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 2023, Spring 2024, and Calendar Year 2023
Application Open: October 1, 2022
Application Deadline: December 1, 2022
Fall/Year Long Decision Date: February 1, 2023
Fall/Year Long Program Commitment: March 1, 2022
Spring Decision Date: April 1, 2023
Spring Program Commitment: May 1, 2023

January 2023 Intersession - Not available for 2023
Application Open: June 1
Application Deadline: August 15
Decision Date: September 1
Full Payment: September 15

Summer 2023
Application Open: October 1, 2022
Application Deadline: January 15, 2023
Decision Date: February 1, 2023
Full Payment: March 1, 2023

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 2023 and Year 2023-24
Application Open: November 1, 2022
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023
Decision Date: March 5, 2023

Spring 2023
Application Open: April 15, 2022
Application Deadline: October 1, 2022
Decision: October 5, 2022

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