International Students and Scholars COVID-19 FAQs

No, as Adelphi University has returned to pre-COVID course modalities, you must enroll in a full course of in-person study in order to maintain valid status.

All F and J students and scholars should keep the following items in a safe, secure place so that they are easily accessible in the event of an emergency:

1. Passport and visa
2. Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status: Form I-20, or Certificate of Eligibility: Form DS-2019
3. Form I-766, “Employment Authorization Document,” if applicable

You will be notified of important updates through University email andEmergency Notification RAVE Alerts. You must make sure you have access to and are checking your Adelphi University Gmail account.

Adelphi Community Members: If you have not been receiving important emails, you may have unsubscribed. If so, youwill need to re-subscribe.

Adelphi offers the ability to opt intoRAVE alertson your mobile devices in one of the following languages:

• Spanish
• Russian
• Hindi
• Urdu
• Chinese (simplified)

Information can be found on theSEVP websiteand their contact information is below:

• 703.603.3400 or 1.800.892.4829
• sevp@ice.dhs.gov

You should contact your designated school official (DSO), Wendy Badala.

Your DSO is available to provide you with assistance regarding your international student and scholar status and can be contacted at:

Wendy Badala, PDSO, RO, Director
516.877.4990
wbadala@adelphi.edu

International Services
After Hours Emergency Number: 516.877.3511
is@adelphi.edu