Info for Counselors

Important Updates for 2024-25
  • Test-optional policy updates 
    • Changes to testing status deadlines
      • EA/ED I: November 20
      • ED II: January 15
      • RD: January 22
    • Self-reported score submission deadlines
      • EA/ED I: November 20
      • ED II: January 15
      • RD: January 22
  • School document submission deadlines
    • EA/ED I: November 20
    • ED II: January 15
    • RD: January 22
  • Short response updates
    • All short responses are optional
 
Counselor Resources

Undergraduate Admission Blog

Presidential Perspective-Virtual Event

Presidential Perspective-Virtual Event

Join us Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM for a special virtual session designed for both students and families! The evening will open with an opportunity to hear from the President of Fordham University, Tania Tetlow as she shares her Fordham perspective. After her address, stay for an interactive session on Admission and Financial Aid with Brian

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Fordham Test Optional Policy

Fordham Test Optional Policy

The Office of Undergraduate Admission does not require scores from the SAT or ACT. Since moving to test-optional in May 2020, Fordham has enrolled the largest, most diverse classes in the University’s history, while maintaining our high academic standards. With this in mind, Fordham will retain its test-optional policy. If you choose to submit a

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Fall Preview-Junior Open House

Fall Preview-Junior Open House

I encourage all juniors (and seniors who were not able to visit during the October Open House!) to visit our campuses on Saturday, November 9th for Fall Preview.  At the event, take a tour, talk to current students and hear our Dean of Admission speak about the college application process.

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Early Action, Early Decision I Application Deadline is November 1st

Early Action, Early Decision I Application Deadline is November 1st

Only the application is due by the deadline. Supporting materials can arrive up to two weeks after the deadline. For more information go to fordham.edu/apply.

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Fordham’s Regular Decision Deadline has been extended to January 22nd.

Fordham’s Regular Decision Deadline has been extended to January 22nd.

For more information about applying visit our apply page.

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Fordham to Use $50M EPA Grant to Uplift Communities

Fordham to Use $50M EPA Grant to Uplift Communities

Read the article here.

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Early Action, Early Decision I Application Deadline extended to November 8th

Early Action, Early Decision I Application Deadline extended to November 8th

The Early Action, Early Decision I Application Deadline has been extended to November 8th.

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ED II added for Fall 2023

ED II added for Fall 2023

Students can now choose from the following admission plans starting with the Fall 2023 semester: November 1 Early Action (Dance and Theatre students must choose this option)Early Decision I January 3 Regular DecisionEarly Decision II Learn more at fordham.edu/apply

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Applying to College Guide

Applying to College Guide

Fordham has launched How to Apply to College: A Step-by-Step Guide. It features lists of key things for students to do in each year of high school plus tips for understanding financial aid, writing college essays, gathering recommendation letters, and making the most of extracurricular activities. I invite you to check it out!

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Common Application Opens August 1st.

Common Application Opens August 1st.

Start your Fordham Common Application! For more information on how to apply visit us here!

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