Fordham accepts the SAT and ACT (both without Writing) so should a student take more than one of the tests, Fordham will consider the highest score as follows:
ACT (superscored)* or SAT (superscored).
*New for Fall 2019.
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Note on Application Deadline and Supporting Documentation
For Fordham University, we would like your application to be as complete as possible by the time of the submission deadline. We do understand that it is not always possible for official scores and supporting documents to arrive with the application. On or before the deadline, only the application itself must be received. Scores and additional documents should be received within two weeks of the deadline and no later than one month prior to the posted date of decision notification (by December 1st for Early Action/Early Decision and by March 1st for Regular Decision). We will be able to receive October test scores for EA/ED evaluation.
Fall Preview for Juniors (Seniors are welcome too!)
I encourage all juniors (and seniors if you were not able to visit during Open House) to visit our campuses the weekend of November 10-11. At the events, take a tour, talk to current students and hear our President speak about what makes Fordham great.
Early Action, Early Decision and Priority Performance Application Deadline is November 1st
November 1st is the deadline date for EA, ED and Priority Performance applications. For more information, visit our “Apply” page.
Students who apply for admission to Fordham University should be confident that being disciplined for participation in peaceful demonstrations against gun violence will have no adverse effect on their admission decisions.
Please click here to read the full statement from our University President, Joseph M. McShane, S.J.
Admission Decisions will be available online on December 15th
The Office of Admission released its decisions on Friday, December 15th. Should you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admission at 1-800-FORDHAM or enroll@fordham.edu.
Note on Application Deadlines and Document Submissions
At Fordham University, we would like the student application to be as complete as possible by the time of the submission deadline. We do understand that it is not always possible for official scores and supporting documents to arrive with the application. On or before the deadline, only the application itself must be received.Scores and additional documents should be received within two weeks of the deadline and no later than one month prior to the posted date of decision notification.
We are aware of the Naviance and Common Application delays and will exercise some flexibility regarding the submission of your application given these issues. Please contact the Dean of Undergraduate Admission directly at peek@fordham.edu should you have any questions.
Florida, Islands in the Caribbean, Maine (as of October 31st, )Mexico, Northern and Southern California, Puerto Rico and Texas Students and Counselors-Update
If you and your families have been impacted by the recent natural disasters, please know you are in our thoughts. Should you need assistance with the college application process, or require flexibility regarding submission of applications and/or documents, please do not hesitate to contact your admission counselor.
Update: If you are planning to file for Financial Aid, please see the following post regarding College Scholarship Service (CSS) PROFILE fee waivers for families impacted by the recent storms.
Fordham is Using one Application Platform– The Common Application
As the summer comes to a close and the new school year begins, we wanted to share some important news. We are pleased to announce that starting with the 2017-2018 application cycle, Fordham University will be using one application platform–the Common Application! We are hoping that this single application option makes applying to Fordham easier for both you and your students. Here are some of the additional advantages we hope to see as a result of this change:
- Single upload process for documents. If your school uses Naviance, we know that this will help reduce confusion that has recently resulted from multiple submission platforms.
- Easier access for students. No separate forms, essays or requirements are needed!
- The Common Application has a new Google Drive Integration that should help students save and upload their work.
We know that many of you have shared with us that a single application is a strong counselor preference. We assure you that your feedback was critical in helping us make this decision.
So now, when you think of Fordham–remember that there are three full-time undergraduate colleges, two campuses but only one application!
Please feel free to contact me if there are any questions about our application process.
Visit Fordham This Summer
Fordham is offering a variety of visit opportunities for students and families this summer. Please go to our visit page for more information.