Fordham University 2022 Admission 2022-2023, Programs, Deadlines, Requirements & FAQ

Ans. The university makes decisions on a rolling basis- in order in which applications become complete- so it’s advantageous to apply sooner rather than later. Applicants will receive decisions approximately 6-8 weeks after their applications become complete.

Ans. The University offers need-based application fee waivers. To apply, please fill out the fee waiver application. In addition to the form, please include a copy of one of the following documents: 1) Pell award letter, 2) most recent W-2, or 3) Current pay stub. Completed fee waiver applications should be emailed to the designated departments of the admission cell.

The fee waiver is also provided for those who have served in the US military. Teach for America, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or Jesuit Volunteer Corps. To be considered for a service-based fee waiver, please submit a letter of service to the admission cell. On being approved a fee waiver, you will be granted a fee waiver code via email so you can apply electronically through LSAC.

Ans. Yes, the university accepts visiting students in the Fall and Spring. For Spring, applications for visiting students may be submitted between October 15, and December 15. For Fall, applications for visiting students may be submitted between March 15, and June 15.

Ans. Yes, you’re welcome to reapply the following cycle. The university encourages re-applicants to update their resume, personal statement, and/ or letters of recommendation.

Ans. Fordham University does not recognize the academic challenge of the International Baccalaureate program. Fordham University issues college credit for International Baccalaureate Higher Level exam scores of 5,6 or 7. Please e instruct the International baccalaureate Organization to send your results directly to the Fordham University Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Ans. New first-year applicants for the fall semester only who will study at Fordham on a non-immigrant visa and who meet the following financial contribution guidelines. TO qualify, the CSS Profile Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) must demonstrate, at minimum, sufficient funding for all indirect annual costs of attendance: at least $30,000. This includes room and board, textbooks, travel expenses, health insurance, and miscellaneous expenses, along with annual estimated increases in tuition.

Ans. As available funding for international students is limited, need-based awards do not cover the complete annual cost of attendance. The annual awards may range from a few thousand dollars up to the cost of a student’s first-year full tuition charges.

Ans. 71% of students submit their SAT scores to Fordham. 39% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Ans. Applicants must provide a translation of their transcripts if it is in a foreign language, a course by course evaluation of their transcripts with conversion to a US grading scale, and conversion of their final GPA to a US scale. The university accepts evaluations from World Education Services (WES).