Meeting the unique needs of international students is a priority at Fordham Graduate School of Business. We recognize that they students have unique needs. Below you will find information intended to make the transition easier into Fordham. Rest assured that at Fordham you will be a part of a community of students, faculty, and administration who will do everything possible to make your experience the best it can be.

The Office of International Services is a resource center for Fordham University’s international community and their interests. Click here to visit their website.

Special Application Requirements for International Students

• All materials should be submitted at least one month prior to the published deadlines to allow adequate time for the evaluation of credentials, preparation of the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) and processing of the visa.
• International applicants who require an F-1 Student Visa are highly encouraged to submit their completed applications as early as possible.
• All application materials (university records, bank statements, letters of recommendation, etc.) that are not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation.
• Full-time students who will require an F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Visa must submit a notarized Affidavit of Support accompanied by original documentation that supports the information on the affidavit. (Supporting documentation includes personal bank statements, sponsorships, or financial awards.) 
• It is imperative that all documentation be in their original formats. Copies and facsimiles cannot be accepted.
  
• International Applicants Requiring a Student Visa (please note the summer deadline is not available to international applicants requiring the student visa): click here to download deadline