First-Year Student Guide - Class 2026

WELCOME CLASS OF 2026 F I R S T-Y E A R S T U D E N T G U I D E

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Welcome to Fairfield University WELCOME! Congratulations on officially starting your journey as a Stag! We are excited to welcome you to Fairfield University and are proud to have you as the newest member of our community. This First-Year Student Guide has been designed to simplify your next steps as a new student and help you acclimate to college life, while we introduce you to everything Fairfield has to offer.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Engagement: email

orientation@fairfield.edu

phone

203-254-4053

fax

203-254-5565

website fairfield.edu/orientation

FIRST YEAR GUIDE SECTIONS Action Items

Student Life & Resources

Important action items for first-year students to complete

Learn about campus life and important resources available to students

Getting Started

Financial Planning

Describes the first-year student transitional experience at Fairfield University

See important deadlines, payment plans, and resources

Academic Planning

Just for Families

Details information students need to consider when selecting classes

Specifies parent/guardian(s) orientation information, pre-college conversation topics, and other resources

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To ensure a successful transition to Fairfield University, please visit the First-Year Student Checklist at fairfield.edu/orientation as soon as possible. Here, students will have access to all the assignments and forms they need to complete throughout the summer. To facilitate a smooth transition, please complete each task and adhere to the deadlines.

CHECKLIST ITEMS

DEADLINE

■ Claim NetID

ASAP

■ Complete StagAlert Information (Emergency Notification System)

ASAP

■ Students with Disabilities or Temporary Impairments:

After May 1

Create an online Accessibility Profile and Provide Documentation to Accessibility ■ Register for June Orientation (attendance is essential)

May 20

■ Register for Guest Orientation (attendance is optional)

May 20

■ Academic Interests Questionnaire

May 20

■ First-Year Housing Application

May 20

■ Parent/Guardian Information Form

May 20

■ Honor Code Signing

May 20

■ Language Placement Exam

May 20

■ Proxy Access for Financial Aid and Bursar Information (optional)

June 1

■ Immunization/Student Medical Report Form

June 6

■ Register a Device to Our Network

June 6

■ Awarding of Advanced Placement, IB, or College Credit

July 8

■ Fall Semester Payment Plan Enrollment (optional)

August 1

■ Verification Documents Due

August 1

■ Health Insurance Waiver

August 6

■ Student Handbook Acceptance

August 31

■ Student Conduct Quiz

August 31

■ Login & Explore Life@Fairfield

August 31

■ Online Compliance Modules

August 31

■ CIRP Freshman Survey ■ Class of 2026 Common Read and Webinar Sign-Up

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Action Items

First-Year Student Checklist

September 6 Prior to First-Year Academic Gathering

The First-Year Student Checklist and forms are to be completed online at fairfield.edu/orientation. *The First-Year Academic Gathering is a formal event with an address by a distinguished faculty member. In addition, the Class of 2026 will be presented to the President and recite the Honor Code. Unless class is in session during the Gathering, all members of the Class of 2026 are required to attend.

■ CLAIM NETID

DUE ASAP

Students will need to claim their NetID in order to access online resources. Students will receive an e-mail notifying them that their NetID is ready to be claimed. To claim a NetID, go to fairfield.edu/netid and make sure to have the Fairfield issued ID number. Once claimed, students can login to my.fairfield.edu to access their Student Gmail account. The student NetID Login (which is generally "firstname.lastname") information is also required to use the First-Year Student Checklist.

■ STAGALERT INFORMATION UPDATE

DUE ASAP

Students must add their cell phone number to StagAlert, which is the University’s emergency notification system used in the event of an emergency. To add or change a cell phone number: -Log into my.fairfield.edu with your NetID and password -Search for Student Records and click on the task button - Click on the Personal Information tab, then Update Cell Phone Number and follow the on-screen instructions to either add or correct the number on file.

■ ACCESSIBILITY: CREATE ACCESSIBILITY PROFILE (OPTIONAL)

DUE AFTER MAY 1

Fairfield University is committed to providing qualified students with disabilities an equal opportunity to access the benefits, rights, and privileges of its services, programs, and activities in an accessible setting. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Connecticut state laws, we provide accommodations to reduce the impact of disabilities on academic functioning or upon other major life activities. Fairfield University also recognizes the need for accommodations when a student is suffering from a temporary impairment and will work to provide accommodations to the student should the temporary impairment impact academics or other major life activities.

A student with a disability or temporary impairment who wishes to be considered for academic or campuslife accommodations must identify themselves to The Office of Accessibility and complete the online registration process for accommodations.

How to complete: For instructions on how to register for accommodations, please email the Office of Accessibility at ooa@fairfield.edu.

■ REGISTER FOR JUNE ORIENTATION

DUE MAY 20

Students must register for one of the two on-campus orientation sessions, occurring Tuesday, June 21-Wednesday, June 22, 2022 and Monday, June 27-Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Spaces will be limited on a firstcome, first-served basis, so students are encouraged to register once they gain access to the checklist.

Please note that if a student is unable to attend either orientation session, they must still complete the registration form, stating the reason for not attending.

■ REGISTER FOR GUEST ORIENTATION

DUE MAY 20

Students are allowed to have one guest accompany them to their Orientation session in June. Guests who plan to attend must register ahead of time.

How to complete: First-Year Student Checklist or Parent/Guardian Checklist located at fairfield.edu/orientation.

■ ACADEMIC INTERESTS QUESTIONNAIRE

DUE MAY 20

The Academic Interests Questionnaire is essential for preparing students for their academic life on campus and specifically, their fall semester course schedule. The information received guides placement in mathematics and languages for which an online exam is not available. Please complete all sections of the Academic Interests Questionnaire. A first-year schedule cannot be generated without receipt of the completed Academic Interest Questionnaire.

How to complete: First-Year Student Checklist

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Action Items ■ FIRST-YEAR HOUSING APPLICATION

Action Items DUE MAY 20

The process for assigning rooms and roommates, including the assignment of varsity athletes, is overseen by the Office of Residence Life. Placement is based upon the student’s completed First-Year Housing Application, which includes their housing lifestyle preferences, and if they wish to be considered for a First-Year Living and Learning community.

Room assignment and roommate information will be e-mailed to students’ University Gmail accounts in mid-July.

For more information regarding housing please contact the Office of Residence Life at residencelife@fairfield.edu How to complete: First-Year Student Checklist

■ PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION FORM

DUE MAY 20

Parents/Guardians are asked to provide their contact information for print and electronic communications.

Communications include e-mails regarding important information, invitations to regional and campus events, and mailings of Fairfield Magazine. Parents/Guardians will also be informed on all things Fairfield with Fairfield News, the University’s weekly e-newsletter, to keep them up to date on all campus news and student affairs.

How to complete: First-Year Student Checklist or Parent/Guardian Checklist located at fairfield.edu/orientation.

■ HONOR CODE SIGNING

DUE MAY 20

Fairfield University’s primary purpose is the pursuit of academic excellence. This is possible only in an atmosphere where discovery and communication of knowledge are marked by scrupulous, unqualified honesty.

Therefore, it is expected that all students taking classes at the University adhere to the following Honor Code: “I understand that any violation of academic integrity wounds the entire community and undermines the trust upon which the discovery and communication of knowledge depends. Therefore, as a member of the Fairfield University community, I hereby pledge to uphold and maintain these standards of academic honesty and integrity.”

All students must sign the University Honor Code before taking the online Language Placement Exam.

How to complete: First-Year Student Checklist

■ LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM

DUE MAY 20

Every undergraduate student, regardless of major, MUST complete at least one semester of language study as part of the Magis Core Curriculum (Tier One- Orientation requirement). For a number of majors, the student has the opportunity to complete two semesters of language to fulfill Magis Core requirements.

Fairfield offers study in the following languages: Chinese, Classical Greek*, French, German, Hebrew*, Italian, Latin*, Portuguese*, Russian and Spanish.

Fairfield University requires an online Language Placement Exam to assess students’ skills in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, or Spanish. In order to ensure you are placed in the correct level of language, please be honest when answering the survey questions and try your best when taking the placement exam Whether the decision is to continue with the same language as studied in high school OR to start a new language, students must take the Language Placement Exam in the language that was studied in high school.

The exam score must be on record in order for the student to be registered for a language at Fairfield.

Further, the score is required if the student decides to start a new language but then reverts back to the language studied in high school. *PLEASE NOTE: Fairfield University does not offer a placement exam in Hebrew, Portuguese, Latin or Classical Greek. Students who plan to study one of these languages will be placed in the appropriate level according to their academic background via the Academic Interest Questionnaire (AIQ).

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Failure to complete the exam by this deadline compromises your eligibility to study any language in the fall 2022 semester.

How to complete the placement exam: Visit the First-Year Student Checklist for detailed instructions.

Questions: If students experience difficulty getting into any of the language tests, or have any questions about language placement, please e-mail languageplacement@fairfield.edu.

■ PROXY ACCESS FOR FINANCIAL AID AND BURSAR INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

JUNE 1

Students often rely on the support of parent(s)/guardian(s) and others to assist them with financing their education at Fairfield University. In order to ensure that financial aid and billing information is discussed with approved persons per FERPA regulations, students will need to give permission to the Financial Aid and Bursar Offices to speak with designated persons. This permission is granted through the Proxy Access process.

How to complete: First-Year Student Checklist

■ IMMUNIZATION/STUDENT MEDICAL REPORT FORM

DUE JUNE 6

Students are required to submit a confidential medical history and to document proof of immunizations that are required by Connecticut state law. Mandated immunization requirements are strictly enforced. Students may not move into a residence hall or begin classes until all immunization requirements are met.

The Student Health Center strongly recommends a pre-college physical exam. However, the Student Health Center requests that all students submit their health history and proof of immunizations (documented on the Student Medical Report Form) by June 6. Students may mail in their physical exam documentation at a later date if necessary.

How to complete: Visit the First-Year Student Checklist for detailed instructions

■ REGISTER A DEVICE TO OUR NETWORK

DUE JUNE 6

Network registration is required for full access to the University network. To successfully register a computer to the network, Fairfield requires that all Apple and Windows computers have the latest operating system updates as well as antivirus software installed that is also up-to-date. Detailed instructions on how to ensure your computer meets the registration requirements can be found at fairfield.edu/wireless. Visit the ITS Help Desk knowledge base at wiki.fairfield.edu for all solutions to many common technical issues/questions you may have once on campus.

■ AWARDING OF ADVANCED PLACEMENT, IB, OR COLLEGE CREDIT

DUE JULY 8

Students entering Fairfield University may be eligible to receive college credits for work previously completed in several ways: through Advanced Placement exams, high-level international baccalaureate courses, and/ or college courses completed while in high school. First-year students should make sure that official results or transcripts are sent to the Office of Academic Support and Retention as soon as possible in order to have more options in course planning.

PLEASE NOTE: College credits for work previously completed will NOT be applied toward any of the seven Tier One courses in the Magis Core cCurriculum. Every attempt will be made to apply appropriately earned college credits in other areas of the student’s degree requirements (e.g., Tier Two- Exploration, required electives).

Advanced Placement: Fairfield University will award 3 or 4 credit hours for each AP course taken by a student, provided that the student has taken the Advanced Placement Test prepared by the CEEB program and obtained a test score of 4 or 5.

Higher Level International Baccalaureate Courses: Fairfield University recognizes the advanced nature of Higher Level International Baccalaureate courses and will award 3 or 4 credit hours provided a grade of 6 or 7 is achieved.

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Action Items

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Courses Taken for College Credit While in High School: For students who pursue college courses while in high school, upon receipt of an official college transcript, the coursework will be evaluated by the appropriate dean/director in consultation with the appropriate curriculum area, provided the following criteria are met (no exceptions): • The course(s) must have been completed in a college environment and must have been taught by a college professor • The course(s)/credits were not used to satisfy high school graduation requirements • A final grade of “C” or better was earned.

That dean/director will determine the appropriateness of the transfer credit for the student’s program and decide whether it has met Fairfield’s curriculum standards. A maximum of 15 credits of approved coursework will be awarded transfer credit. The grades will not be transferred.

How to complete: Official score reports for AP or IB should be sent directly to the Office of Academic Support and Retention at Fairfield University.

• An official letter from the high school principal or school counselor stating that the course was taught on the college/university campus, by a member of the college/university faculty, and with regularly matriculated undergraduates at that college/university • An official transcript from the college/university All documents should be sent to the Office of Academic Support and Retention. It is the discretion of college/school officials to determine if AP, IB, or transfer credit may be used to exempt students from specific University courses or requirements.

DUE AUGUST 1

The University makes available a monthly payment plan. The deadline for Fall Semester enrollment is August 1.

For additional information, visit fairfield.edu/bursar.

DUE AUGUST 1

Students should verify that their financial aid file is complete by accessing their financial aid records in the my.Fairfield portal.

■ HEALTH INSURANCE WAIVER

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Have your insurance card on-hand Sign in to My.Fairfield.edu with their NetID and password Enter “health insurance waiver” in the search bar Complete the form and click “submit.” The credit will appear on the student’s account within two business days.

• Health insurance inquires can be directed to healthinsurance@fairfield.edu.

■ STUDENT HANDBOOK ACCEPTANCE

DUE AUGUST 31

The Student Handbook must be read, understood, and fully agreed to by incoming students before arriving on campus.

How to complete: First-Year Student Checklist

DUE AUGUST 31

The Office of the Dean of Students is concerned primarily with students’ needs and well-being outside of the traditional classroom, in addition to administering the student conduct system. In keeping with the Jesuit ideals of “cura personalis” — the education of the whole person — and the development of the mind, body, and spirit — the Office of the Dean of Students calls students to be accountable for their actions in accordance with the Student Conduct Code.

How to complete: First-Year Student Checklist

• A course description and/or course syllabus

■ VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS

How to complete: The waiver will be available in My.Fairfield in early June. To waive the insurance coverage for the 2022-2023 academic year:

■ STUDENT CONDUCT QUIZ

College level courses will be evaluated upon receipt of the following:

■ FALL SEMESTER PAYMENT PLAN ENROLLMENT (OPTIONAL)

Action Items

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DUE AUGUST 6

Fairfield University requires that all full-time undergraduate students maintain or purchase a Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant health insurance policy from a U.S. based provider. Under Fairfield’s “hard waiver” program, full-time undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in, and billed for, this policy each July for the upcoming academic year. Again, this is an annual process, and the waiver must be filed for each year coverage is not wanted.

If a student has access to comparable or better health insurance through other means (e.g. parents’ coverage), and does not wish to be enrolled in the University sponsored plan, the student must complete the online waiver and provide proof of coverage. Once the online waiver is completed and reviewed, a full credit for the cost of the policy will appear on the student’s bill.

■ LOGIN & EXPLORE LIFE@FAIRFIELD

DUE AUGUST 31

Life@Fairfield is Fairfield University’s online community where students can find out about upcoming events, search for and join clubs and organizations, take surveys, apply for leadership positions and scholarships, sign up for a service opportunities, track involvement, and get personalized news updates. Students can access Life@Fairfield via my.fairfield.edu and can explore our community after they claim their NetID.

■ ONLINE COMPLIANCE MODULES

DUE AUGUST 31

Fairfield University requires all incoming students (first-year and transfers) to complete online compliance modules. All responses are strictly confidential. Information gathered about students through these courses will only be available to the University in aggregate form.

How to complete: First-Year Student Checklist

■ CIRP FRESHMAN SURVEY

DUE SEPTEMBER 6

The CIRP Freshman Survey is to be completed online during the summer. Students will participate in a national study of incoming college students designed by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA. This is an opportunity for students to report activities, opinions, and goals as they begin college. This questionnaire will help assess the impact of a Fairfield education. If students do not complete CIRP, they may fail FYE, resulting in a “Q”, or unsatisfactory, grade on their transcript.

How to complete: An e-mail from student-surveys@fairfield.edu will be sent to each student’s Fairfield University Gmail account over the summer. For questions, students can contact the Institutional Research Office at IR@fairfield.edu.

To view the details of the University-sponsored health insurance policy, please visit www.gallagherstudent.com/fairfield. Any updates to the policy, including annual pricing, are available in May. Students from outside Connecticut who carry HMO or network-based coverage are strongly encouraged to purchase the Fairfield University sponsored plan.

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Action Items ■ CLASS OF 2026 COMMON READ & WEBINAR

Getting Started DUE PRIOR TO FIRST-YEAR ACADEMIC GATHERING

• Orientation and Fall Welcome • The First Year Experience Program • First-year students also have the option of selecting a First Year Living & Learning Residential Community.

How to complete: Visit the First-Year Student Checklist for more information

NEW STUDENTS ARE NOT ALONE — WE ARE WITH THEM ALONG THE WAY… New Student Leader (NSL) — A student who mentors new students through their transition to Fairfield.

They help develop community, facilitate the First Year Experience program, and serve as peer mentors.

Community Associate (CA) — A faculty/staff member who co-facilitates the First Year Experience seminar.

They bring professional experience, wisdom, and guidance to the group.

Resident Assistant (RA)/Commuter Peer Assistant (CPA) — A student leader who facilitates the residential/commuter community. They serve as mentors and role-models and provide new students

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with the connections and opportunities needed to successfully transition to campus.

Area Coordinator (AC) — A live-in professional staff member who oversees the entire residence hall community. They bring a wealth of expertise to the development of college students. They are able to refer students to resources across campus.

Faculty Advisor — Advisors are available to meet regularly with new students throughout the academic year, monitor their progress, advise them at registration time, and discuss courses and programs of study.

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A Jesuit education aims to promote women and men for others, to foster awareness of injustice, and to instill the knowledge and willingness to act for the common good. We invite students to examine the common readings and engage in the summer webinar. The webinar is designed for students to engage with one another on these topics and meet their new classmates. The common read is required and the webinar is strongly encouraged for students.

During the first year, our goal is to connect students with each other, faculty, staff, and the University; to inspire excellence; and for students to thrive holistically at Fairfield University. Therefore, each member of the Class of 2026 participates in:

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ORIENTATION

Guests

FALL WELCOME & MOVE-IN

Students may choose to attend one of two overnight Orientation sessions. Session A will take place June 21 and 22 and Session B will take place June 27 and 28.

Students are expected to attend Orientation (unless there are extenuating circumstances).

Students are allowed to have one guest accompany them to their orientation session in June. Guests who plan to attend must register ahead of time via the Guest Orientation Registration Form on the First-Year Student and Parent/Guardian Checklists.

Registration

Schedule

Spaces will be limited on a first-come, first-serve basis, so students are encouraged to register via their Orientation Registration Form on their First-Year Student Checklist once granted access.

Check-In will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 9 a.m. The program will conclude around 3 p.m. on the second day of orientation. A detailed schedule will be shared in early June.

Fall Welcome allows first-year students to reconnect with each other and the Fairfield community before classes begin. The Class of 2026 will move in on Saturday, September 3, 2022 and classes for the fall 2022 semester will begin on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Additional specifics will be shared throughout the summer. For more information about Fall Welcome & Move-In visit fairfield.edu/fallwelcome.

Please note that if a student is unable to attend either orientation session, they must still complete the registration form. Knowing who can/cannot attend will assist the Orientation Team in the planning and implementation of the orientation sessions.

Accommodations

What to Expect Orientation provides an opportunity for students to get acquainted with Fairfield University. Students who participate in Orientation will: • Meet New Student Leaders • Get to know fellow new students • Receive advising from faculty and professional staff • Register for fall semester academic classes • Make connections with faculty, staff, administrators, and other students • Learn strategies for navigating their transition to Fairfield

On-campus housing will be provided for all students attending the two-day orientation sessions.

Meals will be provided throughout the duration of the program. Please share any known accessibility related needs you may have in order to achieve equal access for this event/program with the Office of Student Engagement at orientation@fairfield.edu by June 10.

Examples of accessibility related needs may include: dietary needs, overnight housing, mobility access, parking, communication, assistive technology, etc.

For What to Bring to Campus in the fall, see the end of this Guide.

FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE PROGRAM As part of Fairfield’s First Year Experience (FYE) program, all new undergraduate students are enrolled in a non-credited FYE seminar for their fall semester.

Co-facilitated by a faculty or staff member and a student mentor, the seminar teaches Fairfield’s core Jesuit values and discusses topics — such as campus life and resources — to help first-year students acclimate to college. Passing the FYE program is a University requirement.

Covid-19 Considerations

Several sections of FYE will be geared toward common interests such as community-engaged learning, leadership, health and wellness, and social justice. Students will receive more information about those options via the Orientation Registration Form.

For more information, visit fairfield.edu/fye.

FIRST-YEAR LIVING AND LEARNING COMMUNITIES Live where you learn.

First-Year Living and Learning Communities provide students with comprehensive opportunities that integrate one’s academic, residential, and co-curricular experience.

Students will have an opportunity to select from four LLCs: Health and Wellness, Honors*, Leadership Through Service, and Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM). Each LLC corresponds to specific sections of the First-Year Experience seminar. This integrated approach promotes a smooth transition and strong community through shared experiences.

F OOD PA N T RY

All attendees will be asked to provide proof of vaccination and/or a negative result from a Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of their session.

It’s hard to study if you are hungry. If you or someone you know is struggling with food insecurity, please connect them with the food pantry in Campus Ministry. The pantry has canned food and other dry goods for students at risk of hunger as well as Stop & Shop gift cards and the staff can connect students with other resources. Fore more information about the food pantry and to donate, contact Katie Byrnes at campusministry@fairfield.edu.

More information about submitting documentation will be shared in early June.

• Have fun!!

CURA PERSONALIS MENTORING PROGRAM The Cura Personalis Mentoring Program (CPMP), sponsored by the Office of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs, is a voluntary program that provides first-year students with peer, faculty, and staff mentors. These mentors guide students through the transition from high school to college. CPMP focuses on serving students from underrepresented backgrounds, but is open to all first-year students. Mentors discuss academics, but also health and wellness, social life, and spirituality issues.

For more information, stop by the Barone Campus Center Suite 100 or call 203-254-4000, ext. 4101.

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Getting Started Students can apply for the LLCs on their housing application and when ranking their FYE seminar theme preferences on their Orientation registration form. For additional academic support, some students may be placed in the STEM LLC based off of their declared or potential major. For more information regarding First-Year Living and Learning visit fairfield.edu/llc. *Only Honors Program students can select to live in the Honors Living and Learning community.

Housing Applications will be reviewed by the FirstYear Initiatives Committee. If selected, you will be notified via your University email account and will be automatically assigned to that community. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, or the LLC has reached capacity, your housing assignment will be based on the preferences in your general housing application.

Health and Wellness Health and Wellness focuses on the Jesuit core value of Cura Personalis “care for the whole person” through

intentional engagement in mind, body, and spirit.

Health and Wellness connects students to resources that encourage fitness, nutrition, academic, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

Program Benefits: •F oster a sense of teamwork around living a healthy lifestyle • Connects students to campus wellness resources •P articipate in health and wellness activities in their living environment •C ohort model where students share a First-Year Seminar and living experience Honors The Honors Living and Learning Community is an opportunity for first-year honors students. The program is designed to foster academic curiosity, create a support network for high achieving students, and to promote peer mentorship from RAs and other Honors student leaders.

Program Benefits: •E nrichment opportunities to enhance social and intellectual curiosity

•S upportive environment that promotes academic curiosity and shared success •P eer mentorship from successful students currently in the honors program Leadership Through Service The Leadership Through Service LLC provides opportunities for students to explore their values through action and develop an understanding of their own leadership capacity.

Program Benefits: •D evelop awareness of one’s leadership potential through intentional engagement •P articipation in activities related to leadership and service with peers •E xplore different leadership models and methods that will be beneficial to students’ experiences inside and outside of the classroom

of community and an active, engaged atmosphere in the student residences. Residence Life offers a high quality community-based residence hall experience.

Almost all first-year residential students live on campus and are housed within the Quad in Campion, Gonzaga, Jogues, Loyola, and Regis. First-year housing consists of mostly doubles, true triples, and quads, and some converted triples. Visit fairfield.edu/ residencelife for more information.

COMMUTER STUDENTS The Office of Residence Life is dedicated to fostering a welcoming community for commuters.

Residence Life works closely with commuter students to help them take full advantage of the many opportunities that the University provides. The commuter community has Commuter Peer Assistants

•C ohort model where students share a First-Year Seminar and living experience.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) The ultimate goal for the STEM LLC is to ensure the successful transition and persistence of STEM students within their college experience, especially within their academic major and career exploration.

They will develop a community of scholars dedicated to the STEM fields. The STEM LLC is open to anyone interested in the STEM field.

Program Benefits: •E ngage in STEM co-curricular engagement opportunities outside of the classroom •P ersonal connection with STEM faculty and peers to accompany students in academic journey •C ohort model where students share an academic course, FYE Seminar, and living experience

RESIDENCE LIFE The Office of Residence Life seeks to provide safe, comfortable, living and learning environments for residential and commuter students. Fairfield University offers many different housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to semiindependent living after students’ sophomore year.

Fairfield University guarantees and requires oncampus residency for all full-time undergraduates during all four years at Fairfield. The University works closely with students to administer the housing lottery and selection processes, and to create a sense

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How to select a living and learning community:

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(supervised by the Office of Residence Life), who serve as mentors, provide engagement opportunities, and help commuter students successfully transition to Fairfield. Commuter students are encouraged to participate in all programs, such as clubs and organizations, sophomore residential colleges, service learning, and study abroad. There is a monthly breakfast series which provides information about these opportunities.

Commuter students have dedicated community spaces conveniently located in the Barone Campus Center lower level. The Commuter lounge includes a study room, kitchenette area, lockers, a collaboration lab and social space.

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• Meal Plan: All residence hall residents are automatically enrolled in a meal plan; commuting students are eligible to purchase one. The StagCard is required in the Tully Dining Commons.

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• Debit: When students add money to their StagBucks account, the StagCard becomes a debit card.

The funds in the StagBucks account can be used at a variety of locations on campus, including the Stag Spirit Shop, the Downtown Bookstore, mailroom, vending machines, Dunkin’, The Levee, Food Trucks, the Stag Snack Bar, and more.

For more information, visit fairfield.edu/stagcard.

The Office of Residence Life has additional resources for commuter students with unexpected housing or transportation issues.

LOOKING AHEAD TO SOPHOMORE YEAR: THE IGNATIAN RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE First-year students are encouraged to apply for Fairfield’s signature Ignatian Residential College program. Inspired by the Jesuit approach of experience, reflection and action, students will learn to live more fully and make a difference in the world around them through intentional partnerships with faculty, mentors, and student leaders. In the program, students gain valuable leadership skills, a strong sense of community and lifelong friendships.

To learn more about the Ignatian Residential College, visit fairfield.edu/rescolleges.

StagCard The StagCard is Fairfield University’s official identification card. Students will receive their StagCard in the fall, and are expected to carry the card at all times.

MY.FAIRFIELD.EDU Fairfield University’s portal can be reached at my.fairfield.edu. The portal provides access to:

The StagCard is an all-in-one card. First-year students will use it for the following services:

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View grades and unofficial transcripts

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View current course schedule

• Building access to the residence halls, the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, computer labs, and the RecPlex.

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Accept financial aid

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Register for courses

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Access tuition bills

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Add a cell phone number to the StagAlert system

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Other online resources (i.e. Email, BlackBoard, Life@Fairfield, etc.)

• Document printing: All students receive $25 in complimentary StagPrint value each semester, or $5 per registered course, whichever is greater.

• Laundry: All campus residents receive 80 complimentary laundry cycles (one wash or one dry) each semester.

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Located in the DiMenna- Nyselius Library, the Academic Commons is a technology-rich academic hub for support services. Geared to ensure student success while at Fairfield, Academic Commons space includes Academic Support & Retention, the Center for Academic Excellence, the ITS Help Desk, the Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab, the Math Center, the Office of Accessibility, and the Writing Center.

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND RETENTION

website at fairfield.edu/academiccalendar

OFFICE OF ACCESSIBILITY The Office of Accessibility coordinates academic and campus life accommodations for students with disabilities and/or temporary impairments. The Office of Accessibility works with students who disclose a disability and/or temporary impairment and requests accommodations through the online process. For further questions about the accommodation process, please contact ooa@fairfield.edu.

LIBRARY The DiMenna-Nyselius Library offers access to one million books and ebooks and over 200 databases of academic articles and streaming media. The Library also offers one-on-one research consultations with a librarian; online research guides, citation guides, and tutorials; a student donated textbook collection and course reserves; reserve-able spaces to conduct group

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All first-year undergraduate students and new transfer students are assigned their own personal librarian.

24/7 study space is available in the Weil Café and CAS Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab. Visit fairfield.edu/ library for more information and hours.

CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The University Career Center serves students with comprehensive career support services, programming, and resources. Through the Center, students have access to the Career Closet, Career Counselors, Career Peer Advisors, Employer networking via the Career & Internship Fairs, Alumni Job Shadow, and various professional and alumni presentations.

In addition, the Charles F. Dolan School of Business and the College of Arts & Sciences have schoolspecific career centers.

For more information about the Career Center and its resources, please visit fairfield.edu/careercenter.

ACADEMIC ADVISING Through academic advising, students learn to become members of Fairfield University’s community, to think critically about their roles and responsibilities as students, and to develop an educational plan that allows for exploration, reflection, and discernment. A network of faculty advisors, professional advising staff, and peer mentors supports students in all areas of academic planning and at each stage of the decisionmaking process. Students receive assistance with selecting courses, deciding on majors (and possibly minors), and incorporating co-curricular involvement and high-impact learning opportunities such as study abroad, capstones, and internships. Together, Fairfield’s faculty, staff, and peers promote a holistic approach to academic advising that encourages students to be actively engaged and to make thoughtful choices regarding their current and future plans.

Faculty Advisors Students are assigned a faculty advisor within their academic discipline. Undeclared students are also assigned a faculty advisor who specializes in working with students who have not yet declared a program of

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The Office of Academic Support and Retention provides services aimed at facilitating student transition and increasing student engagement and academic success. The Office supports faculty advising with supplemental resources to bolster student efforts in course work. Academic Support and Retention offers workshops and seminars on academic skills development and learning support resources. It also manages the peer tutoring program and recruits upper-class students who are proficient in their majors and trains them as tutors. Peer tutoring is group based, free of charge, and open to all students. The Office supports and monitors students’ academic progress and coordinates with faculty advisors, deans’ offices, and other campus-based resource providers to assist students in achieving academic success. For additional information, please contact the office via asr@fairfield.edu.

work; a virtual reality room; tech equipment such as computers, laptops, chargers, printers, scanners; and Interlibrary Loan.

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Academic Planning study. Once these students declare a major, they will be reassigned to an advisor in the academic discipline chosen. Supplemental advising support is available to all students through the assistant/associate deans and department chairs. Advisors are available to meet regularly with students, monitor progress, advise students at registration time, and discuss courses and programs of study. Students will receive their faculty advisor information in September.

Through the First Year Experience seminar, students connect with a New Student Leader (NSL) — a sophomore, junior, or senior trained to address some of the concerns many students have when they start college. With knowledge of basic academic advising, the NSL is a good source to answer questions about Magis Core requirements, registration procedures, planning for meetings with a faculty advisor, and other advising resources on campus.

THE MAGIS CORE CURRICULUM Fairfield University’s Magis Core courses give students the knowledge and skills to better understand the world and their place in it. The Core supports and reflects the University’s mission of educating the whole person and offering on-

going opportunities for transformation. The Magis Core Curriculum is a discipline-based, two tiered experience that provides a common learning experience grounded in the humanistic tradition.

The curriculum has 22 requirements consisting of the following coursework:

Studio Art; or Theatre • T wo courses in Natural Sciences in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics • Two courses in Behavioral & Social Sciences in Communication, Economics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology

Tier One Orientation Seven courses taken in the first two years

Signature Element Courses Seven courses may be covered in Tier One, Tier Two, and major courses.

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English writing and rhetoric History Philosophy Religious Studies Modern/Classical Language Mathematics A second course in either modern/classical language or mathematics

Tier Two Exploration Eight courses taken throughout four years of undergraduate education • T wo courses in History, Philosophy, Religious Studies (in two different disciplines) • Literature in English, Modern Languages & Literatures or Classics • Visual & Performing Arts in Art History & Visual Culture; Film, Television and Media Arts; Music;

• O ne interdisciplinary course (only via Tier One and Two courses) • Three courses in social justice—Introduction to Social Justice (SJ1) and two additional social justice courses (SJ2) (one course can be taken via major) • Three courses in Writing Across the Curriculum/ Writing in the Discipline (one course can be taken via major)

PLANNING STUDY IN THE MAGIS CORE The Magis Core courses are taken throughout a student’s college career at Fairfield. In additon to the tier one and two courses, each student is required to complete seven Signature Element courses, which provides learning opportunities for interdisciplinary exposure, social justice immersion, and writing across the curriculum/writing in the discipline.

However, precisely when students take the Magis Core courses depends, in part, upon their major.

Faculty advisors will assist students in selecting a schedule that meets these important academic requirements. Further, interdisciplinary courses and majors, courses that involve service learning, and student research courses help students find connections among the many academic offerings at Fairfield. Finally, because many Magis Core courses can also be counted toward major and minor programs, students can still pursue more than one intellectual interest in greater depth even as they meet the core requirements. For a list of all interdisciplinary minors, as well as all majors, visit fairfield.edu/majors-and-minors.

COURSE SELECTION FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS Class Registration At Orientation, faculty and academic administrators will advise incoming students during academic

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planning sessions on course registration. Following the academic planning session, students will register for their fall semester classes before the end of Orientation.

Typical Course Loads and Schedules Students normally enroll in five 3- or 4-credit-hour courses each semester. However, a student will be considered full-time while taking a minimum of four courses or 12 credits. Sample schedules in the FirstYear Student Checklist outline the recommended courses to be taken by first-year students during the fall semester. For many students those courses will include English or history or philosophy or religious studies, a math course, and a language course.

Guidelines for First-Year Mathematics Placement Students should enroll in the highest numbered mathematics course that their high school preparation in mathematics allows. This will permit students to build upon the foundation that was established in high school and will provide greater flexibility when choosing a major or changing majors.

This is especially true if students are considering a major in the School of Engineering, Dolan School of Business, the sciences, computer science, or mathematics, since many courses in these disciplines must be taken in sequence and are required for upper level courses.

Students are placed in the appropriate level of mathematics based on courses taken and grades received during high school and, to a lesser extent, on math SAT scores, if submitted.

A student’s academic goals and major requirements are also considered. The Academic Interests Questionnaire, which students must complete

by May 20, provides the information needed for mathematics faculty to determine students’ placement.

Guidelines for the Language Requirement Reasons for the Language Requirement In an increasingly interdependent world, the ability to understand and communicate across ethnic, cultural, ideological, and national boundaries is essential. Since language is the primary vehicle for communication, one goal of the Magis Core curriculum is to ensure that ALL Fairfield undergraduates acquire skills within at least one language other than English.

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Academic Planning Deciding a Language to Study Students with a high school background in a particular language may want to continue their studies to improve their proficiency. Other students prefer to use college as an opportunity to learn a completely different language, one that they do not know or was not offered at their high school.

Fairfield requires all students who have acquired some knowledge of Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, and/or Spanish — through study in high school, at another institution, at home or through living abroad — to take the Language Placement Exam in one of these languages, even if they do not intend to continue studying that language in college.

If students choose to continue study in one of these languages the score on the placement exam will determine the beginning level of study at Fairfield.

Currently there is no Language Placement Exam in Hebrew, Portuguese, Classical Greek, or Latin; placement for these languages will be assessed based on background.

All students should indicate their language preference on the Academic Interests Questionnaire found on the student checklist via the website.

Guidelines for Pre-Health/Pre-Med Planning Fairfield University offers a challenging, competitive, and highly successful pre-medical/pre-dental/pre-health professional program called the Health Professions Program, or HPP, supported by the College of Arts and Sciences. However, HPP cannot be chosen as a major.

Instead, students typically choose a major within the College of Arts and Sciences based on their personal

Students who are considering the health professions as a career should enroll in HPP by reaching out to the Health Professions Advisor, Dr. Geoffrey Church, over the summer or as early as possible in the fall semester (gchurch@fairfield.edu, ext. 2485, 207 Bannow Science Center).

An overview of the HHP program, requirements, and a recommended course of study can be found at fairfield.edu/health-professional-program.

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ACADEMIC SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS

School of Education and Human Development

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The School of Education and Human Development offers several programs for undergraduates:

The College of Arts and Sciences, the oldest and largest of Fairfield’s five schools, is where nearly half of all Fairfield undergraduate students will focus their studies, and where all Fairfield undergraduates take the Magis Core courses. Together, students will live and learn, both on and off campus, through the arts and humanities, philosophy and religious studies, the natural sciences and mathematics, and the social and behavioral sciences.

For a list of College of Arts and Sciences majors and minors, visit fairfield.edu/cas.

Charles F. Dolan School of Business The highly competitive, globally-oriented, tech-savvy business world seeks sound, knowledgeable, inspired undergraduates with ethics to be the business leaders of the future. This is who we’d like to help students become during their time at the Charles F. Dolan School of Business. Whether students see themselves as entrepreneurs, accountants, international business executives, marketing professionals, information systems managers, or experts in the world of finance, the School of Business can help take students there.

Please note that students in the Class of 2026, who were not admitted into the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, may not be considered for transfer into Dolan until after completion of the fall semester of study and have maintained a 3.0 cumulative GPA. For a list of Dolan School of Business majors and minors, visit fairfield.edu/dsb.

School of Engineering The School of Engineering is devoted to helping students pursue successful undergraduate and

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to pursue the majors in public health or social work as first-year students. Students may not transfer into the Egan School to pursue nursing during their first year. Students may be eligible to transfer their major to nursing pending successful completion of GPA requirements and prerequisite courses. If accepted, nursing classes begin in the summer between junior and senior year. Students will join the accelerated nursing program students, maintaining their full-time undergraduate status, and graduate with a bachelor of science in nursing in August following their senior year.

interests while also taking those courses necessary for admission to medical schools, physician assistant programs, or any other area of allied health.

• A 15-credit minor in educational studies open to all interested undergraduates

graduate engineering and computer science degrees.

The School provides opportunities to combine study with experience and professional practice through class­room instruction and industrial internships, offering the prospect for the best in engineering education. The School’s graduates master the theoretical and practical knowledge of engineering skills, and acquire additional competencies in communications, critical judgment, social responsibility, and a sense of economic and ethical values.

For a list of School of Engineering majors and minors, visit undergraduate programs at fairfield.edu/ engineering.

Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies curriculum prepares future nurses, public health advocates, and social workers at the baccalaureate and graduate level in an exciting environment that includes classroom experiences on campus, simulations in the learning resource center, opportunities to care for patients at numerous clinical sites and complete field work with community agencies.

Please note that students who were not admitted into the Egan School may transfer into the Egan School

• A five-year integrated bachelor’s/master’s degree with Teacher Certification in the following areas: secondary education (with concentrations in science, math, English, social studies, and world languages); elementary education To learn more about these programs, visit fairfield.edu/gseap.

Honors Program The Honors Program is constituted of talented, intellectually curious students from all undergraduate schools who, upon acceptance to Fairfield, are provided with the opportunity to further diversify their education through interdisciplinary courses and small seminars reserved solely for Honors students.

Acceptance to the Honors Program is communicated to the student at the time of admission to Fairfield University. Students experience the interdisciplinary and seminar courses via the “honors path” through the Magis Core.

To learn more about the Honors Program, visit fairfield.edu/honorsprogram.

CENTER FOR SOCIAL IMPACT The Center for Social Impact connects community and campus to create high impact academic opportunities that address local, national, and global challenges and develop individuals committed to creating a more just and equitable world. The Center offers students a

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Humanitarian Action: students build awareness about humanitarian issues and build skills for effective and compassionate action through immersion activities, simulations experiences, internships, community service, and the humanitarian action minor.

Community-Engaged Research: students collaborate with faculty and community partners on social impact research projects.

For more information, visit fairfield.edu/socialimpact.

THE CENTER FOR CATHOLIC STUDIES The Center for Catholic Studies promotes research and teaching on all aspects of the Roman Catholic Church.

Catholic Studies examines Catholicism as a cultural tradition, exploring its particular customs, politics, organizational structure, and distinctive ethical voice;

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GLOBAL FAIRFIELD Fairfield invites students to study abroad for a semester or summer program from a selection of more than 60 programs all over the world with options for all majors and minors. Fairfield also offers faculty-led and summer programs that are open to all students from all levels from first-year to seniors. Explore what service learning means thousands of miles from campus, experience an academic internship abroad and discover what a completely different culture can teach us about our own.

Students can study in a Fairfield-administered program to earn credit and grades. Programs are also offered all over the world with affiliated programs earning transfer credit. Stop by our Global Fairfield office and attend our information sessions.

OFFICE OF SCHOLARLY DEVELOPMENT The Office of Scholarly Development, located in the Office of the Provost, provides outreach, information, and guidance to Fairfield University students and recent alumni regarding various external and Fairfield University–specific fellowships and grants. These support domestic and international experiences before and after graduation. They also include fellowships for formal degree studies, independent research funding, teaching placements abroad, and support for public service and creative arts projects. The Office collaborates with faculty and other partners to support Fairfield students as they reach for the magis or “the more,” by complementing their intellectual and

personal development through thoughtfully exploring and pursuing such competitive opportunities as Fulbright, Boren, and Gilman Fellowships.

The Office offers guidance to students throughout the application process. Students can also meet with members of the Office at information sessions throughout the academic year and one-on-one to discuss goals and interests To learn more, visit fairfield.edu/scholarlydevelopment.

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Community-Engaged Learning: students have the opportunity to enhance their learning and contribute to positive social impact by working alongside community partners on projects and activities that are connected with academic courses.

as an intellectual tradition, attending to the great philosophical and theological legacy of the Church and its impact upon the development of science and learning; and as an artistic tradition, studying its immense contributions to music and drama, to poetry and fiction, to painting and sculpture.

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THINGS TO DO TO EARN YOUR ANTLERS 1.

Take a fun picture in front of the Stag Statue

2. Study on the beach…or just play Frisbee 3. Attend a popular Sunday Night Mass

26. Have your super nice RA let you into your room when you get locked out 27. Write an article for The Mirror — or at least read one

4. Tweet about the amazing Open VISIONS Forum you just experienced at the Quick Center

28. Vote for the president, vice president, and class senators at the FUSA election — or better yet, run for a position

5. Play a game and get an awesome give-away at one of FUSA’s late-night events

29. Visit the Zen garden to relax during a stressful time

6. Go to one of Fairfield@Night’s bingo nights

30. Stay for multiple meals in the Tully Dining Commons

7. Take the train into NYC around holiday time 8. Get all decked out in your Fairfield gear for Red Sea Madness 9. Chase — or be chased by — the turkeys 10. Dance the night away at Presidential Ball 11. Take a trip to a Broadway show 12. Make a donation in support of your Senior Class Gift senior year

31. Stop by Gonzaga Auditorium every Friday night for the viewing of a Fairfield Flick 32. Engage in civic dialogue during ‘Across the Aisle’ 33. Convince your professor that there is a good reason to have class outside on the first nice day of spring 34. Play an impromptu game of Frisbee, wiffle ball, or soccer on the quad 35. Take the Stag bus to Stop & Shop

13. Go to a Jazz Ensemble concert

36. Attend the FUSA concert

14. Go sledding on the library hill

37. Experience one of the Glee Club’s annual concerts

15. Cheer your head off at a Stags basketball game

38. Go to Colony Grill and eat your entire pizza

16. Pull an all-nighter in Club DiMenna (a.k.a the library)

39. Take one of the free exercise classes at the RecPlex

17. Grab a pre-class coffee at Dunkin’ or get a Starbucks at the town bookstore

40. Visit a professor during office hours

18. Run down the hill to Dolan School of Business because you are late to class 19. Get lost looking for any office in Dolan Commons and Dolan House

41. Get to know a Jesuit 42. Participate in Relay for Life 43. Participate in the Inter-Residential Housing Association (IRHA)’s lighting of the lounges

20. Go to a Concert Band performance

44. Take a free shuttle to the Arena for a basketball game

21. Take your picture with the President at Presidential Ball

45. Participate in Fairfield on Fire

22. Play on an intramural or club team 23. Attend the Activities Fair — as a first-year student looking for clubs 24. Go on a Kairos retreat — or any retreat 25. Do homework in the McGrath Commons in Campus Ministry

46. Go on a service immersion trip 47. Study abroad 48. Meet with a Career Counselor to prepare for life after Fairfield 49. Go to an art exhibit at the Fairfield Art Museum (FUAM) 50. See a Theatre Fairfield play

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Student Life & Resources STUDENT LIFE Student life at Fairfield University supports the Jesuit tradition of caring for the whole person by providing opportunities that engage students in meaningful activities designed for their living and learning experience. Through both curricular and co-curricular experiences, students will be involved in integrative learning opportunities that empower intellectual, spiritual, and cultural growth during their time at Fairfield University.

The Office of the Dean of Students serves as a central resource to connect students with university and community resources in support of their educational experience. Alongside other members of the University community, the office strives to create community standards which encourage a safe, respectful, healthy, and inclusive atmosphere, open communication, values-based decision-making, ethical behavior, leadership, and resiliency. They advocate for students by listening to and addressing their concerns, and assisting them in resolving personal and university concerns that affect their educational experience and the University community at large. The Office partners and shares responsibilities with key stakeholders, including parents and guardians, faculty, and campus staff, to enhance learning, support success, and respond to the evolving needs of current and future

Fairfield University students. The Dean of Students Office helps students make responsible decisions through peer mentor programs, one-on-one meetings with agents of the Dean’s office, and creative, educational programs. Students can visit the Dean’s office in the Barone Campus Center Suite 408, call (203) 254-4211, or e-mail dosoffice@fairfield.edu.

advantage of everything FUSA has to offer, including traditional, late-night, multicultural, recreational, and class-specific programming, club organizational, marketing, and financial support and management, and opportunities to make their voices and opinions heard. For more information, visit the FUSA website at fairfield.edu/fusa.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Inter-Residential Housing Association (IRHA)

Fairfield University registers over 100 studentled clubs and organizations—ranging from honor societies to academic-focused clubs to political and cultural clubs—where students gain first-hand experience in leadership, organizational development and management, decision-making, diversity, and event planning.

For a complete list of clubs visit fairfield.edu/clubs.

FUSA The Fairfield University Student Association (FUSA) is recognized as the official governing association of all Fairfield undergraduate students. FUSA advocates for and supports the growth and development of a strong student-driven and student-focused campus culture, where students of all backgrounds and belief systems work together to improve the undergraduate student experience for current and future generations of Stags. As all undergraduate students are members of FUSA, they are able to take

Cultural Events

Art exhibitions

Traditional Events

To Be A Kid Again

Rep Ya Flag

Theatre Fairfield student productions

Activities Fair

Fairfield on Fire

Music performances

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Mass of the Holy Spirit

Film screenings

Presidential Ball

International Education Week Lunar New Year una Noche en la Marina

Late Night Events

Martin Luther King Celebration Week

Bowling Trips

Discover Islam Week Flavors of Asia Featured Speakers Quick Center for the Arts Shows

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Bingo Fairfield Flicks Trivia Nights Broadway Shows Sporting Games

Commuter Student Association The Commuter Student Association is a group for both commuters and residents to connect with each other and have fun! We host different events throughout each semester. We also have meetings bi-weekly, where commuters and residents can come together as a community, make friends, and connect with each other.

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The Inter-Residential Housing Association (IRHA) is the student voice within the residence halls. Students are invited to take part in shaping their residential living experience and make the most out of their residential experience. IRHA works closely with each Residence Hall community through RHA, campus offices, other student organizations and key senior administrators to make change happen. IRHA is also affiliated with the National Association of University Residence Halls and sponsors students to attend a leadership conference each semester.

Red Sea Madness and FUSA Concert Alumni & Family Weekend Jazz Your Jack-o-Lantern Lighting of the Lounges Tree Lighting Santa's Workshop Siblings Weekend

New England Day Spring Fest Relay for Life

Fairfield United is a consortium of different cultural and affinity clubs. Fairfield United strives to increase knowledge and understanding of the Fairfield University population through educational programming. The following student organizations belong to Fairfield United: Alliance; LGBTQ students and Allies, ASA, the Asian Student Association; AAUW, The American Association of University Women; SALSA, the Spanish American Latino Student Association; SASA, the South Asian Student Association; MSA, the Muslim Student Association; Black Student Union (BSU), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE); Caribbean Club; Remixx, the hip hop dance team; CSA, Commuter Students Association; Distinguished Gentlemen; Performing for Change; and Weeepa, the Latin American Dance group.

ATHLETICS AND RECREATION Athletics The University sponsors 20 varsity sports: nine men’s programs (baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, swimming and diving, and tennis) and 11 women’s sports (basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, and volleyball).

Admission is free to all home, regular season games in all sports for full-time undergraduate and graduate students. For information on all 20 Fairfield Stags varsity athletic programs, including game schedules and student promotions, visit fairfieldstags.com.

Recreation The Department of Recreation coordinates intramural programs, sport clubs, group exercise classes, and general exercise opportunities open to all students at no additional cost. The RecPlex, recently remodeled to meet the needs of our growing campus, offers three levels of cardio equipment, strength and conditioning equipment, four group exercise rooms, three basketball courts, a 25-meter pool, an indoor elevated track, spin room, and E-Gaming lab. To learn more about ways to stay active, visit fairfield.edu/recplex

ARTS AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES Fairfield takes great pride in the arts and intellectual co-curricular programming offered to our students.

Engagement with the arts as a change agent in one’s life is an integral component of our mission as a Catholic, Jesuit University.

Fairfield University is home to numerous performing and creative arts organizations open to all students.

Unlike most universities, students do not need to major or minor in the arts to participate. Come join Theatre Fairfield as a participant or an audience member; Strings Ensemble; Concert Band; The Sounds A Cappella Group; Jazz Ensemble; Glee Club; and Pep Band! Students are also welcome to sign up for private instrumental and voice lessons.

Regina A. Quick Center Enjoy the best in performing arts and culture without heading into New York City. Events include worldrenowned musicians, dancers, and actors from

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Student Life & Resources around the world; the Open VISIONS Forum, which offers distinguished lecturers and taste-makers in a town hall style program; Live in HD screenings of The Met Opera and National Theatre; and featured performances by student ensembles including Theatre Fairfield, the Glee Club, and the Dance Ensemble. Show your Stag ID to get tickets for as low as $5.

Eating Disorder Treatment and Referral, and Sexual Assault Response. To learn more about the comprehensive services, visit fairfield.edu/cps.

BARONE CAMPUS CENTER Nestled in the heart of campus, the Barone Campus Center is the hub for student activities. The Campus Center is home to The Stag Snack Bar, Stag Spirit Shop, student clubs and organizations such as the Fairfield Mirror student newspaper and radio station WVOF, a commuter lounge, collaborative spaces to meet or study, Dunkin’, and The Tully. Residence Life, Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs, Student Engagement, and office for student clubs and organizations are also located in the Barone Campus Center.

Lukacs Art Gallery and Experimental Space Located on the ground floor of Loyola Hall, the galleries feature exhibitions by student artists, studio art classes, and contemporary artists.

For further information on Fairfield’s cultural offerings visit fairfield.edu/arts.

CAMPUS MINISTRY As an integral part of life at the modern, Jesuit Catholic University, Campus Ministry strives to be a home where all can engage questions of faith and justice, worship and pray together, and serve communities near and far.

The dedicated staff of campus ministers and interfaith chaplains are here to accompany students in their relationship with God and throughout their spiritual journey.

Faithful to our Catholic and Jesuit mission, and informed by our inter-religious character, Campus Ministry staff serve to meet the needs of all members of campus, offering dynamic programs that respond to the everchanging needs of our diverse community.

To learn more, visit fairfield.edu/campusministry.

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MURPHY CENTER FOR IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY The Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality of Fairfield University is committed to supporting the faith-life of students in the Ignatian tradition of “finding God in all things.” Students are welcome and encouraged to visit the center for spiritual direction and guidance. Spiritual direction is for anyone, of any faith, who is seeking a deeper connection with God. Every semester the Murphy Center offers a 10-week program of prayer and reflection called “Encountering the Living God”, inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. The Murphy Center also offers meditations in residential housing, weekend silent retreats, guided retreats for all student athletes, and walk-in hours for anyone in need of spiritual support.

To learn more, visit fairfield.edu/mcis.

ATM There are two automated teller machines (ATMs), operated by Bank of America on campus. One is located on the second floor of the Barone Campus Center near the Spirit Shop; the other is on the first floor of the Dolan School of Business, near the vending machines. America’s First Federal Credit Union also has an ATM in the Gonzaga Auditorium Lobby.

Information Desk The Information Desk, located on the third floor of the BCC, is staffed during the day for personal assistance to visitors, students, faculty, and staff.

SPIRIT SHOP, DOWNTOWN BOOKSTORE & TEXTBOOKS Gear up at the Fairfield University bookstore! The Stag Spirit Shop is located on the second floor of

the campus center and the downtown bookstore is in the bustling town center. The store offers a variety of options for textbooks, including textbook rental, digital books, and new used books. Students can also purchase apparel, stationery, gifts, school supplies, etc. The store also offers care packages, fax, and shipping service. To order course materials or apparel visit fairfield.edu/bookstore.

DINING Fairfield offers students a modern dining experience with a taste of community with a variety of options for students to choose from.

• The Tully Dining Commons offers a fun and engaging experience featuring farm-to-table meals, hydroponic gardens used for fresh greens, a rotating global food station, chef demos, an allergyfree zone, and community tables and booths.

• Dunkin’ Donuts offers fresh doughnuts, coffee, and tea. They feature freshly prepared bagels, breakfast egg sandwiches, and baked snacks and sweets.

• The recently updated food courtstyle space, The Stag Snack Bar, now features a weekly rotating local restaurant and a build-your-own meal option called Sally the Salad-Making Robot, alongside the deli, grill, and sushi bars.

• Tucked away in the woods on the northeast side of campus, The Levee offers students a downtown restaurant feel, just a quick stroll from their residence halls. The recently renovated facility offers a menu filled with pizza, sandwiches, frozen or on-the-go meals, and grocery store items, in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.

COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Counseling & Psychological Services (C&PS) is a confidential service for full-time undergraduate students. Fairfield’s Counseling Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS) and provides brief individual counseling and group psychotherapy by professional psychotherapists to help students deal with adjustment issues, mood disorders, relationship problems, family issues, and emotional distress.

Services offered include psychological counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, and substance abuse assessment and treatment, including Choices,

Mass is held every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mass is also held daily, Monday through Friday, at 12:10 p.m. In addition to a Jesuit priest and four Catholic lay ministers, the Campus Ministry team includes a Catholic Deacon, as well as Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim chaplains. Campus Ministry cosponsors monthly Jewish Shabbat services as well as a weekly Muslim Jummah services, along with interfaith prayer services throughout the year. There are also opportunities for individual conversations, pastoral counseling, and spiritual direction.

Student Eucharistic Ministers (EMs), Lectors and Musicians are integral to Catholic worship and participate in all weekend and special Masses throughout the academic year. Eucharistic and Lector Ministry begins with training, an overnight retreat, and commissioning in the fall, along with bi-weekly meetings throughout the year. Students who sing or play musical instruments are encouraged to participate in the Music Ministry, who sing at the weekend Masses.

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Fairfield University Art Museum The Fairfield University Art Museum (FUAM) encompasses galleries for the permanent collection and rotating exhibitions in Bellarmine Hall, and the Walsh Gallery for larger special exhibitions in the Quick Center for the Arts. The small but choice permanent collection features European and American paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs, as well as a group of Asian, African, and Pre-Columbian objects. This is augmented by antiquities and medieval objects on long-term loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Yale University Art Gallery, the Worcester Art Museum, and the American Numismatic Society, Asian art on loan from the Columbia University Collection, and European paintings and objects borrowed from private collections. Exhibitions showcase works of art in all media from a broad swathe of time periods and world cultures, ancient to contemporary.

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Student Life & Resources Meal Plans

HEALTH CENTER

For information about other meal plan options, visit fairfield.edu/dining.

The Health Center, located in the Wellness Center at Jogues Hall, is open daily when classes are in session.

Health care is provided by our physician and a staff of nurse practitioners and registered nurses. Services provided include the diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses and injuries, allergy shots, and a women’s clinic. Health Center clinicians are able to order laboratory tests and prescription medications when indicated. Students who have prescriptions from their private healthcare provider for long-term conditions should arrange to have these prescriptions filled at a local pharmacy prior to coming to Fairfield University. In the case of a medical emergency, students will be transported to a local hospital for care.

MAILROOM All full-time residential undergraduate students are assigned a campus mailbox. Student mailboxes and the mailroom are located in the BCC, second level.

Window hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.

Note: To expedite delivery, do not use ‘P.O. Box’, use ‘Box.’

For more information visit fairfield.edu/healthcenter.

STUDENT DIVERSITY & MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS The Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs seeks to promote the mission of Fairfield by creating an environment that supports greater understanding

and appreciation of diversity, multiculturalism, and promotion of inclusive excellence. The office hosts a variety of services, learning experiences, and opportunities that educate and enhance the intellectual and social culture of the university. Additionally, the office works with student organizations, faculty, and other University offices to continue to integrate diversity and inclusion to address students’ needs, interests, and concerns effectively.

Learn more at fairfield.edu/student-diversity.

Undocumented Students Scholarship Fund The Scholarship Fund for Undocumented Students provides financial assistance to students registered at Fairfield University who are not legal residents of the United States, and, as such, do not qualify for federal financial aid. Recipients must be enrolled at Fairfield University as full-time undergraduates for at least one semester, must be in good academic standing, and must demonstrate financial hardship.

Requests for assistance with critical academic expenses (tuition, housing, healthcare, etc.), will be prioritized, but students may also apply for assistance with co-curricular activity expenses (immersion trips, study abroad, etc.) and DACA renewals. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and an effort is made to notify applicants of award decisions within 30 days of receipt.

For more information on resources to support undocumented students, please visit fairfield.edu/ immigrantstudent.

Lucy Katz Dialogue & Resolution Program Peer mediation is a voluntary program in which trained student mediators help other students resolve conflicts. The mediators facilitate communication and help explore new ideas. The parties to the conflict make all final decisions about the outcome.

Students create their own solutions with the mediator’s guidance. For more information visit fairfield.edu/mediation.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES HELP DESK The ITS Help Desk provides free technical support for students. We handle issues like wireless connectivity, malware prevention/cleanup, and limited software support. We are authorized to facilitate hardware replacements for warranty-covered HP-Enterprise and Apple computers. Students can review ITS resources

First-Year Student Guide

and schedule an appointment with the ITS Helpdesk by visiting fairfield.edu/its.

To ensure a smooth transition to campus, students are encouraged to register their computers to the STUDENT wireless network remotely, following the steps outlined on the First-Year Student Checklist and fairfield.edu/wireless. Devices such as smartphones and computers should be registered on the student network, while tablets, gaming devices, smart TVs, and Alexa/Google Home devices should use the guest network once on campus. Students should leave Wi-Fi printers, routers/personal Wi-Fi hot spots, and nonRoku streaming devices at home, as they will not work on the University’s Wi-Fi. Using wēpa, our public access printers, students can send their print jobs to the cloud and then release them at their convenience from one of the 15+ kiosks around campus. For more information about printing locations, visit fairfield.edu/wepa.

PARKING Due to the limited amount of parking spaces on our campus, First-year and sophomore resident students are not authorized to have automobiles on campus (including weekends).

Violations of this policy will be documented and referred for disciplinary action, in addition to any ticket or towing charges assessed to the offender.

PUBLIC SAFETY Open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, the Department of Public Safety is authorized to prevent, investigate, and report any violations of state or federal law and/or Fairfield University policies and regulations on campus. Public Safety officers patrol the campus in cars, on foot, and on bicycles. Officers are trained as emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and Public Safety is the first responder for medical emergencies on campus. The Department also offers a number of programs on campus including personal safety defense workshops and ride-along program.

All students are asked to program the DPS phone number into their cell phones prior to arriving on campus.

In addition, all members of the community are strongly encouraged to download a free, smart phone app, LiveSafe. The safety app provides students, faculty and staff with a direct connection to Public Safety by leveraging key components of smartphone technology, including GPS location and text

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The mailroom offers a full range of postal services (e.g., stamps, mailing packages, etc.). Cash and StagBucks are accepted. Mailing supplies such as envelopes and packing tape can be purchased in the Spirit Shop. The University’s mailing address format is: Student Name Box # Fairfield University 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, CT 06824

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Student Life & Resources capabilities. For more information, visit fairfield.edu/publicsafety. To report any emergency, students should call ext. 4090 or 203-254-4090.

TRANSPORTATION Off-Campus Shuttle Fairfield University provides a daily off-campus shuttle service that departs from the Campus Center.

The shuttle service goes to numerous locations along the Post Road, including the Fairfield University Bookstore, Super Stop & Shop, and CVS, as well as to the Fairfield train station.

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In addition, on weekends the shuttle runs service to the Trumbull Shopping Mall and movie theatres. The shuttles are accessible. Schedules are posted in the Campus Center and at fairfield.edu/shuttle.

• Savings accounts (several different types)

ALUMNI RELATIONS AND STUDENT ADVANCEMENT

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Association (SAA). This award-winning student organization aims to provide opportunities to build connections between current students and alumni.

SAA members have the chance to meet alumni through networking events, community service opportunities, an alumni mentor program, signature alumni events such as Reunion Weekend and more.

Alumni-student connections made through SAA have resulted in internships, full-time jobs after graduation, and lifelong mentor relationships. To get involved or learn more, visit fairfield.edu/saa.

The Office of Alumni Relations supports the 42,000+ alumni across the globe through programs and events aimed at building connection between fellow alumni and with their alma mater. Alumni support our current students in a variety of ways – guest speaker appearances, internships, webinars, and through their involvement with the annual Job Shadow program for juniors and seniors. Stop by our offices in Alumni House or visit fairfield.edu/alumni to learn more!

Alumni House is also home to the Student Alumni

America's First Network Credit Union offers a wide range of financial products and services that can be accessed on campus in Gonzaga Hall or online.

• Free checking accounts • MasterCard branded debit/ATM card • ATM located in Gonzaga Hall (fee-free for Credit Union members) • Electronic payments (ACH)

Financial Planning At Fairfield University, we know that the cost of a private college education is an important financial investment and a major decision for students and their families. The value of this investment will be realized in many ways over a student’s lifetime.

Fairfield administers a comprehensive distribution of financial aid, using its own financial resources, state and federal funds, and private programs.

From the time of admission to Fairfield until graduation, Fairfield’s financial aid counselors will work with students to be sure they are aware of all the financial aid options available to achieve their educational goals.

Funds are awarded on the basis of both merit and need to supplement the resources of students and their families. In the last several years, Fairfield has increased its financial aid budget by 33 percent, so students of all economic backgrounds can attend.

PAYMENT PLAN Fairfield University offers a monthly tuition payment plan. For information about the monthly payment plan, visit fairfield.edu/bursar.

• Online account access • Mobile phone app

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• Check cashing on campus

(The time-line below captures an entire processing year for continuing students.)

•T he URL to CSS Profile is: cssprofile.collegeboard.org

Early July Fall semester bills will be sent via e-bill to all students and authorized users.

Early December Spring semester bills will be sent via e-bill to all students and authorized users.

August 1 • Financial Aid: Deadline to submit all verification documents — applicable only to students who have been notified by the Office of Financial Aid of additional requirements.

January 1 Payment is due for the spring semester. Last day for spring semester enrollment in the monthly payment plan.

• A wide variety of loan products Visit the Credit Union website for more information at afncu.com.

September 30 Final date of fall semester extension for receipt of federal and alternative loan proceeds. A late fee is assessed after this date.

October 1 FAFSA & CSS Profile applications are available for the upcoming school year.

•M ake any corrections to your applications. If available, please utilize the FAFSA IRS Data Retrieval (DRT) Function.

• The URL to FAFSA is: studentaid.gov

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Late January/Early February A late fee is assessed on accounts with balances due.

February 28 Final date of spring semester extension for receipt of federal and alternative loan proceeds.

April 15 Deadline to submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile for all returning full-time undergraduate students.

June 1 Continuing full-time undergraduate students will be notified of their financial aid awards for the upcoming school year.

•S tudents selected for verification will be notified of required documentation.

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•B ursar: Payment is due for the fall semester. Last day for fall semester enrollment in the monthly payment plan.

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Financial Planning OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID: FINANCIAL AID MANAGEMENT Students can view financial aid awards, required documents, payment history, financial aid counselor contacts, and more in my.fairfield portal.

It is expected that students will regularly check the portal and University e-mail accounts for important financial aid correspondence and requests. All communication from the Office of Financial Aid is sent directly to students via University e-mail.

Financial aid is issued for one year only. Financial aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students are required to apply for financial aid every year by the April 15 deadline. Students are required to submit BOTH the FAFSA and CSS Profile each year. Renewal of financial aid will be determined once a student's academic progress has been reviewed and providing the student adheres to all other financial aid eligibility requirements. For more information on all financial aid policies, requirements, and aid sources, please visit: fairfield.edu/finaid.

HANDLING OF ANTICIPATED LOAN PROCEEDS The Office of the Bursar will allow for deferment of payment on a semester bill in the amount of the anticipated receipt of a Direct Loan disbursement.

For the fall semester, the deferment will be allowed until September 30. For the spring semester, the deferment is extended until February 28.

ESTABLISHING PROXY ACCESS FOR FINANCIAL AID AND BURSAR CORRESPONDENCE Students often rely on the support of parent(s)/ guardian(s) and others to assist them with financing their education at Fairfield University. In order to ensure that financial aid and billing information is discussed with approved persons per FERPA regulations, students will need to give permission to the Financial Aid and Bursar Offices to speak with designated persons. This permission is granted by the student through the Proxy Access process found in my.fairfield.edu and clicking on the “Launch” button.

What is FERPA? The Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) provides for the confidentiality of the student educational records. Fairfield University may not disclose and/or discuss information in a student’s educational records (including financial aid, financial assistance, financial statements, wage and tax information, billing information) with anyone without the permission of the student unless disclosure is permitted by an exception set forth in FERPA, 20 U.S.C.A., Sec. 1232 et seq.

Just for Families PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTIFICATION POLICY AND STUDENT PRIVACY The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that applies to students attending college. In general, FERPA transfers the right of access to records from the parent or legal guardian to the student once they are enrolled. What this essentially means is that college students have the right under FERPA to expect that their educational records, including grades and student conduct matters, will be kept private and not shared with anyone, including their parents or legal guardians.

Fairfield University’s official Parental Notification Policy as well as additional information on FERPA are in the Student Handbook which can be found on the Office of the Dean of Student’s webpage fairfield.edu/dos.

STUDENT CONVERSATIONS The transition to college life can sometimes be difficult for students and their families. Families are shifting from being directly involved to a more supportive role. Below are some tips to help transition.

Students • Get involved with activities on campus! Involvement in at least one co-curricular activity is an important way to meet new friends and get acclimated to the campus. Make sure to attend the Student Activities Fair and check Life@Fairfield to stay up-to-date with what’s happening around campus.

• Develop healthy eating habits. Visit the RecPlex to stay active, meet with the campus nutritionist to determine what foods best help fuel the body and mind, speak with a counselor and/or Campus Ministry staff, and work with Academic Support and Retention to fine-tune time management and organizational skills.

• Meet with your academic advisor early during the first semester! This relationship can be instrumental in your academic, career, and personal exploration while at Fairfield University and beyond.

Families • Give your students space to adjust, learn, and grow.

Open and regular communication is important, but be sure to give students the room to explore and

Office of Financial Aid Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center Telephone: 203-254-4125 E-mail: finaid@fairfield.edu Web: fairfield.edu/finaid

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If the loan funds are received by the University later than the end of the deferment periods noted above, and a balance is still due the University, a late fee will be assessed.

To avoid the late fee as it relates to the Direct Loan(s), students must have submitted all financial aid application materials to the Office of Financial Aid by the published deadline(s), and must have completed an online Direct Loan Master Promissory Note no later than June 1. Students are encouraged to submit all loan applications as early as possible.

Students and parents/guardians are invited to contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information about loans, or may apply online at fairfield.edu/loans.

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McAuliffe Hall, Room 111 Telephone: 203-254-4095 E-mail: bursar@fairfield.edu Web: fairfield.edu/bursar

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Just for Families become familiar with the many facets of their new surroundings.

• Encourage your student to remain resilient when the going gets tough. Students may miss home early on, and ongoing support is important as they continue to realize their freedom and independence.

• Send care packages! Each residential student has a campus mailbox and families can send a card or package any time throughout the semester to let their student know they are thinking of them.

Decision Making and Problem Solving • Advocating for oneself is an important part of being a college student and a young adult. Families should encourage students to take initiative and utilize their resources so that they feel empowered while problem solving. Try talking through the steps that could be taken towards answering any questions or solving a problem about a particular experience, and let the student take responsibility for following up.

• It is important for families to be supportive of their students’ decisions, even if the end result may not be ideal. Offer advice and encourage them to gather as much information as possible to make an appropriate decision.

a student go when medical care off-campus is necessary?

Just for Families The 2022 Alumni & Family Weekend is October 21-23, 2022. Registration and event information will be available in August. Please email alumnifamweekend@fairfield.edu for more information or visit fairfield.edu/afw.

• Social Life and Alcohol: Discuss expectations for social behavior and the responsibility of the freedom afforded during college. How can students balance a social life with academic demands while making health choices and abiding by policies?

TOWN OF FAIRFIELD

Saying Goodbye (For Now): The day students move into college is a busy one and can be a difficult time to say goodbye (for now). Take a moment before even packing to say goodbye (for now) as a family.

Do something traditional for the family to engage in prior to leaving for college. Go to a favorite restaurant, play a board game, etc.

The historic shoreline town of Fairfield offers a peaceful oasis for study and recreation. Families and students can enjoy all the town has to offer.

They can also hop on a train and — in less than an hour — arrive in New York City to take in a Broadway show, or head east and enjoy the vibrancy of historic New Haven.

Have a little more time? Students can cheer on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway, jump on a ski lift at majestic Mt. Tom, or catch a wave on the beaches of Rhode Island! For more information about the Town of Fairfield, including places to stay and eat, visit fairfield.edu/town.

STAY CON N E C T E D /fairfielduniversity

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Alumni & Family Weekend Families and alumni are invited to campus in October for Alumni & Family Weekend, a Fairfield tradition with a variety of activities and events for students, alumni, and families. A typical schedule of events includes a welcome by Fairfield University President, athletic events and clinics, StagFest Food Truck Festival, a special University Mass, the popular Glee Club Concert, night time activities for the entire family, and more!

• Roommate issues may arise. It is important that students work these out without family members stepping in on their behalf. Bringing up concerns to roommate(s) directly and kindly when they arise and seeking support from Residence Life staff members, including Resident Assistants or Area Coordinators, helps students develop the valuable skill of conflict management.

It is important for families to have conversations throughout their student’s transition to college. Below are some conversation topics for students and their families to have prior to arriving to campus and when questions arise.

• Financial Considerations: Talk about finances and if students are expected to contribute financially to their education. How much money should they allocate to themselves each week?

• Healthcare: Discuss insurance coverage and what pharmacies are in the area. When and where should

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• Academics and Academic Pressure: Talk about expectations for academic performance. What is important in regards to performance? Concentrate the conversations on learning, not solely on grades.

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WHAT TO BRING TO CAMPUS

General Items

What not to bring is equally as important as what to bring. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged not to bring everything on move-in day that they think they might need during the course of the year. Alumni & Family Weekend and scheduled holidays provide additional opportunities to bring back personal items.

• Outdoor chair/Lawn Chair

On move-in day there will be many people to help students. To help make this process run smoothly, students must label everything with first and last name, building name, and room number, which will be sent to students later in the summer.

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Note: Bring a minimal number of boxes/containers to reduce the amount of trash generated during move-in.

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Everyday wear for September through November Light jacket and rain gear Workout/Wellness gear Interview/Professional clothes

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Washable Cloth Masks & Face Coverings Digital Thermometer Facial tissues Small First-Aid Kit Hand sanitizer Prescription medicines (including inhalers for students with asthma) Allergy medication (e.g. epi-pen, etc.)

Over the counter medications (i.e. Tylenol/ Ibuprofen, Aspirin) Lock box for controlled medications Health Insurance Card

Cleaning Supplies • • • • •

Sanitizing wipes Dish soap Duster/Swiffer Small vacuum Laundry basket/bag, mesh laundry bag to wash masks • Laundry detergent for high efficiency laundry machines • Dryer Sheets Academic Prep

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• Comforter, Sheet Set, and Pillows • Plastic containers with lids for storage (stackable containers are good) • UL-approved power strip • Desk Lamp • Fan (if in non-air-conditioned Residence Hall) • Small recycling and trash bin • Pictures and Posters to decorate the walls (blue tape or wall putty is recommended for mounting) • Small TV and Roku Device to stream Philo TV (Philo TV is also accessible on tablets and computers without a Roku Device)

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• Umbrella • Items for Hobbies (example: videogames, small sports equipment, sheet music) • Refillable/reusable water bottle • Snacks

Headphones with Microphone for virtual meetings Computer (laptop, with lock, recommended) Webcam (if computer is not equipped) USB flash drive or story Backpack/book bag and personal planner Textbooks School Supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks) Device chargers (phone, computer, tablet)

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Bathrobe, shower shoes, towels, and washcloths Soap and/or body wash and shampoo Toothbrush, Toothbrush cover, toothpaste Deodorant/Antiperspirant Shaving cream and razors

• Shower Caddy

WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMPUS The following items are NOT PERMITTED in the Residence Halls: Please leave the following items at home • Halogen bulbs and/or lamps • Hotplates, toasters, and toaster ovens • Coffee makers with an open heating source • Electric frying pans • “George Foreman” or similar-type grills • Microwave ovens and refrigerators (only the University-issued micro-fridge is permitted) • Air conditioners • Humidifiers • Mercury thermometers • Candles • Pets (other than fish in a container of 10 gallons or less) • Large Electronics • Mattress/Waterbeds • Wi-Fi printers • Routers/Personal Wi-Fi Hot Spots • Non-Roku streaming devices (apple TV, amazon fire stick will not work with the University’s Wi-Fi)

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Early Learning Center 41 Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola 5 Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Campus Ministry Center Dolan Campus 30 A. Dolan (John C.) Hall Egan School Mental Health Simulation Center

Bellarmine Hall 6 President and Executive Offices, Advancement, Marketing and Communications, Fairfield University Art Museum Bellarmine Pond 46 Berchmans Hall – Fairfield Prep 16 Central Utility Facility 53 Conference Center at Fairfield University 59 Media Center

Barone (John A.) Campus Center 13 “The Tully” Dining Commons, Oak Room, Dunkin’, Stags on the Run convenience store, Snack Bar and Offices for FUSA, StagCard, WVOF, Residence Life, Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, and Student Engagement

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70 McCormick Road 35 Campion Hall 34 Dolan Campus 30 A. Dolan (John C.) Hall Faber Hall 47 Gonzaga Hall 39 Stag Statue Jogues Hall 36 Wellness Center: Student Health Center, Counseling & Psychological Services, Resource & Prevention Office Loyola Hall 2 Public Safety, Lukacs Gallery Regis Hall 38 Townhouse Complex 28 The Village 52 A. Meditz Hall B. Kostka Hall C. Claver Hall D. 47 Mahan Road 42 Langguth Hall 56 Ignatian Residential College The Barnyard Manor 58

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