Admitted Students - Class of 2027
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Important FAFSA Information
The 2024-2025 FAFSA will not be available until December 2023. Please check my.Fairfield and your Net Partner account for updates.
FAFSA Simplification Act
Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are on the horizon for the 2024-2025 school year. The FAFSA Simplification Act has been passed by Congress. This Act significantly changes the processes and systems used to determine federal student aid eligibility and is intended to make the FAFSA easier for students and families to complete.
Fairfield University’s Student Financial Aid Office will update this webpage with the most current information, enabling us to promptly share the latest updates with our students, families, and campus community.
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 2, 2023, and Saturday, April 15, 2023. Be sure to register in advance for the date the works best for you at the links below.
Find Yourself At Fairfield
We look forward to welcoming you to Stag Country!
Admitted Student Campus Visits
Our Campus Visits tailored for admitted students are offered Monday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. and on select weekend dates at 11:15 a.m. in the spring. Our Campus Tour Only options are held at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on select weekend dates.
Shadow a Stag Program
Experience a day in the life of a Stag! While visiting campus, you'll be paired with a current student who will bring you to class, show you their favorite campus spots, answer your questions one-on-one, and take you to lunch in the Tully Dining Commons.
Multicultural Visit Program
Fairfield's Multicultural Visit Programs (MVP) highlight the unique diversity of our student body and connect future Stags with current Stags of color and/or unique backgrounds.
Self-Guided Campus Tour
We welcome families to register for a self-guided tour of Fairfield’s campus. Maps with a suggested route are located in the red mailboxes outside of the entrances to the Kelley Center.
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 2027 get to know our community a bit better. Read more about these opportunities and register for our virtual events below.
Admitted Student Virtual Information Session
Join Associate Director of Admission Chris Cahill for virtual information session tailored for the Class of 2027.
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 2027.
Fairfield in Focus Open House
Join us on Sunday, April 2 or Saturday, April 15 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 2022
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 2027.
Fairfield in Focus Open House
Join us on Sunday, April 2 or Saturday, April 15 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 Wednesdays 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.
2022 Fairfield StartUp - 10th 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 2027.
Fairfield in Focus Open House
Join us on Sunday, April 2 or Saturday, April 15 for an open house for admitted students.
Campus Visits for Nursing and Health Studies Students
Students admitted into the Egan School are invited to join us for a nursing-specific information session scheduled on select Mondays throughout the spring semester.
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 2027.
Fairfield in Focus Virtual Open House
Join us on Sunday, April 2 or Saturday, April 15 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 dates 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 fzgmy.com/orientation.
Roommate(s) Contact Information Notification
Date: August 2024
Fall Welcome and Move-In
Date: September 1, 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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