<p>Now that I've been accepted, sent in my deposit, and accepted my financial aid awards, what do I do now? I received a letter yesterday that told me they had received my deposit and that "additional orientation information will be mailed to [me] during the summer". But is there anything else I'm supposed to do in the meantime? I don't think I'm supposed to register for classes because I read in a topic below that they will choose freshmen schedules for us. Do I have to fill any forms out? Will I only hear from them again in the summer?</p>
<p>Relax, and enjoy yourself. Finish your school year with a bang. Fordham wants your final grades by the way. They will take care of everything, believe me. You will get all the necessary forms for dorm preferences and class preferences in due course this summer. You won’t find out your room mate until late in the summer, however. Fordham picks your “starting gate” classes based on your classes now (like how many AP’s you have and what they are), your preferences and interests, your likely major, all sorts of information they have, Fordham’s core requirements…the purpose of which is to make your transition to college as smooth and enjoyable as possible. You pick what to take second semester, though the core requirements are a huge part of that. Most of your AP classes kick in for sophomore year, so don’t fret that. There are additional orientation gatherings in the summer which are not required for attendance, but are fun. If you live far away, don’t sweat those, particularly if you attended the admitted students orientation in April. The only REQUIRED orientation you will have is when you move in, around Sept 1. Its the 3 day drill of do’s and don’ts and recommendations for success. Then classes begin and its off to the races. Move in is a breeze. Its one thing that Fordham does particularly well. Upperclassmen and Rose Hill Society members help to carry your boxes and luggage almost right out of your car and put it in your room. (you do the set up, however.) Technology geeks are all over helping kids get wired in and hooked up on the internet and fordham websites. You have lunch with your parents, go to mass at 500pm on the lawn in front of the Church and kiss your parents good bye. For kids who are very socially conscious and want to help out, there is an offer to arrive in the Bronx a couple of days early to do some social work through a special program they have. (I dont know what LC has in that regard however if you are going there.)</p>
<p>Have a great summer! Relax and enjoy yourself. Stay safe and healthy. Come prepared to have a great time at Fordham but work hard.</p>
<p>Welcome!</p>
<p>Actually, I’m going to LC and I’m commuting, so I don’t have to worry about roommates or moving in. But your post was really helpful, thanks! I guess I can just chill until July then. =]</p>
<p>If you are going to LC, then disregard the answer from endlessrecession. We heard from the Dean himself during a visit in April that the process is different in LC from RH. In LC students get to choose their classes themselves right from the start, first semester fall freshman year. RH they can’t do that because there are so many more students. Your best bet for questions is to log on to the facebook group for admitted LC students, there are current LC students who are orientation guides who are answering questions. [Fordham</a> University Class of 2013 at Lincoln Center | Facebook](<a href=“Facebook”>Facebook)</p>
<p>what happens if our 2nd semester grades suddenly decline? haha do you guys think they will actually revoke their decision?</p>
<p>Endlessrecession-
My jr d seems interested in Fordham but is a non catholic. We felt comfortable on the tour and were assured a non catholic wouldn’t feel left out or pressured. After hearing your description of move in day with a “mass”, I’m not so sure. Are you a student? What do you think?</p>
<p>The Jesuit philosophy, core curriculum and emphasis on community services actually resonate with her but Catholic dogma and rituals may not.</p>
<p>Fordham does not maintain a regular presence on Collegeconfidential. However, from time to time, we do have staff review the postings. When things seem headed “off the rails” I try to step in and provide an “official word”.</p>
<p>Sometimes, individuals not associated with our office, have taken it upon themselves to speak as an authority on “all things Fordham”. This hasn’t really worked out so well for them or us and typically has ended up projecting an image of the University that’s not exactly the most accurate.</p>
<p>Alas, here we are again. “endlessrecession” has posted a depiction of move-in day representing one parent’s experience. This, however, does contain some inaccuracies.</p>
<p>Rest assured that we will be in-touch with all enrolling students in the coming weeks to clearly outline the steps between now and the beginning of classes. We try to meter out this information in a way that it is neither overwhelming nor lacking for specificity.</p>
<p>I would respectfully request that those seeking accurate information just reach out to us directly. We’d be more than happy to talk you through whatever questions you might have. We’re at 800 FORDHAM or <a href=“mailto:enroll@fordham.edu”>enroll@fordham.edu</a></p>
<p>Finally, there is a mass offered at the end of move-in day. It is on Sunday and we are a Catholic college for goodness sake. But, as with all issues of faith, it is optional. Those who are not Catholic are fully welcome amongst our community and feel genuinely at home within the Fordham family.</p>
<p>As always, you can reach me directly at <a href=“mailto:pefarrell@fordham.edu”>pefarrell@fordham.edu</a></p>
<p>Peter Farrell
Director of Admission</p>
<p>Ah, thanks a lot for the clarification. I’m glad to hear Fordham won’t just abandon us until August… I LOVE getting stuff in the mail from them haha. It makes me happy.</p>
<p>Fordham being Jesuit is a factor but it isn’t a large one. I’m for all intents and purposes atheist and could care less about church, etc and it’s not an issue whatsoever…The only time where Fordham being Jesuit comes into play is the theology core requirement but even then those aren’t solely about christianity and are still interesting/important for the most part.</p>