Fall Undergraduate Orientation at Lincoln Center
The Fordham Lincoln Center Orientation Team is excited to welcome the newest class of Rams to Fordham Lincoln Center!
The 2026-2027 Academic School Year's Undergraduate Student Orientation is mandatory and will take place in-person from Saturday, August 22, 2026 - Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
We are very excited to welcome parents and family members to campus for Opening and Move-In on Saturday, August 22, to various family orientation events during that day, and to help resident students with move in.
If you have any questions, please contact Undergraduate Student Orientation at 212-636-6260 or email [email protected].
2026 Schedule: August 22 | August 23 | August 24 | August 25
August 22, 2026 Schedule
| Time | Event and Location |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Move-In (Residence Halls) |
| 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Student Services Resource Fair (LL Plaza Level) |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Commuter Check-In (LL Butler Gallery) |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Multicultural and First Gen Reception (LL Cafeteria Atrium) |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | President’s Address & Dean’s Welcome (LL Pope Auditorium/LAW Costantino) |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Welcome Mass (LL Pope Auditorium) |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Jewish Welcome Reception: Oneg Shabbat (LL Cafeteria Atrium) |
| 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Small Group Meetings (LL Outdoor Plaza) |
| 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Fordham Families Breakout (LAW Costantino) |
| 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
Commuter First Year Mentor Breakouts (LL Outdoor Plaza/Classrooms) |
| 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. |
Guide to Residential Living (LL Pope Auditorium/140W McNally Amphitheater) |
| 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Lincoln Center Orientation Block Party (LL Outdoor Plaza) |
| 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Farewell to Families (LL Outdoor Plaza) |
| 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. |
Residential Life Programming: Bites, Bonds, & Beginnings (LL Outdoor Plaza/Residence Halls) |
University Department Office Hours (August 22, 2026)
| Time | Department and Location |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Fordham Store (Lowenstein) |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Health Services (140W G-16) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Disability Services (LL 408) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Office of Financial Aid (LL 2nd Floor) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Office of Undergraduate Admission (LL 2nd Floor) |
| 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Veteran’s Services (140W 145) |
| 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Counseling and Psychological Services (140W G-02) |
August 23, 2026 Schedule
| Time | Event and Location |
|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Check-In (LL Pope Auditorium/140W McNally Amphitheater/LAW Costantino) |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Academic Welcome (LL Pope Auditorium/140W McNally Amphitheater/LAW Costantino) |
| 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Living the Ignatian Mission (LL Pope Auditorium/140W McNally Amphitheater/LAW Costantino) |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
Floor Meetings/CFM Breakouts Resident Floor Meetings (McKeon & McMahon Floors) Commuter First Year Mentor Breakouts (LL Outdoor Plaza/Classrooms) |
| 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Lunch (LL Outdoor Plaza) |
| 1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Small Group Meetings (LL Outdoor Plaza) |
| 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Travel to Rose Hill Campus |
| 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Orientation Signature Class Tradition: Class Photo (Moglia Field) |
| 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Orientation Signature Event: BBQ (Edwards Parade) |
| 7:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Orientation Signature Class Tradition: Candlelighting Ceremony (Edwards Parade) |
| 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
Travel to Lincoln Center Campus |
| 10:00 p.m. | Residential Life Programming (McKeon & McMahon Halls) |
August 24, 2026 Schedule
| Time | Mandatory Student Life and Academic Content |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Mandatory Orientation Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Mandatory Orientation Sessions |
| 4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Free Time & Commuter First Year Mentor Social |
| 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Orientation Signature Class Tradition: Party on the Plaza |