Legacy Association

Stags Across Generations

The Fairfield Legacy Association is comprised of students and alumni whose family members - including children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, or siblings - attended or currently attend Fairfield. There is a strong legacy tradition here, with just over 20% of student and alumni having membership in the FLA!

An essential and unique part of the fabric of our community, FLA members bring not only a priceless chain of memories across time and context but the continuity of multi-generational contribution and involvement.

If you’re a member of a Legacy family, we want to hear from you - share your story below, and read about how you can be featured on our website or in Fairfield Magazine.

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Alumni and Family Weekend Legacy Reception

Save the Date: October 25, 2025

All Fairfield Legacy alumni, students and their families are invited to campus to celebrate their Fairfield Families at a special reception during Alumni and Family Weekend.

Thank you to the nearly 300 alumni, students and family members who attended the 2024 Legacy Reception!

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Fairfield University Legacy Scholarship

Fairfield University is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to undergraduate students with at least one parent or grandparent who has completed a Fairfield degree (undergraduate or graduate).

The purpose of the scholarship is to aid enrolled undergraduate Fairfield University legacy children and grandchildren to encourage them to continue their hard work and to reward their high academic achievement and school/community service in their first year and remaining years at Fairfield.

Eligibility is contingent upon demonstrated significant financial need and good academic standing (3.0 cumulative GPA).

Applications are reviewed by the Office of Financial Aid. Once the recipient(s) have been chosen, they will be notified formally via their Financial Aid packet directly through Financial Aid. The Legacy scholarship is a renewable award that will remain payable for a maximum of three years provided the recipient remains in compliance with the aforementioned qualifications. For more information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@fairfield.edu.

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Gregory Family

“Not only are we family, but we share a bond through our love for and dedication to Fairfield University over three generations.”

Ronan Family

“I have a great sense of pride knowing that my son is carrying on the family tradition of a Fairfield University education. Whether it is attending the Legacy Brunch on Parents’ Weekend, going to a Fairfield Stags basketball game, or visiting the bookstore to pick up some new gear, each visit evokes great memories and stories that we share with each other.”

Mazzucco Caruso Family

“A Fairfield education assists students to develop into well rounded individuals who are able to stretch their intellectual curiosity while encouraging a deeper understanding of their place in society. As a result, Fairfield embodies the values that our family believes in and fosters creativity and moral responsibility. Although the campus has changed dramatically over our family's three generations, these values have remained the same.”

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Conroy Family

“The Jesuit ideal of being men and women for others is something that we try to live up to the best that we can. We feel very fortunate for all the opportunities that were given to us throughout our lives and it’s important for us to give back in any way that we can.”

Legacy Association

Stags Across Generations

Legacy Programs