts Post
Hall, Room 4 4930
Philosophy Harvey Hall
216 4580
Physics Blodgett
Hall 8 4880
Political Science Blodgett
Hall 202 4590
Psychology (undergraduate) Blodgett Hall 212 4750
Social Work,
Sociology Blodgett
Hall 102 4940
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Fall 2006 |
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August 22 |
Fall 2006 General Registration |
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August 26 |
Classes Begin |
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August 27 |
Sunday classes add an additional 15 minutes to each session to
meet state regulations |
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September 2-4 |
Labor Day Weekend - No Classes |
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September 8 |
Late Registration Ends |
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September 22-24 |
No Classes |
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September 25 |
Last Day to Drop a Course |
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October 1 |
No Classes to Begin After 3:40 PM |
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October 2 |
No Classes |
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October 9 |
Open Planning for Spring 2007 Registration |
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October 13 |
Final Day to Submit Graduation Application for May 2007 |
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October 16-20 |
Midpoint of Semester |
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October 27 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a Course |
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October 30 |
Spring 2007 Registration Begins (Graduate and Undergraduate) |
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November 7 |
No Classes |
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November 22 |
No Classes |
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November 23-26 |
Thanksgiving Break - No Classes |
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December 12-14 |
Emergency/Study Day |
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December 17 |
Finals Week Begins |
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December 23 |
Finals Weeks Ends/Last Day of Classes |
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