How to Apply
Application deadlines and requirements vary by program.
Students seeking admission must complete the following and submit:
- A completed application (Apply Now).
- A non-refundable $65 application fee.
- A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
- A personal statement (prompt varies by program) of self-evaluation of work experience and career objectives.
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended. (All international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service).
- Recommendation forms and letters from professional references. The recommendations are completed online. At the time of application, you will need to provide your two recommenders' names and email addresses. Recommendation requirements and amount vary by program.
- Interviews: If required, candidates will be notified after application completion.
- Official test scores: Scores may be required on a program-specific basis.
Applicants applying to graduate programs should upload all supporting materials to their online application and have all official college transcripts sent electronically directly from their institutions to gradadmis@fairfield.edu or mailed directly to:
Fairfield University
Office of Graduate Admission
Kelley Center
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
Applicants for all state certification programs must also:
Have taken one of the following tests: the Praxis Core, SAT, ACT or GRE and provide official scores for their file. Applicants who do not have passing scores on one or more sections may be required to remediate any deficient area. Remediation may include re-taking and passing the sections that were not passed, taking additional coursework, or other remediation activities. If additional courses are required the candidate must complete the coursework at a grade of B (3.0) or above and provide an official transcript to the Dean's Office prior to student teaching or internship. Please see an advisor for additional details and recommendations. If students provide their social security number to ETS www.ets.org/praxis when registering for the Praxis Core exam, the reported score will automatically be uploaded to their Fairfield application file. Fairfield University's code is 3390.
