YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE
LEARN TO TRAVEL
TRAVEL TO LEARN
It’s a big world with lots to explore, so get out there and see it! When you’re thousands of miles away from home, adventure and spontaneity become your best friends and open your mind to new and exciting experiences. During your academic adventure at Fairfield University, you will have plenty of time between lectures and lab sessions to explore the landscape, visit iconic landmarks, try different foods and experience a brand-new country with brand-new outlooks, customs and activities. You may have heard about the “American Dream,” but what better way to understand that ideal than by studying abroad and living it yourself?
TAKE THE LEAD AT A
LEADING UNIVERSITY 50
TOP SAFEST COLLEGE TOWNS IN AMERICA – 2015 Safewise Report
Top 10 University for Beach Lovers. – Money Magazine
7%
RANKED IN THE TOP OF ALL U.S. SCHOOLS
– USA Today’s College Factual
TOP 10 BEST ROMAN
CATHOLIC COLLEGES IN THE U.S. – USA Today
#1 SCHOOL IN CONNECTICUT FOR THE HIGHEST STARTING SALARY FOR GRADUATES
– Smart Asset
HOME IS NOT A PLACE
IT’S A FEELING
We know as well as you do how much a campus matters. Most of our students tell us that they just “felt� like Fairfield University was the right fit when they visited. Maybe it was the rolling green hills, the breathtaking views of Long Island Sound or the impressive architecture that adorns our grounds. Whatever the reason, our 200 acres of picturesque scenery have been impressing people for decades.
TAKE A FIRST LOOK AT A
FIRST-RATE CAMPUS
FIND YOUR
HOME AWAY FROM HOME Immerse yourself in an authentic American experience by finding your home away from home in one of Fairfield University’s cozy residence halls or townhouses. Student housing is guaranteed for all four years, so get ready to make a few thousand new friends from over 34 states and 20 countries across the globe. • 3,970 undergraduate students • 20 average class size • 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio • 100+ student organizations and clubs
ONE TOWN
LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES
Imagine a perfect college town. Now put it a mile from the beach and minutes from campus. That’s Fairfield, Connecticut. It’s small enough to navigate on foot, but big enough that you won’t run out of things to do. Changing seasons can change perspectives, and at Fairfield, you will experience the beauty of all four seasons while exploring the exciting activities our University and region have to offer.
SAY “YES” TO
ADVENTURE
If you want to take a break from campus life and get out and explore, New York City is just an hour train ride down the coast. That means you’re only 60 minutes away from the largest metropolitan area in the country and the premier U.S. destination for dining, shopping, entertainment and culture. The corporate corridor between Fairfield and New York City is a region known for access to Fortune 500 companies that are rich with internships. And with internships come exciting job opportunities.
★Boston ★ ★ New York City ★ Philadelphia ★ Baltimore ★ Washington, D.C.
1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 www.fairfield.edu
Proximity to major cities: New York City – 40 mi/64 km Boston – 150 mi/240 km Philadelphia – 150 mi/240 km Washington D.C. – 280 mi/448 km Proximity to four major international airports: LaGuardia (New York, NY) – 49 mi/79 km JFK (New York, NY) – 60 mi/96 km Newark Liberty (Newark, NJ) – 71 mi/114 km Bradley (Hartford, CT) – 73 mi/117 km
ONE PATH THAT LEADS
EVERYWHERE
At Fairfield, we believe in providing a return on the investment you’ve made in your education. No matter what your area of study is, we take pride in helping you take the first step into a successful career that you’re passionate about. • #1 in Connecticut for the highest starting salaries for graduates • $50,098 average salary for the Class of 2015 • 97% reported placement rate for the Class of 2015 • #1 region for access to Fortune 500 companies located within one hour of campus • 75% of students participate in at least one professional internship before graduation • 42,000 members in Fairfield’s extensive alumni network
NO MATTER THE LANGUAGE
THE STORY IS THE SAME We think Fairfield University is the perfect place to start your next academic adventure, but don’t take our word for it. See what students like you are saying about their campus experience. ANMOL SHEIKH | International Business and Management Major | Pakistan Fairfield University has had a profound impact on my life. Its unique and rich resources have deeply transformed my intellectual, social and personal experience and have helped shape my future while making me a better leader. The friendly environment and support I receive from faculty, staff and my fellow students has instilled a strong sense of community in me and empowered me to become a global citizen.
ANTONIO TELLO | Electrical Engineering Major | Mexico My experience at Fairfield University has been absolutely great. It is amazing how I meet new people and make new connections every day. I love the community because everyone is so friendly, and the student clubs are extremely fun and exciting. They conduct many great activities to keep us engaged and make the overall University experience even more enjoyable.
HUSEYN MUSTAFABALI | Computer Science Major | Azerbaijan The uniqueness of this university is that it is not simply a learning place for students, but a giant home away from home. It has given me the opportunity to meet many intellectual professors and lifelong friends while gaining priceless knowledge and experience. I am honored to be a part of the Fairfield community and am glad to say that I have found family here.
CARLOS GAVILANO | Finance and Accounting Major | Peru I decided to attend Fairfield University because it has an amazing business program and because its core (curriculum) helps students gain a wider knowledge in diverse fields of study. I have attended lectures by well-known guest speakers, participated in extracurricular activities like intramural soccer and the Holi Festival and made many friends. There is honestly no way to get bored at this school because there is always something interesting going on.
DISCOVER YOUR
PASSION
43 Undergraduate Majors | 19 Interdisciplinary Minors MAJORS COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES: - Italian • American Studies - Spanish • Biochemistry • Philosophy • Biology • Physics • Chemistry • Politics • Communication •P sychology – BA • Digital Journalism and BS • Economics – BA • Public Relations and BS • Religious Studies • English •S ociology and - Creative Writing Anthropology - Literature •V isual and - Professional Writing Performing Arts • Environmental Studies - Art History • History - F ilm, Television and • International Studies Media Arts • Mathematics - Music • Modern Languages - Studio Art and Literatures - Theatre - French - German DOLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS: • Accounting* • Management • Finance* • Marketing • Information Systems • International Business
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING: • Bioengineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering •M echanical Engineering* • Software Engineering
SCHOOL OF NURSING: • Nursing
INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS • Accounting Information Systems • Applied Ethics • Asian Studies • Behavioral Neuroscience • Black Studies • Business Law, Regulation and Ethics • Catholic Studies • Classical Studies • Graphic Design • Health Studies • Humanitarian Action
• Irish Studies • Italian Studies • Judaic Studies •L atin American and Caribbean Studies •P eace and Justice Studies •R ussian, East European and Central Asian Studies •S ports Leadership and Management •W omen, Gender and Sexuality Studies
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED IN HEALTH SCIENCES AND PRE-LAW * Five-year bachelor’s/master’s programs also available in teacher certification, industrial/organizational psychology, MBA and management of technology
HOW TO APPLY Applying to Fairfield University is as easy as checking off a list. Just remember to use your full name as it appears on your passport when filling out the application and all other documentation, which includes the following items: ❏ Common application ❏ Personal statement ❏ Certification of Finances [Form I-20] ❏ Counselor recommendation letter ❏ Official TOEFL/IELTS score* ❏O fficial high school transcripts with English translation ❏ SAT or ACT score (optional)
✓$ ❏ 60 application fee (waived for all international students) *L anguage test score requirements may be waived if applicant holds a U.S. passport or was educated in a U.S. curriculum.
IMPORTANT ADMISSION DATES Early Action Application: November 1 Early Decision I Application: November 15 Early Decision II Application: January 15 Regular Decision Application: January 15 TUITION AND FEES Tuition: .........................................................................................$45,350 Room and Board: ....................................................................$13,860 General Fee: .................................................................................... $650 INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS All students, regardless of citizenship, are automatically considered for any merit-based scholarships. No separate application is required. Merit-based scholarships are renewable over all four years of attendance as long as students maintain satisfactory academic progress.
EXPLORE
OUR CAMPUS Go online to youvisit.com/fairfield and take a virtual tour. Other Helpful Websites: fairfield.edu/grad fairfield.edu/admissionaid fairfield.edu/international Contact Information: TIM O’CONNOR Associate Director for International Admission toconnor@fairfield.edu
1073 North Benson Road | Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 U.S. +1-203-254-4181