Fairfield University in pathway partnership with Albertus Magnus College

Fairfield University and New Haven”™s Albertus Magnus College have announced a partnership that will enable the students enrolled in the new two-year associate degree program Fairfield Bellarmine to continue their studies for a bachelor”™s degree at Albertus Magnus.

The Fairfield Bellarmine program offers two-year associate degrees in business, computer science, health studies and liberal studies. Scholarship opportunities will be available for students interested in completing BA or BS degrees at Albertus Magnus. The first cohort of Fairfield Bellarmine students began classes last week.

“Fairfield is very excited to be collaborating with Albertus Magnus, our first pathway partner,” said Fairfield Bellarmine Executive Director Rev. Kevin O”™Brien. “Upon completion of their two-year associate degree at Fairfield Bellarmine, we know that providing students with a variety of options and programs is important. While we look forward to students enrolling in Fairfield”™s four-year degree programs, it is important to develop partnerships with other schools like Albertus Magnus whose mission and values align with Fairfield”™s.”

“Albertus Magnus College is thrilled to partner with Fairfield University to provide Bellarmine students with access to completing a four-year degree at a Catholic, liberal arts-based institution,” said Albertus Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Dr. Rosa E. Rivera-Hainaj. “The Fairfield-Albertus partnership strengthens the college”™s commitment to providing access to excellent higher education and career and professional development to underserved and underrepresented students in our region, contributing to the betterment of their families and their communities.”