Fordham University Pre-College Summer Leaders Academy

Fordham's Summer Leaders Academy is an immersive pre-college program that combines innovative academic courses and college application preparation on our beautiful 85-acre campus with activities in the most exciting classroom of all, New York City.

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With on-campus housing available, this pre-college program is crafted to redefine your summer and set the stage for your future success.

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In the Fordham Summer Leaders Academy, students select one course to pursue, which meets daily in the morning and afternoon in one and two-week sessions through July.

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In the late afternoons and weekends, students will have the opportunity to bond and prepare for their college and professional journeys.

Activities will include:

• Sessions on the college application process given by Fordham's Undergraduate Team.
• Career exploration through Fordham's Career Services office.
• Making the most of Fordham's incredible new campus center and athletic facilities.
• Community-building social activities with Fordham's Student Engagement team.
• Chaperoned off-campus excursions around New York City.

• Non-credit courses are open to high school students who have completed their freshman year. Courses are recommended for those with a 3.0 or better. 
• Credit-bearing courses are primarily for rising high school seniors with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better. Rising juniors may apply with a letter of recommendation

• April 15: Resident Application Deadline
• May 1: Commuter Application Deadline for Immersion 1
• May 15: Commuter Application Deadline for Immersion 2 and 3

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Credit-bearing courses:

• Analytical writing sample from a class
• An analytical writing sample from a class
• An unofficial copy of your high school transcript
• Your fall report card if the grades are not reflected on your transcript
• Rising juniors only: a letter of recommendation
• If you are applying for housing, you will need a brief letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor attesting to your academic performance, personal attributes (including work ethic and conduct), and ability to live responsibly on campus.

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Non-credit courses:

• An unofficial copy of your high school transcript.
• Your fall report card if the grades are not reflected on your transcript.
• If you are applying for housing, you will need a brief letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor attesting to your academic performance, personal attributes (including work ethic and conduct), and ability to live responsibly on campus.
• If you are applying for the Musical Theatre Workshop, an audition song is required.

• Applicants will be notified of acceptance approximately two weeks after submitting a completed application.

• While there is no financial aid, a limited number of need-based discounts are available. 
• The deadline to apply for a discount is April 1.
• Students are encouraged to apply if they are eligible to receive free or reduced lunches at school and maintain a G.P.A. of 3.5 or better. Within the application, there is a section “More About You” that allows you to indicate if you would like to be considered for a discount. You may upload your proof of eligibility within the application itself or on the Status portal of your application. Acceptable proof of eligibility includes a copy of your family’s SNAP or free lunch notification (certification/re-certification) letter or a letter from a guidance counselor or administrator confirming your status.