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Admission to Fairfield Bellarmine

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.

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Application 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 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:

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 2026
Financial Aid Application Portal Opens – December 2025
Admission Notification Date – Rolling

Did You Know?

Fairfield Bellarmine is designed to provide access to education, at an affordable rate for first-generation students and families with limited financial resources in which no student will have to pay more than $1,000 a year based on FAFSA or Bellarmine Aid Application results.

Take full advantage of all available financial aid resources by completing either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form or Bellarmine Aid application. Learn more about Financial Aid at Fairfield Bellarmine.

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460 Mill Hill Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610

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Meet the Admissions Team

Nakia Létang

Director of Admission
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nletang@fairfield.edu

Sarah Hernandez Putnam

Assistant Director, Admission
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sputnam@fairfield.edu

Brian Leonelli-Blain

Associate Director, Financial Aid
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bleonelli-blain@fairfield.edu