Admission Policies

Students who hold a bachelor's degree in any field from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent), and who have demonstrated their ability or potential to do high-quality academic work, are encouraged to apply.

Admission Procedures

Students applying to any graduate program in the College of Arts and Sciences must submit the following materials online for consideration:

• A completed application for admission. Apply online.
• A non-refundable application fee.
• A professional resume.
• Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities sent to the Office of Graduate Admission. Electronic transcripts are preferred and should be sent to gradadmis@fairfield.edu.
• Two professional letters of recommendation, accompanied by the University online recommendation forms. Recommendation requests are sent through the online application for admission.
• Personal statement describing your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree, why you chose Fairfield University, and what your goals are following graduation.

MFA Applicants must also submit:

• Sample Writing Portfolio

Applications for all programs are accepted on a rolling basis.

International Students

International applicants must provide an official course-by-course evaluation for all coursework completed outside the US. Evaluations must be completed by an approved evaluator recognized by NACES (more information found on our website). All international students whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by taking and submitting test scores from one of the following exams: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Fairfield University's ETS code is 3390. English language test score requirements can be viewed on our website. English language testing may be waived for those international students who have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. International applications must also provide a certificate of finances (evidence of adequate financial resources in U.S. dollars). A blank affidavit of financial support document will be provided by the office of Global Fairfield to be completed, along with a list of acceptable financial certificates.  All supporting credentials must be submitted at least three months prior to the intended start date.