Student Records Release
The Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) provides for the confidentiality of student educational records. Fairfield University may not disclose information in a student's educational record to anyone, without the permission of the student, unless disclosure is permitted by an exception set forth in FERPA, 20 U.S.C.A., Sec. 1232 et seq.
If a student would like to grant permission to Fairfield University officials to disclose and/or discuss contents contained in education records at Fairfield University they must complete a FERPA waiver in Workday.
Confidential Reporting Form
If you know of a potential crime that has occurred on campus, please report it. This system is monitored Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For immediate service, call (203) 254-4090 or ext. 4090 – all phone calls can remain anonymous.
Public Safety Confidential Reporting Form
Reporting
Please use this forms to report alleged violations of the Student Conduct Code or other University policies.
General Incident Reporting Form
*Residence Life Incident Reporting Form
* For Residence Life staff only.
Death Notification
In the event of a death, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students (203) 254-4211.
Requesting Readmission
Students requesting readmission following a medical leave of absence from Fairfield University must complete a Post-Medical Withdrawal Readmission form.
Readmission Following Medial Leave of Absence Form
Student Support and Relief Fund
Fairfield University is committed to providing support to our students who are facing unexpected financial burdens. The Student Support and Relief Fund is a need-based fund administered by the Office of the Dean of Students in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid. Funding is available to all currently enrolled Fairfield University students and who meet the eligibility criteria.
Submit Student Support and Relief Fund Form
Requesting a Withdrawal
Institutional Withdrawal
Students seeking to permanently withdraw from Fairfield University must contact their appropriate academic dean's office to set up a meeting to discuss the withdrawal process (Please see school-appropriate contact information directly below). The University refund policy applies.
- John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences, CNS 100, ext. 2227
- School of Education & Human Development, CNS 102, ext. 2201
- Charles F. Dolan School of Business, DSB 1125, ext. 3230
- Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies, NHS 102, ext. 4150
- School of Engineering and Computing, BNW 167, ext. 4147
Leaves of Absence
Students seeking temporary leaves of absence from Fairfield University should connect with the appropriate office:
- Students who wish to take a voluntary leave of absence from Fairfield University for personal or non-medical reasons, please refer to the appropriate academic dean's office above.
- Students who wish to take a leave of absence from Fairfield University for medical reasons may request and be considered for a medical leave of absence when extraordinary circumstances prevent that student from continuing with classes. Medical leaves cover physical as well as mental health difficulties.
- To discuss a medical leave of absence, contact the Student Health Center (203) 254-4000 ext. 2241, Counseling & Psychological Services (203) 254-4000 ext. 2146, or the Office of the Dean of Students (203) 254-4211.
For both leave of absence types, the University refund policy applies. All withdrawal policies are found in the academic course catalogs.
