Why Fairfield

At Fairfield, you'll be part of the 500-year-old Catholic, Jesuit tradition of education, which fosters a humane and nurturing approach to learning. Our core curriculum provides the foundation; it's up to you to enhance it with internships, research opportunities, and study abroad programs. You'll also gain real-world experience through community service programs, whether they're around the corner or around the world. Fairfield University is committed to encouraging diversity in its student population and dedicated to the notion of cura personalis - a commitment to caring for the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Put it all together and you get an inspiring education that prepares you for an inspired life.

A Dynamic Living and Learning Environment - Our engaging learning environment prepares you for the world in ways that are more than just academic; it stresses the importance of living in and understanding the world around you. With more than 80 clubs and organizations to choose from, you'll find it easy to indulge your passions. Whether you lean toward the Dance Ensemble, "Starving Artists," the Student Environmental Association, FUSA (Fairfield University Student Association), or one of our 20 varsity or 13 club sports, you'll find a way to be involved and to keep on learning even after class is over.

A Great Campus and Location - Our campus overlooks the waters of Long Island Sound and spans 200 green and tranquil acres. Our buildings are a dynamic blend of old and new, and we continually invest in keeping our facilities state-of-the-art. Nestled in Fairfield County, the heart of what has been nicknamed "the Fortune 500 corridor", we provide an accessible suburban location just a short train ride away from the vibrancy of New York City.

A Focus of the Future - Our extensive network of career internships and research opportunities allows you to start planning your future early in your undergraduate career. Our Career Planning Center is open to you at any stage of your Fairfield experience. More than 90 percent of Fairfield graduates are employed full time or in graduate school within six months of graduation.