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Congratulations On Your Admission!

Congratulations on your admission to Fairfield! Now it is time to explore our campus, participate in programs for admitted students, talk to our faculty and administrators, engage with current students, compare the financial aid packages you've received, and most importantly, determine which school "feels right" and which campus you can see yourself moving onto in September. On this page you will find important resources to assist you as you make your final decision.

Fairfield in Focus

Celebrate your admission with your future classmates and learn all there is to know about the Fairfield experience during Fairfield in Focus, our annual admitted students day. Take a campus tour, hear about a typical day in class from your professors, snap your first Stag selfie in our photo booth, and explore our 100-plus clubs and student services at our Student Life Fair. Whether it’s your first time visiting campus or your third, you’re sure to discover something new.

Admitted students and families of the incoming class will have two opportunities to attend Fairfield in Focus on Sunday, April 7, 2024, and Saturday, April 13, 2024. Be sure to register in advance for the date the works best for you at the links below.

Fairfield in Focus | April 7, 2024

Fairfield in Focus | April 13, 2024

Find Yourself At Fairfield

Virtual Visits & Opportunities

Learn more about your chosen major, meet faculty, tour our facilities, and get important updates from the Vice President of Enrollment Management - all from the comfort of your own home! The Office of Undergraduate Admission has organized a variety of virtual engagement opportunities to help members of the Class of 2028 get to know our community a bit better. Read more about these opportunities and register for our virtual events below.

Parent Conversations with the Vice President for Enrollment

Parents of admitted students are invited to join Corry Unis, Vice President for Enrollment, for a virtual conversation via Zoom.

Office of Accessibility Information Session

This online session is offered to students with disabilities and family members who want to learn more about the accommodations process at Fairfield University.

School Specific Offerings

College of Arts and Sciences

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College of Arts and Sciences

The Office of Admission is delighted to partner with the College of Arts and Sciences to offer the following visit and learning opportunities to students admitted into the Class of 2028.

Fairfield in Focus Open House
Join us on Sunday, April 7 or Saturday, April 13 for an open house for admitted students.

Campus Visits for Arts and Sciences Students
Admitted students interested in studying the arts and/or sciences at Fairfield are invited to join us for a College of Arts and Sciences-specific information session scheduled on select days throughout the spring semester.

Faculty Student Research
The College of Arts and Sciences empowers and encourages undergraduate students from all disciplines to conduct innovative, in-depth, and collaborative research under the guidance and encouragement of faculty experts and staff. Each year, more than 300 faculty-student research projects are conducted in the areas of STEM, the humanities, arts, and social sciences, more than half of which are presented at national scholarly meetings and/or published in professional journals and manuscripts.

Innovative Research Symposium 2023

Dolan School of Business

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Dolan School of Business

The Office of Admission is delighted to partner with the Charles F. Dolan School of Business to offer the following visit and learning opportunities to students admitted into the Class of 2028.

Fairfield in Focus Open House
Join us on Sunday, April 7 or Saturday, April 13 for an open house for admitted students.

Campus Visits for Business Students
Students admitted into the Dolan School of Business are invited to join us for a business-specific information session scheduled on select days throughout the spring semester.

Tour the Dolan School
Take a virtual tour of Fairfield’s new, state-of-the-art Charles F. Dolan School of Business.

Tour the New Charles F. Dolan School of Business

Fairfield StartUp Showcase
A signature Dolan School event, Fairfield StartUp is a yearlong, “Shark Tank” style entrepreneurship competition where students have the opportunity to pitch their original business ideas to a panel of investors and compete for seed money. In addition to the potential of receiving funding, students also learn how to develop a business plan and gain valuable entrepreneurship and networking experience from successful alumni.

2023 Fairfield StartUp - 11th Showcase

Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies

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Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies

The Office of Admission is delighted to partner with the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies to offer the following visit and learning opportunities to students admitted into the Class of 2028.

Fairfield in Focus Open House
Join us on Sunday, April 7 or Saturday, April 13 for an open house for admitted students.

Campus Visits for Nursing Students
Students admitted into the Egan School are invited to join us for a nursing-specific information session scheduled on select days throughout the spring semester.

For Public Health and Social Work Students

Please connect with Paul Hovey, Director of Undergraduate Admission, via e-mail for major-specific visit opportunities.

Tour Our Simulation Lab
Take a virtual tour of Fairfield’s state-of-the-art simulation lab located in the Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies.

Fairfield University’s Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing Simulation Center

School of Engineering

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School of Engineering

The Office of Admission is delighted to partner with the School of Engineering to offer the following visit and learning opportunities to students admitted into the Class of 2028.

Fairfield in Focus Virtual Open House
Join us on Sunday, April 7 or Saturday, April 13 for a virtual open house for admitted engineering students. The session will begin at 11:00 a.m. and feature a greeting from Mark R. Nemec, PhD, President, a division overview from a member of the dean's office, and a student panel.

Campus Visits for Engineering Students
Students interested in studying engineering at Fairfield are invited to join us for an engineering-specific information session scheduled on select days throughout the spring semester.

Hands-on Learning Opportunities
Students at Fairfield University's School of Engineering receive an education based on one-on-one interaction with dedicated faculty and close collaboration with like-minded peers. Not only will you learn how things work, but how to make them work better. This engaging, interactive approach will provide you with the necessary training and confidence to solve the world's engineering problems with creative and effective solutions. Find out why Fairfield is ranked among the best in the Country for STEM Education.

Fairfield’s School of Engineering Undergraduate Summer Research Residency Program - Cybersecurity

Fairfield’s School of Engineering Undergraduate Summer Research Residency Program - Biomedical Engineering

Fairfield’s School of Engineering Undergraduate Summer Research Residency Program - Mechanical Engineering

Fairfield’s School of Engineering Undergraduate Summer Research Residency Program - Mechanical Engineering II

Dates to Remember

Early Decision I Deposit Deadline

Date: January 15, 2024

Early Decision II Deposit Deadline

Date: March 15, 2024

Early Action & Regular Decision Deposit Deadline

Date: May 1, 2024

First-Year Student Orientation

Session 1: Monday, June 17, 2024
Session 2: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Session 3: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Session 4: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Additional details will be shared in mid-April. More information about registering for orientation and the schedule can be found at fairfield.edu/orientation.

Roommate(s) Contact Information Notification

Date: August 2024

Fall Welcome and Move-In

Date: Friday, August 30, 2024

First Day of Classes

Date: September 3, 2024

Activities Fair

Date: September 6, 2024

Alumni & Family Weekend

Date: October 2024 

Class of 2028 Commencement Date

Date: May 14, 2028

*Dates subject to change

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