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Education With A Purpose
For more than 75 years, Fairfield University has been a pillar in the Northeast, graduating generations of students who make an impact—in their professions, in their communities, and in the lives of others. You can be part of this rich tradition online and develop as a professional on your terms.
- 100% online and hybrid options that allow you to study when and where it works for you.
- Corporate partnerships and mentorships that grow your network and help you develop expertise in your field.
- Stackable certificates that apply to a master’s degree, so you can pursue the goals that matter most to you.
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Online Learning For Better Connections
Access course materials on desktop or mobile devices and collaborate in real time while you study online at Fairfield. Thanks to tools like Blackboard Ultra and Quip, our students can collaborate on group projects and have ongoing texting-like conversations with peers and faculty.
At Fairfield, you’ll tap into a distinctive online student experience that reflects the supportive and community-driven atmosphere found on campus. Our faculty and support staff are readily available to answer questions every step of the way.
Resources, Support and Answers to Your Online Learning Questions
Online students have full access to the University’s Information Technology Services Help Desk. The ITS Help Desk can assist with questions regarding the activation of your Fairfield NetID network account, hardware and software issues, problems logging into or using University systems, and general information regarding the my.fairfield.edu student portal.
Students may also contact the Academic Computing department for time-sensitive questions regarding access to, or functionality of, learning systems such as Blackboard and Quip.
Fairfield University has no specific computer requirement for online students, though we do recommend a reasonably new Mac or Windows computer that has the latest possible operating system updates and anti-virus protection.
We actively encourage our online faculty and students to use their smartphones and other mobile devices in doing class work, as all of the standard software applications and systems we use are accessible on mobile devices. (The only exceptions might be specialized software that a particular class requires for its subject matter.)
Online graduate students can take advantage of discounts on many items through our bookstore, including the purchase of new computers.
The education landscape is rapidly changing, particularly with distance learning programs. To help ensure effective, consistent regulation of these distance learning programs, the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) was formed.
NC-SARA provides a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. NC-SARA has established rigorous standards for member institutions. Fairfield annually certifies that it meets these criterial in its membership renewal. As a result, we are authorized to admit students into online courses and programs from all states that participate in NC-SARA.
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Fairfield is committed to helping students afford their education through options like fellowships and financial aid.
The DiMenna-Nyselius Library is available to all students, as are a variety of other on-campus resources.
Yes, in all facets of a student’s life, Fairfield cares for its students. These services include free teletherapy services to all graduate students.
Any complaints brought against Fairfield University must first be registered and addressed through Fairfield University procedures:
- For student academic grievances, please see undergraduate and graduate catalogs.
- For non-discrimination and harassment complaints, see the student handbook.
If complaints cannot be resolved through internal procedure, the party may contact the NC-SARA Connecticut State Portal Entity. Details and contact information can be found on our Compliance and Disclosures page.
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