Parent Programs

Parents Leadership Council

The Parents Leadership Council is a network of parents committed to supporting and enhancing the quality of Fairfield University student life and learning, and supports the University by raising funds from the parent community. Council members work closely with the University to actively engage parents and serve as the voice of the parents’ community with the University administration.

Parents Fund

Every year, Fairfield parents and families significantly impact their student’s education through gifts to the Parents Fund. We are grateful for your participation, as it enriches the student experience. Parent giving provides resources for student life activities, campus programs, and enables technology enhancements in the library, classrooms, and labs. These gifts also improve career service offerings and help to sustain a University-wide commitment to strong faculty-to-student ratios that assure small class sizes for a focused and engaging academic experience.

The power of thousands of Fairfield parents engaging in the experience and being ambassadors for the University is an important way to set our institution apart and ensure its future success.

Check out all of the ways parents can stay engaged with the University to ensure their student's success and assist in Fairfield's rise in our Parents Make the Difference brochure.

Parent Ambassadors

Are you looking for ways to get involved at Fairfield University? The University’s success is dependent on the people of our community, and there are many meaningful opportunities for parent involvement. Consider becoming a Parent Ambassador and participate in one or more of the following ways:

• Host an event to welcome new students and families in January or July/August.
• Volunteer your time to call and welcome families of confirmed students.
• Offer mentoring services for sophomore Residential Colleges
• Lend your career expertise by:
  • Hosting a student for the Job Shadow program.
  • Providing internship and job opportunities.
  • Participating at career and networking events.
• Support Fairfield with a gift to the Parents Fund or area of your choice to enhance your student’s education.  
• Participate in reaching Parents Fund goals through peer-to-peer fundraising efforts within the Fairfield community.

Please contact Ellen Dooley, associate director of Parent Giving, at 203-254-4004 or email at edooley@fairfield.edu if you would like to be a Parent Ambassador. If you are interested in getting involved, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form.

Senior Parents | Honor Your Graduate

As proud parents, you may wish to recognize your senior student’s hard work and dedication at Fairfield by making a gift in his or her honor. These gifts will serve as a tribute to your student while supporting the valuable programming at Fairfield that has made such a difference in your student’s life.

Webinars

Class of ’25 Family Welcome Webinars

The Office of Parent Engagement & Philanthropy and the Office of Alumni Relations invite parents, guardians, and your students to attend one or both of our Family Welcome webinars.

Please join us during both webinars to hear first-hand accounts from Fairfield students about life on campus and study abroad opportunities at the University, and from valued guest alumni about their career and networking journeys in the Fairfield community. R.S.V.P. today!

Student Life and Study Abroad

Tuesday, August 10; 7 p.m. EST

Guest Speakers:

• Maggie Smith ’12, Market Research Director, Engine Insights
• Kristen Seeto ’15, LICSW, Adjustment Counselor, Braintree Public Schools
• Carrick Higgins ’15, Senior Manager- Integrated Campaigns, Zendesk

Careers and Networking

Wednesday, August 18; 7 p.m. EST

Guest Speakers:

• Alex Cucchi ’15, Wealth Management Client Associate, Merill Lynch
• Keely Riel ’18, Global Internal Audit Specialist, SAP America Inc.
• Morgan Bodell ’16, Senior Associate, IHS Markit

Register today If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Parent Engagement and Philanthropy at parents@fairfield.edu.

Annual Parent Challenges

As Parents of Stags, you are part of a special community that makes a difference. You have the opportunity to participate in the Parents Leadership Challenge in the fall and STAGiving Day in the spring to help your students explore opportunities and advance their curiosity through enhanced programs. We hope you join us to help provide academic enrichment, student life and wellness initiatives, and financial support for our students in need.

News@

Fairfield University sends out an e-newsletter to our current parents throughout the year. If you are not receiving this, we may not have your current e-mail address. Please complete the Stay In Touch information below so we can add you to our database.