Registration
Matriculation
Matriculated students are those who have been admitted as candidates for a degree. A nonmatriculated student is one who has not been admitted as a degree candidate but has received approval to register for credit courses.
Classification of Students
Class standing is determined by the number of credits the student has completed. For purposes of registering for courses with a class restriction, the class standing is that which the student will have as of the term in which the course is taken.
| Year or Classification | Credits Completed |
|---|---|
| First Year | 0-29 |
| Sophomore | 30-59 |
| Junior | 60-89 |
| Senior | 90 and above |
Official Registration
Fordham University recognizes that the responsibility for each student's academic success is shared by the student, the faculty, and the administration. Therefore, before a student registers for coursework at the University, preregistration advising is provided.
Prior to the opening of registration, an advising hold is placed on each student. Once students have met with their adviser, this hold is removed and students may register for the next semester according to the schedule provided in their registration materials. Students must register before attending any course. Registration materials are emailed to each student's Fordham email address before official registration in the fall (for the next spring term) and spring (for the next fall term). Students should register before the first day of classes.
First- and second-year students normally register for five three-credit courses. Third- and fourth-year students normally register for four four-credit courses.
Course Changes
Students may adjust their course schedules by adding and dropping classes until the deadline specified in the academic calendar. Note that the schedule adjustment period is meant for replacing one course with another. Students who drop all their classes during the schedule adjustment period will be responsible for tuition charges corresponding to withdrawal prior to the second week of classes.
Veteran students should be aware that if they are using any military education benefit, withdrawal from a class may create a debt with the VA, their Service Branch, or Fordham. Before withdrawing from a class, such students should consult with the VA Certifying Officials in the Office of Academic Records.
Late Registration
Registration after the end of the schedule adjustment period may be permitted for serious reasons by way of exception. Students registering late are held accountable for any class absences thus incurred.
Registration in Other Fordham Schools
With a few exceptions, such as Honors Program and Manresa courses that are college-specific, FCLC students may register for courses in GSB, PCS-LC, PCS-RH, and FCRH. Students may not take more than six courses at the Gabelli School of Business (GSB).
Please note that FCLC students are not permitted to take online courses during the academic year.
Changes of Name or Address
Students are expected to notify the the Office of Academic Records immediately of any change of address or change of name. Please be aware that a permanent address change request through the Fordham portal will not update the student's diploma mailing address.
Credit Limits
Full-time status is achieved by registering for 12 or more credits per term; part-time status involves a credit load of fewer than 12 credits. Full-time status is needed for financial aid and residential life.
Sophomores completing a B.A. degree have a credit ceiling of 20 credits. Sophomores completing a B.S. degree, requiring additional lab courses, have a credit limit of 21 credits. First Years and Sophomores completing a BFA degree have a credit ceiling of 22 credits.
Juniors and seniors pursuing a B.A. degree have a credit ceiling of 18 credits. Juniors and seniors completing a B.S. degree have a credit ceiling of 20 credits, allowing them to register for up to 20 credits. Juniors and seniors completing a BFA degree have a credit ceiling of 21 credits.
If students exceed their credit ceiling, they are charged for each credit above their ceiling. (For BFA students, additional tuition is charged only if the student is taking more than two liberal arts classes.)
Students who have demonstrated their ability to carry a full course load with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA may request special permission of an academic advisor or assistant dean to enroll in an additional course. Students paying the flat tuition rate will be charged extra tuition for any credits over their ceiling.
Leave of Absence and Readmission
The leave of absence policy is described in the Academic Programs, Policies, and Procedures chapter of the bulletin.
All former students who wish to apply for readmission must complete the online Undergraduate Readmit Application Form, which will be submitted electronically to the Office of Academic Advising (LL804; 212-636-6350).
In addition to the application, a personal statement describing the applicant's activities while away from college must be submitted. An interview may be required as part of the readmission process.
Readmission decisions are based primarily on the applicant's previous academic record with the college, although other factors may be considered as well.