Fordham University has a storied history which contributes to its community, values and culture. In 1841, the Rose Hill campus was established by the Rev. John Hughes as St. John’s College and it remained so until it was renamed Fordham University in 1907. Fordham’s campus spans 85 acres with lots of unique buildings to explore.
The William D. Walsh Library sits near the main gate and is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. and then slightly shorter hours Friday through Sunday, which can be found online. The library has plenty of space throughout its five levels. On the first floor there is a writing center which provides printer services as well as peer support. On the lower levels there is also a museum of Greek and Roman antiques. Students can also reserve study rooms on the library’s website.
Moglia Stadium overlooks Coffey Field and during the fall season, and Fordham students have free admission to games. The Rose Hill Gymnasium is an indoor court, used for basketball and volleyball games. During the basketball season the bleachers are packed and students can win free merch. The Lombardi Memorial Center has locker rooms and more sports facilities, as well as a fitness center. The fitness center has workout equipment for independent training as well as classes. In the basement of the Lombardi Center is also Dagger John’s which offers Asian cuisine and pizza.
Attached to the Lombardi Center and Gymnasium is the Father McShane S.J. Campus Center. McShane holds two levels of lounges and a student center, as well as conference space on the top floor. The newly renovated dining hall is on the first floor along with a Grab N Go and BKG Coffee Roasters.
Fordham’s many academic buildings include Keating Hall, where a variety of courses are taught. The third floor has the large lecture hall and academic advisors offices. In the basement, you’ll also find a POD Express for snacks, a lounge and Fordham’s NPR affiliate radio station, WFUV.
Dealy Hall sits beside the fountain and has a Starbucks on the lower level. Beside it is Hughes Hall, where the Gabelli School of Business resides. Freeman Hall and John Mulcahy Hall (JMH), are home to most STEM courses and have larger lecture halls. Faculty Memorial Hall (FMH) is off campus, right outside the Belmont Avenue Gate. On the first floor of FMH is Salt & Sesame, which offers coffee and bagels.
Nearby sits O’Hare Hall, a residence hall all the way by the Ram Van site and parking garage. In this area is also the bookstore and in the basement of O’Hare is the Health Service Office and Counseling and Psychological Services. Tierney Hall houses the majority of transfer students and is right next door to O’Hare.
Across campus is Collins Auditorium, which houses the philosophy department and Fordham’s many theater groups. Beside it is Faber Hall and Loyola Hall, a very charming residence hall with outdoor seating. Loyola, home to Manresa scholars, has a very convenient location, practically in the center of many major buildings. Across from Faber is the Hawthorn-Rooney Tennis Courts and Bahoshy Softball Field.
Further away from the center of campus are more first-year residence halls. Queens Court, which is the oldest residence hall on campus, and sits beside the University Church. Below Queens Court is the Grotto, a deli style dining option. Behind Queens Court are Alumni Court South and Loschert Hall. Both freshman residence halls are identical and Loschert actually used to be called Alumni Court North.
By the Webster Avenue gate are Campbell, Salice and Conley Halls. These are upperclassmen residence halls, and it is common for sports teams to live together here. Below Campbell is Così, which offers foods like soup, salads, sandwiches and rice bowls. Martyrs’ Hall is around that side of campus and is the largest first year dorm. It is a large building split into three wings: Jogues, LaLande and Goupil.
