Fordham University was founded in 1841 by Bishop John Hughes as St. John’s College. It achieved university status in 1907 and has since grew to include eleven (11) schools offering various programs in its campuses namely the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill and Westchester. It is an accredited member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) with most of its programs having additional accreditation from corresponding agencies such as the American Bar Association, Council on Social Work Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, among others.

The university offers various financial aid options including government grants and loans, outside gift aid and scholarships and traditional university aid opportunities. An Admissions Advisor can assist students in matters pertaining to application, programs and tuition rates. Admission to online programs is on a rolling basis, meaning that students can enter at any term during the year.

Online degrees are offered by Fordham University through its Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education (GSRRE). These programs include the Master of Arts in Pastoral Care, Master of Arts in Religious Certification and the Graduate Certificate in Faith Formation. The said online programs are products of the combined efforts of the university’s academic departments and the Department of Instructional Technology Academic Computing.
Students taking online courses in Fordham University are typically self-directed learners, critical thinkers or action-oriented people. The environment of active learning as provided by online Fordham courses continues to elicit positive reviews from education experts. Students are given full access to course materials and support facilities.