The Via Fordham program provides promising 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 December 15, 2020. |
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Here’s what you need to do to enroll:
Via Fordham Fees and Deadlines
Total Tuition: $9,700 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, 2019.
Tuition Deposit | $750 |
The following 2019-2020 academic year fees are listed for reference.
Total Tuition | $9,700 per semester |
Housing | $16,525 per academic year (Sample double room rate for students who have requested and been granted University housing) |
Form I-20 Processing Fee | $50 |
Medical Insurance | $3,073 per academic year |
General Fee | $252 per term |
Technology Fee | $240 per term |
Photography Lab Fee | $150 Advanced Level only |
Late Payment Fee (Monthly) | $15 or 1.5% on outstanding balance, whichever is greater |
Enrollment Deadline | December 15, 2020 |
Move-in to Fordham Housing | January 15, 2021 |
Via Fordham Orientation | January 15, 2021 |
First Day of Fall Semester Classes | February 1, 2021 |
Last Day of Fall Semester Classes | May 5, 2021 |
Final Examinations | May 10, 2021 |
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
Course | Non-Credit | 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 2303: Intro to US Culture and History | 3 contact hours/week | 0 |
VART 1128: Digital Photography | 4 |
Academic Level / Advanced Level (Semester 2) Sample Schedule
Course | Non-Credit | Credits |
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IALC 1171: College Writing | 3 | |
IALC 2300: Presentations and Public Speaking | 6 contact hours/week | 0 |
IALC 2304: Intro to World Religions | 6 contact hours/week | 0 |
IALC 2005: Service Learning Project | 2 contact hours/week | 0 |
MATH 1100: Finite Mathematics | 3 |
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.
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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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.