Fordham is test optional beginning with the Fall 2021 application cycle. For more information about our test optional policy, please go here.
Category: Application Process Updates
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.
For Counselors and Students Impacted by Natural Disasters
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 or a fee waiver, please do not hesitate to contact your admission counselor.
Early Action, Early Decision, Priority Performance Application Deadline Extended
The Early Action, Early Decision, Priority Performance Application Deadline has been extended to November 9th.
Important Admission Updates
We have made some updates to assist you and your students with the application process:
Admission Process Updates
The short response on the Common Application that was required is now optional. We now have three optional short responses where students can share more about themselves: a unique Fordham question, a COVID-19 impact statement, and additional information.
Early Action/Early Decision applicants will have through November 20 to change their testing status and submit their self-reported scores via forms in their applicant portals. Review our test-optional policy.
We can accept school documents from counselors for Early Action/Early Decision applicants through November 16.
Regular Decision Applicant Deadline Extended to January 15th
We have extended the Regular Decision application deadline to Wednesday, January 15th. Please note: only your application needs to be submitted by the deadline. Additional documents can arrive up to two weeks after submission and still be considered timely.
Application and Document Submission Flexibility for Students and Counselors Impacted by Earthquakes in Puerto Rico
If you have been impacted by the recent earthquakes, 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 or a fee waiver, please do not hesitate to contact your admission counselor.
Early Decision and Early Action Admission Decisions Released on December 13th
The Office of Admission released its decisions on Friday, December 13th. Should you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admission at 1-800-FORDHAM or enroll@fordham.edu.
Students and Counselors Impacted by the Chicago Public Schools Strike
Please know that we will be flexible with deadlines for our Early Action and Early Decision programs during the Chicago Public School Teachers Strike. Students and families with questions or concerns should contact our Chicago area representative Sydney Gabourel Ezzedine at sgabourel@fordham. edu.
Reminder: Early Action, Early Decision and Priority Performance Deadline is November 1st
November 1st is the deadline date for EA, ED and Priority Performance applications. For more information, visit our “Apply” page.