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On-Campus & Virtual Visits
Fairfield University is now open for in-person visits. Please be advised of the necessary precautions we will be taking to ensure the the safety of everyone in Stag Country:
- All visitors will be required to wear masks on campus when inside buildings and on group tours.
- We strongly encourage visitors to register for a visit in advance. While we welcome walk-ins, if we exceed capacity on a given day/tour, we would not want to have to turn your family away.
- We are thrilled to be welcoming families to our campus, but please don't be offended that we will be refraining from shaking hands in the interest of public health.
- If you or someone in your party is ill or showing symptoms, please stay home.
- Interviews remain an important part of our application process. For the foreseeable future, they will be conducted virtually.
We are also excited to continue to offer you opportunities to visit us virtually and connect with our admission counselors online.
Experience Fairfield
Where you choose to attend college is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make - it's four years that can shape the rest of your life. And it's not always an easy choice, which is why we strive to make the application process as easy as possible.
To apply to Fairfield, simply complete the online Common Application. Because we choose to evaluate every applicant from a holistic standpoint, submitting your standardized test scores is optional.
If you have any questions, please contact the office of Undergraduate Admission at either admis@dgsuchi.com or (203) 254-4100.
If you are applying for admission to the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies Second Degree Nursing Program, please apply through our online portal. Do not apply to this program through the Common Application.
Admission Process
The admission process at Fairfield University is holistic. Our belief in the importance of a thorough and careful review of all aspects of your application reflects our mission as a Jesuit institution. We seek to educate the whole person, and our admission practices reflect that goal.
Meet Our Admission Counselors
As the primary point of contact for the Office of Undergraduate Admission, our admission counselors are available to help students successfully navigate the application and admission process and answer any questions that may arise along the way.
Important Dates
Early Action
Students who consider Fairfield University to be among their top choices and would like to have their application reviewed early may submit their application under our Early Action program. Applicants for Early Action must submit the completed application by November 1.
- Early Action Application Deadline - November 1
- Notification Date - December 20
- Financial Aid Deadlines:
- CSS Profile and FAFSA - December 1
Early Decision I and II
Students who are certain that Fairfield University is their first choice for a college education, and are willing to commit to attending if admitted, are welcome to apply as an Early Decision Candidate. Once admitted, an Early Decision candidate agrees to withdraw all other college applications and confirm his or her attendance at Fairfield.
- Early Decision I Application Deadline - November 15
- Early Decision I Notification Date - December 15
- Early Decision I Financial Aid Deadlines:
- CSS Profile and FAFSA - December 1
- CSS Profile and FAFSA - December 1
- Early Decision II Application Deadline - January 15
- Early Decision II Notification Date - February 15
- Early Decision II Financial Aid Deadlines:
- CSS Profile and FAFSA - January 15
Regular Decision
- Regular Decision Application Deadline - January 15
- Notification Date - April 1
- Financial Aid Deadlines:
- CSS Profile and FAFSA - January 15
Transfer Students
The priority application deadline for entry into the fall semester is April 1 and for entry into the spring semester the priority deadline is November 15. Students who apply by this date will receive priority review for admission, institutional financial aid, scholarship, and housing. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed beyond the priority deadlines on a space and resource available basis.
Request Information
Interested in learning more about Fairfield? Complete our online form, and we’ll send you information regarding our programs and student offerings.
School Counselors
The admission process at Fairfield is not a simple review of test scores and grades, but a deliberate consideration of each individual's strengths and prospects for success.
About the Town
When planning your visit to Fairfield, see all the Town of Fairfield has to offer, from hotels and restaurants to local sites of interest.
Contact Us
For more information about Fairfield University's undergraduate programs, please contact:
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
- E-mail: admis@dgsuchi.com
- Phone: (203) 254-4100
- Fax: (203) 254-4199