Gender Inclusive Resources

• Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
• Residence Life
• Disability and Support Services
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Department of Public Safety
• Office of the Dean of Students
• Title IX Coordinator

Fairfield University houses students consistent with their gender identity rather than perceived sex as required by applicable law. Requests for a housing assignment that is consistent with a students’ gender identity and not perceived sex are asked to be received by the Office of Residence Life two weeks prior to the close of the housing lottery application date. In alignment with the current housing practices, students will be able to live with the roommates of their choosing. If you wish to be housed by your gender identity, please contact the Office of Residence Life, at the contact information below or submit your application by the date above.

Phone: 203-254-4215 or Email: residencelife@fairfield.edu

In alignment with Title IX, Gender Inclusive Housing is offered to any student who wishes to be housed by their gender identity. Gender inclusive housing provides a safe, affirming, and inclusive community living option for students.

Any full-time, undergraduate student living in a university residential space.

Fairfield University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive living experience for students living in all residential facilities. The gender-inclusive living option acknowledges the diverse needs of the student body and underscores the importance of university core value Cura Personalis. Also, the gender-inclusive housing living experience helps further develop a residential climate that is positive, respectful, and inclusive for all residents. 

Who can participate in the Gender Inclusive Living Experience?

This option is open to all undergraduate students who have an understanding of gender identity and gender expression are willing to actively contribute to an inclusive and respectful community. 

How are roommates chosen?

Students are encouraged, but not required to self-select their roommate/s. If you are unable to identify a roommate, Residence Life will pair you with a roommate during the assignment process. You may also wish to consider completing the roommate finder form on the Residence Life website to assist in finding a roommate.

What are the due dates to apply for Gender Inclusive Housing?

Requests for a housing assignment that is consistent with a students’ gender identity and not perceived sex, are asked to be received by the Office of Residence Life two weeks prior to the close of the housing lottery application date.

Traditional residence hall assignments may include, single or double rooms with a gender inclusive bathroom nearby or single or double rooms with an attached bathroom (shared with two or more rooms).

Apartment and townhouse complex assignments may include two to four double bedrooms with a shared kitchen and shared bathroom or four to eight single bedrooms bedrooms with a shared kitchen and bathrooms. 

Gender inclusive housing is not intended for romantic couples.

The intention of gender inclusive housing is to allow for students who may not fit in the gender binary of male or female to be housed by their gender identity. Students do not have to disclose their reasons for requesting gender inclusive housing.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss your interest or preferences, please send an email to The Office of Residence Life, residencelife@fairfield.edu. 

For more information, please contact our Title IX compliance Coordinator:

Dylan Gordon, JD
Director, Title IX & Equity Compliance
Phone: 203-254-4000, ext. 4357
Email: dgordon@fairfield.edu