Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university located in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. It was founded in 1942 by the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order, and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields including business, nursing, engineering, education, and more. The university has a strong liberal arts tradition and emphasizes intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, and social responsibility.
Fairfield University has a total undergraduate enrollment of approximately 5,000 students, and a graduate enrollment of around 1,500 students. The campus is spread over 200 acres and features a mix of modern and historic buildings, including the Bellarmine Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The university is known for its commitment to service and social justice, and offers numerous opportunities for students to engage in community service and volunteer work. It also has a strong athletics program, with 20 varsity sports teams competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Overall, Fairfield University is a highly regarded institution that provides students with a strong academic foundation and a supportive community.
"Fairfield University Announces Academic Calendar for Fall 2022"
- Sunday, August 1 2022 is the deadline for Selected Students on Financial Aid to Submit Verification Documents to the Office of Financial Aid.
- International graduate students’ arrival day is Thursday, August 25 2022.
- Orientation for International Graduate Students is from Friday, August 26 2022 to Saturday, August 27 2022.
- Friday, August 26 2022 is the deadline for Undergraduate Readmission Applications for the Fall semester of 2022.
- The last day to apply for the School of Education/Human Development is Friday, August 26 2022. The same day is Non-Matriculated Status for Fall.
- Saturday, August 27 2022 is the orientation for Domestic Graduate Students – Grad Stag Day.
- Monday, August 29 2022 is the last day for Continuing Studies and Graduate Students to drop, 100% refund.
- International Undergraduate Students’ Arrival Day is Wednesday, August 31 2022.
- Orientation for International Undergraduate Students is from Thursday, September 1 2022 to Friday, September 2 2022.
- First-year and transfer students’ Move-In day is on Saturday, September 3, 2022.
- Sophomores’ Move-In day is Sunday, September 4 2022.
- Fall Welcome begins on Saturday, September 3 2022. Transfer Orientation also begins on Saturday, September 3 2022.
- Transfer Orientation and Fall Welcome continues on September 4 2022.
- Labor Day Holiday is Monday, September 5 2022.
- Transfer orientation continues on Monday, September 5 2022 on the Fairfield University Academic Calendar.
- Juniors and Seniors Move-In day is Monday, September 5 2022.
- Monday, September 5 2022 is the last day for Full-Time Undergraduates University Withdrawal, 100% Refund.
- Fall Welcome continues on Monday, September 5 2022.
- Fairfield university Fall classes begin on Tuesday, September 6 2022 for all programs.
- Add/Drop Period begins from Tuesday, September 6 2022 to Monday, September 12 2022.
- First-Year Academic Gathering is on Wednesday, September 7 2022 at Bellarmine Hall, Back Lawn, at 5:00 pm.
- Monday, September 12 2022 is the deadline for Full-Time Undergraduates University Withdrawal, 90% Refund.
- Fall Accelerated Session I is from Monday, September 12 2022 to Friday, October 28 2022.
- Monday, September 19 2022 is the Last Date for Full-Time Undergraduates University Withdrawal, 80% Refund.
- Monday, September 26 2022 is the Last Date for Full-Time Undergraduates University Withdrawal, 60% Refund.
- Monday, October 3 2022 is the Last Date for Full-Time Undergraduates University Withdrawal, 40% Refund.
- The last day for Accelerated Session I Course Withdrawals is on Tuesday, October 4 2022. It is also the last Day to Declare Credit/No Credit Course for Accelerated Session I.
- Monday, October 10 2022 is the Last Date for Full-Time Undergraduates University Withdrawal, 20% Refund.
- Fairfield Fall Break 2022 is from Monday, October 10 2022 to Tuesday, October 11 2022.
- Friday, October 14 2022 is the deadline for Make-Up of Spring and Summer Incompletes.
- The last day for Full-Time Undergraduates University Withdrawal, 0% Refund is Monday, October 17 2022 on the Fairfield University Academic Calendar.
- Fall Accelerated Session II is from Monday, October 31 2022 to Friday, December 16 2022.
- Fall Midterm Estimates Due on Tuesday, November 1 2022 on the Fairfield University Academic Calendar 2022-2023.
- Tuesday, November 15 2022 is the last day for Fall Full-Semester course withdrawals. Tuesday, November 15 2022 is also the last day to Declare Credit/No Credit Course (Undergraduates).
- Tuesday, November 22 2022 is the last day for Accelerated Session II Course Withdrawals.
- Tuesday, November 22 2022 is also the last day to Declare Credit/No Credit Course for Accelerated Session II.
- Thanksgiving break 2022 is from Wednesday, November 23 2022 to Sunday, November 27 2022.
- Thursday, December 1 2022 is the deadline for Study Abroad Applications for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Full Year 2023-2024. The last day of classes for undergraduate students is Monday, December 12 2022.
- Undergraduate Reading Days are on Tuesday, December 13, Wednesday, December 14, and Sunday, December 18 2022.
- Fall final exams start from Thursday, December 15 2022 to Wednesday, December 21 2022.
- The last day of Classes for Graduate Students is Wednesday, December 21 2022 on the Fairfield University Academic Calendar.
- Final grades are due for all Fall courses on Saturday, December 24 2022.
"Fairfield University Announces Academic Calendar for Winter 2023"
- Winter registration for all students begins on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
- Fairfield Online winter session starts from Thursday, December 22 2022 to Monday, January 16 2023.
- Undergraduate winter session starts from Wednesday, January 4 2023 to Tuesday, January 10 2023.
- Graduate business winter session starts from Tuesday, January 3 2023 to Saturday, January 14 2023 on the Fairfield University Academic Calendar
"Fairfield University Announces Academic Calendar for Spring 2023"
- Spring 2023 Registration begins for Graduate Students on Thursday, November 3 2022.
- Spring 2023 Registration begins for Seniors on Tuesday, November 8 2022.
- Spring 2023 Registration begins for Juniors on Friday, November 11 2022
- Spring 2023 Registration begins for Sophomores is Tuesday, November 15 2022.
- Spring 2023 Registration Begins for First-Year Students on Friday, November 18 2022.
- Spring registration begins for Non-Matriculated Students on Thursday, December 1 2022.
- Friday, January 6 2023 is the last day to apply for the School of Education/Human Development.
- Monday, January 9 2023 is the last day for continuing studies and graduate students to drop, 100% refund.
- International students’ arrival day is Thursday, January 12 2023.
- Orientation for new international students is on Friday, January 13 2023.
- Orientation for new domestic students starts from Sunday, January 15 2023 to Monday, January 16 2023.
- Residence Halls open at 10 am on Monday, January 16 2023; BCC Dining Hall opens at 4 pm.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday is Monday, January 16 2023.
- Monday, January 16 2023 is the last day for Full-Time Undergraduates University Withdrawal, 100% Refund.
- Spring 2023 classes begin on Tuesday, January 17 2023.
- Add/Drop period is between Tuesday, January 17 2023 to Monday, January 23 2023.
- Monday, January 23 2023 is the deadline for full-time undergraduates university withdrawal, 90% refund.
- Spring Accelerated Session I is from Monday, January 23 2023 to Friday, March 10 2023.
- Monday, January 30 2023 is the deadline for full-time undergraduates University withdrawal, 80% refund.
- Summer 2023 registration begins for all students on Wednesday, February 1 2023.
- Monday, February 6 2023 is the deadline for Full-Time undergraduates university Withdrawal, 60% Refund.
- Monday, February 13 2023 is the deadline for Full-Time undergraduates University Withdrawal, 40% Refund.
- The last day for Accelerated Session I Course Withdrawals is on Tuesday, February 14 2023. The same day is the last day to Declare Credit/No Credit Course for Accelerated Session I.
- Presidents’ Day Holiday is Monday, February 20 2023.
- Monday, February 20 2023 is the deadline for Full-Time undergraduates University withdrawal, 20% Refund.
- Monday, February 27 2023 is the deadline for Full-Time Undergraduates University Withdrawal, 0% Refund.
- Spring Midterm Estimates Due on Wednesday, March 8 2023.
- Fairfield Spring break 2023 is from Saturday, March 11 2023 to Sunday, March 19 2023.
- Spring Accelerated Session II is from Monday, March 20 2023 to Friday, May 5 2023.
- Wednesday, March 29 2023 is the last day for spring Full-Semester course withdrawals. It is also the last day to Declare Credit/No Credit Course (Undergraduates).
- Easter break 2023 is from Thursday, April 6 2023 to Monday, April 10 2023.
- Tuesday, April 11 2023 is the last day for Spring Accelerated Session II Course Withdrawals. It is also the last day to Declare Credit/No Credit Course for Accelerated Session II.
- Saturday, April 15 2023 is the deadline for Full-Time Undergraduate Students to submit their FAFSA and CSS Profile.
- Monday, May 1 2023 is the Last Day of classes for undergraduate students on the Fairfield University Academic Calendar.
- Undergraduate Reading days are on Tuesday, May 2, Wednesday, May 3, and Sunday, May 7 2023.
- Final exams start on Thursday, May 4 2023 to Wednesday, May 10 2023.
- The last lay of Classes for Graduate Students is Wednesday, May 10 2023.
- All Final Grades are due to the Office of the University Registrar on Saturday, May 13 2023.
- Senior Week is from Monday, May 15 2023 to Friday, May 19 2023.
- Fairfield University 73rd Commencement is on Sunday, May 21 2023.