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Orientation

You're in Stag Country Now

Congratulations on officially starting your journey as a Stag! We are excited to welcome you to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ and are proud to have you as the newest member of our community.

One-day Orientation sessions for the Class of 2029 are set for Tuesday, June 17, Wednesday, June 18, Monday, June 23, and Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Registration for Orientation will open in mid-April, so keep an eye out.

To help you prepare, an initial welcome email will be sent to the email address you provided to Admissions in March. After that, you’ll receive updates and additional information from orientation@fairfield.edu in your Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆGmail account. Be sure to check your Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆemail regularly to stay up-to-date on all things Fairfield!

What to Expect at Orientation

Orientation provides an opportunity for students to get acquainted with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ. 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 a transition to Fairfield.

Frequently Asked Questions

Orientation Logistics

Students will choose to attend one of the four one-day orientation sessions: June 17, June 18, June 23, and June 24, 2025. Folks should expect to be on-campus approximately 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on their orientation day.

If a student is unable to attend orientation, they must still complete the Orientation Questionnaire in WorkDay. Knowing who can/cannot attend will assist the Orientation Team in the planning and implementation of the orientation sessions.

The Orientation Team will be in contact with students who can't attend orientation throughout the summer to ensure they are supported in their transition to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ.

Students are allowed to bring two guests with them to orientation. Guests will follow a separate schedule, with sessions focused on sharing resource information that will assist them in supporting their student's transition to Fairfield. Guest attendance is optional but encouraged.

Students should register their guests on the Orientation Registration Form in WorkDay by the deadline. If students need to make adjustments to their guest registration information after submitting the form, please email orientation@fairfield.edu for assistance.

Students

  • Casual, comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Rain jacket & umbrella
  • Laptop or tablet for course registration
  • License, passport or other state-issued photo-ID for StagCard picture to be taken
  • NetID login information

Guests

  • Casual, comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Rain jacket & umbrella

Academic Planning

Students will be pre-registered for at least one major/Magis Core class prior to orientation. At orientation, students will meet with advisors to learn more about the academic planning process prior to registering for the remainder of their first semester courses.

Academic administrators will reach out to students who are unable to attend orientation to help them complete their fall 2025 course schedule.

Completion of the Academic Interests Questionnaire and Language Placement Exam via WorkDay is required in order for a fall 2025 course schedule to be created.

Our students utilize both Apple and PC based laptops for the majority of schools/majors. The exception is the School of Engineering, where we recommend our students use/purchase a PC based laptop. All students should download Microsoft Office 365, which is available at office365.fairfield.edu for no additional cost.

Students entering Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ may be eligible to receive college credits for work previously completed in several ways: through Advanced Placement exams, through high-level international baccalaureate courses, or through college courses completed while in high school.

New students should make sure that official results or transcripts are sent to Pamela Kelly, Academic Commons, DiMenna-Nyselius Library Complex, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195.

Stag Roadmap

As you prepare to begin your college career at Fairfield, you probably have some questions about what lies ahead. We've compiled steps and resources below in order to help you navigate your transition to Stag Country.

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Getting Started

Our 200-acre campus overlooking Long Island Sound is a place you need to see for yourself. Explore the campus while you are here for Orientation.

Academics Resources

Student LIfe Resources

Parents & Guardians

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Financial Aid

We're committed to every aspect of your education — including helping you afford it. Our undergraduate students finance their education through a combination of scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans. Students can view financial aid awards, required documents, payment history, financial aid counselor contacts, and more in the my.fairfield portal.

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Bursar

The Office of the Bursar is responsible for issuing student bills and the collection of the Federal Perkins and Federal Nursing loans. Bills can be paid through check and payment plans.

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Campus Referral Guide

Familiarize yourself with this guide to make informed decisions about who to contact when you or your student has an issue or concern. This will ensure that you or your student is being connected with the most correct campus resource.

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Parent Engagement & Philanthropy

At Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ, the parents and families of our students are an important part of our campus community. Your support and encouragement continue to play a key role in our students’ personal and professional development.

Looking Ahead

Recap

Missed part of a webinar? Want to review the information again, just in case? Check out these recaps & recordings!

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Connect With Us

The latest Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆnews, events, and campus photos are just a post or tweet away. Stay up-to-date on all things Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆand connect with us online by following our social media pages.

If you have any questions, you can email or call us at orientation@fairfield.edu Office of Student Engagement (203) 254-4053 and Office of the Dean of Students (203) 254-4211.

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    Fairfield, CT 06824

  • (203) 254-4000

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