Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Resources

We have many resources at Fordham for you to explore as you consider your college choice.

Undergraduate Admission

• Scholarship Opportunities for National Hispanic Recognition Program, National African American Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program, and National First-Generation Recognition Program Scholars
• Fee Waivers
  • Options for College Board, NACAC, veterans/military-affiliated, and more

University

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity
  • The Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity supports our DEIB initiatives university-wide
  • Meet Fordham's new vice president for equity and inclusion, James A. Felton III
• Racial Justice Action Plan
• Office of International Services
  • Offers programming such as Global Transition orientation, ESL support (through the Institute of American Language and Culture), and visa guidance
• Center for Community Engaged Learning
  • Offers various programs to support students and families in the Bronx
  • Opportunities for student involvement include Global Outreach, Urban Plunge, and Community Engaged Learning courses throughout the curriculum
• Campus Ministry
  • Offers programming and services for students of all faiths, exploring their faith, or come to their values from outside religious faith
  • Founded at Fordham in Spring 2014, Ignatian Q is a conference creating community, developing spirituality, and affirming humanity for LGBTQ+ students at Jesuit schools

Colleges

• Student Support and Success Deans
  • Fordham College at Lincoln Center
    • Tracyann F. Williams: [email protected]
  • Fordham College at Rose Hill
    • Patricio Meneses: [email protected]
  • Gabelli School of Business
    • Marisa Villani: [email protected]
• FCLC, FCRH, Gabelli - First Generation Network
  • Growing programs to support first generation students, including a senior celebration

Student Life

• Office of Multicultural Affairs
  
  • Teams at each campus provide cultural and identity based programming along with student-led cultural committees focused on Latine; LGBTQ; Native/Indigenous; Black; Women; and Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) students
  • Special graduation celebrations honoring the achievements of students from racially/ethnically diverse backgrounds (APIDA, Black, Latine)
  • Programming and clubs for LGBTQ+ identifying students including a Lavender Graduation Ceremony
  • DEIB training and workshops for various student leaders and signature Network programs around Racial/Ethnic and LGBTQ identities that brings together students, faculty, and staff (Racial Solidarity Network and LGBTQ+ Network)
• Student Organizations (including cultural clubs and affinity groups)
• Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Emphasizes cultural humility and recognizing the impact of institutional, systemic, sociopolitical, and environmental stressors and inequities in providing clinical services to students
  • Provides specialized resources for students of color, Asian and AAPI students, and LGBTQ+ students
• Office of Disability Services
• Alumni Affinity Groups