The Via Fordham program provides promising permanent residents and international students a different path into an undergraduate college at Fordham University. Via Fordham is a unique opportunity to become a Fordham University student while gaining invaluable English language and intercultural skills through this immersive program.
As a Via Fordham student you will:
Spaces in Via Fordham are limited. Admission and placement at either the Advanced or Academic level are based on your Fordham University application.
If you have any questions, please contact us at via@fordham.edu.
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Students who successfully complete the required coursework and pass the Fordham English Language Test (FELT) are eligible for admission into the undergraduate degree program for which they originally applied.
中文 | Español |
한국어 | English |
How to Enroll in Via Fordham |
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All documents are due May 1, 2022. |
Enroll in Via Fordham |
Here’s what you need to do to enroll:
Via Fordham Fees and Deadlines
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 May 1, 2022.
Tuition Deposit | $750 |
The following 2021-2022 academic year fees are listed for reference.
Total Tuition | $9,900 per semester |
Housing | $16,525 per academic year (Sample double room rate for students who have requested and been granted University housing) |
Board | $6645-$7,825 depending on the meal plan. Joining the campus meal plan is not required. |
Medical Insurance | $3600, per academic year |
General Fee | $510 per year |
Technology Fee | $506 per year |
Late Payment Fee (Monthly) | $15 or 1.5% on the outstanding balance, whichever is greater. |
Enrollment Deadline | May 1, 2022 |
Move-in to Fordham Housing | August 28, 2022 |
Via Fordham Orientation | August 29-30, 2022 |
First Day of Fall Semester Classes | September 1, 2022 |
Last Day of Fall Semester Classes | Decekber 9, 2022 |
Final Examinations | December 13-22, 2022 |
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 3 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 9 credits when they complete both the Advanced Semeser and the Academic Semester.
Advanced Level (Semester 1) Sample Schedule
Course | Contact Hours | Credits |
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IALC 1160: Academic Reading and Writing | 6 contact hours/week | 0 |
IALC 1260: Academic Communication Skills | 6 contact hours/week | 0 |
IALC 2410: Intro to Intercultural Communications | 3 contact hours/week | 0 |
IALC 2420: Intro to Global Citizenship | 3 contact hours/week | 3 |
Academic Level / Advanced Level (Semester 2) Sample Schedule
Course | Contact Hours | Credits |
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IALC 1171: College Writing | 3 contact hours/week | 3 |
IALC 2300: Presentations and Public Speaking | 6 contact hours/week | 0 |
IALC 2304: Intro to World Religions (Fall) Or IALC2409: New York Issues & Events (Spring) |
3 contact hours/week | 0 |
IIALC 1005: Service Learning Project | 2 contact hours/week | 0 |
MATH 1100: Finite Mathematics | 3 contact hours/week | 3 |
Via Fordham Student Visa Information
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.
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Limited housing is available on Fordham's campus in New York for students who have requested University housing.
Living on campus will help you:
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.