Fordham University

The application process at Fordham University may vary depending on the course and level of study you choose. However, here is the application process for UG and PG courses for Indian students: 

The Undergraduate Application Process: 

Step 1: The Application Process can be made through the Common Application or official website

Step 2: Check your requirements thoroughly, and see if your current qualifications are recognised. 

Step 3: You should meet the entry requirements checklist before applying: 

• ACT and SAT scores 

• Transcripts of your high school

• A minimum score of 7.0 and above in IELTS

• SOP

• Portfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course )

Step 4: Make sure your English requirements meet the standard of the University.

Step 5: You can submit your application after your requirements are ready.

Step 6: The applicant must pay the application fee of USD 70, which will not be refundable. However, if the applicant can’t afford it, they have a process to waive it. ( Check out how you can waive application fees)

Step 7:  After submitting the application, applicants can check their status by logging in with their credentials through the Fordham University portal.

Postgraduate Application Process:

Step 1: The Application Process can be made through the Fordham University portal.

Step 2: Check your requirements thoroughly, and see if your current qualifications are recognised. 

Step 3: You should meet the entry requirements checklist before applying: 

• Transcripts of your degree.

• 7.0 and above in IELTS.

• SOP ( Things you need to know about  SOP)

• LOR ( letter of recommendation)

• CreativePortfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course )

• Resume/ CV

• Entrance exam ( you just take GRE or GMAT, LSAT, MCAT) if you're planning to apply for the required programs. 

Step 4: Make sure your English requirements meet the standard of the University.

Step 5: You can submit your application after your requirements are ready.

Step 6: The application fee might vary depending on the programs and courses the applicant chooses. However, if the applicant can’t afford the application fee, they can Check out how you can waive application fees. 

Step 7:  After submitting the application, applicants can check their status by logging in with their credentials through the Fordham University portal.

According to student reviews over an unofficial source, some of the reasons to attend Fordham University are:

• Fordham University is located in Bronx, New York and since, it is widely known that New York is filled with diverse cultures and endless career opportunities. It is home to America’s best theatre scene. Furthermore, there are many libraries and museums that students can visit
• Numerous scholarship opportunities are available for international students at Fordham University
• Small university in a big city. This means, while studying at Fordham, one will have a chance to be an integral part of a close-knit community. In short, the professors and students will have a better connection. Also, while participating in various clubs and social scenes, students will be able to establish a group of friends

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On-campus housing are available to both international undergraduate and graduate students. However, the prices to live on campus vary as per the type of accommodation. So, check the official website of Fordham University to know the exact living prices.

• Once students have been accepted to Fordham University, student housing may be offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admission after submitting the academic deposits.
• Housing on the Rose Hill campus is only available to undergraduate students. However, a limited number of graduate student housing is available in apartments situated near the campus
• On-Campus housing at Lincoln Center is available to undergraduate and nearby off-campus housing is available to graduate students in Fordham School of Law, Graduate School of Business, Graduate School of Social Service