Via Fordham

Here’s what you need to do to enroll:

• Submit the Via Fordham enrollment form by clicking the link below.
• Pay Tuition Deposit ($750)
• Apply for a Student Visa

Total Tuition: $9,900 per semester. Program applicants are not eligible for financial aid.

To secure a space in the Via Fordham program, you must submit a deposit no later than December 1, 2021.

To make your deposit payment, please

University Fees

The following 2021-2022 academic year fees are listed for reference.

Important Dates

Courses in the Via Fordham program emphasize communication skills needed for academic success. Successful completion requires maintaing a B+ average in classes and meeting the exit criteria of the Fordham English Language Test (FELT). Students take courses together in cohorts, and the schedule below provides an example of what a semester may look like. During the Advanced Semester, students earn 4 credits. During the Academic Semester, students earn 6 credits. Students who enter at the Advanced Level require two semesters of study, and they will earn a total of 10 credits when they complete both the Advanced Semeser and the Academic Semester.

Advanced Level (Semester 1) Sample Schedule

Academic Level / Advanced Level (Semester 2) Sample Schedule

MATH 1100: FINITE MATHEMATICS (3 credits)
Topics in Finite Mathematics include solutions to systems of linear equations, counting techniques including Venn diagrams, permutations, combinations, probability, Bayes theorem, Markov chains.

VART 1128: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (4 credits)
This class is an introduction to the fundamentals of digital photography. Assignments throughout the semester encourage students to explore some of the technical and aesthetic concerns of the medium. Photoshop is used as the primary editing tool. A 3.2 or higher megapixel camera is required.

IALC 1160: ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING
Academic Reading and Writing prepares students for the rigor of scholarly writing. Emphasis is placed on integrating research, critical analysis, and techniques for correctly referencing outside sources.

IALC 1171: COLLEGE WRITING (3 credits)
College Writing 1 prepares students to succeed in university composition classes and beyond. Students learn techniques for thesis development, paraphrasing and summarizing, essay structure, and approaches to argument. Advanced-level syntax is practiced and reviewed.

IALC 1260: ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS
In Academic Communication Skills, students learn practical approaches to communicating effectively in American academic settings. Emphasis is placed on participation in class discussions, interacting with professors and colleagues, and appropriate language for written correspondence.

IALC 2005: SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT
The course puts into practice the Jesuit principles upon which Fordham University was founded, encouraging student engagement in the local community in and around New York through social justice education and volunteer opportunities arranged in partnership with the Dorothy Day Center for Service and Justice.

IALC 2300: PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
Presentations and Public Speaking introduces techniques for speaking clearly and persuasively before an audience. Students sharpen pronunciation and grammatical accuracy and build greater confidence using English to express complex ideas.

IALC 2303: INTRO TO US CULTURE AND HISTORY
This course strengthens language proficiency while investigating the peculiarities, complexities, and nuances of American culture. Students complete the course able to express opinions clearly and persuasively and deepen their understanding of American customs, history, society, and art.

IALC 2304: INTRO TO WORLD RELIGIONS
In this survey course, students reflect on the core beliefs, concepts, traditions, and texts that inform major religions practiced widely throughout the world, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. The course emphasizes religious literacy while preparing students to enter college-level courses in theology.

Applying for a Student Visa

To join the program, you must have a valid student (F-1) visa. To apply for the visa, you will need a Form I-20 issued through the Institute of American Language and Culture (IALC) at Fordham.

To receive a Form I-20, email the following documents directly to the IALC office via@fordham.edu.

Living on Campus

Housing is available on Fordham's campus in New York for students who have requested University housing.

Living on campus will help you:

• Develop relationships with a diverse population of people
• Develop stronger interpersonal and communication skills
• Get more involved in campus leadership, organizations, and activities
• Have more contact with faculty and staff members

Off-Campus Housing

For students who prefer to live off-campus, there are many options available. These include homestays, where international students are lodged with a local resident, and house shares, where several students might rent an apartment together. Students who live off-campus are entirely responsible for their living arrangements. Listings of off-campus housing alternatives on Fordham's website do not imply endorsement by Fordham University.