Verified October 24, 2026 from Fairfield University's admissions page

Fairfield University application deadlines, 2026-27

Fairfield University offers 4 application rounds for students entering in fall 2027: Early Decision (due November 15), Early Action (due November 1), Early Decision II (due January 15), Regular Decision (due January 15). Early Decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll.

Early Decision (binding)

Nov 15

decisions by Dec 15

Early Action

Nov 1

decisions by Dec 20

Early Decision II (binding)

Jan 15

decisions by Feb 15

Regular Decision

Jan 15

decisions by Apr 1

Every 2026-27 date

Every date from the school's own page. Your applicant portal is the final word.

Round	Apply by	Decisions
Early Decision (binding)	November 15, 2026	By December 15, 2026
Early Action	November 1, 2026	By December 20, 2026
Early Decision II (binding)	January 15, 2027	By February 15, 2027
Regular Decision	January 15, 2027	By April 1, 2027

Application fee: $65, waivers accepted

Source: Fairfield University admissions, read October 24, 2026. Schools occasionally move dates; check your portal before you submit.

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Questions

When is the Fairfield University application deadline for 2026-27?

The earliest 2026-27 deadline is Early Action on November 1, 2026. Regular Decision applications are due January 15, 2027. Dates were read from Fairfield University's own admissions page on October 24, 2026; confirm in your applicant portal.

When does Fairfield University release decisions?

Early Decision: by December 15, 2026. Early Action: by December 20, 2026. Early Decision II: by February 15, 2027. Regular Decision: by April 1, 2027.

Is Fairfield University Early Decision binding?

Yes. Early Decision is a binding commitment: if Fairfield University admits you, you withdraw your other applications and enroll. Apply ED only to a school you would choose over every other, and only if the financial aid offer is likely to work for your family.

How much is the Fairfield University application fee?

$65, and fee waivers are accepted.

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