Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Resources
We have many resources at Fordham for you to explore as you consider your college choice.
Undergraduate Admission
- Scholarship Opportunities for National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP), National African American Recognition Program (NAARP), National Indigenous Recognition Program (NIRP), and National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program (NRST) Scholars
- Fee Waivers
- Options for College Board, NACAC, veterans/military-affiliated, and more
University
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Office of the Chief Diversity Officer
- The CDO supports our DEIB initiatives university-wide. Co-Chair of our DEI Council and creator/facilitator of content and programming on campus
- Racial Justice Action Plan
- Office of International Services
- Offers programming such as Global Transition orientation, ESL support (through the Institute of American Language and Culture), and visa guidance
- Center for Community Engaged Learning
- Offers various programs to support students and families in the Bronx, including Global Outreach, Urban Plunge, and Community Engaged Learning courses throughout the curriculum
- Campus Ministry
- Offers programming and services for students of all faiths, no faith, or exploring their faith
- Hosted Ignatian Q on campus in Spring of 2023. Founded at Fordham in Spring 2014, Ignatian Q is a conference creating community, developing spirituality, and affirming humanity for LGBTQ+ students at Jesuit schools
Colleges
- Student Support and Success Deans
- Fordham College at Lincoln Center
- Tracyann F. Williams: [email protected]
- Fordham College at Rose Hill
- Patricio Meneses: [email protected]
- Gabelli School of Business
- Marisa Villani: [email protected]
- Fordham College at Lincoln Center
- FCLC, FCRH, Gabelli - First Generation Network
- Growing programs to support first generation students, including a senior celebration
Student Life
- Office of Multicultural Affairs
- Teams at each campus provide cultural and identity based programming along with student-led cultural committees (Latine, LGBTQ, Native/Indigenous, Black, Women, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA). Supporters and mentors of student cultural and DEIB clubs, organizations and programming. Special graduation celebrations honoring the achievements of students from racially/ethnically diverse backgrounds (APIDA, Black, Latine)
- Programming and clubs for LGBTQ+ identifying students including a Lavender Graduation Ceremony
- DEIB training and workshops for various student leaders and signature Network programs around Racial/Ethnic and LGBTQ identities that brings together students, faculty, and staff (Racial Solidarity Network & LGBTQ+ Network)
- Student Organizations
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Office of Disability Services
- Alumni Affinity Groups