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Fairfield University Student Summer Housing

For Fairfield University students taking classes, holding internships, or working in the area, on-campus housing is available from Sunday, May 26 to Saturday, August 10, 2024. A limited amount of temporary housing may be available prior to the start of summer housing in a traditional residence hall. Please note: temporary housing will be on a first come, first served basis.

Students will be housed in a shared apartment or townhouse. Housing is available on a weekly basis (4-week minimum required*) at the following rates:

  • $240 per week in a shared bedroom
  • $340 per week in a private bedroom 

A non-refundable $50 summer housing application fee for all student housing requests is due with your application. Applications will not be considered complete without receipt of payment of the application fee.  If a University department is sponsoring the cost of your summer housing, the Office of Conference & Event Management will be in contact with the responsible department regarding your housing needs.

THE PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR SUMMER HOUSING IS MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024. If you apply after the priority deadline, the non-refundable application fee is $100.00. 

Fairfield University students can sign up for summer housing via our online Summer Housing Application.

We require all payments to be made online with a credit or debit card through our online payment portal.  After submitting your application you will receive a link for payment from the Office of Conference & Event Management.  We do not accept cash or checks and any payment received other than through the online payment portal will be returned to sender and the account in question will remain unpaid.

*The required 4-week housing minimum will be waived for students taking a summer class during the month of May with proper documentation of class enrollment presented to the Office of Conference & Event Management.

For questions about Fairfield University summer student housing, please contact the Office of Conference & Event Management at 203-254-4202 or summerhousing@fairfield.edu.

University Sponsored Guest or Visiting Family Housing

A limited number of townhouses will be made available for visiting guests or families this summer. The townhouses are two-story units consisting of two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, dining area, a minimum of 1.5 bathrooms, and plenty of closet/storage space. Townhouses have central air conditioning, and wireless Internet access.

For more information about summer townhouse rentals, please call the Office of Conference & Event Management at (203) 254-4202.

Camp and Conference Housing

During the summer, many of Fairfield University's residence halls, suites, and apartment complexes are available for overnight camps and conferences. On-campus housing for summer programs is available starting June 16, 2024 through August 10, 2024, and is coordinated through the Office of Conference & Event Management.

Contact the Office of Conference & Event Management, cem@fairfield.edu or (203) 254-4202.

Non-Fairfield University Student Internship Housing

The campus is within one mile of I-95 and the Fairfield Metro-North station, making it an easy commute to many locations like Norwalk, Stamford, and New Haven.

Summer residents can also take advantage of being just an hour away from New York City via public transportation or take weekend trips to Boston, Newport, and many other celebrated New England cities and towns.

Students are offered private bedrooms in shared apartments that can accommodate 4-8 students.

  • Air-conditioned, furnished accommodations with kitchens
  • 24-hour on-call support and security
  • Morning and evening shuttle service to and from the Metro-North Fairfield train station
  • Free access to Fairfield University’s newly renovated state-of-the-art Recreation Complex
  • Campus-wide wireless Internet access
  • Free on-campus parking
  • Free laundry facilities
  • All living rooms come furnished with a couch, coffee table, kitchen table, and chairs.
  • Kitchens are equipped with a full-size refrigerator and oven. Bedrooms each contain a twin extra-long bed, wardrobe, dresser, desk, and chair.

To be eligible for internship housing, students must be either an undergraduate or graduate student at a university who has secured an internship or job for the summer months. Proof of employment and of student enrollment is required to confirm summer housing.

Housing is offered on a weekly basis starting Sunday, May 26, 2024 and ending Saturday, August 10, 2024. To be eligible, a minimum of four consecutive weeks must be reserved.

Housing is offered for $380 per week. This includes all utilities, air-conditioning, Internet access, unlimited laundry, and use of the University Recreation Complex. It also includes morning and evening shuttle service to the Metro-North train station and on-campus parking. A non-refundable $50 application fee is required for all housing applicants and due upon sign-up. 

THE PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR SUMMER HOUSING IS MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024. If you apply after the priority deadline, the non-refundable application fee is $100.00. 

Applications for summer intern housing are available via the online Summer Intern Housing Request Form. Note: This form is for non-Fairfield University students only. 

Please contact summerhousing@fairfield.edu or (203) 254-4202 if you have questions about summer housing at Fairfield University.

*4-week housing minimum will be waived for guests taking a summer class during the month of May with proper documentation of class enrollment presented to the Office of Conference & Event Management.

Summer Housing FAQs

To secure summer housing as a Fairfield University student, begin by completing the Fairfield University Student Summer Housing application found at Fairfield.edu/summerhousing and promptly pay the required application fee. Applications will start being reviewed in early March, and upon approval, you will be sent a contract via email. Thoroughly review, print, sign, scan, and upload the completed contract to the link provided to you by the Office of Conference & Event Management. Additionally, make sure to submit your payment in full at least 7 business days before your scheduled move-in date. Once both the contract and payment are successfully received, you will be provided with detailed move-in instructions.

Every applicant is required to submit a non-refundable application fee. The fee is $50 if paid before April 1st and increases to $100 after that date. Please note that this fee is mandatory for all applicants. Click here to submit your non-refundable application fee. The invoice number for your housing application fee is 50. 

Summer housing for Fairfield University students is available at two different rates: $240 per week for a shared bedroom and $340 per week for a single bedroom.  Please note single bedrooms are subject to availability and filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Payment for summer housing must be made online via credit card. Please click here to make your payment in-full at least 14 days before your scheduled move in date. Additionally, certain students may have the opportunity to have their summer housing expenses sponsored by the department they are working for.

There is no financial aid for summer housing.  However, housing sponsorship by a department could be an option if you work with a department during the summer.

Move-in days for summer housing are scheduled on Sundays between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Early move-ins before Sunday will incur an extra charge of $75 per night and are subject to prior approval.

Checkout is expected between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays.  Late check outs may incur additional fees.

There is a 4-week minimum for summer housing.

Unfortunately, extended stays are not available.

You can request up to 3 preferred roommates. Efforts will be made to accommodate mutual requests.

Unfortunately, no. Roommate assignments are disclosed upon move-in due to the fluid nature of summer housing.

No, your assignment will be provided upon arrival.

No, moving into your fall assignment for summer housing is not allowed.

Each bedroom includes a bed, desk, desk chair, wardrobe or closet, and dresser.  The shared living room and kitchen includes a couch and loveseat or chair, a kitchen table with chairs, a stove, and refrigerator. Students must bring their own kitchen items and linens.

The mattress size of each bed is Twin XL.

Yes, every apartment/townhouse is equipped with a shared kitchen.

No, The Tully Dining Hall is closed for students but the Stag snack bar is open with limited hours.

Yes, you will have access to shared laundry facilities either in or near your assigned summer housing.  All summer guest are given an allotment of wash/dry cycles during their stay and can add additional laundry dollars if needed

The town shuttle does not operate in the summer. However, there is a weekday morning and evening commuter shuttle to the Fairfield Metro North train station as a courtesy to our summer guests. To secure a spot, advance reservation is required.  Contact the Office to Conference & Event Management for more details.

Yes. You will be given information about how to register summer guests with your move in details.  Guests are restricted to a maximum stay of three (3) days on campus, and the summer University resident is accountable for the guest's conduct as specified in their housing agreement.

Yes. You will be given information to register your vehicle with Fairfield University’s Department of Public Safety before your move in date.

The mail room is open Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please send your mail to the following address:

Student Name
Last four digits of student's phone number
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

Yes, it is possible to move in before May 26, but residents must opt for temporary housing. Limited availability is offered at a rate of $75 per night for a shared room in an air-conditioned traditional residence hall.

The primary difference between Temporary Housing and Summer Housing is in their start dates and locations. Summer housing officially begins on May 26, with students living in Townhouses or Apartments on campus. For individuals in need of earlier move-ins, a limited number of temporary housing options are available at a rate of $75 per day. This temporary housing is situated in traditional residential halls with shared bedrooms. Importantly, residents in temporary housing must make the transition to their assigned official summer housing on May 26.

Temporary housing is in traditional halls due to the time needed to clean, repair, and refresh the townhouses and apartments from the academic year use before summer occupancy.

Each residence hall has one communal kitchen per building. Additionally, there is a microwave-fridge combo in each room.

No, you must relocate to the residence hall assigned for temporary housing.

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