Admission
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Admission to Fairfield Bellarmine
The admission process at Fairfield Bellarmine is holistic: assessing not only grades and academic foundation, but also looking individually at each student’s commitment to learning, their extracurricular and community involvement, and their life circumstances.
Our belief in the importance of a thorough and careful review of all aspects of each applicant’s background reflects our mission as a Jesuit institution. We seek to educate the whole person, and our admission practices reflect that goal.
Apply TodayApplication Requirements
- Fairfield Bellarmine Application: Application is free and the form can be accessed online.
- High School Transcript: Your transcript should be sent directly from your high school. In your application, you will be asked to enter your counselor’s contact information — an upload link will then be sent to your counselor. If not received, counselors may send all supporting materials directly to bc@fairfield.edu.
- Essay: Choose one of four prompts to tell us more about who you are. Written, video, and creative pieces are all welcomed options for sharing your best self.
- Letter of Recommendation: Only one letter is required but we strongly recommend sending at least two: from counselors, teachers, or others who can tell us about you.
- Interviews: An interview is strongly recommended and a great way for us to: get to know you better, answer your questions, and offer you an opportunity to share the things you most want to make sure we know about you.
- FAFSA Form: To be considered for financial aid, all students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and send to School Code: 001385. If unable to complete the FAFSA, please contact the Office of Admission at bc@fairfield.edu or (203) 254-4281.
Admission will be merit-based and at minimal cost, giving primary consideration to families in need of financial assistance. If unable to complete the online FAFSA form, a printed and completed paper form will be accepted.
Is Fairfield Bellarmine right for you?
Application to Fairfield Bellarmine is open to students in the Greater Bridgeport area and surrounding Connecticut communities entering directly after high school completion.
The ideal candidate is ambitious, driven to attend college, and eager to benefit from Fairfield Bellarmine’s personal, academic, and career support programs. If you are a capable academic achiever with a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or above and you have a demonstrated high level of financial need and a desire to access a minimal-fee, high-quality education, Fairfield Bellarmine may be the right choice for you.
To learn more about Fairfield Bellarmine, please contact:
Office of Admission
Fairfield Bellarmine
460 Mill Hill Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
bc@fairfield.edu | (203) 254-4281 | (203) 254-4199
Important Dates for Students Applying for Admission
Application Portal – Open
Application Deadline – Rolling
Priority Application Deadline – March 2024
Financial Aid Application Portal Opens – December 2023
Admission Notification Date – Rolling
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Bellarmine Campus
460 Mill Hill Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
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The Admission Office is located in the Campus Center (Building C on the map).