New Student Handbook 2013 - Campus Life - Adelphi University

ACADEMIC LIFECollege means discovering new interests and abilities, and developing those you already have. It’s about achievingacademically, gaining personal insight and making lifelong friends. It’s also about developing the tools and the knowhowto succeed after graduation in your chosen field. Adelphi is dedicated to helping you with your academic life—from choosing a major that suits your career goals and making an academic plan to tutoring and support services.Office OF ACADemic SeRVICes andRetenTIOnacademics.adelphi.edu/asrLevermore Hall, Room 303 • 516.877.3150Office HoursMonday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.*Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.During the summer or when there are no scheduled classes, theoffice is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.*For extended hours during registration periods, visit academics.adelphi.edu/asr.What we doAs you begin to plan your academic experience, the Office ofAcademic Services and Retention (OASR) can be one of yourgreatest academic resources. While your academic adviser is avery valuable resource, OASR is the place to get a second opinionabout your academic program, general education requirements,changing your major or any other academic concerns. You’llfind OASR friendly, open and dedicated to helping you achieveacademic success. Services include:• The early warning system to identify students who are strugglingin one or more classes and give them the additional support theyneed to be successful• Oversight of academic transactions, such as withdrawals, leavesof absence and petitions to waive an academic rule or regulation• Sponsorship and coordination of Adelphi students, togetherwith Adelphi faculty, to present research at the annual NationalConference for Undergraduate Research or other academicconferences and, each spring, at the Adelphi ResearchConference, as well as to receive merit awards, includingAdelphi’s annual Student Success ScholarshipFor specific information about these and other programs, visitacademics.adelphi.edu/asr.Learning Centerstudents.adelphi.edu/learningcenterMain OfficeGarden City: Earle Hall, lower level • 516.877.3200Office HoursFall and spring semestersGarden City:Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Special programs run on weekends.Manhattan Center: Room 277Hours are usually evenings and weekends, but vary bysemester.Hauppauge Education and Conference Center and Hudson ValleyIn-person services are available on a by-semester basis.Summer/Intersession VariesFor the schedule, visit students.adelphi.edu/learningcenter.For students attending any Adelphi locations, face-to-face onlinetutoring is available through the video Gchat feature of eachstudent email account. Webcams are accessible in the libraries ofeach campus. (Be sure to check the Video Distance Tutoring boxwhen making an appointment.)What we doThe Learning Center’s three services are:• Focus: Developing time management, note and test taking,studying, research, people skills, public speaking and more• Support: Content area tutoring reviews questions on specificassignments (e.g., How do I calculate molarity/determine a zscore?)• Preparation: Satellite programs enhance academic life throughservices not provided by other officesLearning Center services are free to all students. For details onavailable hours and tutors, visit students.adelphi.edu/learningcenter.International students, please note: Ability to Benefit (ATB) examsmust be scheduled through the Learning Center and are available atthe Garden City location only. To learn more, call 516.877.3200.8 g New Student Handbook 2014