Fordham University students have access to various resources for financing, health and safety, academics and campus life, and student involvement. Information on what these resources do and how to contact them is detailed below.
The Office of Financial Aid is available to help students know and understand their options for financing college such as university-provided aid, payment plans and loan options. They help students formulate a plan that will enable them to continue attending Fordham throughout their college years. Student Financial Services can be contacted via email at [email protected], [email protected] or by calling (718) 817-3800. Students working at Fordham to help with their educational costs can contact Student Employment at [email protected].
Fordham’s Department of Public Safety works to ensure the well-being of the entire Fordham community. The public safety officers are located throughout campus and are available to students at all times. Public Safety works closely with the New York Police Department to protect Fordham’s campus and the surrounding areas populated by students. Public Safety has a designated number for each campus. The Rose Hill campus Public Safety number is (718) 817-2222. They can also be contacted using blue-light phones on campus.
The Fordham University Health Center provides students with access to high-quality healthcare services directly on campus. They provide primary care, physical examinations, an allergy clinic, immunizations, laboratory services and health education. The center is located on the lower level of O’Hare Hall and can be contacted at (718) 817-4160. In case of emergency, the Public Safety number can be used to contact the Fordham University Emergency Medical Services.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) is a division of Student Affairs at Fordham that is dedicated to providing on-campus mental health services to students. The office offers crisis intervention, individual counseling/therapy, group counseling, peer counseling, evaluations, consultations and referrals to other campus resources and off-campus providers. The CPS office is located in the O’Hare Hall basement for walk-ins or can be contacted by calling (718) 817-3725.
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is available to help students create and manage accommodations as needed. They work to provide accessibility to all undergraduate students, as well as most of the Fordham graduate schools. Any student who needs accommodation must complete the application to register with ODS and set up an intake appointment. ODS can be contacted at their email [email protected] or by calling (718) 817-0655.
The Fordham Writing Center is a free service available to all students. All students are encouraged to seek advice and help with their writing regardless of their level or the discipline they study. The writing center offers help from master’s and doctoral students at any stage of the writing process, from outlining to editing the final draft. The center is located within the Walsh Family Library and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or calling (718) 817-0077.
Students in all courses at Fordham can receive free tutoring on Knack. Knack allows for students to be connected with trained peer tutors for in-person or virtual tutoring sessions where they can ask questions and receive feedback about learning strategies and course content. Students can access Knack at fordham.joinknack.com.
Fordham offers opportunities to study abroad for various lengths of time, such as a single semester, an academic year or a summer. Fordham offers semester programs in London, England, where the classes are through Fordham itself, and Granada, Spain, where students take classes at the Universidad de Granada. However, the university is also partnered with other universities worldwide to provide options for numerous other study-abroad locations and programs. Students interested in studying abroad can contact the Study Abroad office at [email protected] or (718) 817-3464.
The Office of Student Involvement (OSI) works to fulfill the Jesuit mission of educating students as whole people by creating meaningful opportunities for them to interact and connect with others outside of the classroom setting. OSI includes the campus clubs and organizations, commuter student services, student orientation and senior week. The office is located in the McShane Student Center and can be contacted by emailing [email protected] or calling (718) 817-4339.
The Fordham Career Center works with current students and Fordham alumni to connect them with employers and prepare them for the world beyond education. They have one-on-one appointments, workshops and other resources to help students with their resumes, finding opportunities, networking and interviewing. The Career Center can be contacted via email at f[email protected] or by calling (718) 817-4350.
Campus Ministry is a student-led, multifaith community on Fordham campuses that works to support the personal, spiritual and moral development of Fordham students. Campus Ministry celebrates faith and religious traditions, encourages students to participate in the Catholic church, offers retreats and service opportunities and works to ensure students are able to participate in faith and religion as they desire. Campus Ministry can be contacted via email at [email protected] or via phone at (718) 817-4505.
Fordham has a variety of resources that students should be sure to use.
