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
Phase 1 Application Deadline & Approval: December 15
Phase 1 Program Commitment: January 15 - FULL PROGRAM FEE DUE
*LSE Summer and CYA Summer (includes Honors) programs must submit their application during Phase 1 by December 15th. There will be no Phase 2 for LSE Summer or CYA Summer given the urgency of enrolling in courses and housing.
Phase 2 Application Deadline & Approval: January 15Phase 2 Program Commitment: February 2 - FULL PROGRAM FEE DUE
*Summer applications received between October 1 and December 15 will be included in Phase 1. Applications received between December 16 and January 15 will be included in Phase 2. Space is limited, and student applications will be assessed on a first come, first served basis. Given capacity limits, there is no guarantee Phase 2 applicants will have the same program options as Phase 1.
Faculty-Led Program Deadlines
Vary by offering - please see program brochure for details.
Non-Fairfield Student Application Deadlines
Fall and YearApplication 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
Phase 1 Application Deadline & Approval: December 15
Phase 1 Program Commitment: January 15 - FULL PROGRAM FEE DUE
Phase 2 Application Deadline & Approval: January 15
Phase 2 Program Commitment: February 2 - FULL PROGRAM FEE DUE
*Summer applications received between October 1 and December 15 will be included in Phase 1. Applications received between December 16 and January 15 will be included in Phase 2. Space is limited, and student applications will be assessed on a first come, first served basis. Given capacity limits, there is no guarantee Phase 2 applicants will have the same program options as Phase 1.
Faculty-Led Program Deadlines
Vary by offering - please see program brochure for details.