Fordham University Academic Calendar 2026-2027
New York, New York
Private | Semester System | ~16000 Students
Looking for important Fordham University academic calendar dates? Below you'll find registration periods, semester information, finals, commencement, and other resources.
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School Facts Card
School's Name
Fordham University
School's City
New York
School's State
New York
School Semester System
Semester
School's Enrollment
16000
School's Type
Private
Important Academic Dates
Fall Semester
Fall Semester Begins
Fall Add/Drop Deadline
Fall Withdrawal Deadline
Fall Finals Week Start Date
Fall Finals Week End Date
Spring Semester
Spring Semester Begins
Spring Add/Drop Deadline
Spring Break Start Date
Spring Break End Date
Spring Withdrawal Deadline
Spring Finals Week Start Date
Spring Finals Week End Date
Other Important Dates
Commencement Date
Fordham University
Summer Semester Begins
New York
University Overview
Fordham University is a private Jesuit research university in New York City with campuses at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center. Fordham follows a semester-based academic calendar, although dates can vary by school and program. The University maintains separate calendars for its undergraduate colleges, Gabelli School of Business, graduate programs, School of Law, and School of Professional and Continuing Studies
Semester Overview
Fall Semester
The Fall 2026 semester begins August 26, 2026, for Fordham's traditional undergraduate programs. Thanksgiving Recess runs November 25-29. The last day of Fall classes is December 8, followed by final examinations from December 10 through December 18.
Spring Semester
The Spring 2027 semester begins January 19, 2027. Spring Recess begins March 18 and runs through March 24, followed immediately by Easter Recess through March 29. Classes resume March 30. The last day of Spring classes is May 5, followed by final examinations from May 10 through May 17.
Fordham does not use a traditional Winter semester in the same way as some universities. The University's main academic calendar includes a Winter Break between the Fall and Spring semesters, while individual schools and programs may have different winter or intersession arrangements.
Summer Semester
Fordham offers Summer Session courses in multiple sessions. Summer courses use separate calendars and deadlines, with session dates varying by course and school.
Registration Overview
Registration dates vary by Fordham school and student status. The University directs students to their individual school's academic calendar for registration information, rather than using one university-wide registration date.
Finals Overview
For Fordham's traditional undergraduate calendar, Fall 2026 final examinations run December 10-18. Spring 2027 final examinations run May 10-17. Individual exam schedules are published separately by the University.
Graduation Overview
Fordham's University Commencement is scheduled for May 22, 2027. Baccalaureate Masses are scheduled for May 21 at both Lincoln Center and Rose Hill.
What Actually Works
Add every important academic deadline to one calendar
Review every course syllabus during the first week
Meet with your academic advisor before registration
Register as soon as your enrollment window opens
Check your school's specific Fordham calendar
Track Spring Recess and Easter Recess separately
Begin preparing for final exams before finals week
Check the official academic calendar regularly for updates
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the official Fordham University academic calendar?
The University Registrar publishes the official UMass Amherst academic calendar with semester dates, add/drop deadlines, withdrawal dates, breaks, final examinations, and other important academic dates.
Does Fordham University use semesters or quarters?
Fordham University follows a semester-based academic calendar, with Fall and Spring semesters and additional Summer Session offerings.
When is Spring Break at Fordham University?
For Fordham's 2027 Spring calendar, Spring Recess runs from March 18 through March 24. Easter Recess then runs March 25-29, with classes resuming March 30.
When are finals at Fordham University?
For Fordham's main undergraduate calendar, Fall 2026 final examinations run December 10-18, while Spring 2027 final examinations run May 10-17. Individual schools and programs may have different schedules.
Final Thoughts
The Fordham University academic calendar is more than a schedule of important dates. It helps students coordinate coursework, registration, internships, employment, and graduation throughout the academic year. Because Fordham maintains separate calendars for different schools, checking the calendar for your specific program is particularly important.
Important Note
Fordham University maintains separate academic calendars for different schools and programs, and the University notes that dates can vary. The traditional undergraduate calendar should not automatically be used for graduate, Law, Professional and Continuing Studies, or other specialized programs. Always use the official Fordham calendar applicable to your program as the final authority.
