Bachelor of Environmental Studies at Fordham University

Fordham University

United States of America, Manhattan

University Rank:#1001

The Environmental Studies at Fordham University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered across its Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses in Manhattan , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 30, 2027.

About Bachelor of Environmental Studies

Our program explores the intersection of the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

The goal: to explore the causes, effects, and policy solutions to environmental problems that we all face__and we all must address. Our mission reflects Fordham's: to respect the environment and serve the greater good. We stress environmental literacy, stewardship, sustainable development, and environmental justice.

You'll learn the complex scientific, economic, political, and ethical interactions and processes that create our home on Earth. You'll study in New York City, one of the most vibrant centers of environmental education and urban ecology in the world. Fieldwork can take you around the globe.

You'll learn more than environmental studies here. You'll also study philosophy, theology, history, mathematics, languages, literature, and the performing arts through Fordham's common core curriculum, the centerpiece of our liberal arts education. We want you to excel in your field__and as a human being.

The environmental studies major has many specialized Concentration Career Tracks involving electives, professional internships, study abroad, and thesis research:

Conservation Biology
Environmental Law
Environmental Economics & Sustainable Business
Environmental Politics and Government
Green Architecture and Urban Planning
Environmental Journalism
Environmental Education K-12
Public Health and the Environment
Organic Agriculture and Food Security
Parks and Recreation
Environmental Organizations
Environmental Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
Environmental History and American Studies
Environmental Art and Literature

Facilities

At the Calder Center Biological Field Station, a 113-acre expanse of forest, lakes, and wetlands in nearby Armonk, NY, you can take ecology classes and conduct field research alongside a selected number of biologists who focus on water management and conservation for government and industry.

At the Center for Urban Ecology, you can study the intersection of nature and the city with scientists researching the impact of urbanization on regional ecosystems and the role people play in physiological, ecological, and evolutionary processes.

Local fieldwork

St. Rose's Garden, an urban organic agricultural project and outdoor classroom on the Rose Hill Campus
Community Supported Agriculture project, which brings food to the campus from local organic farmers
Campus Sustainability Program, a Fordham-wide initiative to minimize our environmental impact and pursue best practices in sustainability

Academic Internships

Gain professional experience and academic credits in environmental organizations such as:

Bronx River Alliance (New York Department of Parks)
Wildlife Conservation Society (Bronx Zoo)
New York Botanical Garden
American Museum of Natural History
Environmental Consortium of Hudson River Colleges and Universities

Paid Summer Internships are available throughout the U.S. and the New York City area:

Fordham University Louis Calder Center
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Mohonk Preserve
Mianus River Gorge Preserve
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
NYC Department of Parks
Environment America
Washington Internship Institute
Center for American Progress
League of Conservation Voters

Study Abroad

Environmental studies are widely available throughout the globe. Fordham's International and Study Abroad Program has dozens of possibilities in Central America, Africa, Australia, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

A few options:

Sustainability in Europe in Denmark
Tropical ecology and conservation in Costa Rica
Coastal ecology in Tanzania
Amazon resource management and cultural ecology in Brazil
Environmental studies in China

Chemistry of the Environment
Global Ecology
Basic Macroeconomics
North American Environmental History
Maritime Cities
History of Capitalism
History of Climate Change
Animal Rights Literature and Film
Tropical Ecology
Environment: Science, Law, and Policy

It's as big world. How will you change it? Our alumni work in a wide range of government, private, and nonprofit industries around the globe.

Our Alumni Career Advisory Board will be a constant resource during every year of your studies.

Some fields our graduates work in:

Environmental law
Environmental policy
Sustainable business
Urban planning
Conservation biology
Organic agriculture
Food policy
Sustainable development
Environmental journalism

Many have gone on to study at prestigious graduate programs at Yale, Columbia, and the London School of Economics. Others have studied environmental law programs at Pace, Fordham, and Vermont.

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

Disciplines

Interdisciplinary

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Environmental Studies at Fordham University

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.

English Requirements

PTEMin 65
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Environmental Studies at Fordham University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Bachelor of Environmental Studies at Fordham University

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.

Bachelor of Environmental Studies at Fordham University

Fordham University

United States of America, Manhattan