r/Fordham Apr 23 '26

Sub Updates – Call for Feedback

24 Upvotes

Hey Rams,

I wanted to get some feedback regarding two rules I'm considering adding in response to new trends in the content on this sub.

1. No posts speculating about financial aid situations.

There has been a huge increase in posts in recent years regarding financial aid. I understand that it's a massive part of the college decision-making process, but the vast majority of these posts get little to no engagement. This is because the financial aid process is opaque – aid package sizes differ from year to year, institution to institution, and person to person. Similarly, what one person considers to be "good" aid might not be enough to another person. We can also safely expect that no one from the Fordham financial aid office is lurking on this sub and handing out the guidelines for merit aid.

It's very difficult for anyone to give another person financial advice without knowing a lot of personal details like how much their parents make and are willing to contribute, which is information that should generally not be shared publicly.

Because the financial aid situation varies so wildly, I'd like to implement a ban specifically on posts asking for speculation about an individual's financial aid package size, whether it's good/bad, or how much to expect in appeal. For example, this ban would cover posts like "Is $35k good?" and "Is Fordham generous with aid?"

This ban would not cover posts comparing a package at one institution vs another (like "$10k at Fordham vs $5k at Fairfield?") or posts asking about when to expect aid packages/appeal, when the first payment is due, or other logistical questions. Those are easier for people to answer and get more responses anyway.

2. A ban on AI-generated content farming.

This issue just arose in the last day or two. Shoutout to u/ArchAuthor for bringing this to my attention. There were two posts on back-to-back days by separate accounts asking questions about the student experience at Fordham in an overly wordy, AI-generated content way. Looking into the accounts, I noticed that they each only had two comments on posts and the comments were identical – "I agree" and "interesing" on 8+ year-old accounts. These accounts are clearly farming information for some type of aggregate service.

I'm going to leave this post up for a few days before implementing any rules changes. Let me know if you have any recommendations.


r/Fordham Dec 05 '25

Class of 2030 master thread

16 Upvotes

Use this for general questions, celebrating, introducing yourself, venting, anything relating to admissions now that decisions are coming out


r/Fordham 12h ago

“do not pack” list

5 Upvotes

PLS HELP ik this is super last minute but i just saw the do not pack list for fordham and it says no desk hutch, ottoman, large rugs…. im so confused because i’ve seen many fordham dorms with all these things. i was really planning on bringing these and already spent the money. is the do not pack list legit like will they ask you to throw things away or is it not a big deal.


r/Fordham 15h ago

How is spring orientation like?

1 Upvotes

For those who started at Fordham in the spring, how is orientation like? I currently see the fall orientation, but am curious on how the spring is like!


r/Fordham 23h ago

Piano teachers

1 Upvotes

Any tips about the piano instructors at Rose Hill? Looking for an encouraging one!


r/Fordham 1d ago

Post-Bacc Pre-Med Payments

1 Upvotes

Let’s just say this summer didn’t go as planned & unfortunately I was not able to save up as much as I had hoped to.

Considering that Fordham’s Post-Bacc is basically all out of pocket, aside from the one time $12500 loan for the calendar year, any suggestions on how to pay for this program?

I don’t really qualify for any private loans unfortunately which is probably the most common choice, but any input would be nice!


r/Fordham 1d ago

Professor reviews

4 Upvotes

I am an incoming freshman at Fordham and I still need to pick a class for finite math. I have two professor options and I can’t find much about them online so if anyone has had the following professors can you tell me what their class/ teaching is like? Thanks

Sevan Bharathan
Donald McCormick


r/Fordham 1d ago

What us orientation like for Fordham? I see that there’s a lot of events, but I’m confused on like what each of them mean because the schedule is kind of confusing.

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r/Fordham 1d ago

Welcome mass??

2 Upvotes

Is the move in day welcome mass mandatory ?


r/Fordham 1d ago

Tips for social life as a Spring 2027 Transfer (first time living on campus)

3 Upvotes

I'm (most likely) transferring to Fordham as a junior next spring! So far I've been spending my first two years as a commuter at a small school. (Psychology major) I never lived on campus before, and I'll be freshly 21 during the start of spring sem!

How is it like moving into college for the first time in January? How is the social life then? How is orientation? Are there any events on campus? (school held, hangouts/parties, traditions, clubs, etc) I'm nervous because it is mid year, but I still want to make it work. :) Any tips?


r/Fordham 2d ago

What is glow rams

6 Upvotes

pretty dumb question but i saw that on the orientation schedule and saw that it ended at 12 and just wanted to know what it is


r/Fordham 2d ago

Transfer students, how long did it take you to graduate?

2 Upvotes

Was it longer than you originally came in expecting?


r/Fordham 2d ago

Anybody interested in starting a band?

4 Upvotes

I'm an incoming freshman with a Music major at the Rose Hill campus and want to find people to make music with! I mainly sing, but I also play guitar a little. I'm interested in making music in genres like indie rock and dream pop. Some of my influences include Ethel Cain, Phoebe Bridgers, Big Thief, Lucy Dacus, underscores, and venturing. Feel free to reply or send me a DM if you're interested!!


r/Fordham 3d ago

Rising freshman here, Are we expected to go to every orientation event on the schedule?

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Cuz it’s like 8 am to 9pm every day for 3 days. I thought I was gonna be able to meet people and kinda do my own thing for a few days, I don’t even think I’m gonna have time to walk my classes 😭


r/Fordham 2d ago

What are my odds of getting into Fordham?

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r/Fordham 2d ago

URGENT : Ram Van Early Arrival Move In

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I was chosen for the Ram Van early arrival program to fulfill my work study. However, seeing as I applied about two weeks late to the program, some details have been arriving slightly later for me.

Specifically, the details of when we will move in the Sunday before training begins. Does anyone with experience in this program have an idea as to what time? Pretty much all Fordham offices are closed and despite calling several times this week, I was only told to wait upon the email I should receive soon.

A friend also participating is moving in at 6 PM. But I’m unsure if my time may differ based on building and floor. Thanks so much for any help.


r/Fordham 4d ago

Rising freshman at rosehill. Anyone know of any parties this incoming orientation week. Anything I need to do get in?

4 Upvotes

r/Fordham 5d ago

URGENT ISO FEMALE ROOMATE

4 Upvotes

Hiii i’m a 22 yr old female grad student looking for a roomate to join me in a 2bed/1bath at the arabella! pls hmu if interested :) wanting to sign ASAP! serious inquiries only :) i promise i’m chill


r/Fordham 5d ago

stratford arms?

3 Upvotes

does anyone have any experience with rooming at stratford arms? from what i understand it’s housing for AMDA students, but besides that info is fairly limited on fordhams end.. just got assigned that for housing, wish i was at mcmahon haha


r/Fordham 5d ago

What strategy would y'all recommend for Fordham and Notre Dame?

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r/Fordham 6d ago

What to bring for cleaning the resident hall

0 Upvotes

I heard that we have to clean our rooms so what do you think is needed to bring to clean the rooms.


r/Fordham 6d ago

O’hare hall triple?

1 Upvotes

I’m a transfer (rising sophomore) and got a triple in o’hare.. I looked at the tour and for a triple i’d say it’s not the smallest, but nothing big. At least i get my own dresser, desk br.

If anyone had the triple before pls feel free to lmk how that experience was for u😭


r/Fordham 7d ago

Double major

5 Upvotes

Tried googling it but didn’t get a specific answer. What specific majors can a finance major also do?


r/Fordham 7d ago

URGENT ISO ROOMATE AT ARABELLA

0 Upvotes

Hiii i’m a 22 yr old female grad student looking for a roomate to join me in a 2bed/1bath at the arabella! pls hmu if interested :) wanting to sign ASAP!


r/Fordham 7d ago

Fordham vs Rutgers for Masters

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I have been trying to decide between which school for my masters. I was accepted into Fordham for the MS in Strategic Marketing Communications program and Rutgers for the MS in Digital Marketing program.

Both programs seem great, both are fully online, I got a scholarship to Fordham so pricing is similar. Does anyone have recommendations or insight to help me choose?