Congratulations on your student’s admission to Fairfield University! This next journey in your child’s life truly is a special time. 现在是时候正式回复你的学生的录取通知书了.
菠菜稳台子的校园散发出一种能量和热情，使人们想成为它的一部分, and we are excited to welcome you to this amazing community. If you are a first-time parent of a college student, you might find things a little overwhelming at first, 因此，我们很高兴分享一些建议，可能会对你的旅程有所帮助.
Deposit Deadline - May 1, 2022
You’ve already started celebrating your students' admission to Fairfield, 但现在是时候正式回应他们的录取通知了 xav23.com/studentportal.
If your child is enrolling as a resident student, 他们600美元的注册费包括200美元的学费押金和400美元的校园住宿押金. If they are enrolling as a commuter student, their enrollment deposit is $200.
菠菜稳台子与家长沟通的主要方式是通过电子邮件和家长参与与慈善办公室(Office of Parent Engagement and Philanthropy)的每季家长更新(Parent Update)等沟通方式. New parents will begin receiving the Update in August, and can contact parents@xav23.com with e-mail preferences and updates.
Becoming a Parent Ambassador 让家长志愿者有机会更深入地了解孩子在菠菜稳台子的经历, participate in our amazing parent community, 并为大学做出贡献，为学生提供比职业教育更多的东西. The involvement is rewarding, engaging, and fun! If you have questions about how to get involved, contact Ellen Dooley, Associate Director of Parent Engagement and Philanthropy, at edooley@xav23.com.
庆祝您的学生入学，并通过个性化的校园之旅了解更多关于菠菜稳台子的经历. Discuss next steps, get your questions answered, 当你参观美丽的校园时，想象你的孩子是2027届的一员. Admitted Student Tours will be offered in March and April 2023. You can view your options and register for your visit online at xav23.com/visit.
Parent Conversations with the Vice President of Enrollment
Parents of admitted students are invited to join Corry Unis, Vice President for Enrollment, for an engaging virtual conversation conducted via Zoom.
拥抱多样性一直是耶稣会教育的显著标志, and that tradition continues at Fairfield. 我们的多元文化访问计划(MVP)让未来的牡鹿有机会体验突出我们学生群体独特多样性的活动. 未来的同学们与现在的同学们联系，以获得第一手的校园学术和社会生活的视角. Learn more at xav23.com/mvp.
Class of 2027 Parents
Current Hometown: Middletown, NJ
Why Fairfield: Fairfield offers everything we were looking for in higher education. With a highly specialized, 认可的生物医学工程(BME)课程和一些出国留学的机会(包括戈尔韦大学), a world leader in BME), we were incredibly impressed. 菠菜稳台子为学生和家长提供了一个强大的资源列表. 我们希望我们的儿子成为社区的一员，无论是在校内还是校外，是的，菠菜稳台子做到了! 最后，当然不是最不重要的，我们希望我们的儿子在天主教大学继续他的教育.
Advice for First-Time Parents of College Students: Rest assured, Fairfield WANTS your child to SUCCEED. 这在我们参加的每一次访问和会议以及来自菠菜稳台子的所有详细电子邮件中都很明显.
Our Experience as Members of Fairfield’s Parents Community: 到目前为止，我们很感激能与重视孩子教育的父母在一起. We are thankful to all of the parents who have shared ideas, tips, and guidance through social media outlets.
Class of 2024 Parent
Current Hometown: Lowville, NY
Why Fairfield: The emphasis on cura personalis is the aspect of Fairfield University that appealed most to us as parents. In addition to providing our daughter with an outstanding academic education, 她在菠菜稳台子有机会发展自己的性格和世界观，不仅是为了就业, but more importantly, 一个富有同情心，为更大的利益做出贡献的人是这个机构所独有的. Fairfield doesn’t just promote this ideal, 它活在大学社区的各个方面，让学生有一个值得效仿的榜样.
Advice for First-Time Parents of College Students: 鼓励你的孩子去看各种不同类型的大学，一起参观校园. 有时候，你对某一类型大学的印象和/或对某一特定机构的先入为主的观念根本不是现实.
My Experience as a Member of Fairfield’s Parents Community: 作为大学社区的一部分，我们的经历是完全积极的. We have felt welcomed, included, 和菠菜稳台子家族的重要成员，因为我们的女儿收到了录取通知书. The communication Fairfield provides parents is outstanding! We are always well informed and kept up-to-date, which has been particularly challenging during the Covid-19 crisis. Nonetheless, Fairfield has exceeded our expectations in this regard.
Class of 2022 Parent
Current Hometown: Los Gatos, CA
Why Fairfield: Fairfield’s close-knit Jesuit community, excellent teaching, great leadership, strong alumni network, 作为一名家长，对菠菜稳台子和发展的全面投入对我来说是很重要的. 菠菜稳台子在冠状病毒大流行期间的领导能力给我留下了特别深刻的印象. They were quick to respond, made data-driven decisions, kept students safe, and developed a program to ensure safety measures were maintained. 这对所有人来说都是未知的领域，菠菜稳台子管理疫情的方式很能说明问题.
Advice for First-Time Parents of College Students: Based on the status of our current environment, 对于学生和家庭来说，一切都是流动的，可能会发生变化. 有这么多的不确定性，确保菠菜稳台子把学生的利益放在第一位.
My Experience as a Member of Fairfield’s Parents Community: Being located 3,000 miles from campus, 菠菜稳台子为确保我们参与当地的活动所做的努力给我留下了难以置信的印象. 我们有很好的机会在校园和加州与菠菜稳台子的教职员工见面.
Class of 2021 Parent
Current Hometown: Villanova, PA
Why Fairfield: 菠菜稳台子的规模、地理位置和极其忠诚的校友基础一开始就吸引了我们. Having met alumni from across the country, 人们总是对菠菜稳台子和他们在菠菜稳台子的经历充满了热爱. After visiting, 我们对校园和学校对学术支持的承诺印象深刻, athletic, and student experiences. The new facilities, including the new Dolan School of Business, are state-of-the-art and more than impressive. 美丽的校园，靠近菠菜稳台子市中心和海滩，为大学生活提供了完美的环境.
Advice for First-Time Parents of College Students: Be involved enough (but not too much) to guide their selection of a school, but let the student find and enjoy their independence.
My Experience as a Member of Fairfield’s Parents Community: 我们真的很享受菠菜稳台子管理人员和学生的社区意识. 我们喜欢参加校友家庭周末，参观和支持田径运动. We also had the honor of hosting a newly enrolled student meet-and-greet, 看到新来的学生和他们的家人对来菠菜稳台子的热情，真是太有趣了.
Class of 2027 Students Facebook Group
菠菜稳台子2027届录取学生Facebook小组是为希望在菠菜稳台子展望令人兴奋的未来时相互联系和互动的学生准备的. This group is open to admitted students, students who have not yet enrolled at Fairfield, and students who are still deciding. Encourage your student to join today!
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