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Fordham University

United States of America, Manhattan

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Fordham University

United States of America , Manhattan

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 70

Campuses

Lincoln Center

Rose Hill

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines30-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 90,411 / year

Next Intake 30-Aug-2023

English

About

Chaucer's squire struggled to find the words to describe the sublime beauty of a princess in a far-off land. But Chaucer didn't. Writers capture on the page the complexity of human experience. Learn how literature has evolved__and tell your own tales__in the English major at Fordham.

You will delve into a comprehensive survey of English literature to critically interpret texts and understand the principles of effective writing. You'll contribute to our literary journals and talk shop with leading literature scholars. And you'll do it all in New York City__the publishing capital of the world.

Of course, you'll learn more than English here. You'll also study philosophy, theology, economics, mathematics, languages, science, and the performing arts through Fordham's common core curriculum, the centerpiece of our liberal arts education.

We offer an English major, a concentration in creative writing, a literature minor, and a creative writing minor.

You will learn the rules, structures, and historical context of the English language as they've evolved during more than 1,200 years__and, when necessary, how to break those rules in the service of creative expression.

English Connect is a department-specific microsite where you can find the latest info on events, publications, and workshops.

Our Writing Center tutors provide instruction, not correction. We help you develop the tools to become a better writer. We work with you on logical, rhetorical, and grammatical issues at any stage of an assignment.

Literary Journals

Publish in one of our department's creative and scholarly journals__essential components of our vibrant intellectual environment that have international visibility.

19th-Century Music
CURA: A Literary Magazine of Art and Action
Joyce Studies Annual
Studies in American Fiction
RhÄ“torikÃ³s: Excellence in Student Writing
Traditio: Studies in Ancient and Medieval Thought, History, and Religion

Initiatives

The love of the word binds us together. We have many literature-oriented initiatives launched by our scholars, readers, and writers:

History of a Book Seminar
Kundiman Asian American poetry retreat
New York City Romanticism Group
Poets Out Loud
Reid Writers of Color Reading Series

We offer honors programs for ambitious wordsmiths in literature and creative writing.

Internships

As the publishing and media capital of the world, New York City offers many opportunities for internships. Recent internships have included:

The Public Theater
Marvel Publishing
The Daily Beast
The Colbert Report
Rolling Stone
Art+Auction
Harper Collins
The New York Times
Waxman Literary Agency

Study Abroad

Study abroad enriches you academically, culturally, and personally. There is a whole globe of study abroad possibilities available through Fordham's International and Study Abroad Program.

Theories of Comparative Literature
Love in the Middle Ages
Captives/Cannibals/Rebels
The Rise of the Novel
Oscar Wilde
Modern Catholic Writers
Fiction Boot Camp
Poetry Writing: Architecture and the Sky
Writers' Workshop: Experimental Writing for Non Experimental Writers

Interested in graduate school? Our rigorous curriculum will prepare you for advanced study.

We prepare you for a wide range of careers in:

Writing
Publishing
Media
Teaching

Our career services tap Fordham's ties with more than 2,600 companies. We offer:

Post-graduation career search
Resume development, Interviewing practice
Networking skill development
Hands-on case-study sessions with industry executives
Field-specific advising/coaching

You also get access to our powerful (and Fordham-loyal) network of alumni, who want to see you succeed as they have.

Disciplines

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Common Application, including the essay and optional short answer response in the writing section, and the $70 application fee.
Letter of Recommendation
Transcripts
English Language Proficiency Test Results
- International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency through English Language Proficiency test results.
  - TOEFL iBT: 90+ (Fordham code: 2259)
  - TOEFL ITP Level 1 Test with Vericant Interview option (China only): 575+
  - IELTS & IELTS Indicator: 7.0+
  - Duolingo English Test (DET): 125+
  - Pearson Test of English (PTE): 65+
- International students who are not submitting required TOEFL, IELTS, DET or PTE results must complete the English Language Proficiency Test Waiver Request Form linked within the online applicant portal after an application has been officially submitted.
- Applicants who live in the New York City area can alternatively take Fordham’s ESL placement evaluation (FELT) at the Institute of American Language and Culture. Email [email protected] or call +1-212-636-6353 to make an appointment.
Fordham University Statement of Funding or CSS Profile
- Fordham University has a need-aware admission process for first-year applicants who plan to attend Fordham for the Fall term on a non-immigrant visa.
- Applicants who plan to fully fund their study at Fordham are required to complete the Fordham University Statement of Funding. This form will be available to eligible applicants upon submission of the application.
- Applicants who plan to partially fund their study at Fordham and will apply for need-based financial aid are required to complete the CSS Profile and demonstrate an ability to pay (Expected Family Contribution) at least $30,000 USD per year.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 90,411 / year

Application Fee

USD 70

How to Apply

Required Components:

The Common Application, including an essay
High school transcript
Letter of recommendation

Optional Components:

SAT or ACT scores (SAT code: 2259; ACT code: 2748). We are test-optional for the 2023-2024 admission cycle. Please review our additional guidance on test score submission.
Optional short responses
- Additional information
- COVID-19 impact
- Unique Fordham question

Selecting a College and a Campus

Students must select a campus when they apply to Fordham, either Rose Hill in the Bronx or Lincoln Center in Manhattan.
Students must also select a college when they apply to Fordham, either Fordham College at Rose Hill, Fordham College at Lincoln Center or the Gabelli School of Business at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center.
Students are only evaluated for the campus and college to which they apply.

We’re here to help!

Make sure to check out what we're looking for in our applicants.
Requirements for international, transfer, as well as theatre, dance, and visual arts majors differ--so we have some helpful guidelines on these pages.
Due to our large applicant pool, we are unable to accommodate requests for personal interviews.

Application Deadlines

Note on application deadlines: For Fordham University, we would like your application to be as complete as possible by the deadline. We do understand that it is not always possible for official scores and supporting documents to arrive with the application. Only the Common Application needs to arrive on or before the deadline. However, we should receive any other supporting documents within two weeks of the deadline.

Fall Admission

Early Action (Non-Binding)*: November 1
- *Applicants to Dance and Theatre majors apply Early Action.
Early Decision I (Binding): November 1
Regular Decision: January 3
Early Decision II (Binding): January 3

Spring Admission

November 1 Deadline
- Students who are looking to enroll at Fordham in January 2024 should apply as Spring 2024 applicants.

Information About Application Fee Waivers
Our institution proudly participates in the following fee waiver programs:

College Board’s SAT-to-College Application Fee-Waiver Program. If you took the SAT using a fee waiver, you automatically qualify for a college application fee waiver to apply for admission here at Fordham University. You can learn more about this program at College Board.
Students can also select the "NACAC Fee Waiver" option on the Common Application.
We are pleased to offer waived application fees for members and dependents of members of the US Armed Forces. If you indicate you are a veteran on the Common Application, we will automatically waive your fee.
You’ll find a range of other fee waiver options on the Common Application. Please select the one that fits you best.

Am I a first-year student or a transfer student?
Any student who earns college credit after completing a secondary school diploma is considered a transfer student, regardless of the number of credits completed. Both matriculated and non-matriculated students who earn credit will be considered a transfer. If you have audited a class or completed noncredit coursework, then you may be considered an incoming first-year student. Typically, students who complete language intensive classes, who do not earn credit, are considered incoming first-year students.

Students who begin their studies at a college or university and withdraw prior to earning credit must contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission via email at [email protected] to confirm their status. In order to be considered as a first-year, a student must withdraw prior to the add/drop date at the institution they attended and provide official documentation (college transcript, withdrawal form) indicating the date of their withdrawal. In addition, to be considered a first year, the student must not have had any financial aid disbursed from the federal government while at the college or university that he or she attended.

The Office of Undergraduate Admission will exercise professional judgment and consider each student’s circumstances to ensure that, regardless of status (first year or transfer), the best interest of the student’s needs are met related to enrollment.

Note: Fordham University (its undergraduate colleges, graduate and professional schools) is an eligible institution of higher education that admits as students only persons who (i) have a high school diploma (ii) have a recognized equivalent.