
Why Fairfield?
We are a Jesuit University, rooted in one of the world’s oldest intellectual and spiritual traditions, with more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe enrolled in the University’s five schools. Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values. Fairfield is located in the heart of a region where the future takes shape, on a stunning campus on the Connecticut coast just an hour from New York City.
Fairfield University prepares students for success. With an emphasis on innovative, experiential learning and a focus on developing the whole person, we produce graduates who are future ready.

Undergraduate Studies
At Fairfield University, we encourage you to let curiosity get the best of you — to let your mind wander, and then follow it.

Graduate Studies
Get the tools you need to succeed — whether it’s career advancement, personal enrichment or gaining greater proficiency in your field.

Online
Our 100% online and hybrid graduate programs allow you to study when and where it works for you.

Intersessions & Continuing Studies
Catch up on credits with a summer course, finish your bachelor’s degree part-time, or advance your career with a professional development program.
We Have A 12:1 Student to Faculty Ratio. Over 330 Full-Time Faculty
Over the last eight years, more than 98% of graduates have secured full-time employment, enrolled in a graduate or professional school or are participating in a volunteer service program within six months after graduation.
What's Going On At Fairfield


Nancy Dallavalle, PhD, Named Director of Center for Catholic Studies

IBM Panelists to Share Cybersecurity Expertise, Virtual Event: Sept. 20

Ross Lecture Series Begins Sept. 27
Fairfield Ranks No. 124 on Wall Street Journal’s 2024 Best Colleges in U.S. List —Jumping 66 Spots
The 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking by WSJ/College Pulse also rated Fairfield in the top 12% at No. 48 out of 400 colleges for Salary Impact.
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Athletics
sep
22
Men's Tennis | Fairfield Invitational
@ 9 a.m.
sep
22
Women's Tennis | West Point Invitational
@ 9 a.m.
sep
23
Men's Golf | Macdonald Cup
@ 9 a.m.
sep
23
Women's Volleyball vs. Siena
@ 2 p.m.
sep
23
Women's Soccer vs. Rider
@ 7 p.m.
Alumni
sep
21
Chicago Chapter: "Welcome to the Neighborhood"
@ 7 p.m.
sep
23
Washington, DC Chapter: "Welcome to the Neighborhood"
@ 11 a.m.
sep
24
SoundWaters Beach Cleanup Day
@ 1 p.m.
sep
27
Fairfield/Westchester County Chapter: "Welcome to the Neighborhood"
@ 6 p.m.
oct
1
Golden Stags Reunion 2023
@ 11 a.m.
Quick Center
sep
21
Emily Bernard
“The Art of the Personal Essay With Emily Bernard”
@ 7:30 p.m.
sep
27
Open VISIONS Forum | Zanny Minton Beddoes
@ 8 p.m.
oct
4
Agathe et Adrien
N.Ormes
@ 7:30 p.m.
oct
5
Agathe et Adrien
N.Ormes
@ 7:30 p.m.
Museum
sep
21
Virtual Art in Focus: After Kallimachos, "Nike Adjusting Her Sandal"
@ Noon
sep
28
Opening Lecture: "Arthur Szyk: Artist and Soldier for Human Rights"
@ 5 p.m.
sep
28
Opening Reception: "Arthur Szyk: Artist and Soldier for Human Rights"
@ 6 p.m.
sep
29
Gallery Tour: "Arthur Szyk: Artist and Soldier for Human Rights"
@ Noon
oct
2
Virtual Meditation and Mindfulness
@ 5 p.m.
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Undergraduate Majors
80+
Years of History
54
Graduate Programs

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