class of 2029
YOU DID IT!
SHARE YOUR NEWS
Your hard work and dedication have paid off — you’ve been chosen to join Fairfield University’s Class of 2029. Time to celebrate! Snap a selfie with the enclosed pennant or post a pic on Instagram giving our signature ‘Stags Up’ sign. Show your Stag Spirit by using #stags29.
Follow Us on Social — The coolest Stag events (and prettiest campus photos) are just a reel or post away:
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/FairfieldUniversity
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Are your parents just as excited about your admission as you are?
Encourage them to get involved and learn more about the next steps in the admission process by visiting fairfield.edu/admittedparents.
our surroundings make Fairfield’s location unmatched. You’ll find your herd and live in modern residence halls with all the comforts of home. You’ll immerse yourself in interdisciplinary work that feeds your passion and fuels your drive. There’s so much to discover. Come see for yourself and schedule a visit today.
FAIRFIELD IN FOCUS
Celebrate your admission and learn more about the Fairfield experience during our signature event for admitted students on Saturday, April 5 or Sunday, April 13, 2025. During Fairfield in Focus, you will meet academic deans and faculty, explore clubs and organizations, hear from current students and staff, meet fellow admitted students, and explore all the Fairfield community has to offer!
Register today at fairfield.edu/nextsteps.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Parents may find it helpful to join virtual conversations with Fairfield’s Vice President of Enrollment Management on select dates, from the comfort of home. View our calendar and register for an upcoming event at fairfield.edu/nextsteps.
GET THE MVP EXPERIENCE
Embracing diversity has always been a distinguishing hallmark of Jesuit education, and that tradition continues at Fairfield. Our Multicultural Visit Program (MVP) gives future Stags the opportunity to experience events that highlight the unique diversity of our student body. Future Stags connect with current Stags to get a first-hand perspective on academic and social life on campus.
Learn more at fairfield.edu/mvp
ADDITIONAL VISIT OPPORTUNITIES
Fairfield offers schoolspecific programs on select dates starting in February, in collaboration with academic deans and faculty. These programs include presentations, interactions with current students, and a facility tour. You also have the option to join a general campus tour.
Our Shadow a Stag class visit program offers a one-on-one opportunity to spend half a day with a current Fairfield student in March and April. Your student host will bring you to a class, share a meal with you in The Tully, and take you on an informational tour of campus. We will make every effort to match you with a host who shares your academic and/or extracurricular interests.
Additionally, general information sessions and campus tours are available starting in January. You might find it valuable to revisit Fairfield’s facilities or ask additional questions. Our community is eager to support you as you choose your home for the next four years.
View our calendars and register for an upcoming event at fairfield.edu/nextsteps
the Next Step BEST ONE YET!
ACCEPTING YOUR OFFER MAKE YOUR
Let’s make it official by accepting your admission offer. Deposits can be submitted online through your portal at fairfield.edu/studentportal, or by mail using the enclosed response card and business reply envelope.
If you are enrolling as a resident student, your $600 enrollment fee includes a $200 tuition deposit and a $400 campus housing deposit. If you are enrolling as a commuter student, your enrollment deposit is $200.
Deposit Deadline MAY 1, 2025
PICTURE YOURSELF
Your last four years of hard work have led to this very moment, but this is only the first of many memorable moments to come. So many exciting new experiences await you as a student at Fairfield. Make sure you mark these important dates on your calendar so you don’t miss a single second of the adventure.
Fairfield in Focus: Admitted Student Visit Day
Class of 2029 Orientation
Session 1: APRIL 5, 2025
Session 2: APRIL 13, 2025
Session 1: JUNE 17, 2025
Session 2: JUNE 18, 2025
Session 3: JUNE 23, 2025
Session 4: JUNE 24, 2025
Roommate(s) Contact Information Notification AUGUST 2025
Fall Welcome and Move-In AUGUST 29, 2025
First Day of Classes SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
Student Activities Fair SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
Alumni & Family Weekend OCTOBER 24-26, 2025
Class of 2029 Commencement Weekend MAY 20, 2029
Dates subject to change
we create
OR MORE THAN 75 YEARS, Fairfield has embraced the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis — care for the whole person. Our dedicated faculty challenges you to think critically, solve complex problems, and contribute meaningfully to society while nurturing your well-being. This approach, rooted in 500 years of Jesuit values, ensures you graduate as a capable, accomplished, and socially responsible leader, equipped with the confidence and knowledge to forge your own path and improve the world. At Fairfield, your future is filled with endless possibilities, all starting with you.
we are here for you
CONTACT US
We know there’s still a lot to learn about Fairfield. That’s why we have a team of admission counselors on staff to help you on your journey to becoming a Stag. Whether you have questions about our academic programs, campus life, the town of Fairfield, or anything else, your admission counselor is one of your best resources and just an email or phone call away.
CONNECT WITH YOUR COUNSELOR TODAY fairfield.edu/meetyourcounselor
Financial Aid
203-254-4125
finaid@fairfield.edu fairfield.edu/finaid
Undergraduate Admission
203-254-4100, ext. 2906 admis@fairfield.edu fairfield.edu/ug