TAKE A MOMENT TO MAKE THE NEXT FOUR YEARS COUNT. College should be more than just a means to an end. It should be an intellectual journey that profoundly changes you—offering a deep academic experience that goes beyond the classroom and the commencement stage. But then again, not every school can be like Fairfield University. T h e s e c o n d yo u a r r i ve o n c a m p u s , yo u ’ l l f i n d that we’re much more than a university. We’re 200 acres of inspiration—an idyllic haven along Connecticut’s southern coast that’s committed to cultivating mind, body and spirit through an active student body and a 500-year-old Jesuit tradition. From your first walk to class to your final walk on the beach, you’ll create unforgettable moments and lasting friendships while receiving an education that prepares you for a successful career and life.
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At Fairfield University, we believe how you learn is as important as what you learn. That’s why we created an integrated curriculum that not only provides an enriching education in your chosen major, but also gives you the freedom to pursue your passions, explore new disciplines and discover multiple career paths. And every step of the way, your professors will be in your corner, challenging you when you need to be challenged and supporting you when you need extra help. When you combine this academic approach with a 500-year-old Jesuit tradition, you get a much deeper experience that educates the whole—helping you reach your full intellectual and personal potential. So not only will you be able to navigate the road ahead, you’ll have the tools and guidance to pave new ones.
SCHOOL OF NURSING
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
As a nursing student, you’ll learn by doing,
If you’re hardwired to change the world, this
and succeed by caring. Blending the latest
is the school for you. Whether you pursue
simulation technology with the depth of a
mechanical or computer engineering, or a
Jesuit education, you’ll graduate both a highly
combination of others, you’ll collaborate with
skilled nurse and a fully developed person,
fellow logical thinkers to learn how things
better equipped to lead and make a positive
work, and how to make them work better,
difference in healthcare and in patients’ lives.
providing you the skills to solve the world’s
MAJORS • Nursing
engineering problems. MAJORS • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Software Engineering • Engineering 3/2 Option
CHARLES F. DOLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Good business starts with good ethics. Using group problem-solving scenarios, casework and a faculty experienced in all fields, you’ll learn the skills needed to become an ethical leader in business on a local and global scale. MAJORS • Accounting • Finance • Information Systems • International Business • Management • Marketing
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES The College of Arts and Sciences has the largest offering of programs at Fairfield. Working closely with a passionate faculty, you’ll have the opportunity for civic engagement, studying abroad and hands-on research across many disciplines: the arts and humanities, natural sciences and mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences. This integrated approach to education will provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in work and life. MAJORS • American Studies • Biochemistry • Biology • Chemistry • Communication • Economics - B.A. and B.S. • English - Creative Writing, Journalism, Literature, Professional Writing
INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS • Accounting Information Systems
• History
• Applied Ethics
• International Studies
• Asian Studies
• Mathematics
• Black Studies
• Modern Languages and Literatures –
• Business Law, Regulation and Ethics
French, German, Italian, Spanish
• Catholic Studies
• Philosophy
• Classical Studies
• Physics
• Educational Studies – Elementary,
• Politics
Secondary, and TESOL Certification
• Psychology – B.A. and B.S.
• Environmental Studies
• Religious Studies
• Irish Studies
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Italian Studies
• Visual and Performing Arts –
• Judaic Studies
Art History; Film, Television, and Radio;
• Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Music; Studio Art; Theatre
• Peace and Justice Studies
• 5-Year BA/MA Teacher Certificate
• Russian and East European Studies • Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
In a community that’s as inclusive as it is diverse, there’s always something to get you off the couch. With over 80 clubs and organizations, and almost half the student population participating in intramural and club sports, there’s never a dull moment. And when you want to
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venture off-campus, downtown Fairfield offers everything from great restaurants to theaters to local coffee hangouts. If you’re feeling adventurous, bike to the beach to catch a sunset, or take a quick train ride to explore all New York City has to offer.
THREE’S A CROWD. 9,500 IS A HERD. Whether you’re a star athlete or just a fan, on game day, everyone plays on the same team—a community singularly determined to beat a common foe. So when it’s time for a game of lacrosse on campus or a basketball game at the 9,500-seat Webster Bank Arena, you and your fellow Stags will come together to form a formidable herd of red. • 20 Division I Varsity Sports • Member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) • 51 Conference Championships • 31 NCAA Tournament Appearances
BEFORE YOU GO ALL OUT, SOAK IT ALL IN.
You don’t have to be Catholic, or even religious, to experience moments of personal reflection on campus. You only need to walk around to find inspiration everywhere you turn, like a silent sunrise over the Long Island Sound, a thought-provoking painting in the Bellarmine Museum of Art, or a rousing sermon in the Egan Chapel. And with the Residential Colleges, our commitment to personal development goes even further. Your sophomore year, you’ll be able to live and learn in an uplifting, collaborative environment that brings together students who share similar interests. Through reflection and a common cause to discover deeper intellectual, social and spiritual truths about each other and the world, you’ll be better equipped to answer life’s biggest questions. These are the kind of moments at Fairfield University that add up to the most significant four years of your life. It’s a college experience unlike any other—an awakening that motivates you to realize your academic potential and purpose in life. And when you do, you’ll go forth into the world with all the momentum of a thundering herd.
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AVERAGE REPORTED SALARY FOR THE CLASS OF 2013
FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS SINCE 1993
STAGS IN THE ALUMNI HERD
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TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY, START WITH A TOUR.
To set up a campus tour and experience Fairfield University firsthand, visit fairfield.edu/visit or call (203) 254-4100. To become a stag and join our herd, please use The Common Application. Follow us on Twitter: @FairfieldU and on Instagram: @FairfieldU More than 85 percent of our students receive some kind of financial assistance. To learn how we can meet your specific needs, visit fairfield.edu/finaid.