Resources for Online Students
Wherever you are learning, you are part of the Fordham community.
Fordham’s online students have access to academic, personal, technical, financial, and professional support throughout their studies. Whether you need help with a research project, want feedback on your writing, are planning your next career move, need technology assistance, or simply aren’t sure where to turn, there are people at Fordham ready to help.
Explore the resources below and reach out whenever you need support.
Accessibility Support
Fordham’s Office of Disability Services works with undergraduate and graduate students who need academic accommodations and other forms of accessibility support. Students can apply for accommodations, submit documentation, and schedule an intake appointment through the office.
Visit the Office of Disability Services
Library and Research Support
Your location does not limit your access to Fordham’s libraries.
Online students can use electronic journals, databases, ebooks, research guides, digital collections, and other online resources. Librarians are also available to help with research questions, finding sources, and navigating Fordham’s collections.
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Ask a Librarian and Explore Online Library Resources
Writing Support
Good writing develops through conversation, feedback, and revision.
The Fordham Writing Center provides free writing support to Fordham students and offers both in-person and synchronous online appointments. Tutors can work with you at any stage of the writing process, from developing an idea to revising and strengthening a draft.
Visit the Fordham Writing Center
Counseling and Wellness
Balancing school with work, family, and other responsibilities can be challenging. Support is available when you need it.
Fordham’s Counseling and Psychological Services offers counseling, consultation, workshops, referrals, and other mental health resources for students. Students can begin by scheduling a confidential initial phone screening.
Visit Counseling and Psychological Services
Career Support
Your Fordham education is connected to what comes next.
The Fordham Career Center offers career counseling, résumé and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, networking assistance, job and internship resources, and professional development programming. Many Career Center resources and services are available virtually through Handshake.
Visit the Fordham Career Center
Explore Career Resources for Current Students
Veterans and Military-Connected Students
Fordham welcomes veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, and military-connected students.
The Office of Military and Veterans’ Services helps students navigate the transition to higher education, VA benefits, financial aid, the Yellow Ribbon Program, career development, and connections with the broader Fordham veteran community.
Visit the Office of Military and Veterans’ Services
Technology Support
Technology should help you learn, not stand in your way.
Fordham’s Student Technology Services provides support for the systems and tools you use as a student, including Blackboard, Zoom, university accounts, software, and other online-learning technologies. The IT Service Desk is also available for direct technical assistance.
Explore Student Technology Services
Financial Aid, Billing, and Student Accounts
Questions about financial aid, tuition, bills, payments, or your student account can be handled through Fordham Student Financial Services.
Students can access financial aid information, billing and payment resources, the Financial Aid Portal, E-Bill Suite, and other student financial tools online.
Visit Student Financial Services
Access Student Financial Services Portals
Need Help Finding the Right Resource?
Not sure where to start? That’s okay.
If you have a question about your online learning experience and are unsure which Fordham office can help, contact your academic advisor. They can help connect you with the appropriate University resource.