WELCOME to FAIRFIELD
airfield University’s campus sits in one of America’s top college towns. Overlooking the serene shores of Long Island Sound and just an hour away from the bustling streets of Manhattan, our location is unmatched. As the newest member of Stag Country, you’ll find your herd and live in modern residence halls with all the comforts of home. You’ll immerse yourself in interdisciplinary work that feeds your passion and fuels your drive. 2
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Fairfield in Focus Celebrate your admission and learn more about the Fairfield experience during our exclusive event for admitted students on either Sunday, April 4 or Saturday, April 10, 2027. During Fairfield in Focus, you will meet academic deans and faculty, explore clubs and organizations, hear from current students and staff, meet fellow admitted students, and explore all the Fairfield community has to offer!
Additional Visit Opportunities
Virtual Opportunities
School-specific visits include faculty presentations, meeting current students, and facility tours.
Parents are invited to join an online conversation with Fairfield’s vice president for enrollment management on select dates. The discussion will highlight the Fairfield academic experience as well as the many opportunities and supports available to students. It will also explore how our Jesuit values shape the student experience and contribute to the exceptional outcomes our graduates achieve.
Shadow a Stag offers one-onone opportunities to spend a half day with a current student and attend class, share a meal, and take an informal tour. General campus visits include an information session and campus tour.
Scan the QR code to explore and register for upcoming visit opportunities
or more than 80 years, Fairfield has embraced the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis—care for the whole person. Our dedicated faculty challenges you to think critically, solve complex problems, and contribute meaningfully to society while nurturing your well-being. This approach, rooted in 500 years of Jesuit Catholic values, ensures you graduate as a capable, accomplished, and socially responsible leader, equipped with the confidence and knowledge to forge your own path and improve the world. At Fairfield, your future is filled with endless possibilities, all starting with you.
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Reported Placement Rate for the Class of 2025* *Placement rate refers to the percentage of Fairfield graduates who have secured full-time professional employment, admission to graduate programs, or participation in volunteer service programs within six months of graduation.
Exciting new experiences await! Mark these important dates on your calendar so you don’t miss a single second of the adventure. Fairfield in Focus: Admitted Student Visit Day Class of 2031 Orientation
Session 1:
April 4, 2027
Session 2:
April 10, 2027
Session 1:
June 22, 2027
Session 2:
June 23, 202
Session 3:
June 28, 2027
Session 4:
June 29, 2027
Roommate(s) Contact Information Notification
August 2027
Fall Welcome and Move-In
September 3, 2027
First Day of Classes
September 7, 2027
Student Activities Fair
September 10, 2027
Alumni & Family Weekend
October 22-24, 2027
Class of 2031 Commencement
May 18, 2031 Dates subject to change
AC C E P T Y OU R OF F E R ! Make the next step official and accept your offer of admission either online through fairfield.edu/studentportal, or by mail using the enclosed response card and business reply envelope.
Deposit Deadlines Early Decision
January 15, 2027
Early Decision II
March 15, 2027
Early Action / Regular Decision
May 1, 2027
If you are enrolling as a resident student, your $600 enrollment fee includes a $200 tuition deposit and a $400 campus housing deposit. If you are enrolling as a commuter student, your enrollment deposit is $200.
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We’re with you all the way. Connect with your admission counselor today: fairfield.edu/meetyourcounselor
For parents: fairfield.edu/admittedparents
Financial Aid 203-254-4125 finaid@fairfield.edu fairfield.edu/finaid
Undergraduate Admission 203-254-4100 admis@fairfield.edu fairfield.edu/nextsteps
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