While most graduate students do not live in university sponsored housing, Fordham does have a limited number of graduate student apartments nearby the campus. 

Who should write my letters of recommendation?

Former professors or employers who are familiar with your academic or professional history.  They should be individuals who are able to testify to your ability to successfully complete a master’s degree in Urban Studies.
 

What is the process for completing the internship?

A student must complete 12 credits and be in good academic standing before he or she can register for an internship.  All internships must be approved and monitored by the academic director.  Given the wealth of opportunities available in New York, students are encouraged to use their own initiative to find and design internships best suited to their career goals.  Students may also look for internship opportunities with an approved organization outside of New York or the US.  The Urban Studies Program’s growing partnerships with universities in various regions of the world allows students to attend courses, earn credit, do fieldwork and research directly with experts internationally in their area of interest.  A faculty member, who specializes in a field related to the student’s interests, will be assigned as a mentor.

What is the purpose of the internship or field work requirement?