<p>So I was recently accepted to Fordham, and I initially applied to LC because I really want that 'in the middle of the city' feel. However, Rose Hill looks so damn gorgeous and it's made the decision a bit more difficult. First though, I should ask, would it even be possible to switch campuses like this? Really my only major concern is with the amount of commuters going to LC ( I really want to be living with the majority of my fellow students) and the area surrounding Rose Hill, I heard it's a bit rough. Thanks for reading :)</p>
<p>I have never lived at LC, but it is one building that has dorms, classrooms, food, and everything else. Perfect location in the city, 59th street. Central Park nearby, Time Warner Center. Rose Hill is completely different. We’re on a contained campus, numerous buildings, different dorms. We are in the Bronx, yes, if you’re not careful your iPhone will get stolen. I have never felt unsafe on campus and it’s really only if you’re not smart about what you’re doing. I think that there is rather quick access to the city. The Metro North, the Subway, and the RamVan, varying in prices. </p>
<p>No idea if you can switch campuses. There is sometimes a disconnect between the two campuses.</p>
<p>There is a difference between the two campuses. Lincoln Center is definitely urban, a mini NYU. But the students there are very much together, many of them involved in the drama or dance program (but not all…they have a lot of Fulbright scholars coming out of LC). Its about 1,800 undergraduate students. Lincoln Center is also home to some of the graduate schools and the Law School.</p>
<p>Rose Hill is a classic college campus, which is also in the middle of the city…but the borough is the Bronx, rather than Manhattan. Its about 5,000 undergraduate students. If you embrace the Bronx, it will embrace you…lots of opportunities (particularly for upperclassmen) to do social service internships which are rewarding and often life transforming. You have to be careful in any large city, and the Bronx is no different. Be wise…don’t go drinking and wandering around alone at night. Fordham kids know that and hang together in groups. Little Italy and the immediate areas also depend on Fordham students and employees for business…so to some extent they know to treat people right. Its not scary. Its just reality. </p>
<p>As for changing campuses, it can be done and is done. But you must notify them immediately and make that request. So they can see if dorm space is available. Rose Hill has several dorm options. I dont know how many requests are approved and how many are denied and what the reasons are. I only know it has been done. </p>
<p>What is more common however, is students at Rose Hill taking classes at Lincoln Center and vice versa, using the RamVan (which is free for this purpose) service between campuses. My daughter and her boyfriend both took 3 classes at Lincoln Center which they enjoyed immensely…new faces, new professors, and just being in Manhattan. She also had an internship on the upper West Side.</p>
<p>Thank you so much everyone. One last question, does Fordham allow double majoring? I was hoping to possibly double major in Biology and Astrophysics. I figure since I’ll be very science heavy I’ll be over at Rose Hill now and again, while still living and experiencing life in Manhattan while at LC. I am absurdly excited to start living in NYC and attend Fordham. I know it will be rigorous study, but I am just so ready for my life to finally begin.</p>
<p>The school does allow students to double major, however with Fordham’s extensive core curriculum, it will require careful planning from the start. Will you be at LC or RH? This is important because while there is a lot of overlap, certain majors are only offered to students on one campus. For example business is at the RH campus only and theater and dance are on the LC campus only. I do believe that biology is only offered as a major to RH students and I’m not sure if the school has an astrophysics major on either campus. You should carefully check out the websites for RH and LC to be sure you end up on the right campus for your academic interests/pursuits.
<a href=“http://www.fordham.edu/academics/colleges__graduate_s/undergraduate_colleg/fordham_college_at_l/fields_of_study/index.asp[/url]”>http://www.fordham.edu/academics/colleges__graduate_s/undergraduate_colleg/fordham_college_at_l/fields_of_study/index.asp</a>
<a href=“http://www.fordham.edu/academics/colleges__graduate_s/undergraduate_colleg/fordham_college_at_r/academics/majors_and_minors_19657.asp#majors1[/url]”>http://www.fordham.edu/academics/colleges__graduate_s/undergraduate_colleg/fordham_college_at_r/academics/majors_and_minors_19657.asp#majors1</a></p>
<p>According to the Fordham website “FCLC offers a full range of majors in the liberal arts and sciences with nationally recognized programs in the fine and performing arts. The college is the heir of a long history of Fordham in Manhattan.” Also from everything I’ve read and heard from other people, you can declare any major and reside at any campus with the exception of a few majors that are specific to your school. Not sure which ones are specific to which campus ( I assume the dance/music/art is specific to LC and the business school is specific to RH) I purposefully chose to apply to LC because of the city feel. As an added benefit, because of my intended major I’ll be spending a good amount of time at RH since they have most of the labs. At least I hope so… unless I’m totally getting all this information wrong… which now makes me worried.</p>
<p>I have visited both. RH is beautiful, perfect for people who don’t want to give up large yards and fancy old buildings. However, I’m the type of person who would go out of campus a lot on my free time. The things I am interested in (music concerts, record stores, etc) as mostly all in Manhattan, so it would be convenient for me. So it all depends on what you prefer. the education is the same.</p>
<p>You will easily be able to take classes at RH if you carefully plan out your schedule. However, I know [for</a> a fact that Biology is only offered at RH](<a href=“http://www.fordham.edu/academics/colleges__graduate_s/undergraduate_colleg/fordham_college_at_l/fields_of_study/index.asp]for”>http://www.fordham.edu/academics/colleges__graduate_s/undergraduate_colleg/fordham_college_at_l/fields_of_study/index.asp). If you need a transfer to RH, it should be easy-- there’s space. Transferring to LC is harder.</p>
<p>TheJuanSoto, thank you SO much. I understand that biology is only offered at RH, but in order to major in it would I HAVE to reside at RH?.. or could I just take the Ram Tran every day to classes and still reside at LC?</p>
<p>I’d say probably yes. Just like having to be in RH for the business program. Even if not, it’s convenient. </p>
<p>Don’t worry, you can take plenty of classes at LC as well as take a subway train to Manhattan anytime (after doing your homework, of course). I understand the appeal of being the best location for a college in NYC (IMO, which is why I chose LC), but you’re not going to miss out on anything by choosing RH.</p>
<p>Thanks again for all the info. I’m not 100% sold on Biology, it’s just slightly better than the other options, so at this point I would rather be at LC with my 2nd or 3rd choice for a major then go to RH, not that there is anything wrong with RH. I just really really want to go to LC.</p>
<p>Are you looking to switch colleges from LC to Rose Hill, or just looking to live at Rose Hill while still going to LC? Applications are handled separately and while a transfer might be possible, I don’t know if it’s possible for an incoming freshman. Most of the “back and forth” between campuses happens for students in specific programs, who take part of their coursework at one school or the other. That applies more for upperclassmen, although there are also some freshman students who attend the college at LC but live at Rose Hill.
The “ram van” runs between the 2 campuses, but it isn’t ideal if you have morning classes to make the commute.</p>
<p>I think it’s harder to live at LC and take classes at RH - housing is much more scarce at LC.</p>
<p>Keep in mind as well that core classes need to be taken at the home school (with a few exceptions).</p>
<p>I’d prefer to live at and take the majority of my classes at LC. However, I would still also like a few classes at RH, just to have some kind of campus feel in case I get bored of the city. I know I’ll be at Rose hill from time to time regardless because of the core curriculum. However I wish to major in Biology, as of now it’s what I’d prefer to major in, but I wouldn’t be willing to give up my housing at LC to pursue it. There are other possibilities I can pursue. I also wish to double major… (if possible) in International Studies, with a minor in Mandarin, both of which are only offered at LC. </p>
<p>I know a lot of these issues are circumvented by the fact there is such a structured core curriculum. So I’m probably just getting hyped up for nothing.</p>
<p>Does anyone know when we declare our major? I can’t remember declaring one on the application. Thanks again for all the replies.</p>
<p>After or in sophomore year, can’t remember.</p>
<p>major MUST be declared second week of February in Sophmore year. Valentine’s Day around, declaring your love for the rest of your college career.</p>