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Fairfield UniversityMove-In Guide

Fairfield, Connecticut

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1942🔗 www.fairfield.edu

Fairfield University is a private Jesuit Catholic university on a roughly 200-acre suburban campus in Fairfield, Connecticut, about 60 miles from New York City. All first-year students live together in traditional halls around the quad, and move in on the Friday before Fall Welcome weekend.

Enrollment

6,864

Total Students

Freshman Class

1,461

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Sep 4, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

21%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

First-year students move in on Friday, Sept. 4, and classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 8. Gonzaga and Regis residents enter through Barlow Gate; Campion, Jogues and Loyola residents enter through Main Gate. Transfers pick up keys at the Office of Residence Life in the Barone Campus Center.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Parking
One vehicle per student is recommended.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

First-year halls (6)

Reserved for first-year students

  • 70 McCormick Road Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Campion Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Gonzaga Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Jogues Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only
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  • Loyola Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Regis Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

Housing Links

Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Fall Welcome

Orientation is recommended for all new students.

September 4 - September 7, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$19,838

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Fairfield University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

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Dates last checked October 2026.