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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 2024, Spring 2025, and Calendar Year 2025
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 2024 Intersession
Application Open: June 1
Application Deadline: August 15
Decision Date: September 1
Full Payment: September 15

Summer 2024
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. 

Gilman Scholarship Logo    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 2024 and Year 2024-25
Application Open: November 1
Application Deadline: March 1
Decision Date: March 5

Spring 2024
Application Open: March 1
Application Deadline: September 15
Decision: October 1

Summer 2024
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.

 

Ready to apply?  Follow this link.