• Academic Excellence at Fairfield University
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• Financial Aid and Scholarships at Fairfield University
• Location: Fairfield, Connecticut (Northeastern U.S.)

Fairfield University is a Catholic, Jesuit university, rooted in one of the world's oldest intellectual and spiritual traditions. We are located in the heart of a region where the future takes shape -- on a stunning campus on the Connecticut coast, an hour from New York City.

We believe that living and learning aren't two separate activities. They're parts of a coherent whole. Everything you do at Fairfield is critical to your personal, academic and spiritual growth -- course work and research, internships and community service, campus leadership and study abroad.

The University welcomes those of all beliefs and traditions who share its concerns for scholarship, justice, truth and freedom, and it values the diversity which their membership brings to the university community.

Fairfield is committed to broad intellectual inquiry, and so offers a comprehensive core curriculum. The University also pursues social justice and global citizenship; they offer an astounding range of opportunities for service and civic engagement. Fairfield faculty and staff ask the hard questions, listen closely, and care enough about the world to study it, work in it, make it better.

Graduates of Fairfield build vital, meaningful lives. They think critically and independently, they know how to lead and how to work together. They've done enough important work in the world to know why their work -- and their world -- matters.

We invite you to join us.

Academic Excellence at Fairfield University

Fairfield University is committed to excellence in educating, serving, inspiring, and training students in 34 undergraduate majors, 17 interdisciplinary minors, 35 graduate programs, and 50 approved sites for studying abroad. The academic units at Fairfield University:

Undergraduate

• College of Arts and Sciences
• Charles F. Dolan School of Business
• School of Nursing
• School of Engineering
• University College Continuing Studies

Graduate

• College of Arts and Sciences
• Charles F. Dolan School of Business
• School of Nursing
• School of Engineering
• Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions

Centers

• Center for Academic Excellence
• Center for Catholic Studies
• Center for Faith and Public Life
• Carl and Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies
• Office of Service Learning

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International Scholarships and Financial Aid

Any first-year student who applies for admission is automatically considered for a Magis Scholarship. No separate application is required. The Magis Scholarship is an annual award of US$20,000 renewable for four years, providing the student maintains a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Grade Point Average. Students will also participate in special activities for recipients of the scholarship.

Although a limited amount of need-based financial assistance is available for international citizens, all applicants must also submit verification of financial resources to cover the costs of attendance. An I-20 (application for a student visa) will be mailed only after the student has been admitted, paid a confirmation deposit, and provided evidence (financial affidavit) of the ability to finance his or her education.

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Location: Fairfield, Connecticut

Fairfield, Connecticut is located in the northeastern section of the United States, easily accessible by train to New York City. In 2006, Money Magazine ranked Fairfield the "best place to live" in the Northeast U.S., and 9th in the United States overall. Factors included the town's noted affluence, low crime rate, excellent public school system, suburban character, scenic location on the Long Island Sound, and proximity to New York City.

With a population of about 58,000 people, Fairfield residents enjoy a wealth of recreational opportunities, many of which stem from the town's enviable location on the Long Island Sound. Fairfield University hosts a number of community events in its Center for the Arts and other campus facilities.

We look forward to welcoming you to Fairfield University! To request more information, complete the inquiry form and we will respond to you directly. You may also view our site at http://www.fairfield.edu/internationalstudent