No. Fairfield University does not send out copies of grades to students or parents. All posted grades are available by logging into my.Fairfield. If a student needs a paper copy of his/her grades, he/she may request a transcript.
No. Fairfield University does not send out copies of grades to students or parents. All posted grades are available by logging into my.Fairfield. If a student needs a paper copy of his/her grades, he/she may request a transcript. How do I update my contact information?
The last 30 credits earned toward a student's degree must be completed at Fairfield University or through a program that issues Fairfield University course credit. While in high school, some students pursue one or more college-level Advanced Placement courses.
The various curricula at Fairfield University are arranged into five general categories. The first three categories, Magis Core curriculum, electives, and majors, represent coursework that all students are required to complete. The remaining categories, second majors and minors, designate optional coursework.
Fairfield University’s academic calendar is available online for your convenience. Sift through our undergraduate course catalog and learn more about the multitute of courses and programs available at Fairfield Univeristy.
Current students can access their unofficial transcripts for personal use only by logging into my. Fairfield. Unofficial transcripts needed for all other uses must be requested using Option 1 or Option 2 as outlined above.
120 creditsDegree Requirements At the time of graduation, a student must have earned a minimum of 120 credits and completed at least 38 three- or four-credit courses, depending on the course of study . However, no simple accumulation of credits is sufficient - in itself - to qualify for a degree from Fairfield University .
Grade forgiveness is the process whereby a new grade replaces a former grade when calculating GPA. The first attempt will remain on the transcript, with a footnote indicating the the course has been repeated and the grade discounted (replaced). The first attempt will not be calculated in the GPA or units earned.
Dean's List. To qualify for the Dean's List at the conclusion of each semester's work, a student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better.
3.65With a GPA of 3.65, Fairfield University requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need at least a mix of A's and B's, with more A's than B's. You can compensate for a lower GPA with harder classes, like AP or IB classes.
Advanced Placement: Fairfield University will award 3 or 4 credit hours for each AP course taken by a student, provided that the student has taken the Advanced Placement Test prepared by the CEEB program and obtained a test score of 4 or 5. A maximum of 15 AP credits will be awarded.
Limitations. The transcript displays the official record of classes students enroll in during school, so most grades cannot be changed or removed. Courses changed before the drop/add date do not appear on the transcript, but any classes you do not drop after that date are part of the permanent record.
When Grade Forgiveness is applied to a student's record, the grade earned during the first attempt of the course is no longer factored in to the student's GPA but it will still appear on the student's transcript. In other words, the new grade replaces the old grade in the calculation of a student's GPA.
Undergraduate students may use the forgiveness policy a maximum of three times for the purpose of improving their GPA. The same course may be repeated up to three times or the student may use the three opportunities to apply to three different courses.
Fairfield University's Honors Program engages talented students from each of University's undergraduate schools in a rewarding and challenging program of study that offers an integrated series of courses and seminars.
Program/Major Note: A minimum GPA is required to switch into some majors. How do I add a major or minor? Students can download and fill out the Major Change or Minor/Concentration Application form (PDF) (also available on my.Fairfield.edu) and then take it to their Department Chair for processing.
Please be aware that some online courses are condensed (only five, six, or seven weeks in duration) and therefore rigorous. Online courses often have “irregular” start and end dates (sometimes beginning at the halfway point of the semester).
Full-time undergraduate students need to ensure they are registered for a minimum of 12 credits to remain full-time.
The Pass/Fail option is only being offered for Fairfield courses taught by Fairfield faculty for the Spring 2020 semester.
In order to receive the transfer credits, the student must earn the equivalent of “C” or higher from the foreign university. Fairfield University may not edit, delete, or change the grade notations on a foreign university transcript.
Duplicate diploma requests may be made in person, but will still take 1-2 weeks to be processed. Duplicate Diploma Request by Mail (PDF) Duplicate Diploma Request Online. Fairfield University now offers Certified Electronic Diplomas for students who graduated in May 2019 or later.
Duplicate Diploma. There is a $25 fee for duplicate diplomas, and orders are usually fulfilled within 1 to 2 weeks. Expedited FedEx delivery is available for an additional $20 fee. It is important to note that the request must be initiated by the graduate. A third party may not reorder diplomas.
Students and alumni may download and print their enrollment verification letter from the Myhub portal. Myhub is a free, secure, and portable online application provided by the National Student Clearinghouse. It provides students with access to their verified education records from all colleges and universities participating in Myhub and more.
A third party may not reorder diplomas. Please note that all replacement diplomas are 11” x 8.5” in size and have a gold seal. Duplicate diplomas will be certified with the signatures of the University President and Dean at the time of graduation if available.
Academic performance is measured by GPA including grades earned only in Fairfield University courses. In order to make SAP, students advancing from the first year to the sophomore year are expected to have a weighted cumulative GPA of 1.90 or better. At the end of the sophomore year, students are expected to have a weighted cumulative GPA ...
Standards For Satisfactory Academic Progress & Merit Scholarships. All merit scholarships awarded by Fairfield University are renewable for up to eight consecutive semesters of study provided the recipient earns the required minimum GPA for renewal. The GPA renewal requirement, which varies by level of award, is included in ...
Overall, students are eligible for university-based aid for up to eight semesters of enrollment; students may receive federal financial aid up to 150% (typically 6 years) of the normal time to degree completion. Repeated courses will be counted as part of the attempted and completed courses, and part of the 150% of normal time to completion. ...
At the end of the sophomore year, students are expected to have a weighted cumulative GPA of 1.90 or better. At the end of junior year, students should have an overall weighted cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better. For the purposes of both pace and academic performance, summer courses will be included as the trailing term of the academic year.
For the purposes of both pace and academic performance, summer courses will be included as the trailing term of the academic year. Pace of enrollment is measured by the percentage of attempted credit hours that are completed. Students must complete at least 67% of the credit hours attempted in a year in order to receive financial aid in ...
The GPA renewal requirement, which varies by level of award, is included in the initial award letter provided at the time of the student's admission to Fairfield and is measured at the end of each academic year.
Appeals must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid by July 1, or by other stated deadlines as provided by the Office of Financial Aid. If reinstatement of aid is sought for summer sessions, the appeal must be submitted prior to the first day of classes for that term.
At the time of graduation, a student must have earned a minimum of 120 credits and completed at least 38 three- or four-credit courses, depending on the course of study. However, no simple accumulation of credits is sufficient in itself to qualify for a degree from Fairfield University.
As an academic institution, Fairfield University exists for the transmission of knowledge, pursuit of truth, development of students, and the general well-being of society. Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the attainment of these goals. Fairfield University recognizes that academic freedom, freedom of expression, ...
A grade of "I" is issued when, due to an emergency situation such as illness, a student arranges with the professor to complete some of the course requirements after the semester ends. All course work must be completed within 30 days after the beginning of the next regular semester. Any incomplete grades still outstanding after the 30-day extension will become Fs. This policy applies only to courses taken at Fairfield University. It does not apply to courses taken in Study Abroad programs. Please refer to the Study Abroad section of this catalog for additional information.
Students with 30-59 credits earned will be placed on academic probation if the overall GPA is below 1.90.
Fairfield University students are both citizens and members of the academic community.
Academic freedom and responsibility are here defined as the liberty and obligation to study, to investigate, to present and interpret, and to discuss facts and ideas concerning all branches and fields of learning. Academic freedom is limited only by generally accepted standards of responsible scholarship and by respect for the Catholic commitment of the institution as expressed in its mission statement, which provides that Fairfield University "welcomes those of all beliefs and traditions who share its concerns for scholarship, justice, truth, and freedom, and it values the diversity which their membership brings to the university community."
The normal course load for a matriculated student is five courses (each bearing three or four credit hours) per semester, equivalent to 15 to 20 credit hours.
The various curricula at Fairfield University are arranged into five general categories. The first three categories, Magis Core curriculum, electives, and majors, represent coursework that all students are required to complete. The remaining categories, second majors and minors, designate optional coursework. In addition, special features such as an honors program, interdisciplinary learning communities or clusters, independent studies, and internships are available to students.
Students at Fairfield University have an opportunity to earn academic credit and gain practical, on-site work experience by pursuing internships in their major fields of study. Through placements in appropriate businesses, corporations, laboratories, law firms, government offices and agencies, nonprofit organizations, etc. students apply and test principles and theories they have acquired in their coursework. In a typical internship carrying three semester credits, students work 10 to 15 hours per week on site. Internships are coordinated by Fairfield University faculty and on-site supervisors. Through such experiences students can enhance their learning and explore potential careers. Upon graduation, students are frequently offered positions with corporations and agencies sponsoring their internships.
In a typical internship carrying three semester credits, students work 10 to 15 hours per week on site. Internships are coordinated by Fairfield University faculty and on-site supervisors. Through such experiences students can enhance their learning and explore potential careers.
Second Major (Double Major) A student has the option of pursuing a second major at Fairfield University. The courses that constitute a second major must meet the stated requirements for a major program and must be approved by the department or interdisciplinary program in which the second major is located.
A minor is a cluster of thematically related courses drawn from one or more departments, usually in the range of 15 to 18 credits.
To change a major to a discipline of study in a different school, one must first meet with the dean's office of the desired school to determine eligibility to switch schools. If the student is eligible to enter the new school, the appropriate steps for changing the student record will be discussed.
The Fairfield chapter was reactivated in 1981 and includes outstanding seniors who are encouraged to reflect scholarship, promote service to the University, and provide greater understanding of the Jesuit ideals of education within the University community.
Fairfield University offers 48 undergraduate majors and minors, in addition to 24 interdisciplinary minors to help you pinpoint your passion and turn your interests into a successful career. Learn More.
Summers at Fairfield University are anything but quiet. During the summer months, we open our campus to students of all ages for a wide range of programs. Whether you're a high school student looking to earn college credit or just interested in expanding your knowledge, we offer dozens of programs, camps, courses, and conferences.