WELCOME CLASS OF 2021 FIRST-YEAR STUDENT GUIDE
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WELCOME! Welcome, and congratulations once again on your acceptance and enrollment at Fairfield University. This First-Year Student Guide has been designed to simplify the next steps in the process and to answer questions you may have about what to expect as a first-year student.
For more information, contact the Office of Student Engagement at:
e-mail: [email protected] 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 Learn about campus life and important students to complete resources available to students Getting Started Financial Planning Describes the first-year student transitional See important deadlines, payment plans, experience at Fairfield University and resources Academic Planning Just for Families Details information students need to Specifies parent/guardian(s) Orientation consider when selecting classes information, pre-college conversation topics, and other resources
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Study Abroad Abroad Study an invaluable has become experience An international Fairfield education. undergraduate part of a complete or a semester for abroad study to students invites than 100 a selection of more from summer program all majors and minors. We for with options programs are that and summer programs Faculty-led also have to first-year (from all levels from students open to work abroad study make can always so you seniors) schedule. with your in business Italy, language in Florence, Study one at choice or a subject of your Australia Brisbane, partner universities. overseas of our many thousands learning means service what Explore an academic campus, experience of miles from a completely what and discover abroad internship own. your you about teach can culture different in a Fairfield-administered can study Students in Brisbane, and grades earn credit to program Ireland; Galway, France; Aix en Provence, Australia; Italy; Madrid, Spain and Managua, Florence, the over all also offered are Programs Nicaragua. credit. transfer earning programs with affiliated world application Abroad who submit the Study Students their academic department from online need approval encouraged are of 2.8. Students GPA and an overall our attend and office Abroad our Study by drop to also visit our Study may You sessions. information at learn more to website Abroad . fairfield.edu/studyabroad
ACADEMIC PLANNING ACADEMIC Intern with a non-profit or humanitarian organization with a non-profit Intern horizons your expand that events/lectures Attend free this many have never (you’ll regularly opportunities again!) ■ ■ ■ ■ The Center for Catholic Studies Catholic for Center The and research promotes Studies Catholic for Center The Church. Catholic on all aspects of the Roman teaching as a cultural Catholicism examines Studies Catholic politics, its particular customs, exploring tradition, voice; ethical and distinctive structure, organizational the great to attending tradition, as an intellectual of the Church philosophical and theological legacy of science and its impact upon the development its studying tradition, and learning; and as an artistic poetry to music and drama, to immense contributions to painting and sculpture. and fiction, and Other Events Lectures brings nationally- Center the the year, Throughout their share campus to scholars to recognized of interest of topics on a wide range expertise In lectures. evening through Studies Catholic to sponsors workshops, regularly addition, the Center the to related initiatives and student conferences, tradition. intellectual Catholic Catholic for about the Center can learn more You visiting in Canisius 200 or online at by Studies . fairfield.edu/cs
Take on a leadership role in service learning in service on a leadership role Take or JUHAN that background someone with a faith know Get to own your from differs never you’ve that of worship a place Visit before experienced in a humanitarian simulation Participate Take at least one service-learning and one JUHAN one service-learning least at Take graduate you before course Nations the United at Spend a day about learn more to D.C. Washington, to Travel and advocacy social justice public service, experience in a service/immersion Participate or internationally domestically ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ University has introduced a new Humanitarian Action Action Humanitarian a new has introduced University other fields of students’ Minor which complements discern theories and skills to with the concepts, study to respond to responsibilities individual and collective the world. home and around at humanitarian needs in an expertise with includes faculty program The including ethics, engineering, of disciplines array management, and economics, health, history, of the University’s all five from affairs international schools. to engage opportunities different many are There about more Learn year. each with the program . visiting fairfield.edu/juhan JUHAN by and Nations the United to Excursions Academic D.C. Washington prime Fairfield’s location! location, Location, many students affords location geographic our nation to critical visit places opportunities to the CFPL sponsors a fall Each year, and our world. City York in New Nations the United to day-trip global governance learn about students where trip to and a spring break policy and international the opportunity have students where D.C. Washington and visit engage with alumni in public service to sponsor we and NGOs. Additionally, with legislators Teach-In, Family Ignatian the annual attend to students Jesuit schools from joining thousands of students for D.C. in Washington, States the United across and learning, service, of social justice a weekend . fairfield.edu/cfpl at more Learn advocacy. use the years, four the next over help guide you To Citizenship Global & Public Life’s Faith for Center List: Bucket ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ACADEMIC PLANNING ACADEMIC
Center for Faith and Public Life Faith for Center Faith & Public Life for Center University’s Fairfield of opportunities students a multitude offers (CFPL) global for and skills required build the knowledge to and in the Jesuit tradition Rooted citizenship. is committed the Center Social Teaching, Catholic challenges pressing most society’s addressing to around with communities engagement active through the globe. Learning Service and teaching to learning is an approach Service and community- links academic study learning that both and each is strengthened so that based service get out of the classroom Students transformed. are from of ways, in a variety the community and into homes on the building in local schools to tutoring or Dakota in South Reservation River Cheyenne with communities health interventions conducting or as “SerL” designated Courses in Nicaragua. a service all have listing “SerL Option” in the course material. the course to relates that component one service-learning least at taken who have Students leadership program, our student can apply for course SLA program (SLA). The Associates Learning Service in meaningful peer leadership roles engages students Fairfield. learning at service enhancing towards geared courses, service-learning teaching with faculty Paired with partners communication with logistics, SLAs assist for peers. critical reflection and facilitating and see an Learning about Service more Learn visiting fairfield.edu/ by of courses list updated . servicelearning Humanitarian Action Universities JUHAN (Jesuit Network) can take students the JUHAN program, Through and simulation in service participate courses, in the door” get a “foot with great experiences, leading humanitarian opportunities at internship will that leadership roles and assume organizations humanitarian crises. addressing them for prepare with students can connect JUHAN, students Through on the meaning of humanitarian the world around the Jesuit ideology for and its implications response others.’ for of ‘men and women and scope number, the increasing to In response Fairfield of humanitarian emergencies, intensity OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS PROGRAMS ACADEMIC OTHER FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD First-Year Student Guide Student First-Year Academic Planning Academic FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY 21
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14. Welcome in spring at the Dogwood 29. Attend the Activities Fair — as a first-year student 15. Get dressed up with the rest of your class for the looking for clubs Sophomore “Halfway There” Cruise 30. Go on a Kairos retreat — or any retreat 16. Dance to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas 31. Do homework in the McGrath Commons in is You” at Midnight Breakfast Campus Ministry 17. Go sledding on the library hill 32. Have your super nice RA let you into your room 18. Visit South Side Cafe for great entertainment when you get locked out and a late night menu 33. Write an article for The Mirror — or at least read one
1. Watch your classmates on the big screen at Cinefest 44. Go to Colony Grill and eat your entire pizza 2. Study on the beach…or just play Frisbee 45. Take one of the free exercise classes at the 3. Attend a Rock the Eucharist Mass with Lord’s Chords RecPlex! 4. Tweet about the amazing Open VISIONS Forum you 46. March in the NYC St. Patrick’s Day parade with just experienced at the Quick Center Fairfield University 5. Grab a snack at Late Night at the Stag 47. Visit a professor during office hours 6. Play a game and get an awesome giveaway at 48. Get to know a Jesuit Late Night at Barone 49. Participate in Relay for Life
19. Sing karaoke at The Levee 34. Vote for the president, vice president, and class 20. Play trivia at The Levee senators at the FUSA election — or better yet, run 21. Cheer your head off at a Stags basketball game for a position 22. Pull an all-nighter in Club DiMenna 35. Visit the Zen garden to relax during a stressful time 23. Grab a pre-class coffee at Einsteins or get a 36. Stay for multiple meals in Barone Starbucks at the library or town bookstore 37. Check out Fairfield Flicks- Watch a weekend late 24. Run down the hill to Dolan School of Business night movie because you are late to class 38. Get arrested — but only to support the Special Olympics at Jail n’ Bail
7. Go to bingo night! 50. Participate in Inter Residential Housing 8. Take the train into the city around holiday time Association’s Lighting of the Halls 9. Get all decked out in your Fairfield gear for Red 51. Take a free shuttle to the Arena for a Sea Madness basketball game 10. Chase — or be chased by — the turkeys 52. Participate in Fairfield on Fire 11. Dance the night away at The Presidential Ball 53. Go on a service trip 12. Take a trip to a Broadway show 54. Study abroad 13. Make a donation in support of your Senior Class Gift 55. Visit the Academic & Career Development Center senior year to maximize your time
25. Get lost looking for any office in Dolan Commons 39. Convince your professor that there is a good reason and Dolan House to have class outside on the first nice day of spring 26. Attend an Open VISIONS forum at the Quick Center 40. Play an impromptu game of Frisbee, wiffle ball, or 27. Take your picture with the President at The soccer on the quad Presidential Ball 41. Take the Stag bus to Pinkberry 28. Play on an intramural or club team 42. Attend the fall concert 43. Laugh your head off at a “Your Mom Does Improv” show
First-Year Student Guide www.fairfield.edu Student Life & Resources 23 www.fairfield.edu ARTS AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES CULTURAL AND ARTS pride in the arts and intellectual great takes Fairfield students. to our offered programming co-curricular Engagement with the arts as a change agent in one’s as a of our mission component is an integral life Jesuit University. Catholic, performing to numerous is home University Fairfield all students. open to arts organizations and creative do not need to students universities, most Unlike in these participate major or minor in the arts to University Fairfield; join Theatre Come organizations. Sounds Gospel Choir; The Orchestra; Symphony and Blues Jazz Rock TV; Stags A Cappella Group; Recreation opened RecPlex and expanded remodeled newly The levels three are you, for Waiting 2016. in September and conditioning equipment, strength of cardio rooms, exercise group as, four equipment, as well pool, an indoor elevated a 25-meter courts, basketball and a spin room. track Intramural coordinates of Recreation Department The and general classes sport clubs, fitness programs, employment Numerous opportunities weekly. exercise body. the student to also available opportunities are Sports Intramural life of student part an integral sports are Intramural unique numerous, are There University. Fairfield at activities, including full seasons or day/ intramural for divisions Separate tournaments. weekend offered. are participation and co-ed female, male, supervisors and student by overseen are Intramurals student employees. by officiated classes Exercise student) certified (mostly by led Fit classes, Fairfield student to the of charge free offered are instructors, on a available are 40 classes of Upwards body. basis. weekly Sport Clubs leadership provide to strives sport clubs program The students. opportunities for athletic and competitive to avenue an excellent provide programs These and skills with a specific sport knowledge enhance experiences. and physical social, cognitive, through sponsors 25 sport clubs, University Fairfield Currently, rosters. team forming 500 students with over fairfield.edu/recplex at about the RecPlex more Learn
facebook.com/FairfieldUAthletics STUDENT LIFE & RESOURCES LIFE & STUDENT . twitter.com/fairfieldstags and The Commuter Commuter The Association: Student Commuter both commuters for is a group Association Student each other and have with connect to and residents each throughout events different host fun! We where meetings bi-weekly, also have We semester. as a together come can residents and commuters with each friends, and connect make community, other. United Fairfield consortium of different is a United Fairfield strives Fairfield United and affinity clubs. cultural of the and understanding knowledge increase to educational through population University Fairfield organizations student following The programming. the ASA, Alliance; United: Fairfield belong to American The AAUW, Association; Asian Student the Spanish SALSA, Women; of University Association the SASA, Association; Student American Latino the Muslim MSA, Association; South Asian Student and the Black Student UMOJA Association; Student Black Union (BSU), the Black, African-American, the Caribbean Club; Remixx, Organizations; Student American the Latin and Weeepa, team; hip hop dance group. Dance AND RECREATION ATHLETICS Athletics sponsors and supports Department of Athletics The including 20 program, athletics the intercollegiate sports. varsity Sports Varsity sports, all varsity sponsors 20 University The Division I level. the NCAA at of which compete sports includes nine men’s program varsity The lacrosse, golf, country, cross (baseball, basketball, and diving, and tennis) swimming soccer, rowing, country, cross sports (basketball, and 11 women’s softball, soccer, rowing, lacrosse, golf, field hockey, and volleyball). and diving, tennis, swimming , visit fairfield.edu/athletics information, more For , fairfieldstags.com
Midnight Breakfast Siblings Weekend Be A Kid Again To Dogwoods CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS CLUBS student- 100 over registers University Fairfield honor from led clubs and organizations—ranging political clubs to academic-focused societies to gain first-hand students clubs—where and cultural development organizational in leadership, experience and decision-making, diversity, and management, planning. event . clubs visit fairfield.edu/clubs of list a complete For FUSA (FUSA) Student Association University Fairfield The on organization student and oldest is the largest of serving as the campus, with a long and rich history of the full-time undergraduate body governing official for primary vehicle as the serves FUSA body. student and their opinions and advocate voice to students than also supports more their needs. FUSA address clubs and organizations, student-led 100 registered and educational while also planning social, cultural, information, more For the year. throughout events . fairfield.edu/fusa at website visit the FUSA IRHA (IRHA) Housing Association Inter-Residential The one of the government, student is the residential on campus. IRHA organizations student largest and Residence Programs, Student FUSA, with works all aspects of on-campus living by improve to Life and social the physical and improving developing halls, townhouses, in the residence environment and apartments. Traditional Events Traditional Fair Activities Assembly Year First Convocation Ball Presidential Sea Madness Red Weekend Alumni & Family Jack-o-Lantern Jazz Your Lighting of the Lounges Lighting Tree Holiday Santa's Workshop Late Night Events Late Trips Bowling South Side Café Bingo Series Flicks Fairfield Night @ Barone Late Night @ Levee Late Night @ The Late RecPlex Nights Trivia Shows Broadway STUDENT LIFE & RESOURCES LIFE & STUDENT ACTIVITIES: CHECK OUT THE TYPES OF ACTIVITIES OFFERED TO STUDENTS STUDENTS OFFERED TO CHECK OUT THE TYPES OF ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES: Events Cultural Noche Caliente Gender Bender Ball Martin Luther King Week Islam Week Discover of Asia Flavors Tour World the for Quick Center Arts Shows ) (fairfield.edu/quick THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR! YEAR! THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC
DEAN OF STUDENTS DEAN OF STUDENTS of the Dean of the Office primary responsibility The life the quality of student enhance is to of Students with collaborates Office The outside of the classroom. and the Affairs departments within Student many their integrate help students Division to Academic with their academic learning. experiences life student of the advantage take to student every encourage We opportunities, co-curricular leadership development and volunteer initiatives, diversity programming, to offer. has Affairs Student that services concerned Students is also of the Dean of Office The of students. and ethical development about the moral and respectful an active play to students expect We and adhere University Fairfield at life in community role make help students We of Conduct. Code Student to programs, peer mentor decisions through responsible office, Dean’s one-on-one meetings with agents of the can visit the You programs. educational and creative, 408, Suite Center Campus in the Barone office Dean’s . or e-mail [email protected] call 203-254-4211, Student life at Fairfield University supports the Jesuit the Jesuit supports University Fairfield at life Student providing by the whole person of caring for tradition in meaningful engage students opportunities that and learning their living for activities designed and co-curricular both curricular Through experience. in integrative will be involved students experiences, intellectual, empower that learning opportunities during their time at growth spiritual, and cultural University. Fairfield STUDENT LIFE STUDENT FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD First-Year Student Guide Student First-Year Student Life & Resources & Life Student FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY 25
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Ensemble; Your Mom Does Improv, a student-run Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery townhouse blocks, apartment complexes, and several pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, and informal improv troupe; Glee Club; and Pep Band! All students The Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery at the Quick private homes adjacent to campus. Fairfield University conversations about life issues and challenges. are also welcome to sign up for private instrumental Center for the Arts seeks to establish direct and guarantees and requires on-campus residency for Home to the McGrath Commons, the Arrupe Center and voice lessons as well as utilize music practice meaningful connections with students, faculty, and all full-time undergraduates during all four years at itself is a gathering place for students who come on rooms. the Fairfield community. As a practical “laboratory” Fairfield. The University works closely with students to a drop-in basis for conversation, to share ideas, to for presenting art, and host to a wide range of diverse administer the housing lottery and selection processes, Regina A. Quick Center study and to meet friends, to have scheduled meetings and multicultural exhibitions, lectures and educational and to create a sense of community and an active, on Campus Ministry activities and programs, and Want to experience live performances from the best programming, the gallery plays an extremely engaged atmosphere in the student residences. sometimes to just grab a cup of coffee! All are welcome. musicians, dancers, and actors in the world for less significant and visible role at Fairfield University — Residence Life has taken steps to ensure the highest To learn more, visit fairfield.edu/campusministry. than the price of a movie ticket? Fairfield University offering a spacious venue for exhibitions on myriad quality of life in the living spaces offered to students. students can purchase tickets to Quick Center International Immersion Trips & Pilgrimage Programs subjects, and enhancing the academic programs of Ninety-five percent of all first-year students live on performances for just $5 with their Stag ID. Visit the Department of Visual and Performing Arts as well campus and are housed within our residential quad Throughout the year, students have the opportunity quickcenter.com for more details. as the cultural programs at the Quick Center. in Jogues, Campion, Gonzaga, and Regis halls. Most to accompany, live, and work with the poor and The Quick Center is also home to the Open VISIONS students live in double rooms, but there are triples oppressed of the world and those who live on the For further information on Fairfield’s cultural offerings Forum where distinguished politicians, artists, and and quad rooms available. Visit fairfield.edu/reslife for margins of already marginalized communities. visit fairfield.edu/arts. journalists, among many others, offer insightful more information regarding each hall. Immersion trips and pilgrimages typically take place lectures and opportunities for community discussion. during the semester breaks in January and May, FIRST-YEAR LEADERSHIP SEMINAR In addition, many student ensembles perform at the CAMPUS MINISTRY and occasionally over spring break in March. The - “Redefining Leadership” Quick Center, including Theatre Fairfield, the Glee Campus Ministry is home to a wide variety of programs are open to students of all faith traditions Redefining Leadership explores the concepts of how Club, and the Dance Ensemble. clubs, programs, and activities and strives to be a and at all points of their spiritual journey. More different leadership theories and models can be applied Let the Quick be your home for meaningful and welcoming community for all students, respecting information, including program dates and deadlines, to students' current roles, civic life, and their future enriching experiences at Fairfield U! each student’s personal and spiritual journey. Located is available at fairfield.edu/immersion. careers. First year students who enroll in this program on the first floor of the Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius will be studying leadership from a theoretical point of Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice Fairfield University Museum Student Life & Resources Loyola, the Arrupe Campus Ministry Center is home view and applying leadership to several salient areas in The Ignatian Family Teach-In is a weekend-long program Publicly inaugurated in the fall of 2010, the Fairfield to many service, retreat, and social justice programs, which effective leadership is crucial to their future as held in Washington, D.C. each November promoting University Museum is housed in the University’s and is also a gathering space for students of all young professionals in the career paths they elect to awareness, education, dynamic social action, and signature building on campus, Bellarmine Hall. The faith traditions who are interested in exploring and follow as well as their civic identity. Space is limited to political advocacy around issues of peace and justice award-winning BMA stewards a rich and varied enriching their spiritual lives as well as learning about 100 First Year Students. During this 14 week program throughout the world. Each year a delegation from collection of paintings, sculpture, decorative art objects opportunities for service to the broader community. students will practice reflective journal techniques Fairfield University consisting of students, faculty, and and works on paper, including a number of paintings On staff are several full-time Catholic campus about their experience in this program, utilize the staff join other Jesuit high schools, universities, parishes, from the Italian Renaissance and Baroque periods; a ministers and part-time Protestant and Muslim Clifton StrengthsFinder "StrenghtsQuest" as well as and Apostolates. Visit fairfield.edu/campusministry large selection of historic plaster casts after canonical ministers. In addition to directing and coordinating MBTI, refine their understanding of how they practice for updated information. works from ancient Greece and Rome; a range of programs, all campus ministers are available for Student Life & Resources Life Student non-Western art objects, including pre-Columbian leadership within communities for which they are a figures, Chinese funerary objects from the Han and current member (including clubs/organizations and Tang Dynasties, and South East Asian sculptures; and civic communities) and develop sound presentation 20 objects from the Celtic, late Antique, Medieval, and skills for their future careers. Information for first year students will become available in November. LITURGY Renaissance periods on loan from the Metropolitan Fairfield offers a wide variety of liturgical experiences and opportunities. The three major weekend Masses are Museum of Art/The Cloisters Museum. The Fairfield Visit fairfield.edu/leadership for more information. Sundays at 11 a.m., 6 p.m., and 9 p.m. A group of Jesuit priests rotate through the various Masses (in the chapel University Museum mounts up to four temporary and in residence halls) as celebrants, offering a variety of preaching and celebration styles. RESIDENCE LIFE exhibitions each year. These shows, which embrace a EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND LECTORS wide range of themes and academic disciplines, are The Office of Residence Life seeks to provide safe, Student Eucharistic Ministers (EMs) and Lectors are integral to Catholic worship and participate in all weekend, intended to supplement the museum’s permanent comfortable, living and learning environments for Holy Day, and special Masses throughout the academic year. Each ministry conducts their own five-week training, collection by examining subjects through an array of residential and commuter students. Fairfield University which culminates in a retreat and commissioning weekend. EMs and Lectors form communities that provide interpretive perspectives. has many different types of housing, including opportunities for fellowship and ongoing formation. traditional residential halls, suite-style buildings, MUSIC MINISTRY Campus Ministry has a rich liturgical music program with three great options. The first option is to sing with or play instruments with the 11 a.m. Mass choir, which consists mostly of alumni. The second and third options are See the back of this Guide for a to play an instrument or sing with the 6 p.m. choir, Praise Project or the 9 p.m. choir, the Lord's Chords. New handy What to Bring tear-off page! members are always welcome . Students can check in with either group after any mass to join.
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STUDENT LIFE & RESOURCES LIFE & STUDENT PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES SERVICES PSYCHOLOGICAL BARONE CAMPUS CENTER is the (BCC) Campus Center John A. Barone The floor first on campus. The life point of student focal equipped with wireless open lounge a large, contains and table tennis the campus network, to access the University office, tables, the StagCard billiard Club; 88.5); the Commuter (WVOF-FM station radio (IRHA); the Housing Association Inter-Residential the Life; Manor; Residence The yearbook, student (FUSA), Student Association University Fairfield Student Affairs; & Multicultural Diversity Student student clubs and for Engagement and offices its perimeter. around organizations ACCESSIBILITY (ACADEMIC & CAREER & CAREER (ACADEMIC ACCESSIBILITY CENTER) DEVELOPMENT for available service is a confidential Accessibility impairments, temporary with disabilities and students Fairfield attending and graduate, both undergraduate each with students works Accessibility University. and/ academic create collaboratively to semester while attending plans accessibility or campus life include one-on-one Services University. Fairfield time focused on staff with a member of the sessions skills, and planning, study management, organization To skills. communications taking and note effective about learn more or to accommodations request Accessibility, by offered services the comprehensive or visit please call 203-254-4081, . fairfield.edu/accessibility & COUNSELING is a (C&PS) Services & Psychological Counseling for full-time undergraduate service confidential is accredited Center Counseling Fairfield’s students. of Counseling Association the International by group individual and and provides (IACS) Services to psychotherapists professional by psychotherapy mood issues, deal with adjustment help students and issues, family problems, relationship disorders, emotional distress. counseling, psychological include offered Services and substance services, psychiatric crisis intervention, including Choices, and treatment, abuse assessment and Sexual Referral, and Treatment Disorder Eating Response. Assault services about the comprehensive learn more To ext. 2146 or visit by C&PS, call 203-254-4000, offered . fairfield.edu/cps
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Retreat Programs Retreat retreat weekend is a student-led Retreat Kairos The in Grounded during the academic year. occurs that Kairos traditions, and Catholic Ignatian Fairfield’s have who Students faiths. of all students is open to or in whether in college in Kairos, participated already leaders. be retreat apply to to invited high school, are students first-year for retreat Escape is an overnight off campus. Join a location at held in September and for a fun getaway students other first-year friendships, and the faith, about conversations Visit University. Fairfield ahead at journey information. more for fairfield.edu/retreats other with students, works Campus Ministry as organizations departments on campus, as well students have If retreats. coordinate to off campus, to love would Ministry Campus a Retreat, an idea for it a reality! help make • • • • • • • • Senior Year • • • •
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STUDENT PHILANTHROPY STUDENT their receive until they wait to don't have Students of Alumni Office The Alumni House. visit diplomas to support of Directors Alumni Board and the Relations on campus and throughout programs numerous webinars, events, such as networking the country, and a Job Shadow programming, development career enable events and seniors. These juniors for program fields and alumni in various with connect to students by Stop graduation. before connections career make learn more! to or visit fairfield.edu/alumni today Alumni Student the Alumni House is also home to of campus organization This (SAA). Association “bridge the gap” to leaders works student current past connecting and alumni by students between alumni includes bringing This Stags. and current Speaker their “Stags like events campus for back to opportunities. Series” and other alumni networking in resulted have SAA made through Connections and graduation and full-time jobs after internships is also active SAA connections. mentor life-long sponsoring the annual Teddy in the community, over which has donated Drive, Bears with Love the country, across charities bears to teddy 19,000 Against in the “Making Strides yearly participating initiatives and campus service Walk” Cancer Breast their educate to also works SAA Life. for Relay like on plays philanthropy that peers of the importance and the critical role our campus, in their daily lives experience in shaping the student alumni have that the share to ways fun and innovative developing by of giving back. important message work the unique opportunity to members have SAA annually with other Student conferences and attend and the the Northeast across Groups Advancement their membership with the national through country and staff attend SAAers organization. ASAP CASE and Weekend such as Reunion special alumni events way is a great SAA events. networking local chapter with alumni, and make friends, network new make to and future of current impact on the lives a positive at FairfieldSAA@ SAA e-mail more, find out To Stags. and add us on social media - or follow gmail.com on , or @FairfieldSAA Facebook.com/fairfieldsaa and SnapChat. Twitter, Instagram, ALUMNI RELATIONS AND AND RELATIONS ALUMNI FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD First-Year Student Guide Student First-Year Student Life & Resources & Life Student FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY 35
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PAYMENT PLAN completed an online Direct Loan Master Promissory PARENT/GUARDIAN ORIENTATION Fairfield University offers a monthly tuition payment Note no later than June 1. Students are encouraged to LOCAL HOTELS OFFER Parents/Guardians are encouraged to participate in plan. For information about the monthly payment submit all loan applications as early as possible. SPECIAL RATES FOR ORIENTATION the Orientation program and take advantage of the plan, visit fairfield.edu/bursar. Students and parents/guardians are invited to contact Reservations must be made by June 12 for these rates to apply. opportunity to meet faculty, staff, fellow parents/ Mention Fairfield University June Orientation the Office of Financial Aid for more information about guardians, and students. In addition, programs in OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID: loans, or may apply online at fairfield.edu/loans. HILTON HOMEWOOD SUITES academic and student life, college financing, and FINANCIAL AID MANAGEMENT Office of the Bursar Special rate per night other on-campus resources will be shared. Becoming Students can view financial aid awards, required $129/studio, $139/one bedroom King familiar with campus and the services available will McAuliffe Hall, Room 301 documents, payment history, financial aid counselor (20 minutes from campus) help ease the transition for parents/guardians and Telephone: 203-254-4000 6905 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614 contacts, and more in my.Fairfield.2.0. students when joining the Fairfield Family in the fall. Extensions: 2410, 4102, 4191, 2165 Phone: 203-377-3322 It is expected that students will regularly check the E-mail: [email protected] Orientation Dates portal and University e-mail accounts for important BEST WESTERN BLACK ROCK INN Web: fairfield.edu/bursar financial aid correspondence and requests. All Special rate per night Families may choose to attend one of two Orientation $109/Queen communication from the Office of Financial Aid sessions. Session A will take place June 20 & 21 and ESTABLISHING PROXY ACCESS (10 minutes from campus) Session B will take place June 26 & 27. is sent directly to students via university email. FOR FINANCIAL AID AND BURSAR 100 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield, CT 06824 Students are encouraged to visit the office, located CORRESPONDENCE Phone: 203-659-2200 Parent/Guardian Schedule in the Kelley Center. Students often rely on the support of parent(s)/ TRUMBULL MARRIOTT Day One Financial aid is offered for one year only. Financial aid guardian(s) and others to assist them with financing Special rate per night • Arrival and Registration is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students $155/ Standard Room their education at Fairfield University. In order to • University Welcome are required to apply for financial aid every year by ensure that financial aid and billing information (20 minutes from campus) 180 Hawley Lane,Trumbull, CT 06611 • Orientation Overview the April 15 deadline. Students are required to submit is discussed with approved persons per FERPA Phone: 800-682-4095 BOTH the FAFSA and CSS Profile each year. Renewal • Fairfield as a Catholic, Jesuit Institution regulations, students will need to give permission to Code: Session A UJOUJOA - Code: Session B - of Financial aid will be determined once a student's the Financial Aid and Bursar Offices to speak with FOOFOOA (Special Rates & Awards) • Academic Planning Overview academic progress has been renewed and providing designated persons. This permission is granted by the • The Core and Academic Resources the student adheres to all other financial aid eligibility student through the Proxy Access process found in RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT • Academic Planning Discussion by Colleges Special rate per night requirements. Additional information on all financial . my.Fairfield.edu $129/Studio(1 Queen) $139/ Penthouse Suite and Schools aid policies can be found online at fairfield.edu/finaid What is FERPA? The Family Rights and Privacy Act of (2 Queen) • Lunch or in the undergraduate student catalog. For aid 1974 (FERPA) provides for the confidentiality of the (20 minutes from campus) • Integration of Living and Learning sources such as loans, work study, grants and 1001 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484 student educational records. Fairfield University may scholarships, students should refer to specific Phone: 203-926-9000 • Student Life Forum not disclose and/or discuss information in a student’s program requirements at fairfield.edu/finaid. • Family Mass/Reflection educational records (including financial aid, financial HOLIDAY INN • Goodbye to Family Members assistance, financial statements, wage and tax Special rate per night HANDLING OF ANTICIPATED LOAN $119.00/single, $119/Double, $129/Executive Double information, billing information) with anyone without Day Two PROCEEDS $129/King the permission of the student unless disclosure is The Office of the Bursar will allow for deferment (15 minutes from campus) • Residence Life Information Sessions permitted by an exception set forth in FERPA, 20 1070 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604 of payment on a semester bill in the amount of the • Financial Planning U.S.C.A., Sec. 1232 et seq. Phone: 203-334-1234 anticipated receipt of a Direct Loan disbursement. Fairfield University Orientation -Code: • Campus Culture Office of Financial Aid Session A FO8, Session B FO9 For the fall semester, the deferment will be allowed • Letting Go Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Center until September 30. For the spring semester, the FAIRFIELD CIRCLE INN • Information Fair and Lunch on the Town Telephone: 203-254-4125 deferment is extended until February 28. Special rate per night $99/standard • Athletic Session for Parents/Guardians and Varsity E-mail: [email protected] (5 minutes from campus) Student-Athletes If the loan funds are received by the University later Web: fairfield.edu/finaid 417 Post Road Fairfield, CT, 06824
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www.fairfield.edu TOWN OF FAIRFIELD TOWN a offers of Fairfield town shoreline historic The and Families and recreation. study oasis for peaceful can They offer. has to all the town can enjoy students than an hour — arrive and — in less also hop on a train or head show, in a Broadway take City to York in New Haven. New of historic the vibrancy and enjoy east can cheer on the Students time? a little more Have jump on a ski lift at Fenway, at Sox Red Boston on the beaches a wave or catch Mt. Tom, majestic about the information more of Rhode Island! For and stay to including places of Fairfield, Town visit fairfield.edu/hr/livingworkinginfairfield/ eat, . fairfieldandneighboringtowns The 2017 Alumni & Family Weekend is October 20-22. 20-22. is October Weekend Family Alumni & 2017 The will be available information and event Registration . fairfield.edu/aboutfairfield in September. Call Student Engagement at at Engagement Student Call in September. or visit information more for 203-254-4053 JUST FOR FOR JUST FAMILIES ALUMNI & FAMILY WEEKEND WEEKEND & FAMILY ALUMNI campus in October to invited and alumni are Families tradition a Fairfield Weekend, Alumni & Family for students, for of activities and events with a variety A typical schedule of events alumni, and families. President, University Fairfield by includes a welcome special a of Fairfield, and clinics, Taste events athletic and the popular Glee Club Concert, Mass, University more! Saying Goodbye Saying goodbye say to packing even a moment before Take the for is traditional Do something that as a family. — go college for leaving engage in prior to to family game a board have restaurant, family a favorite to watch barbeque, a family visit a park for tournament, to Be particularly attentive videos, etc. home favorite engaged the family where siblings and visit the places college into move students day in fun memories! The a say to one and can be a difficult time is a busy goodbye. proper
necessary to living in a space with someone who with someone who living in a space to necessary about expectations them. Discuss from is different University (Fairfield room in their stay guests having over). staying from gender guests opposite prohibits laundry? do their own to prepared students Are people who hospitality to Extend Clean their room? students might How themselves? from different are with their roommate/floormates, themselves assert counter-cultural particularly when their decisions are their peers? to Life Co-curricular and do satisfied more are students that show Studies life in the co-curricular involved are when they better be to might continue they about what Talk college. at and school experiences their high in from involved college. in at might engage activities they new what might activity choices their co-curricular how Discuss their global citizenship. them in developing assist and Responsibility Freedom with come that freedoms new the many Discuss of most including how college, to away moving might How structure. theirs to their time is now with their freedom this newfound balance they family to their responsibility Discuss responsibilities? Share of the privilege of higher education. as a result their and in their decision-making thus far the trust good decisions. make ability to proven
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and help. Expectations Travel students expect do parents/guardians often How about What present? are they it is important that high school friends? and/or with college other travel travel about communicating expectations Share not associated travel weekend plans; in particular, with visits home. LivingCommunity inHall a Residence home, at had a single bedroom have students Many students college, At bathroom. with their own often peers and a bathroom with one or two a room share expectations realistic Discuss hallmates. with 30-35 and the openness experience of the roommate Social Life and Alcohol Social Life Alcohol their social behavior. for expectations Share for it is a factor in fact, life; in college is a factor Discuss college. to come they before students many with the freedoms comes that the responsibility for expectations Discuss college. during afforded with academic demands. Share balancing social life up to not live should students the consequences do poorly on exams, classes, miss (i.e., expectations be documented hall damage fees, incur residence of of the Dean a hearing with the Office and have (on available the resources Share etc.). Students, need support should they home) campus and at to travel home? Are there specific occasions when when specific occasions there Are home? travel to FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD First-Year Student Guide Student First-Year Just for Families for Just 43
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMPUS • Cold or allergy medicine A Students should bring things that will help make the • Health Insurance Card B 37 M 30 O
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A D OA A S R B • One or two dressy outfits and shoes for more formal Good Things to Have O NE 51 52 IN M R c M E 55 MAIN ENTRANCE affairs (The Presidential Ball is held in early Fall!) IN C M Think about daily activities and hobbies and pack R A LL BE • Work-out clothes, shoes, bathing suit items such as: 47 P P D • Light jacket and rainwear • Access to money P D P Parking • Winter coat and accessories (i.e., bank account, bank card, credit card, etc.) A ROAD O R
• Umbrella N Room O S • Key ring N Students should consult with their roommate(s). BE H • Camera 50 RT Rooms will not accommodate multiple TVs, stereos, or 48 NO • Batteries and flashlight other large items. Following is a list of suggested, not • Sports/recreation equipment required, items: 49 (also available at the RecPlex) • Comforter/bedspread/pillow • Pre-paid calling card • Bed linens for an extra-long twin bed • Snacks • Clothes hangers 1. 1.K elleyKelley (Aloysius (Aloysius P.) P.), , S.J. S.J. 8.7. Dolan Jesuit Community(Charles F.) Center 18. 18. 1036 1036 North North Benson Benson Road Road 33. 35. Alumni 70 McCormick Softball Field Road • Drinking glass/mug, a few dishes/bowls, and utensils What Not to Bring Center (St. Ignatius Hall) 19. 1052 North Benson Road 34. Campion Hall Center School of Business 19. 1052 North Benson Road 36. Jogues Hall For safety reasons, we ask students to keep the OfficOfficeses for for Undergraduate 8. DolanCenter (Charles for Applied F.) Ethics 20. 1083 North Benson Road 35. 70 McCormick Road • Poster putty/blue painter’s tape 1083 North Benson Road Barone (John & Rose) andand Gr Graduateaduate Admission,Admission, School of Business 21.20. McAuliffe Hall 36. 37. Jogues Hall 9. Quick (Regina A.) House • Plastic containers with lids for storage (stackable following items at home to prevent fires or hazards FinancialFinancial Aid, Aid, Registrar,Registrar, Center for Applied Ethics 21. McAuliffe School of HallEngineering, 3 7. Barone (John & Rose) Career Planning, StagCard, 9. CQuickenter (Regina for the A.) Arts Bursar, Offices for Finance, House Career Planning, Bursar, Offices for Finance, 38. Regis Hall containers are good) within residence halls: Student Support, CenterAloysius for the P. ArtsKelley, S.J. Purchasing and Central 38. Regis Hall Student Support, Purchasing and Central Academic Engagement TAloysiusheatre, P. Thomas Kelley, S.J. J. Walsh Receiving 39. 39. Gonzaga Gonzaga Hall Hall • Headphones (so music does not bother others) • Halogen bulbs and/or lamps Academic Engagement Receiving 2. Loyola Hall GTheatre,allery, ThomasWien Theatre/ J. Walsh 22. Alumni House Stag Stag Statue Statue • Hotplates, toasters and toaster ovens 2. Loyola Hall Alumni Relations Office • UL-approved power strip Public Safety, Ignatian BlackGallery, Bo Wienx Theatre/ 22. Alumni House 40. 40. PepsiCo PepsiCo Theatre Theatre Residential College, Black Box 23. The Levee 41. Early Learning Center • Coffee makers with an open heating source Public Safety, Ignatian 10. DiMenna-Nyselius Library Alumni Relations Office • Ethernet (network) cable and power extension cords ResidentialLukacs Gallery College, 10. DiMenna-Nyselius Library 24. Lessing Field 42. 41. Southwell Early L earningHall Center Center for Academic 23. The Levee 3. CanisiusLukacs HallGallery Center for Academic 25. Tennis Courts 42. SouthThe Kathrynwell Hall P. Koslow • Desk lamp or bed lamp • Electric frying pans Excellence, Information College of Arts and Excellence, Information 26. 24. Walsh Lessing (Thomas Field J.), Jr. Family The CounselingKathryn P. Center Koslow 3. Canisius Sciences, Hall Graduate ServicServiceses Office Office Athletic Center 43. President’s House • Small TV (12"-18") and VCR/DVD player • “George Foreman” or similar-type grills Tennis Courts Family Counseling Center CollegeSchool ofof Education Arts and 11. Bannow (Rudolph F.) 2 25. 7. Alumni Field 44. Barlow Field • Microwave ovens and refrigerators (only the 11. Bannow (Rudolph F.) • Small stereo or speakers for computer Sciencand Alliedes, Graduate Professions, SciencSciencee CenterCenter 28. 26. Student Walsh (ThomasTownhouse J.), Jr. 45. 43. Maintenance President’s Complex House SchoolCenter oforf Education Faith & Public 12. School of Nursing ComplexAthletic Center 46. Bellarmine Pond • Fan, message board University-issued micro-fridge is permitted) School of Engineering 44. Barlow Field Life,and Center Allied for Pr Catholicofessions, 13. Barone (John A.) 29. 27. AlumniRafferty Diamond Stadium 4 7. 42 Bellarmine Road • Hair dryer and alarm clock • Air conditioners CenterStudies for Faith & Public 12. TCampushe Marion Center Peckham Egan 30. Dolan Campus 48. 45. St. Maint Robert’senance House Complex 28. Student Townhouse • Mercury thermometers 4. DonnarummaLife, Center Hallfor Catholic School Oak Room, of Nursing Main Dining & Health A. Dolan (John C.) Hall 49. 46. Jesuit Bellarmine Residence, Pond • Paper towels, tissues, and cleaning supplies CarlStudies & Dorothy Bennett Studies Hall, Bookstore, (under Jazzman’s Complex Student Health Center 611 Holland Hill Road Center for Judaic Studies c onstructionCafé, Snack) Bar and B. Dolan (David J.) House 50. 47. Jesuit Faber Residence, Hall • Candles Donnarumma Hall 29. Alumni Diamond • Sewing kit, scissors, safety pins 4. 5. Egan Chapel of Offices for FUSA, WVOF, University College 55 S Barlowt. Robert’s Road House 13. Barone (John A.) 48. • Pets (other than fish in a container of St.Carl Ignatius & Dor Loyolaothy Bennett Residence Life, Diversity, 30 . Dolan Study Campus Abroad 51. Hopkins Pond • Recycling and trash bins Campus Center 49. Jesuit Residence, CenterPedro Arrupe,for Judaic S.J. CampusStudies and Student Affairs C.A. Dolan Dolan (Thomas (John F.)C.) Hall 52. The Village 10 gallons or less) Oak Room, Main Dining 611 Holland Hill Road 5. E gan Ministry Chapel Center of 14. Alumni Hall – Sports Arena Commons Student Health Center A. 51 McInnes Road Hall, Bookstore, Einstein Personal Care • Waterbeds 6.S t.Bellarmine Ignatius HallLoyola 15. Quick (Leslie C.), Jr. B. DolanOffices (Da forvid Computing J.) House & 50. JesuitB. Kostka Residence, Hall Bros Bagels, Snack Bar PedroPresident Arrupe, & Executive S.J. Campus Recreation Complex NetworkStudy Abroad Services, Human C. 55Claver Barlow Hall Road Students will be sharing bathrooms and laundry • Wi-Fi printers Offices, Advancement, 16. Berchmansand Offic Halles for – FUSA, C. DolanResources, (Thomas Design F.) & D. 47 Mahan Road Ministry Center 51. Hopkins Pond facilities with other students. • Streaming/Casting devices, go to https://wiki. Marketing and FairfieldWVOF, Prep Residence Life, CommonsDigital Print Services 53. Central Utility Facility 6. Bellarmine Communications, Hall 1 7. XavierStagCard, Hall – Fairfield Diversity, Prep and 31. University Offic Fieldes for Information 54. 52. Fr. T Brissettehe Village Athletic Center Student Affairs • Bathrobe fairfield.edu:8443/x/7ABH for more info/list PrBellarmineesident & MuseumExecutive University Media Center 32. Basketball Technology Courts Services, 55. Grauert A. Meditz Field Hall • Shower shoes, towels and washcloths Offices, Advancement, 14. Alumni Hall — Sports Arena Human Resources, B. Kostka Hall Students should label moving boxes, containers, and large Marketing and Design & Digital Quick (Leslie C.), Jr. C. Claver Hall Communications, 15. Print Services • Soap and/or body wash and shampoo bulky items with their name, building, and room number, Recreation Complex D. 47 Mahan Road Bellarmine Museum • Shaving cream and razors 31. University Field 53. Central Utility Facility which will be sent to students later in the summer. Visit 7. Jesuit Community Center 16. Berchmans Hall — 32. Basketball Courts • Dryer sheets and dishwashing detergent fairfield.edu/housing. (St. Ignatius Hall) Fairfield Prep 54. Fr. Brissette Athletic Center 17. Xavier Hall — Fairfield Prep 33. Alumni Softball Field • Small bucket for carrying shower items 55. Grauert Field University Media Center 34. Campion Hall
www.fairfield.edu A REALLY GREAT PLACE! by Jeannette Eckelman ’16, New Student Leader
’Twas the night before move-in And then that night I went to “Dodge Till You Drop” and all through the house There was so much to do in those first two days every creature was rushing That I didn’t have time to think about being away. to pack each last sock, book, and blouse. When dad’s car was all packed Yet this peace did not last, homesickness finally came. And filled to the brim I was yearning for my parents by the seventh day. My mom gave a clap I felt friendless and scared and oh so alone. And said “Well, let’s turn in.” I called my mom crying, saying “I want to come home!” She assured me I was fine, that soon I would bloom. We all woke up early to avoid leaving late. She advised me to come out of my shell, step out of my room. Of course I was surly that check-in was at eight! When my room was all settled, I looked at my guide. I was still upset when I found my RA I panicked to see it was time for good-bye. Who could tell right away I was far from okay. My parents couldn’t leave, no way, ‘twas too soon! She brought me to her room, and heard all my cries. They smiled and hugged me, saying “We’ll miss you!” She reassured me it would all be alright. They got in their car and drove out of sight, “You only just got here,” she said with a smile, While I stayed behind in nervous first-year fright. “You’re still meeting people, it’ll just be a while. I realized the sad truth that they already knew; This place is so new, but the world’s not at an end. For me, mom and dad had done all they could do. Each and every day you’re making new friends.”
I already missed home, and my dog, and my bed, I knew they were right; I should just hold on tight. And I stressed over questions Rome was not built in one day. that remained unasked and unsaid. If I gave Fairfield a chance, past a first glance If I opened my door I would soon find my way. Would I make friends on my floor? I kept going to events that made me content And in my classes, would I do well? Where I met more first-years like me. As I stood there in worry FUSA planned events for students to attend A girl came up in a hurry And the Gonzaga movie was always something to see. And said “Hey! I’m Courtney, Your new NSL!” I hung out in the lounge With whomever was around. She brought me to a shady spot by a tree, I slowly came out of my shell. I had been sorted into something called I was going out more “Group Seventeen”. With people from my dorm We sat in a circle and all said our names And calling home happy as well. We went over rules and played icebreaker games. I was still very scared, but this put me at ease. I realized all along I had been doing just fine. This cute little group was called “FYE”. Although I missed high school, I just needed some time. Homesickness will happen, I assure you it’s true. There were lots of activities to do that first night, But give your new life a chance and you will pull through. There was a trivia game, a scavenger hunt, At first college is scary, but it’s all just a face. and a neon party with glow-lights. Fairfield University is a really great place! I texted a girl I met at Orientation, We met up and talked about summer vacation. Adapted from the poem, The next day was filled with FYE events non-stop “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Moore For more information, contact the Office of Student Engagement e-mail: [email protected] phone: 203-254-4053 fax: 203-254-5565 website: fairfield.edu/orientation 43722_4/17