Fairfield University is a comprehensive Jesuit institution which goal is to prepare students for leadership and service in a constantly changing world. It was founded in 1942 and has grown from an initial class of 303 undergraduate male students admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences in 1947 into a coeducational university of more than 5,000 undergraduate, graduate, and continuing studies students enrolled in six distinct schools. The University has awarded more than 45,000 degrees since 1951, and has developed a reputation for educational excellence both regionally and nationally.

As an intellectual, social, spiritual, and cultural destination of choice for students and faculty, the University is committed to excellence in educating, serving, inspiring, and training students in various disciplines and fields. Fairfield offers opportunities for individual and common reflection, and provides training in such vital human skills as analysis, synthesis, and communication.

The University offers 34 undergraduate majors, 17 interdisciplinary minors, 35 graduate programs, and 50 approved sites for studying abroad. There are 6 schools, 4 that teach both undergraduate and graduate studies, one that's a gateway for the part-time student and lifelong learner to all Fairfield's undergraduate course offerings as well as specialized programs, and one that's a graduate school for education and allied professions.

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Distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding student services, and a beautiful campus environment are things students can find here. The University will help you learn more about the opportunities that await you as you consider your academic choices.