A first-year applicant is a student who is applying to college immediately after earning their high school diploma or equivalency. Your application will be reviewed holistically as we look for students who are a good match for Fordham. Our primary focus is that you will be academically successful and bring personal qualities of integrity, perseverance, and leadership to our campus communities. For more information on our most recently admitted class, please visit fordham.edu/admissionfacts.

A transfer applicant is a student who has pursued some college coursework after earning their high school diploma. Your application will be reviewed holistically as we look for students who are a good match for Fordham. Competitive transfer applicants are those who demonstrate academic success in a college curriculum at another institution, with a college GPA of at least 3.0. Candidates may be considered for both fall and spring entry. For more information, please visit fordham.edu/transfer.