Fall Welcome

What to Expect When You Arrive

Gonzaga and Regis Hall residents will enter through Barlow Gate.
Transfer students and Campion, Jogues, and Loyola Hall residents will enter through Main Gate (GPS Address:1073 North Benson Road).
Class of 2026: Follow traffic pattern and proceed to residence hall’s unloading zone.
Transfer Students: Park in the lot behind the Barone Campus Center (BCC) or Parking Garage and head to the Office of Residence Life in BCC 096 to pick up keys.

New Student & Family Move-In Day Schedule

Class of 2029

Thursday, August 29

Class of 2028

Sunday, August 31

Classes of 2027 & 2026

Monday, September 1

Virtual Tours

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Saturday, September 3, 2023

Time	Event	Audience	Location	Description
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.	Mass of the Holy Spirit	Students and Families	Bellarmine Lawn	All are welcome to attend the first Mass of the school year. Following Mass, families are asked to depart campus and students will continue on with their Fall Welcome schedule.
5:30 – 6:45 p.m.	Campus Safety and Living in Community Presentation	Jogues, Regis, Commuters	Quick Center	In this session, students will learn about residential communities and safety on campus with area coordinators, graduate residence coordinators, resident assistants, and the Department of Public Safety.
5:30 – 6:45 p.m.	Dinner	Campion, Gonzaga, Loyola	Tully Dining Commons	Hungry? Meet your resident assistant outside of the Barone Campus Center and head to dinner.
7 – 8:15 p.m.	Campus Safety and Living in Community Presentation	Campion, Gonzaga, Loyola	Quick Center	In this session, students will learn about residential communities and safety on campus with area coordinators, graduate residence coordinators, resident assistants, and the Department of Public Safety.
7 – 8:15 p.m.	Dinner	Jogues, Regis, Commuters	Tully Dining Commons	Hungry? Meet your resident assistant outside of the Barone Campus Center and head to dinner.
8:30 – 9:15 p.m.	FYE Group Meeting	All	Group Indoor Meeting Location (See NSL)	FYE groups, assemble! This is your time to break the ice and potentially walk away with new friendships on campus before the night is over.
9:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.	QuadFest	All	Quad	And just like that, you made it to Quad Fest! Get to know others in your class while enjoying mini golf, DIY air plants, lawn games, fire pits, and late – night snacks!

Sunday, September 4, 2023

Time	Event	Audience	Location	Description
8 – 9:45 a.m.	Breakfast	All	Tully Dining Commons	Good morning, Stags! At your own leisure, head to the Tully for a well–balanced breakfast.
10 – 10:45 a.m.	FYE Group Meeting	All	See NSL	See NSL
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.	Lunch	FYE Groups 1 – 18	Tully Dining Commons	Lunchtime, Stags! Enjoy a midday meal at the Tully.
	This or That	FYE Groups 19 – 36	Group Indoor Meeting Location (See NSL)	Starbucks or Dunkin’? Pineapple on pizza? There are going to be lots of times when you have different opinions than those around you. Let’s practice finding our own voices while taking in others’ opinions.
	Step Up Stags	FYE Groups 37 – 53	Group Indoor Meeting Location (See NSL)	Fairfield University believes students prosper best in an inclusive community where respect and accountability are central tenets. This session continues the dialogue on a variety of topics introduced in your online modules including alcohol, inclusion, and sexual assault.
12 – 1 p.m.	Lunch	FYE Groups 19 – 36	Tully Dining Commons	Lunchtime, Stags! Enjoy a midday meal at the Tully.
	This or That	FYE Groups 37 – 53	Group Indoor Meeting Location (See NSL)	Starbucks or Dunkin’? Pineapple on pizza? There are going to be lots of times when you have different opinions than those around you. Let’s practice finding our own voices while taking in others’ opinions.
	Step Up Stags	FYE Groups 1 – 18	Group Indoor Meeting Location (See NSL)	Fairfield University believes students prosper best in an inclusive community where respect and accountability are central tenets. This session continues the dialogue on a variety of topics introduced in your online modules including alcohol, inclusion, and sexual assault.
1 – 2 p.m.	Lunch	FYE Groups 37 – 53	Tully Dining Commons	Lunchtime, Stags! Enjoy a midday meal at the Tully.
	This or That	FYE Groups 1 – 18	Group Indoor Meeting Location (See NSL)	Starbucks or Dunkin’? Pineapple on pizza? There are going to be lots of times when you have different opinions than those around you. Let’s practice finding our own voices while taking in others’ opinions.
	Step Up Stags	FYE Groups 19 – 36	Group Indoor Meeting Location (See NSL)	Fairfield University believes students prosper best in an inclusive community where respect and accountability are central tenets. This session continues the dialogue on a variety of topics introduced in your online modules including alcohol, inclusion, and sexual assault.
2 – 4 p.m.	Break	All	Across Campus	There are lots of fun things to do at Fairfield! During this time, we’re letting you decide how you want to further explore campus. Some options include: Support your fellow Stags: Women’s Soccer vs. Sacred Heart (Lessing Field) – starts at 1 p.m. Field Hockey vs. U Albany (University Field) – starts at 2 p.m. Pick up packages at the Mail Room (BCC) Pick up textbook online orders (BCC 200) Work out at the RecPlex Visit the ITS Helpdesk starting at 3 p.m. (Library) Continue setting up your room with roommates
4 – 4:30 p.m.	FYE Group Meeting	All	See NSL	See NSL
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.	Dinner	Campion and Gonzaga	Tully Dining Commons	Hungry? Meet your resident assistant outside of the Barone Campus Center and head to dinner.
	Floor Meeting	Jogues and Loyola	Residence Hall Floor	This is a time for students to meet their neighbors and RA.
	Campus Scavenger Hunt	Regis	Quad	Think you know your way around campus? Prove it by participating in this fast-paced adventure!
	Commuter Meet and Greet	Commuters	Nursing And Health Studies, 224	Join Residence Life staff, including commuter peer assistants, to learn about what being a commuting student at Fairfield University is all about.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.	Dinner	Jogues, Loyola, and Commuters	Tully Dining Commons	Hungry? Meet your resident assistant outside of the Barone Campus Center and head to dinner.
	Floor Meeting	Regis	Residence Hall Floor	This is a time for students to meet their neighbors and RA.
	Campus Scavenger Hunt	Campion and Gonzaga	Quad	Think you know your way around campus? Prove it by participating in this fast-paced adventure!
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.	Regis	Audience	Tully Dining Commons	Hungry? Meet your resident assistant outside of the Barone Campus Center and head to dinner.
	Floor Meeting	Campion and Gonzaga	Residence Hall Floor	This is a time for students to meet their neighbors and RA.
	Campus Scavenger Hunt	Jogues, Loyola, and Commuters	Quad	Think you know your way around campus? Prove it by participating in this fast-paced adventure!
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.	Sunset BINGO	All	Library Lawn	Hosted by Fairfield@Night. Join members of the Class of 2025 and 2026 for this high-stakes Fairfield tradition, with the opportunity to win some BIG prizes!
8 – 11:30 p.m.	Trivia	All	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Mezzanine	Let's see how many random facts you know!
	Open Mic	All	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Lower Level	Hop on stage and show off your singing talents!
	Board Games	All	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Lower Level	Relax while enjoying a variety of classic board games.

Monday, September 5, 2023

Time	Event	Audience	Location	Description
8 – 9:45 a.m.	Breakfast	All	Tully Dining Commons	Rise and shine for your final day of Fall Welcome! Grab breakfast in the Tully at your own leisure. Bring your StagCard with you, as you will be required to swipe in today.
10 – 10:45 a.m.	Blackboard and Life@Fairfield Training	All	Group Indoor Meeting Location (See NSL)	To ensure you are ready for the first day of the semester tomorrow, NSLs will review how to use Blackboard and Life@Fairfield. Bring your laptop to follow along!
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.	Lunch	FYE Groups 1 – 18	Tully Dining Commons	Lunchtime, Stags! Enjoy a midday meal at the Tully on the final day of Fall Welcome.
	Classroom Tours	FYE Groups 19 – 36	Across Campus	Explore academic buildings with your FYE Group to help find where your classes are located.
	FYE Group Wrap Up	FYE Groups 37 – 53	See NSL	Your last FYE group meeting of Fall Welcome. Don’t worry, you'll see them again real soon! Exchange contact information and ask any additional questions you may have before classes start.
12 – 1 p.m.	Lunch	FYE Groups 19 – 36	Tully Dining Commons	Lunchtime, Stags! Enjoy a midday meal at the Tully on the final day of Fall Welcome.
	Classroom Tours	FYE Groups 37 – 53	Across Campus	Explore academic buildings with your FYE Group to help find where your classes are located.
	FYE Group Wrap Up	FYE Groups 1 – 18	See NSL	Your last FYE group meeting of Fall Welcome. Don’t worry, you'll see them again real soon! Exchange contact information and ask any additional questions you may have before classes start.
1 – 2 p.m.	Lunch	FYE Groups 37 – 53	Tully Dining Commons	Lunchtime, Stags! Enjoy a midday meal at the Tully on the final day of Fall Welcome.
	Classroom Tours	FYE Groups 1 – 18	Across Campus	Explore academic buildings with your FYE Group to help find where your classes are located.
	FYE Group Wrap Up	FYE Groups 19 – 36	See NSL	Your last FYE group meeting of Fall Welcome. Don’t worry, you'll see them again real soon! Exchange contact information and ask any additional questions you may have before classes start.
2 – 2:30 p.m.	Class Photo	All	Bellarmine Lawn	Fall Welcome will conclude with all members of the Class of 2026 receiving their STAGS t-shirt and taking their class photo. Say cheese!
2:30 p.m. – On	Get Ready for Classes!	All	Across Campus and/or Town of Fairfield	Get ready to start the semester off strong tomorrow! Interested in heading into town? The StagBus will take you to Bed Bath & Beyond, Stop & Shop, Whole Foods, and more! See schedule in Hours of Operation table.

Saturday, September 3, 2023

Time	Event	Location	Description
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.	Mass of the Holy Spirit	Bellarmine Lawn	All are welcome to attend the first Mass of the school year. Following Mass, families are asked to depart campus and students will continue on with their Fall Welcome schedule.
5:30 – 6:45 p.m.	Campus Safety and Living in Community Presentation	Quick Center	In this session, students will learn about residential communities and safety on campus with area coordinators, graduate residence coordinators, resident assistants, and the Department of Public Safety.
7 – 8:15 p.m.	Dinner	Tully Dining Commons	Hungry? Head on over to The Tully to make a plate and meet a few new friends!
8:30 – 9:15 p.m.	Transfer Group Meeting	Group Indoor Meeting Location (See NSL)	It's time to start breaking the ice and developing connections with each other!
9:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.	QuadFest	Quad	Hosted by Fairfield@Night. Get to know fellow new students while enjoying mini golf, DIY air plants, lawn games, fire pits, and late-night snacks!

Sunday, September 4, 2023

Time	Event	Location	Description
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.	Breakfast	Breakfast	Grab breakfast in the Tully at your own leisure.
9:30 – 10:45 a.m.	Resource Panel	Nursing And Health Studies, 224	Learn about the different resources Fairfield has to offer from representatives from academic and student life offices.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.	Campus and Classroom Tour	Across Campus	In order to ensure you're ready for your first week of classes, your NSL will take you on a campus tour. Make sure you bring a copy of your class schedule!
12 – 1 p.m.	Blackboard and Life@Fairfield Training	Group Indoor Meeting Location (See NSL)	To ensure you are ready for the first day of the semester tomorrow, NSLs will review how to use Blackboard and Life@Fairfield. Bring your laptop to follow along!
1 – 2 p.m.	Lunch	Tully Dining Commons	Enjoy a midday meal at the Tully.
2 – 5:30 p.m.	Break	Across Campus	There are lots of fun things to do at Fairfield! During this time, we're letting you decide how you want to further explore campus. Some options include: Support your fellow Stags: Women's Soccer vs. Sacred Heart (Lessing Field) – starts at 1 p.m. Field Hockey vs. U Albany (University Field) – starts at 2 p.m. Pick up packages at the Mail Room (BCC) Pick up textbook online orders (BCC 200) Work out at the RecPlex Visit the ITS Helpdesk starting at 3 p.m. (Library) Continue setting up your room with roommates
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.	Commuter Meet and Greet	Nursing And Health Studies, 224	Join Residence Life staff, including your commuter peer assistants, to learn about what being a commuting student at Fairfield University is all about.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.	Transfer Group Meeting	See NSL	See NSL
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.	Dinner	Tully Dining Commons	Hungry? Head on over to The Tully to make a plate and meet a few new friends!
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.	Sunset BINGO	Library Lawn	Hosted by Fairfield@Night. Join members of the Class of 2025 and 2026 for this high-stakes Fairfield tradition, with the opportunity to win some BIG prizes!
8 – 11:30 p.m.	Trivia	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Mezzanine	Let's see how many random facts you know!
	Open Mic	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Lower Level	Hop on stage and show off your singing talents!
	Board Games	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Lower Level	Relax while enjoying a variety of classic board games.

Monday, September 5, 2023

Time	Event	Location	Description
8 – 9:45 a.m.	Breakfast	Tully Dining Commons	Grab breakfast in the Tully at your own leisure. Don't forget to bring your StagCard with you, as you will be required to swipe in today!
12 – 1 p.m.	Lunch with Transfer Group	Tully Dining Commons	Although you'll see everyone again soon, this is the last time this group will meet during Orientation. Make sure to exchange contact information and ask any additional questions you may have before classes start!
1 p.m. – On	Get Ready for Classes!	Across Campus and/or Town of Fairfield	Get ready to start the semester off strong tomorrow! Interested in heading into town? The StagBus will take you to Bed Bath & Beyond, Stop & Shop, Whole Foods, and more! See schedule in Hours of Operation table.

Saturday, September 3, 2023

Resource	Location	Hours
Counseling and Psychological Services	Jogues Hall	On-Call
Downtown Bookstore	1499 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824	10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dunkin’	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Third Floor	7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Follett — Stag Spirit Shop	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Second Floor	7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Follett — Textbook Pick-Up	Barone Campus Center (BCC) 200	7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Health Center	Jogues Hall	10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
ITS Helpdesk	Barone Campus Center Third Floor DiMenna-Nyselius Library	7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. 3 – 8 p.m.
Levee	Lynch Road, Fairfield, CT 06824	Closed
Library	DiMenna-Nyselius Library	3 – 9 p.m.
Mailroom	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Second Floor	8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
RecPlex	RecPlex	9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
StagBus Shuttle Service	Leaves from Traffic Circle	Not Running
StagCard Office	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Lower Level	8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Stag Snack Bar	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Third Floor	Closed
Tully	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Fourth Floor	4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 4, 2023

Resource	Location	Hours
Counseling and Psychological Services	Jogues Hall	On-Call
Downtown Bookstore	1499 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824	11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dunkin’	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Third Floor	Closed
Follett — Stag Spirit Shop	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Second Floor	8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Follett — Textbook Pick-Up	Barone Campus Center (BCC) 200	8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Health Center	Jogues Hall	10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
ITS Helpdesk	DiMenna-Nyselius Library	3 – 8 p.m.
Levee	Lynch Road, Fairfield, CT 06824	11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Library	DiMenna-Nyselius Library	3 – 9 p.m.
Mailroom	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Second Floor	8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
RecPlex	RecPlex	9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
StagBus Shuttle Service	Leaves from Traffic Circle	Not Running
StagCard Office	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Lower Level	8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Stag Snack Bar	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Third Floor	Closed
Tully	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Fourth Floor	8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Monday, September 5, 2023

Resource	Location	Hours
Counseling and Psychological Services	Jogues Hall	On-Call
Downtown Bookstore	1499 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824	10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Dunkin’	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Third Floor	Closed
Follett — Stag Spirit Shop	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Second Floor	8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Follett — Textbook Pick-Up	Barone Campus Center (BCC) 200	8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Health Center	Jogues Hall	8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
ITS Helpdesk	DiMenna-Nyselius Library	3 – 8 p.m.
Levee	Lynch Road, Fairfield, CT 06824	11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Library	DiMenna-Nyselius Library	3 – 9 p.m.
Mailroom	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Second Floor	8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
RecPlex	RecPlex	9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
StagBus Shuttle Service	Leaves from Traffic Circle	Every Hour \| 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Every ½ Hour \| 2 – 9:30 p.m.
StagCard Office	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Lower Level	8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Stag Snack Bar	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Third Floor	4 – 9 p.m.
Tully	Barone Campus Center (BCC), Fourth Floor	8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

First-Year Move-In & Fall Welcome Guide

The First-Year Move-In & Fall Welcome Guide will be live on the Fairfield University App by the end of the summer. In an effort to go paperless, in place of a printed schedule, we have created the Fairfield University Application. The app is available for all smartphones including iPhone and Android devices for free. The First-Year Move-In & Fall Welcome Guide will allow you to access the event schedule, ticket info, and university resources. We ask that you take the time to download the app before arriving on campus for the weekend.

Instructions for Apple Devices

Instructions for Android Devices

What not to bring is equally as important as what to bring. Therefore, students, especially first-years, are strongly encouraged not to bring everything on move-in day that they think they might need during the course of the year. Bring items that will make your room feel like home and coordinate with roommates to figure out what items will be shared and who will be bringing them. Below is an abbreviated list of what to bring and not bring.

Alumni & Family Weekend and scheduled holidays provide additional opportunities to bring back personal items.

Class of 2029 Move-in Day and Fall Welcome will occur on Friday, August 29.

Move-In Countdown

Welcome

New Student & Family Move-In Day Schedule

Virtual Tours

Saturday, September 3, 2023

Sunday, September 4, 2023

Monday, September 5, 2023

Saturday, September 3, 2023

Sunday, September 4, 2023

Monday, September 5, 2023

Saturday, September 3, 2023

Sunday, September 4, 2023

Monday, September 5, 2023

First-Year Move-In & Fall Welcome Guide

Instructions for Apple Devices

Instructions for Android Devices

What to Bring

Permitted Items

What to Not Bring

Unpermitted Items

Who should I contact if I have questions regarding residence hall move-in?

Am I permitted guests to help me move-in?

Can families bring two cars when moving students in?

Which first-year residence halls have air conditioning?

How are the residence hall rooms configured?

How will the use of laundry bins and dollies work when moving in?

Can students raise or loft their beds?

How will students be engaged between the time they move in and the first day of classes?

What type of device is needed for students to access TV?

Can we arrive early for our move-in shift?

Where can we find the recommended packing list?

How can students find their mailbox/on-campus mailing address information?

When will students receive their room keys and StagCards?

Recorded Webinars

Class of 2026 & Transfers Move-In Logistics Webinar

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