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Quick Stats

Service & Maintenance Staff 183
Campus Size
  • 8 acres (Lincoln Center)
  • 85 acres (Rose Hill)
Student Centers
  • McGinley Student Center  (Rose Hill)
  • Office of Student Activities (Lincoln Center)
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries
  • Quinn Library (Lincoln Center)
  • Walsh Library (Rose Hill)
Popular Places to Chill
  • Eddie's (the huge field in the center of campus)
  • The Empire State Café
  • McGinley Ramskellar
  • Millennium Grille
  • The second floor lounge in the McGinley Student Center
Bar on Campus Dagger John's, the restaurant in the basement of the McGinley Center, is technically a bar, but it does not sell alcohol.
Bowling on Campus There are no bowling alleys on campus.
Coffeehouse on Campus
  • Rodrigue's is a student-run coffeehouse on campus. In addition to selling coffee, it also hosts events such as "Battle of the Bands."
  • The Empire State Café on the first floor of Campbell Hall sells Starbucks drinks like coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
Movie Theater on Campus There are no movie theaters on campus, but every now and then, CAB (Campus Activities Board) will host events where students can view recently-released movies in one of the lecture halls.

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The facilities at Fordham University are somewhat mixed in terms of their upkeep. Most buildings at Rose Hill are very old, with many more than 100 years of age, but they are still in beautiful condition. However, inside some of the buildings, the facilities are not as impressive. Students tend to complain about the cafeteria and the gym the most. The cafeteria, in addition to serving food that most students find inedible, is far too small for the amount of people that use it. It is almost impossible to find a table during popular lunch and dinner hours, and once you manage to secure a seat, you have to deal with the madhouse that exists inside the actual serving area. The gym is also pretty inadequate and in need of updated machinery, and just more space overall. 

The landscaping at Rose Hill is so beautifully done that, as you stroll around campus, it's easy to forget that you are actually in the middle of the Bronx. Another high point in Fordham's facilities is the Walsh Library. It boasts tons of different places for studying, so whether you're looking to sit alone at a desk, or sit in a private room so you can talk to your friends, you'll be able to find your study niche in Walsh. Certain sections remain open until 2 a.m. during the week, so it's the perfect place for late-night cramming or paper writing. The only issue students tend to have with the library is the lack of a 24-hour section.

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Facilities at Fordham University

andrewm94

Accounting '16

4.6
A

Very Nice Campus

For a school in New York City, the campus is really nice, and huge. The library is very big, and useful for papers and such. There are many buildings that match the needs of any student - be it athletic, academic, or social.

May 16, 2012

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jess06

Communications '15

4.2
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Decent

The facilities at Fordham are decent. They are always renovating something and are currently constructing a new building. The machines in the gym could use an update but they work fine.

Feb 03, 2012

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similerex

History '14

4.6
A

Good Facilities

I mean, it's a beautiful campus, sure. There's nothing wrong with that.

Jan 07, 2012

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User rating for Fordham University - Facilities is 3.5 out of 5 based on 34 user reviews.

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"Green" Initiatives

Fordham has several "green" initiatives that it implements. The University tries to be green by doing little things like removing the trays from the cafeteria to save water, as well as by doing larger things like making sure all security vehicles are hybrids. By 2015, Fordham plans to have replaced all of the gas-fueled Ram Vans (intercampus transportation) with vans fueled by clean diesel. Every building on campus has several "recycling centers" that are made up of separate receptacles for trash, paper, plastic, techno-trash, etc. However, many students tend to ignore these and simply throw everything away in the bins labeled "trash."

Favorite Things To Do

Fordham offers a variety of different activities for students to participate in during their spare time. There are a large number of clubs, so whether your idea of fun is playing sports, singing, dancing, or volunteering, you'll find something to do on campus. If you don't want to join a club, you'll still have plenty to do because RAs, CAB, and other clubs/organizations are always hosting different programs for students to attend with friends to relax and have a good time.

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