Visiting College Students

There are several types of visiting students at Fairfield:

• College students from other institutions who take credit courses at Fairfield during any semester (up to two courses) with a goal to transfer those credits to another academic institution.
• Students considering to start or complete their bachelor’s degree at a later time, may start their studies at Fairfield initially as a visiting student by taking credit courses in any semester (up to two courses per term.) A visiting student may choose to later apply to Fairfield University for formal admission, and if admitted, continue forward as a matriculated, degree-seeking student. The credits earned as a visiting student at Fairfield will seamlessly transfer towards their bachelor’s degree at Fairfield.
• Individuals taking a credit course (or a non-credit course) in the subject area of interest for personal or professional enrichment.

A visiting student is restricted to taking two courses per semester with a maximum of six courses (18 credits overall in subsequent semesters). After enrollment in six courses, a student will either have to apply for matriculation into an undergraduate degree program or get an override to continue to take coursework only (not seeking a degree).

Visiting students must have graduated from high school to enroll at the University.

Visiting students register for courses during "open" registration periods, which typically begin early February for summer, early July for fall and early December for spring. Registration is on a seat-available basis.

All students enrolled in courses at Fairfield are expected to abide by the policies as written in the University's Student Handbook and Academic Course Catalogs. All students are advised to read and become familiar with these policies.

Please visit the New Visiting Student Registration page and follow the steps.