Step 4 - Be Aware of Important Deadlines and Apply

Fairfield University offers opportunities for Fairfield and Non-Fairfield students to study abroad in a variety of formats. Students should become familiar with the application and commitment deadlines assigned to their specific program of interest. See below for a list of application and commitment deadlines.

Fairfield Student Application Deadlines

Fall, Spring and Calendar Year
Application Open: October 1
Application Deadline: December 1
Fall/Year Long Decision Date: February 1
Fall/Year Long Program Commitment: March 1
Spring Decision Date: April 1
Spring Program Commitment: May 1

January Intersession
Application Open: June 1
Application Deadline: August 15
Decision Date: September 1
Full Payment: September 15

Summer
Application Open: October 1
Application Deadline: January 15
Decision Date: February 1
Full Payment: March 1

Faculty-Led Program Deadlines
Vary by offering - please see program brochure for details.

Global Fairfield encourages all students to explore the Scholarship options found here.

Students who receive federal financial aid and are looking to study abroad in a non traditional location and/or study a foreign language critical to national security should explore the Gilman Scholarship. Please be aware of early deadlines for this scholarship opportunity.

Non-Fairfield Student Application Deadlines

Fall and Year
Application Open: November 1
Application Deadline: March 1
Decision Date: March 5

Spring
Application Open: March 1
Application Deadline: September 15
Decision: October 1

Summer
Application Open: October 1
Application Deadline: January 15
Decision Date: February 1
Full Payment: March 1

Faculty-Led Program Deadlines
Vary by offering - please see program brochure for details.