Internal Transfer

Policies and Procedures

  • Acceptance of courses toward the requirements of the new college/major are contingent upon the approval of the department chairperson of the new college. Your Academic Advisor will assist you with this process.

    All previously graded Fordham coursework remains calculated into the student's GPA and earned credits.

    Once an internal transfer has been approved, the student is a student of the new college. All remaining core and major courses must meet the requirements of the new college.

    The recommended internal transfer application deadline for the spring semester is December 15th.

    The recommended deadline for the fall semester is May 15.

    If internally transferring to or from Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies (PCS), be advised that tuition is billed differently than at FCRH, FCLC, and GABELLI. Students should contact 718-817-3800 with tuition questions.

  • First, you should schedule a meeting with your Academic Advisor to discuss a possible transfer. Upon approval, you fill out an internal transfer application. 
    Next, you receive an email to make an appointment with a new Academic Advisor at your requested campus to discuss your academic schedule for the upcoming semester.

    If you are seeking transfer admission to the Gabelli School of Business, the process is slightly different:

    1. You must first attend a required internal transfer information session, hosted by Dean Steven Najdzionek([email protected]). 
    2. After you attend an information session, complete and sign an internal transfer application (also available at the session).
    3. Then, if you decide to apply to transfer to the Gabelli School, email your advisor to schedule a meeting to discuss your transfer plans. Bring your completed and signed internal transfer application to this meeting.
    4. Finally, submit your completed application, signed by you and your advisor, to Dean Najdzionek.

  • Gabelli School of Business (GABELLI)

    Dean Steven Najdzionek, M.B.A., Hughes Hall 414, 718-817-4107, [email protected]

    Fordham College at Rose Hill (FCRH) & Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC)

    Please contact your Academic Advisor.

    Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies (PCS)

    • At Lincoln Center: Dean John J. Bach, 113 West 60th Street Room 301, 212-636-7188, [email protected]
    • At Westchester: Ms. Debbie Lesperance, 400 Westchester Avenue, 914-367-3302, [email protected]
    • At Rose Hill: Dean Roberta Willim, Keating Hall 118, 718-817-4600, [email protected]

  • Admission to GABELLI (Rose Hill)

    • 2.5 cumulative GPA is the minimum allowed to submit an application for possible admission.
      • GPA of accepted transfers to the Gabelli School (RH) is typically above 3.0.
    • Students may want to explore the option of a business minor (i.e. business administration, marketing, accounting, etc.) in liew of transferring to the Gabelli School.
    • Students should discuss with the Gabelli Transfer Dean the coursework that should be completed prior to entering the school.

    Admission to GABELLI (Lincoln Center)

    • Due to the extremely limited size and capacity of the Gabelli School at Lincoln Center, only a very small number of students will even be considered for admission each year. For this reason, only students with an exceptional academic record will be considered for this program.
      • 3.3 cumulative GPA is the minimum allowed to submit an application for possible admission.
    • GPA of accepted transfers to the Gabelli School (LC) is typically above 3.6
    • Students may want to explore transferring to Gabelli (RH) or the option of a business related minor (i.e. business administration, marketing, accounting, etc.) in lieu of transferring to the Gabelli School at Lincoln Center.
    • Students should discuss with the Gabelli Transfer Dean the coursework that should be completed prior to entering the school

    Admission to FCRH and FCLC

    • 2.5 cumulative GPA is recommended.
    • Students seeking internal transfer must meet with their Academic Advisor to discuss the planned transfer.
    • Approval of a transfer does not guarantee a housing assignment at the new campus.

    Admission to PCS

    • Students should have a 2.5 minimum GPA and at least 25 earned credits from Fordham. Contact the PCS Transfer Dean of the desired campus for additional information.

  • FCRH-only Programs

    Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering Physics, General Science, International Political Economy, and Physics.

    FCLC-only Programs

    Dance (by audition), Natural Science, and Theatre (by audition).