15. Areas of Student Life at Fairfield
• Campus Ministry
• Public Safety
• Career Planning Center
• Health Center
• Counseling & Psychological
Services
• Disability Support Services
• Bookstore
• Stag Card
• Computers/Technology
• Student Programs and
Leadership Development
• Student Conduct
• Athletics & Recreation
• Jesuit Mission Initiatives
• Residence Life
• First Year Experience
• Transportation
• Dining
• Social life
16. ATHLETICS
• Students are encouraged to attend varsity athletic contests and
games
– Free admission for students for all home games on campus
• Division I in all sports, member of the MAAC conference
– ECAC for Men’s Lacrosse, and America East for Field Hockey
• Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse play in new Rafferty Stadium
• Men’s and women’s basketball play at the Arena at Harbor Yard
– 9,500 seat facility with designated student sections (5,700 seats available
for Fairfield basketball)
– Student tickets are discounted, generally $5
– Season tickets available for students (information in your Orientation
folder)
– Bus transportation available to and from arena
17. RECREATION
• Renovations will be complete Fall 2016
• Extensive intramural sports program
– Fall, winter, and spring seasons
– Leagues organized according to skill level
– Single gender and co-ed leagues
• Club sports
– Compete with other colleges and universities
– Often require students to pay dues
• Fitness classes
– Comprehensive schedule for beginners, intermediate,
and advanced skill levels
• Exercise and weight-training equipment
18. ATM & Banking
• There is an ATM, operated by Bank of America, located on the second
floor of the Barone Campus Center, across from the University
Bookstore.
• Fairfield University’s Credit Union, Personal Care America, offers all
traditional banking services to students as well as employees. It is
located in the Gonzaga Auditorium Lobby and has two ATM’s, one in the
Levee, and one in the Gonzaga Auditorium Lobby.
• Several bank branches are accessible in town, including:
– Bank of America
– Peoples United
– Chase
– Webster
– Wells Fargo
19. BOOKSTORE
• Two locations:
– Spirit Shop/ Convenience Store in
the Barone Campus Center
– Fairfield U Bookstore 1499 Post Rd
Fairfield, CT
• Encouraged to buy books online
– Pay by credit card or with StagBucks
– Can be shipped home or books will be
waiting for students in September
– Avoid long lines in the bookstore
– Academic schedules available online
through My.Fairfield
• Popular software titles and school
apparel are also available.
• The bookstore and Spirit Shop
accepts StagBucks (in-person and
online)
(203) 254-4262
(203) 254-4252 (fax)
www.fairfield.edu/bookstore
20. Campus Ministry
• Located in the Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius of Loyola , Campus Ministry
welcomes students of all faith traditions and beliefs.
• Students can get involved in many different ways: Retreats,
immersion/pilgrimage experiences, service trips, social justice groups,
liturgical programs, and gatherings for prayer and reflection are open to
students of all faiths. There are also opportunities for one-on-one
conversation, pastoral counseling, and spiritual direction.
• Mass schedule during Academic Year:
– Monday-Friday: 12:10 p.m.
– Sunday: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
– Weekly Mass also held in many residence halls
21. CAREER PLANNING
• Fairfield University students are “Career Ready”
• The process begins in the freshmen year and continues
throughout all four years (resume writing, interest
inventories, workshops, interviews, internships, career fairs)
• On-campus recruiting for post-graduation employment
• Internship listings (mostly non-credit) are available
• E-Recruiting® used to facilitate/schedule on campus
interviews and job postings
Kelley Center
www.fairfield.edu/cpc
22. POST-GRADUATION DATA
• Current survey data for the Class of ’14:
– 74.5% employed, 21.6% in graduate school,
1.8% confirmed volunteer service; (98% TOTAL)
– Of the employed students, 27.4 % found their jobs
through University-coordinated internships; 39.4%
obtained employment through on-campus recruiting and
employment resources and 33.2% through alumni
networking, networking, referrals, direct application etc.
– Salary offers have averaged $49,638 per year
• Additional data available on the University website
23. INTERNSHIPS
• Three types:
– For credit (count towards degree completion)
• Administered by individual faculty and major/minor
departments
• Requirements dictated by school and/or department
• Only available to juniors and seniors
– Summer internships
• Offered by employers often through campus recruiting for
juniors
• Students may find internships on their own through family
connections or internet services
– Non-credit internships
• Not tied to academic credit or degree programs
• May be paid or voluntary
24. COMPUTERS
• Laptop vs. Desktop or PC vs. Macintosh
– Student’s choice
– Laptops offer the advantage of size and portability
• Library and other campus buildings have network plug-ins available and
wireless is prevalent throughout the campus
– Desktops may offer a slight advantage in cost and expandability
• Student computers must comply with virus protection
standards established by the University; free downloads are
available
• Complete purchasing information will be available at the
Orientation Marketplace tomorrow, and is also available at
www.fairfield.edu/buyacomputer/
25. NETWORK CONNECTION
• Each residence hall room is equipped with one network
connection per resident
• A resident’s computer must have up-to-date virus protection in
order to access the campus network
• An Ethernet network card and a Category 5 or 6 copper cable
are required to connect a computer to the network
– Available at the University Bookstore
• Wireless access points are available throughout campus.
• Members of the Information Technology Services staff will be
available at the Orientation Marketplace tomorrow to answer
all of your computer-related questions.
26. COMPUTER LABS
• Public-access labs are available in the library; students can also
print from their own computers/mobile devices directly to
StagPrint kiosks in the Library, Bannow, School of Business,
Campus Center, and Walsh Athletic Center
• 24-hour lab available in the library
• Access to labs requires the StagCard
• Wireless laptops available for sign-out and use in the Library
• Internet stations in the Weil Café (library) café and Einstein Bros
Bagels (campus center)
• Printing controlled through use of the StagCard
27. STAG PRINT (PRINTING)
• Fairfield University uses WEPA (Wireless Everywhere, Print Anywhere)
to manage its student printing program.
• Every full-time undergraduate student is provided $25.00 in StagPrint
value per semester (does not carry over; StagBucks account can be
charged if student runs low).
• Students can print from their personal computers to any WEPA kiosk
and can release the job by swiping their StagCard
– High-quality black and white and color printing available; as well as
single and double-sided
– Different prices depending on the option(s) selected
• Kiosks are located in the Barone Campus Center, DiMenna-Nyselius
Library, Dolan School of Business, Bannow Science Center, and the
Walsh Athletic Center
• For more information, please see www.fairfield.edu/stagprint
28. COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL
SERVICES
• Personal and psychological
counseling by licensed, experienced
professionals
• Common issues for this age-group:
adjustment to college, relationship
struggles, self-esteem issues,
depression, anxiety, eating
disorders, substance abuse
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week for emergency assistance
• Psychiatrist comes to campus twice
a month for evaluations and
medication monitoring
• Services are confidential
• Additional counseling available
through Campus Ministry, as well as
informal counseling through
academic advisors, residence life,
student life staff, and others
ext. 2146
counseling@fairfield.edu
29. Disability Support Services
• DSS Office located in the Kelley Center
• Evaluates and coordinates appropriate adis and
services for students with disabilities
• To request an accommodation
– Complete a New Student Intake Form found in the first
year student online checklist, in the DSS office in the
Kelley Center,
– Provide appropriate documentation for review
– The office of Disability Support Services will review the
request and meet with the student to discuss
accommodations and review rights and responsibilities.
30. DINING SERVICES
• Barone Dining Hall (Campus
Center): Open Daily
– M-F: 7.30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
– Saturdays, Sundays, and
Holidays, 8 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
• Stag Snack Bar (Barone Campus
Center)
– Monday – Friday 11 a.m. to
10 p.m.
– Saturday- Sunday noon to 10
p.m.
• Library Café
– Monday – Thursday 3 p.m. to
11 p.m.
• Old School Pizza (Levee)
– M-TH 11am-12am
– Fri & Sat 11am-1am
– Sunday 11am-11pm
• Einstein Bros Bagels (Barone
Campus Center)
– Monday – Friday 7.30 a.m. to
7 p.m.
– Saturday 7.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
31. MEAL PLANS
• All resident students are required to participate in a meal plan
– 14 meals/week + 100 dining dollars
– Unlimited meals/week + 200 dining dollars
– Commuters can obtain meal plans too if they wish:
• 45 meals/semester + 200 dining dollars
• 65 meals/semester + 200 dining dollars
– Meal plans may be changed after August 1 through https://mealplans.Fairfield.edu.
Students will be e-mailed when the site is up.
• Meals can only be used in the dining hall
– StagCard is swiped upon entry
– Unlimited trips to the serving area (all-you-can-eat)
– Meals do not carry-over from week to week
• Dining dollars can be used in any of the Dining Services cash operations
locations and to pay for guest meals in the dining hall
– Balances can be monitored online at www.stagcardonline.com or with the Apple or
Android app. See www.Fairfield.edu/stagcard for the links to the apps.
– Balance does not carry over from fall to spring semester
32. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
• A program of regular meetings to explore the
college experience through readings, speaker
presentations, and projects
• Topics include: the mission of Jesuit education, life
in the community, resources available both on and
off campus, advisement, and service
• Students are led through a group instruction
process involving student leaders, faculty or staff
• All first year students are required to participate in
7 events covering service, the intellect, community,
spirituality, and school pride
33. GETTING AROUND
On-Campus
• Pedestrian campus
• 10-15 minute walk from one end
of campus to the other
– All academic buildings and
campus center within 5-10
minutes of each other
– 15 minute intervals between
class periods
• Bicycle racks available
throughout campus
• Bikes can be rented through the
Office of Residence Life!
Off-Campus
• Shuttle provides service to
multiple locations in town,
including the train station, a
nearby mall and movie theatres.
• Approx. 1 hour ride into NYC’s
Grand Central Station
• 20 minute walk to Fairfield train
station
34. HEALTH CENTER
• Hours of operation:
– Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
– Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– Women’s Health Clinic, T/Th 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Staffing:
– Registered nurses always on staff in Health Center
– Nurse practitioner and physician hours and appointments
available
– Small pharmacy available
• All services are confidential
• Will work with students to meet their needs
ext. 2241
health@fairfield.edu
www.fairfield.edu/healthcenter
35. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to submit proof of immunizations
including:
• Proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) :
– Two MMR immunizations, OR
– Documentation of positive MMR titer (blood test), OR
– Documentation of date of MMR disease by your health care provider
• Proof of immunity to Varicella (Chickenpox) :
– Two varicella immunizations, OR
– Documentation of positive varicella titer (blood test), OR
– Documentation of date of varicella disease by your health care provider
• Proof of Immunity to Meningitis
– Required for students living on campus only
– Students must provide proof of meningococcal immunization having been
administered within the five (5) years prior to starting classes
• Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
– All students are required to complete a series of TB risk assessment questions
– Students determined to be at high risk for TB infection need TB testing
36. HEALTH INSURANCE
• All full-time undergraduate students must subscribe to a health insurance policy.
• Full-time undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in the University
sponsored plan.
• Students who have comparable or better coverage and do not wish to be
enrolled in the University sponsored plan must complete an online waiver to
provide proof of coverage. Once the online waiver is completed, students will
receive a full credit on their bill.
• Check with your current insurance carrier for information about coverage for
your college student (especially with regard to out of state services)
• The University sponsored plan may be waived by the student through the online
portal my.Fairfield
• The online waiver must be completed by August 3, 2015
• For more information on the University sponsored plan please go to
www.gallagherstudent.com/Fairfield
37. INTERNET RESOURCES
Fairfield University (www.fairfield.edu)
Athletics (www.fairfieldstags.com)
my.fairfield (https://my.fairfield.edu)
Bookstore (www.fairfield.edu/bookstore)
StagCard Online Office (www.stagcardonline.com)
38. LAUNDRY SERVICES
• Laundry facilities are available for all resident
students
• Each student receives a 72-cycle allotment per
semester while living on campus
– One cycle = wash or dry
– Enough for most male students for all four years!
• Students activate the machines using their
StagCard
39. MOVE-IN DAY
• Move-In Day for the Class of 2019 is Sunday, August
30, 2015
• – Move-in starts at 8:00 a.m. and is broken
down by the floor the student lives on
• – Commuting students are also expected to
check-in that afternoon
• – A complete Move-In Day schedule will be
found on www.fairfield.edu/fallwelcome
• – Further information about housing will also be
posted on www.fairfield.edu/residencelife
40. STUDENT DIVERSITY PROGRAMS
• The Office of Student Diversity Programs serves to assist
students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse interests
– Students of all backgrounds are encouraged and invited to come to the
center to learn more about themselves and others
– Students sponsor and coordinate cultural programs and activities
• Individuality and diversity are honored and embraced at
Fairfield
41. PARKING
• Freshmen and sophomores (with the exception of
commuters) are NOT permitted to have cars
– Students who violate this policy risk losing parking privileges for
subsequent years
• Juniors and seniors are permitted to have cars
• Criteria for exceptions is outlined in the Student Handbook
Exceptions are extremely rare
– Temporary privileges will not be granted prior to holidays, official
closing periods, or the end of a semester
42. PUBLIC SAFETY
• Open and on-duty 24 hours per
day, 365 days a year
• Officers patrol campus on foot,
on bicycles, and in patrol cars
• All Officers are certified EMTs.
• StagAlert system used to contact
all students (via cell phone and
text messaging) in event of
campus-wide emergency
• All emergencies should be
reported to Public Safety
• 25 outside emergency phones
(blue lights) located throughout
campus
• 1 emergency phone on each
floor of each residence hall (54)
• Escort service available for any
student who requests it
254-4090 (from off-campus)
ext. 4090 (on-campus)
43. RESIDENCE LIFE
• A number of factors will be
utilized to determine the order
in which students will be
assigned a room on campus
• Freshmen will be housed
together in Campion, Jogues,
Regis, and Gonzaga Halls
– Double, triple, and quad rooms
are available and will be used
• Medical documentation must be
on file before arrival on campus
and moving into housing
• Room and roommate(s)
information will be sent in late
July
• No requests for room changes
can be made prior to the third
week of classes
• For a list of things to (and not to)
bring, please visit our website
www.fairfield.edu/residencelife
and click on “For New Students”
44. RESIDENCE LIFE (con’t.)
• Rooms include:
– Standard furniture (beds, dressers, desks and clothing storage for
each resident)
– Beds can be lofted, bunked, or height-adjusted
– Cable TV connection, network data port, and telephone jack
(voicemail included)
– Microfridge unit (microwave and refrigerator combination unit)
• Student should call roommate(s) prior to arrival to
coordinate “who’s bringing what”
• Laundry facilities available – students activate machines
using their StagCard
45. RESIDENCE LIFE - Safety
• Residence halls are secured by
card-access system (the
StagCard)
– 24 hour access to own residence
hall
– Access to other residence halls,
7:00 am to 11:00 pm
• Students are strongly advised to
lock their room doors when they
are out of their room or sleeping
• All residence halls have fire
detection and sprinkler systems
• Locking mechanisms for personal
computers are recommended
• Parents are encouraged to check
their homeowners insurance
policy for liability coverage
46. StagAlert
• Emergency notification system used in the event of emergencies and/or
when prompt attention or response is required, including weather-
related delays and cancellations
• Alert messages are short: Details are provided on the University's
website
• StagAlerts are typically sent with a voice and/or SMS text message
• Parents do not receive a Stag Alert message. At times, they will be
provided an email update and in all instances, parents are encouraged
to visit the University’s website for information.
• Please visit www.Fairfield.edu/stagalert for details.
47. StagCard
• Student ID Card
– Must be carried at all times!
• Provides access to dining hall,
residence halls, and public
computer labs
• Used for laundry machines,
vending machines, cash food
operations, and printing
• Parents can add StagBucks online
• StagBucks can be used at select
locations off-campus
ext. 4009 (on-campus)
stagcard@fairfield.edu
www.fairfield.edu/stagcard
48. StagBucks
• Students can add “cash value” to their StagCard
– StagBucks are separate from Dining Dollars
– Works as a declining balance which carries over from year to year until
graduation
– Value can be added in the following ways:
• Value transfer stations in the Barone Campus Center and DiMenna-Nyselius
Library (cash and credit cards)
• StagCard Office in the Barone Campus Center (cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa or
American Express)
• The online card office, www.stagcardonline.com, by MasterCard or Visa only
• Can be used in the following locations:
– Dining Services cash operations (when dining dollars run out)
– Old School Pizza @ the Levee
– Mailroom
– Vending machines
– The Stag Spirit Shop and the Downtown Bookstore (including Starbucks!)
– Laundry facilities and WEPA (if a student goes over the pre-assigned
allotment)
– Select off-campus merchants (e.g. CVS, Domino’s Pizza, etc.)
49. Dining Dollars vs. StagBucks
Dining Dollars
• Are part of a meal plan
• Are included with meal plans to
provide some flexibility
• Limited to use only in Dining Services
operations
• Can be used to pay for a guest’s
meal in the dining hall
• Do not carry over to the next
semester
• Will always be depleted first if they
are available to be used
StagBucks
• Not part of a meal plan
• Optional cash value that can be
added to the card
• Multiple uses beyond Dining
Services operations
• Carry over from year to year until
graduation
• Advantageous for parents who want
to give students money for certain
expenses and want reasonable
assurance it will be used for the
intended expense
– e.g. food, books, supplies
50. Tuition Insurance
• Tuition Refund Plan (TRP), is elective insurance that covers
certain amounts of tuition, room and board if your student
is forced to withdraw from school due to a personal illness
or accident.
• TRP complements Fairfield’s refund schedule for Tuition,
Room and Board charges.
• PLEASE CONSIDER PURCHASING! See Fairfield U website for
more details regarding coverage, cost, etc:
http://www.collegerefund.com/apps/details1.asp?ID=1414
&DIV=1
51. STUDENT PROGRAMS & EVENTS
• Activities fair held at the beginning of the fall semester
• All clubs and organizations are represented and present
• Fairfield University Student Association (FUSA) is the major
sponsor of student activities and programs
• 80+ student clubs and organizations
• Collaboration between various residence hall organizations,
academic departments, athletics and recreation, campus
ministry, and student activities office to provide a wide-
variety of programs
• Robust Late Night Weekend Events provided by FUSA and
Fairfield at Night (FAN)
• Leadership development programs
• Redefining Leadership Seminars
52. STUDENT CONDUCT
• Outlined in the Student
Handbook
– Available on the University
website
• Clear expectations and
standards
– Underage consumption of
alcohol; drug use,
possession, or distribution;
vandalism; violence; theft;
etc. will result in disciplinary
action
• Student conduct process
explained in the Student
Handbook
– Private process
– Not a criminal or civil process
– Fairfield Police may be involved
for serious offenses
• Public Safety is open and
patrolling campus 24/7, 365 days
a year
• RAs on duty in residence halls
53. STUDENT CONDUCT (con’t.)
• In order to provide a fair and reasonable process, it will take
some time to bring closure to the matter
• In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA), parents of students under the age of 21
may be notified if their students are found responsible for
alcohol or drug violations, or in the event of a health or
safety emergency
– FERPA also prohibits parental notification of their student’s
involvement in a disciplinary situation except as outlined above, or if
the student provides a written release to the University. (Students
will always be advised and encouraged to discuss these issues with
their parents directly)
54. DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS
• Verbal/written warning
• Formal Warning Status
• Fines (for alcohol and drug violations)
– Monies collected are used to support student activities and
initiatives or are donated to charity
• Community Service
• Restorative Mentoring
• Cross Roads retreat
• Alcohol/Drug Education
• Disciplinary Probation
• Housing or Other Restrictions
• Educational Projects
• Evaluations/Counseling
– Both referrals and mandates
• Dismissal or Expulsion
55. UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Undergraduate Catalog
• Contains curriculum,
academic guidelines and
policies, financial
guidelines, and other
information
• Printed copies available in
academic deans’ offices
and the Registrar’s office
• Full contents available
through the University
website
Student Handbook
• Contains several sections:
1. History
2. Resources and Services
3. Information Technology
4. Policies and Procedures
5. Student Conduct Code
6. Residential Guidelines
7. Clubs and Organizations
• Available on the University
website
