ADMITTED STUDENT EVENT
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025
Letter from the President
Welcome to Fairfield University!
We are so pleased that you have chosen to spend the day with us at Fairfield in Focus, our admitted student day. Whether this is the first time you have had the opportunity to visit campus, or you are back to learn more, I am certain you will find something exciting to discover.
Our faculty, administrators, and students are eager to introduce you to all that makes Fairfield an exceptional community in which to spend your college years. I hope you will use your time here today to take a campus tour, hear a faculty member discuss a typical day in class, or learn more about our clubs and student services at our Student Activities and Resources Fair. In the midst of your exploration, it is important to keep in mind that this is only a glimpse of what your years at Fairfield will be like.
At the end of your day, we look forward to greeting you at the closing reception in Bellarmine Hall. Come and see where Fairfield University started to take shape, and take your first campus photograph where you will also take your last during your Commencement ceremony in 2029.
Sincerely,
Mark R. Nemec, PhD President
Welcome Home #Stags29
Don’t forget to stop by our photo booth during the President’s Reception at Bellarmine Hall and take home your first official Fairfield photograph.
Show us your Stag Spirit by tagging your photos using #Stags29 for a chance to be featured on our @FairfieldAdmission Instagram story.*
*Instagram accounts must be made public
Schedule of Events
89 a.m.
Check-in and Breakfast
Leo D. Mahoney Arena
99:10 a.m. University Welcome
Leo D. Mahoney Arena
9:159:45 a.m.
Academic Dean’s Welcome
Representatives from our five undergraduate schools will provide a brief welcome to campus and introduce their respective schools. Families should attend the session that matches their student’s declared and/or primary academic interest.
School Presenter Location
College of Arts and Sciences
Dolan School of Business
Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies
School of Engineering and Computing
School of Education and Human Development
Richard Greenwald, PhD, Dean
Zhan Li, DBA, Dean
RecPlex, Field House
Leo D. Mahoney Arena
Meredith Wallace Kazer, PhD, CNL, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN, Dean Gonzaga Hall, Auditorium
Andres Carrano, PhD, Dean
Jessica Guarneri, MS, Assistant Dean
Evelyn Bilias Lolis, PhD, Dean
Alyson M. Martin, EdD, Associate Professor
Barone Campus Center, Dogwood Room
Kelley Center, Presentation Room
1011:15 a.m.
1010:30 a.m.
10:4511:15 a.m.
Academic Fair & Academic Presentations
(Please refer to pages 8 and 9 for location information)
Take the opportunity to meet with representatives from a selection of departments.
Academic and Career Development — Undeclared to Graduation
RecPlex, Field House
Mark Ligas, PhD, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Excellence
Fairfield University provides comprehensive services and co-curricular programming to support personal, academic, and professional development. We invite you to learn more about the opportunities that await you! Open to all students!
Health Professions Pre-Professional Program
Barone Campus Center, Dogwood Room
Geoffrey Church, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology and Health Professions Program Director
11:15 a.m.Noon Fairfield Community Panel
Leo D. Mahoney Arena
Hear firsthand from University staff, students, and parents what support is available, how they embrace campus life, and what being a part of the Fairfield community means to them.
12:301:30 p.m.
President’s Reception and Closing Address
Bellarmine Hall
Mark R. Nemec, PhD, President
Dr. Mark R. Nemec, our University President, and members of the Fairfield community invite you for food, fun and conversation. Stop by our photo booth and take your first Fairfield photograph where you will take your last at Commencement.
Ongoing Activities
10:30 a.m. -
12:30 p.m.
Campus Tours*
Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center
Join one of our student ambassadors for a tour of Fairfield’s picturesque campus. You will have the opportunity to visit the campus center, dining hall, library, and an academic building. Please note that our campus tours last approximately one hour and involve a fair amount of walking and stairs.
*Tours will depart every 15 minutes from the Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center starting at 10:30 a.m. The last tour of the day will depart at noon. If you have already taken a full campus tour, our ambassadors are available to bring you to any location on campus you would still like to see.
Student Activities and Resources Fair
Oak Room, Barone Campus Center
Meet with members of Fairfield’s student clubs and organizations, and have all of your student resource questions answered by representatives from various campus offices, including Residence Life, Global Fairfield, Aramark (Dining Services), and more.
Financial Aid Assistance
Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center
Counselors from the Office of Financial Aid will be available to answer questions about financial aid awards and policies. If you have decided that you will be joining the Fairfield Family as a member of the Class of 2029, you can submit your deposit in the Kelley Center.
11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Lab Tours
Leaving from the RecPlex, Field House at 11:30 a.m.
Join the Departments of Biology and Chemistry/Biochemistry to tour our high-tech lab spaces.
11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Engineering Facility Tours
Innovation Annex
Come explore one of our newest spaces on campus and the home of many exciting projects within the School of Engineering and Computing.
Media Center Tours
Leaving from the RecPlex, Field House at 11:30 a.m.
Check out our state-of-the-art media and communication facilities and learn more about the studios and production equipment available to our students.
Athletic Events
Noon
Men’s Lacrosse vs. Hofstra
Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium
*Discounted ticket rate available with Fairfield in Focus program.*
1 p.m. Baseball vs. Sacred Heart
Don ’63 and Chris ’88 Cook Field
Academic Fair
Time: 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Location: RecPlex, Field House
Representatives from various departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development are present to share more information about their program and how they support students on campus.
Representatives from the College of Arts and Sciences Career Center will also be represented to share more information about professional development.
Art History & Visual Culture
Biology
Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Communication / Digital Journalism / Public Relations / Sports Media
Curriculum and InstructionElementary Education and Special
Education
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
Film, Television, and Media Arts
Health Professions Pre-Professional
Program
History
International Studies
Mathematics
Modern Languages and Literatures
Music Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Pre-Law Pre-Professional Program
Psychology/ Behavioral Neuroscience
Public Health
Social Work
Sociology/ Anthropology
Studio Art
Theatre
Academic Presentations
Time: 10 - 10:30 a.m. & 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Location: listed below
CHARLES F. DOLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Representatives from the Dolan Career Center and Dolan Dean’s Office will be available outside the Dolan Dean’s Suite, on the second floor of the Dolan School of Business building, to share more information about professional development opportunities, curriculum, and support.
Accounting
Dolan School of Business 112 & 113
Business Analytics
Dolan School of Business L03
Economics
Dolan School of Business 111
Finance
Dolan School of Business, Event Hall
Integrated Business & Engineering
Bannow Science Center 139
*one session offered - 10 - 10:30 a.m.*
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Psychology/ Behavioral Neuroscience
Egan School of Nursing and Health
Studies, Room 224
Communication / Digital Journalism / Public Relations / Sports Media
Canisius 009
International Business
Dolan School of Business 212
Management
Dolan School of Business 201
Marketing
Dolan School of Business 101 & 110
Sports Business
Dolan School of Business 201
Economics
Dolan School of Business 111
International Studies
Dolan School of Business 212
Local Dining Options
Archie Moore’s, 48 Sanford Street
Landmark spot for burgers and buffalo wings
Centro Ristorante, 1435 Post Road
Lively and popular Mediterranean restaurant
Colony Grill, 1520 Post Road
Serving famous thin-crust pizza and drinks since 1935*
Firehouse Deli, 22 Reef Road
Very popular student hangout with sandwiches and salads
Malibu Taco, 1177 Post Road
Coastal California cuisine and street food favorites
Molto, 1215 Post Road
Italian trattoria with tapas-style offerings and brick oven pizzas*
The Pantry, 1580 Post Road
A gourmet market with salads, paninis, and baked goods
Pronto Chop Shop, 1241 Post Road
Bustling shop frequented daily by students for fresh salads, thin-crust pizza, and calzones
The Sinclair, 1229 Post Road
Diverse American cuisine in a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere
203-256-9295
203-255-1210
203-259-1989
203-255-5527
203-292-8544
203-292-8288
203-259-0400
203-955-1509
203-292-6800
Casual-elegant dining room & tavern with sustainable, seafood-focused dishes
A&S Italian Fine Food, 2079 Black Rock Turnpike
Casual, family-run Italian deli and market
Chef’s Table, 1138 Post Road
Laidback local favorite for sandwiches, soups, and salads* **
Flipside, 1125 Post Road
Delicious burgers in a relaxed family atmosphere* **
203-576-1600
203-255-1779
203-292-8233
Little Pub, 2133 Black Rock Turnpike 203-612-4567
Cozy, rustic tavern offering pub staples
Organika, 3546 Post Road, Southport 203-955-1500
Organic, vegan fare & juices are served at a takeout counter with leaning tables only**
‘Wich Day Sandwiches, 808 Post Road
Quick-service sandwich shop offering hot and cold options
203-955-1888
*Gluten Free Options **Vegan Options
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READY TO JOIN THE FAIRFIELD FAMILY?
THEN LET’S MAKE IT OFFICIAL!
THEN LET’S MAKE IT OFFICIAL! STOP BY THE KELLEY CENTER TO SUBMIT YOUR DEPOSIT AT ANY POINT DURING TODAY’S EVENT AND LEAVE CAMPUS KNOWING YOU’LL BE BACK IN THE FALL AS A MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 2029.
Stop by the Kelley Center to submit your desposit at any point during today’s event and leave campus knowing you’ll be back in the fall as a member of the Class of 2029.
BARLOW ROAD