YOUR OPPORTUNITY AWAITS.
The admission process at Fairfield Bellarmine is holistic, considering not only grades and academic foundation but also each student’s commitment to learning, involvement in extracurricular and community activities, and individual life circumstances.
Our belief in the importance of thoroughly and thoughtfully reviewing every aspect of an applicant’s story reflects our mission as a Jesuit institution. We seek to educate the whole person, and our admission practices reflect that goal.
Apply TodayAdmission 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.
Application to Fairfield Bellarmine is open to students in the surrounding Connecticut communities within a commutable distance, entering directly after high school completion.
The ideal candidate is ambitious, motivated to pursue a college education, and eager to take advantage of Fairfield Bellarmine’s personal, academic, and career support programs. If you have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate significant financial need, and are seeking a high-quality, low-cost college experience, Fairfield Bellarmine may be the right fit for you.
To learn more about Fairfield Bellarmine, please contact:
Fairfield Bellarmine
460 Mill Hill Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
bc@fairfield.edu | (203) 254-4281 | (203) 254-4199
Application Portal – Open
Application Deadline – Rolling
Priority Application Deadline – March 2026
Financial Aid Application Portal Opens – December 2025
Admission Notification Date – Rolling
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Please visit us at:
Fairfield University
Bellarmine Campus
460 Mill Hill Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
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Take a tour of campus, attend an information session, or schedule an interview.
The Admission Office is located in the Campus Center (Building C on the map).
CONTACT US.
Director of Admission
x2539
nletang@fairfield.edu
Assistant Director, Admission
x7117
sputnam@fairfield.edu
Associate Director, Financial Aid
x3810
bleonelli-blain@fairfield.edu