Living Off-Campus

Two Fairfield students sitting on a bench in beautiful downtown Fairfield while completing assignments on a laptop.

Fairfield, Downtown, and Beyond

Picturesque New England destinations are easy to navigate on foot, are close to transportation, and offer so many activities and attractions, you won’t run out of things to do.

See what the town of Fairfield has to offer

Fairfield students eating lunch at a bar table in a local pizza place.

Fairfield’s vibrant downtown restaurant scene offers something for everyone—from cozy coffee shops to eateries—just a short walk or ride from campus.

Fairfield U student waiting for the train at the downtown Fairfield station in anticipation of a daytrip to NYC.

Fairfield students are just a quick ride away for internships, entertainment, and hands-on learning opportunities in NYC.

Fairfield U students walking in beautiful downtown Fairfield, which is filled with places to shop, restaurants to eat, and things to do.

Students explore downtown Fairfield, where local cafés, restaurants, and shops offer a welcoming community just minutes from campus.

Introduce Yourself

Say hello, give neighbors your phone number and offer a welcoming gift (homemade cookies/flowers).

Be Courteous

Consider your neighbors' lifestyles and recognize they might be different than yours. For example, if they have young children, quiet evenings will be very important to them.

Be Conscious

Be conscious of the proximity between your house and your neighbor’s house. Can they hear your conversation through your window?

Be Considerate

Be considerate when parking. Do not block your neighbor’s driveway or take their spot. Keep your guests’ cars only in your driveway.

Be Tidy

Keep your yard clean. Pick up after yourself, guests, and pets. No one wants to live next to a messy neighbor. Put rubbish/garbage out on collection days.

Beach Clean-Ups

Fairfield University participates in the Town of Fairfield’s Adopt-A-Street pilot program — a community partnership that brings together volunteers dedicated to keeping our town clean and beautiful.

Each week, students and staff take part in a beach cleanup that extends to nearby streets, helping to remove litter and protect our local shoreline. It’s a simple yet impactful way to give back to the community we call home.

Fairfield students walking on the shoreline, sporting their 'beach clean-up crew' uniform shirts as they clear the beach of trash.

Students take pride in their community during weekly cleanups that keep Fairfield’s beaches and streets beautiful.

Fairfield students in red surveying a beautiful sandy beach as they inspect it for trash for removal.

Putting Jesuit values into action, students give their time to protect the local environment.

Town of Fairfield Emergency Notification System

Sign up for Fairfield's new emergency notification system to be notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts.

For More Information, Visit the Town of Fairfield Website

Contact Us

Have a question or need assistance? Reach out to Allison Berger, Associate Dean of Students, or contact beach@fairfield.edu for any beach-related inquiries.

Allison Berger
Associate Dean of Students
aberger@fairfield.edu