Nassau-Adelphi Gateway
A Co-Curricular Partnership
Beginning fall 2021, students enrolled in Nassau Community College (NCC) will be able to continue earning their associate degrees while living on and being a part of campus life at Adelphi University–and they’ll have easy access to streamlined transfer pathways to complete their bachelor’s degrees.
NCC students will have the opportunity to live on Adelphi’s campus and participate in University activities, while following streamlined transfer pathways for completing their bachelor’s degrees.
Benefits
The option provides students with the best-of-both-worlds, including affordable tuition by beginning one’s studies at Nassau Community College while taking advantage of the four-year co-curricular Adelphi experience which includes:
- The option to live and dine on Adelphi’s campus
- Participation in Adelphi clubs, recreation, and leadership development programs
- Access to the Adelphi community and campus facilities
- On-campus parking at no additional charge
- Early academic advising from the Adelphi Transfer Student Success Team
- Waived transfer application and deposit fees
Costs
There is no cost to participate in the co-curricular activities as part of this program. NCC students who choose to live on Adelphi’s campus will pay room and board fees applicable to their housing and meal plan selections. Room and meal plan options can be found on Adelphi’s housing website along with the Adelphi’s housing and meal plan costs.
Eligibility
This program is open to a limited number of NCC students each year. To learn more, NCC students are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students office by email at DeanofStudents@ncc.edu or by phone at 516.572.7376.
Adelphi Residential Life Program Pre-Screening Application
Students who wish to participate in the NCC/Adelphi Residential Life Program must complete the pre-screeing aplication below.
Adelphi Residential Life Program Pre-Screening Application
Adelphi Resources
Nassau-Adelphi Gateway FAQs
- How much will the residential aspect of the program cost? Do I have to pay a deposit?
- Am I required to obtain a meal plan of if I am staying on the Adelphi campus?
- In addition to the NCC Student Support Services such as the Library, Bookstore, Physical Education Complex and Computer Labs – will I have access to those facilities at Adelphi?
- How do I apply to the program?
- Would my NCC Financial Aid cover my residential fees with Adelphi?
- Will there be a shuttle provided between the Adelphi and NCC campus?
- Who do I contact with questions about the program?
- Will I work with both NCC and Adelphi advisors throughout the first two years to ensure my credits are transferrable?
- Will I have both an NCC student ID as well as an Adelphi Student ID?
- What services are provided to residential and non-residential students through this program?
- Will I need parking decals for both campuses?


