Fordham University

Fordham University requires at least 124 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Fordham accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Fordham has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 83% of students who start college at Fordham finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Fordham offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Fordham may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Fordham?

Fordham has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Fordham directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Fordham

When choosing a major, Fordham students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Fordham.

Student Designed Majors

Fordham allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Fordham does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Fordham

Fordham offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fordham University

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Does Fordham Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Fordham offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Fordham Offer Online Classes?

❌ Fordham does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Fordham Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Fordham offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Fordham Have An Honors Program?

✅ Fordham offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Fordham.

Does Fordham Require Internships?

❌ Fordham studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Fordham does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Fordham University

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Fordham University Library

The main library on campus is the Walsh Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Fordham

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Fordham offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University and Case Western Reserve University

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Fordham have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Fordham has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Fordham include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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