Info for Counselors

Important Updates
  • School document submission deadlines
    • EA/ED I: November 20
    • ED II: January 20
    • RD: February 5
  • Short response updates
  • All short responses are optional
Counselor Resources

Undergraduate Admission Blog

Fordham’s Early Decision II and Regular Decision Deadline has been extended to January 10th.

Fordham’s Early Decision II and Regular Decision Deadline has been extended to January 10th.

Please see our apply page.

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Early Action, Early Decision I Application Deadline is November 1st.

Early Action, Early Decision I Application Deadline is November 1st.

The Early Action, Early Decision I Application Deadline is November 1st.

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For Counselors and Students Impacted by Natural Disasters

For Counselors and Students Impacted by Natural Disasters

If you and your families have been impacted by the recent natural disasters, please know you are in our thoughts.  Should you need assistance with the college application process, or require flexibility regarding submission of  applications and/or documents or a fee waiver, please do not hesitate to contact your admission counselor​.  ​

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Fordham’s Regular Decision and ED II Deadline is January 3rd.

Fordham’s Regular Decision and ED II Deadline is January 3rd.

For more information about applying visit our apply page.

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Presidential Perspective-Virtual Event

Presidential Perspective-Virtual Event

Join us Thursday, November 20th, 2025 at 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM for a special virtual session designed for both students and families! The evening will open with an opportunity to hear from the President of Fordham University, Tania Tetlow as she shares her Fordham perspective. After her address, stay for an interactive session on Admission and Financial Aid with Brian

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Fordham Test Optional Policy

Fordham Test Optional Policy

The Office of Undergraduate Admission does not require scores from the SAT or ACT. Since moving to test-optional in May 2020, Fordham has enrolled the largest, most diverse classes in the University’s history, while maintaining our high academic standards. With this in mind, Fordham will retain its test-optional policy. If you choose to submit a

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Early Action, Early Decision I Application Deadline is November 1st

Early Action, Early Decision I Application Deadline is November 1st

Only the application is due by the deadline. Supporting materials can arrive up to two weeks after the deadline. For more information go to fordham.edu/apply.

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ED II added for Fall 2023

ED II added for Fall 2023

Students can now choose from the following admission plans starting with the Fall 2023 semester: November 1 Early Action (Dance and Theatre students must choose this option)Early Decision I January 3 Regular DecisionEarly Decision II Learn more at fordham.edu/apply

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Applying to College Guide

Applying to College Guide

Fordham has launched How to Apply to College: A Step-by-Step Guide. It features lists of key things for students to do in each year of high school plus tips for understanding financial aid, writing college essays, gathering recommendation letters, and making the most of extracurricular activities. I invite you to check it out!

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Common Application Opens August 1st.

Common Application Opens August 1st.

Start your Fordham Common Application! For more information on how to apply visit us here!

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