Guide to Student Life - Campus Life - Adelphi University

Weekly Prayer Service
Fall and Spring Semesters: Friday, 1:15 p.m., Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 306
(Interfaith Chapel)
The Imam conducts Friday prayer services, provides individual instruction, and serves as
the adviser to the Muslim Students Association (MSA), which helps to raise awareness of the
teachings and traditions of Islam.
Local Islamic Centers
Islamic Center of Long Island
835 Brush Hollow Road
Westbury, NY
516.333.3495
Islamic Center Jackson Heights
7804 31st Avenue
East Elmhurst, NY
718.424.8502
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Protestant Chaplain
Reverend Dr. Jerome D. Taylor
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 302
Campus ext. 3114
Email: sonofthunder@me.com
Hours: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Special appointments are available.
Christian Fellowship Meeting and Bible Service
Fall and Spring Semesters: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 306
(Interfaith Chapel)
The Protestant Chaplain provides worship services, pastoral counseling, spiritual direction,
ecumenical programs, service opportunities and lecture programs. All interested students
may contact the Protestant Chaplain. Local churches that welcome students include the
Cathedral of the Incarnation (Episcopal) in Garden City, the Garden City Community Church
(Congregational), the Union Baptist Church of Hempstead (Baptist), Resurrection Lutheran
Church (Lutheran), St. George’s of Hempstead (Episcopal), Antioch Baptist Church of
Hempstead, and Congregational Church of South Hempstead (United Church of Christ).
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
students.adelphi.edu/sa/iss
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 110
Campus ext. 4990
email: internationalstudentservices@adelphi.edu
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Adelphi has a strong commitment to international education and welcomes students from all
over the world. As part of the Division of Student Affairs, International Student Services assists
international students in meeting legal requirements for entry into the United States and in
maintaining legal status while pursuing full-time study at Adelphi. The office provides advice
regarding requirements of U.S. citizenship and immigration services, Department of State,
Social Security Administration and a wide variety of concerns such as culture, customs and the
American educational systems.
In addition, the office can assist all international students meet the academic, social and
personal challenges before them—registering for classes, making new friends, learning
University procedures and policies, and developing an understanding of American culture
through workshops, special events and individual counseling.