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ADELPHI UNIVERSITY • GUIDE TO STUDENT LIFE
You can access some of Adelphi’s essential information on your smartphone, including the day’s
events, shuttle schedules, course grades, campus directory, library resources, athletics news and
events, AUPAC showtimes, art exhibition information, the academic calendar and the campus
map.
On your smartphone, just open your browser application and type in m.adelphi.edu. Bookmark
it for future use! For more information and a list of compatible devices, go to
m.adelphi.edu/au2go.
Adelphi Online: Distance Learning
Adelphi’s Distance Learning program features courses led by expert faculty who use emerging
technology and communication styles to emulate the personal nature of a classroom
environment. In addition to fulfilling students’ academic needs, the online format augments
information literacy and technology skills that are essential for today’s technology-driven world.
Find a list of courses that are offered in online and blended formats at
academics.adelphi.edu/online.
Information Security Awareness
File Sharing
Adelphi does not allow sharing of copyrighted materials, such as music or movies, without
proper authorization from the copyright owner. Adelphi’s file-sharing policy is available online
at it.adelphi.edu/policies/filesharing.php.
Phishing and Spyware
Criminals send out legitimate-looking emails asking for your personal information. Never
disclose personal information via email or telephone. Adelphi’s Help Desk will NEVER contact
you by email or phone, asking you to reply with your username, password or other sensitive
information. For best practices, visit it.adelphi.edu/security.php.
Password Protection
Your password protects you against fraud and loss of confidential information. Few people
choose passwords that are truly secure.
Use a combination of letters and numbers.
Choose a password that is as long as possible, but one that you can remember.
Use a different password for each account.
Change your passwords regularly.
Never give out your password to anyone, for any reason. Your password is yours, and you will
be accountable for everything that happens with it.
AU Gmail
Adelphi students are issued an official AU Gmail account with access via eCampus. Your mail.
adelphi.edu account features plenty of storage, calendars, chat, Google Sites and Google Docs
collaboration tools. You access your AU Gmail account through eCampus with your Adelphi
username and password. For details, visit it.adelphi.edu/gmail.