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The Graduate Experience
The future you want starts at Fairfield. No matter your field or professional interests, Fairfield University is committed to giving you every advantage as you pursue an advanced degree. Whether you’re looking to learn new skills, change career paths, or take your career to the next level, we provide the tools to get you where you need to be.
Earn a full master’s degree, or start with a certificate and build the expertise you need to advance. Take a class one day, and use what you learn the next. In our graduate programs, you’ll prepare for some of the most in-demand careers while learning from top faculty in their fields—and you’ll do it on your timeline.
Graduate Studies at Fairfield University
Contact Us
Office of Graduate Admission
P: (203) 254-4184
F: (203) 254-4199
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
How to Apply
Information Sessions & Visits
Graduate Information Sessions
Meet our faculty and have your questions answered by a team of admission, academic, and financial aid advisors.
Campus Visits
Schedule a personal tour of our scenic 200-acre campus and get a sense of all the Fairfield has to offer.
Virtual Tour
Download our interactive map for an eagle eye view of our campus and academic facilities.
Schools & Programs
Fairfield University offers more than 50 advanced degrees and certificate programs across its five schools. But it's what our students accomplish with these degrees that makes our programs so unique.
College of Arts & Sciences
Dolan School of Business
Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies
School of Education & Human Development
School of Engineering
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Admitted Students
Congratulations on your admission to Fairfield University for graduate study! On behalf of the faculty, administration and your fellow students, we welcome you into our vibrant community and look forward to helping you achieve your academic and professional goals.
Next Steps
Next Steps
- Review and respond to your offer of admission. The University has sent you information concerning your admit status, including any prerequisites or conditions of admission, who to contact for academic advising, and school-specific orientation activities. Be sure to carefully review this information and respond with your acceptance or declination.
- Once you accept your offer of admission, claim your NetID to access the my.Fairfield student portal.
- Contact your academic advisor or department coordinator to discuss program specific expectations, long-term requirements, and what courses you’ll be taking during your studies.
- Register for courses. Log-on to my.Fairfield and click the "Register Now" icon to sign-up for classes.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping you afford it. While the benefits of graduate study can provide immeasurable rewards, the costs associated with earning a degree can sometimes be challenging.
The Office of Financial Aid realizes that every student has a unique set of circumstances, and we'll work with you one-on-one to do everything they can to help you attend Fairfield.
Graduate Student Life
Graduate Student Life
Fairfield University is committed to making sure you get the most out your graduate experience. The Office of Student Life offers a variety of resources beyond the classroom and department setting to help you acclimate to life as a graduate student, including a new student checklist, opportunities for campus involvement, access to health and wellness programs, campus employment opportunities, and more.
Graduate Admission Staff
When you have questions, we have answers. From the basics of your application to program specific questions and everything in between, our admission staff is one of your best resources and just an email or phone call away.
Melanie Rogers
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Kathleen Farmer
Marissa Trafecante
School of Education and Human Development
Suzanne Strazza
Sharon Clark
