Winter Online Courses

• Students can enroll in a maximum of two 3-credit courses. However, full-time and part-time students should consult with their academic advisor before enrolling in more than three credits during the Winter Intersession. Students should also consult with financial aid if applicable.
• For any registration questions, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@fairfield.edu.
• It is not possible to add students into classes after the registration period has closed.
• Although classes will be offered during this time period, all University Administrative Offices (including the Bursar, Registrar, and Advising Offices) will be closed during the holiday break and will reopen on January 2, 2026.
• Administrators and advisors will respond to messages as soon as possible upon their return.

For additional information and guidance, visiting students should call 203-254-5532.

Students may drop themselves from an undergraduate or graduate course 7 days or more before the start of the course for a full refund using the online registration system.

After this date, a withdrawal request must be emailed to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@fairfield.edu and the refund will be based on the University’s refund policy.

*Note: Winter refunds for all students follow the schedule for 4-5 Week and 1-3 Week courses listed under Graduate and Continuing Studies and available on the Bursar's website. 

Since University Offices will be closed during the holiday break and will reopen on January 2, 2026, your time-stamped email to the Registrar will be used to determine withdrawal and refund eligibility.

Course Withdrawal Deadlines

• Monday, January 5, 2026: Last day for four-week winter course withdrawals.
• Wednesday, January 7, 2026: Last day for two-week winter course withdrawals. 

All Blackboard courses are accessed through my.fairfield.edu portal. Access to the internet is required.

Students who register for an online courses will receive a syllabus from their professor. 

Students must buy textbooks prior to the start of class. Textbooks may be purchased online https://fairfield.bncollege.com/course-material/course-finder

Students can search for their class and purchase their books from this site. Textbooks can be shipped directly to the student’s address or picked up at the Fairfield University campus bookstore. 

Please note that courses, dates, times, and faculty are subject to change. Please check with the Office of the Registrar at registrar@fairfield.edu to ensure accurate information.

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