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Admission Office Visit Schedule
We love when prospective students and families come to campus to experience the special place we’ve built here in Stag Country, and we can't wait until you have the opportunity to experience it yourself.
With the health and safety of our prospective students and campus community in mind, Fairfield has decided to temporarily suspend all in-person campus visit opportunities for the time being. We will continue to evaluate the situation on a weekly basis and keep you updated when we return to our regular visit schedule.
In the meantime, we are excited to offer you some new opportunities to visit us virtually, connect with our admission counselors via Skype, attend a virtual information session, or participate in an online panel discussion with some of our current students.
Campus Visits
Visiting campus is one of the best ways to learn more about Fairfield University's facilities, programs, faculty, and most importantly, our students. We encourage you to consider any or all of the following options for your visit.
Campus visits last approximately 90 minutes. A Visit consists of an Information Session led by one of our admission counselors followed by a Campus Tour. Information Sessions include an overview of academic life at Fairfield University, as well as the admission process and financial aid.
Campus Tours are led by one of our volunteer student tour ambassadors. Tours provide insight into student life at Fairfield University and include visits to the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, the Barone Campus Center, a residence hall room, a classroom, and Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola.
Spring 2020 Schedule
Campus Visits
Tuesday, January 21 - Friday, May 1, 2020
Monday through Friday
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Campus Visits for Admitted Students
Monday, March 2 - Friday, May 1, 2020
Monday and Friday
12 p.m.
Exceptions (No Visits or Interviews): April 9 - 13.
Weekend Campus Visits
- Sunday, February 2
- Sunday, February 9
- Saturday, February 15
- Saturday, February 29
- Sunday, March 29
- Saturday, May 2
Select listed Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
On-Campus Interviews
On-campus interviews are available beginning in the spring of your junior year through February of your senior year. Interview slots tend to fill quickly, especially during peak visit times, so if you would like to schedule an interview, we encourage you to register early.
Mailing List
To ensure that you will receive future mailings, please add your name to our mailing list by using our Student Online Inquiry Form or call the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (203) 254-4100, ext. 2906.
Group Visit Guidelines
Group Visits
Thank you for your interest in Fairfield University. We are looking forward to welcoming your high school group to campus. In order to have the best experience, please follow the guidelines below:
General Guidelines
- We are only able to accommodate groups of high school students during the academic year (September through May). Groups containing students younger than high school may be accommodated during the summer months as space allows.
- Please allow at least three (3) weeks' notice for all group visit requests.
- Due to high demand, alternative dates are appreciated.
- The maximum number of students for a group visit is 30. For every 10 students, at least one (1) chaperone is required (see Chaperone Policy below).
- Please wait to receive a confirmation e-mail before arranging travel plans.
Chaperone Policy
The Office of Undergraduate Admission requires that groups visiting campus have one (1) chaperone per every ten (10) students. We ask that chaperones remain with their students at all times. In order to have the best possible experience, we limit the groups to a maximum of 40 students. Unruly and/or disrespectful behavior will result in the immediate request to leave campus and the organization will forfeit the opportunity to return in the future.
** Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for your arrival to campus, due to possible traffic. **
Schedule
11:45 a.m. Arrival
12 p.m. Information Session
12:30 p.m. Campus Tour
1:45 p.m. Departure from Campus
Group Visits are ONLY OFFERED Tuesdays–Thursdays. In the summer months, group visits are offered Mondays–Thursdays.
To request a group visit, please complete the Group Visit Request Form. For questions about the group visit program, please contact Paul Hovey.
Directions To Fairfield
By Car
From New York via Connecticut Turnpike (I-95):
Take exit 22 in Connecticut - Round Hill Road. Continue straight through the stop sign at the end of the ramp. At the traffic light, take a left onto North Benson Road (Rt. 135) and continue straight for 0.8 miles (through two traffic lights.) The sign for the main entrance to Fairfield University will be on the left.
From Providence and New Haven via Connecticut Turnpike (I-95):
Take exit 22 in Connecticut - North Benson Road. Turn right at the end of the ramp onto North Benson Rd. (Rte. 135). Go straight for 0.8 miles (through two traffic lights). The main entrance to Fairfield University will be on the left.
From Hartford or Vermont via I-91:
Take I-91 South to I-95 South in New Haven. Take exit 22 in Connecticut - North Benson Road. Turn right at the end of the ramp onto North Benson Rd. (Rte. 135). Go straight for 0.8 miles (through two traffic lights). The main entrance to Fairfield University will be on the left.
From New York via Merritt Parkway (Rt. 15):
Take exit 44. Turn left off the ramp, and turn right onto Black Rock Tpke. (Rt. 58) at the light. Proceed 2 miles to Stillson Rd. (Rt. 135) and turn right. Bear left, at the second light, onto North Benson Road. The University entrance will be on your right.
From Hartford and New Haven via Merritt Parkway (Rt. 15):
Take exit 44, take a quick left off the ramp, then take another quick left onto Black Rock Tpke. (Rt. 58), proceed 2 miles to Stillson Rd. (Rt. 135) and turn right. Bear left, at the second light, onto North Benson Road. The University entrance will be on your right.
From Boston/New Hampshire and North:
Take the Mass Pike (Route 90) West to I-84 West (exit 9). Merge onto I-91 South. I-91 merges into I-95 South in New Haven. Take exit 22 - North Benson Road. Turn right at the end of the ramp onto North Benson Rd. (Rte. 135). Go straight for 0.8 miles (through two traffic lights). The main entrance to Fairfield University will be on the left.
By Train
Metro North EAST service to Fairfield from NYC and New Haven:
For information, from within Connecticut, call (800) 638-7646. In New York's Westchester and Dutchess Counties, dial (212) 532-4900. Car service is available at Fairfield Railroad Station. MetroNorth Railroad Website
Amtrak service to Bridgeport from Boston and Hartford:
For information, call (800) USA-RAIL. The Bridgeport station is approximately 10 minutes by car from Fairfield University. A 24-hour taxi service to Fairfield is available. For information, call (203) 255-5797. Amtrak Website
By Plane
New York area airports:
Newark International Airport | LaGuardia International Airport | JFK International Airport
Hartford / New Haven area airports:
Bradley International Airport | Tweed New Haven Airport
Parking Map
Campus map | Printable Parking Map (PDF)