Students may appeal a student conduct outcome within five business days from the date the student is informed of the original decision. The appeal must be submitted using the Student Conduct Appeal Form to the vice president of student life (or designee). Students shall be advised in writing of the decision on the appeal within 14 business days.
The Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) provides for the confidentiality of student educational records. Fairfield University may not disclose information in a student's educational record to anyone, without the permission of the student, unless disclosure is permitted by an exception set forth in FERPA, 20 U.S.C.A., Sec. 1232 et seq.
If a student would like to grant permission to Fairfield University officials to disclose and/or discuss contents contained in education records at Fairfield University they must complete and sign a release.
If you know of a potential crime that has occurred on campus, please report it. This system is monitored Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For immediate service, call (203) 254-4090 or ext. 4090 - all phone calls can remain anonymous.
Please use this forms to report alleged violations of the Student Conduct Code or other University policies.
*For Residence Life staff only.
Students requesting readmission following a medical withdrawal from Fairfield must complete a Post-Medical Withdrawal Readmission form.
Fairfield University is committed to providing support to our students who are facing unexpected financial burdens. The Student Support and Relief Fund is a need-based fund administered by the Office of the Dean of Students in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid. Funding is available to all currently enrolled Fairfield University students and who meet the eligibility criteria.
Please complete the applicant information section and submit this form to the Dean of Students at each institution you have attended. Your signature authorizes the release of information regarding your disciplinary record.
Voluntary Withdrawal
Students applying for a voluntary withdrawal (for non-medical reasons) must contact their appropriate Academic Dean's Office in writing and set up a meeting to facilitate the withdrawal process and to discuss any future plans to return to the University. The institutional refund policy applies.
Medical Withdrawal
Students who wish to withdraw from Fairfield University for medical reasons may request and be considered for a medical withdrawal when extraordinary circumstances prevent that student from continuing with classes. Medical withdrawals cover both physical as well as mental health difficulties. Students are expected to remain away for at least a full semester (fall or spring) after a medical withdrawal before seeking readmission, unless deemed otherwise by the director of the Student Health Center or Counseling & Psychological Services. The institutional refund policy applies. All withdrawal policies are found in the Academic Course Catalogs.
To discuss withdrawing as a student for medical reasons, contact the Student Health Center (203) 254-4000, ext. 2241, Counseling & Psychological Services (203) 254-4000 ext. 2146, or the Office of the Dean of Students (203) 254-4211.
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
(203) 254-4000
