Sacred Heart University, Connecticut
5151 PARK AVENUE, FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06825-1000
www.sacredheart.edu

Sacred Heart University, founded in 1963, is an independent, co-educational university in the Catholic intellectual tradition that offers more than 40 academic programs to over 6,000 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Education & Health Professions, and AACSB-accredited John F. Welch College of Business. SHU’s main campus is located in Fairfield, CT, with international campuses in the Irish-speaking community of Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland and the only American-accredited MBA program in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. U.S. News & World Report ranks Sacred Heart University in the top tier of Master’s universities in the North, and The Princeton Review includes the University in its Best 371 Colleges (2010) and Best 301 Business Schools (2009).

THE MAIN CAMPUS - FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT

  • Sacred Heart University is located on 65 acres in beautiful, suburban, Fairfield, CT.
  • Fairfield, CT was recently ranked by Money Magazine as the top place to live in the Northeast and #9 in the U.S. Fairfield County, which includes the town of Fairfield, is the third largest home of Fortune 500 companies.
  • SHU’s campus is situated 55 miles (90 km) from New York City and 150 miles (240 km) from Boston, MA.
  • The world headquarters of General Electric (GE) is less than 1 mile (< 2 km) from campus.
  • Trains to and from New York City, Boston, and Washington, DC as well as a ferry to and from Long Island, NY are available at the Bridgeport Station just 5 miles (8 km) in neighboring Bridgeport, CT.
  • The campus shuttle as well as the public bus system and local taxicab companies transport students to restaurants, shops, and other establishments throughout Fairfield and nearby towns and cities.
  • Major airports in the area include Kennedy International (New York City), LaGuardia (New York City), Bradley (Hartford, CT), and Logan (Boston, MA).
  • SHU’s campus is safe and secure, with 24/7 monitoring and dispatch by campus Public Safety Officers. The campus emergency plan, personal safety escort program, security alarm systems, blue light call boxes, security surveys, crime prevention announcements, and parking lot security provide additional safety measures.

SHU students also study abroad year-round and worldwide. The most popular study abroad sites include our own Sacred Heart University residential campus in the Irish-speaking community of Dingle, Country Kerry, Ireland as well as University-sponsored programs in Italy, Spain, Bermuda, Australia, and the newly developed Bahamas program. SHU students also study abroad in more than 30 countries across the globe through the College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) approved programs. In addition, our undergraduate and MBA students have the unique opportunity to study at our own Sacred Heart University campus in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, providing students with real-world education and experience in international business.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

In advance of arrival, Sacred Heart University provides the following services to international students:

  • F-I Student Visa counseling and preparation (includes application advisement and interview coaching)
  • Issuance of the I-20 Form within one week of a student’s acceptance into the University
  • Assistance with travel arrangements including airport pickup/transportation to campus

On-campus programs and services for international students include:

  • International/Multicultural Services
    • Facilitates International Orientation, International Club, as well as related activities and organizations
  • Campus Housing
    • Guaranteed for all undergraduate and graduate international students
    • Open throughout the academic year, including University holidays
  • Financial Assistance
    • Merit scholarships (variable)
    • On-campus employment
  • Health & Wellness Services
    • Medical care
    • Counseling
    • Health insurance
  • Career Development Center
    • Internship & job postings, employer seminars, individual sessions, workshops, and job fairs
  • Academic Support
    • Academic advisement
    • Individual tutoring and workshops
    • Special services for students with documented learning disabilities
  • Student Union
    • Campus shuttle service
    • SHUCard: Student identification card and debit card to make on-campus purchases
  • Dining services
    • Five dining facilities on campus: Pioneer Food Court, Coyote Jack’s, SHU Marketplace, Pioneer Bistro, Holy Grounds Café
    • Select off-campus restaurants accept SHUCard as form of payment
  • Athletic & recreational facilities
    • 31 Division I athletic programs
    • 23 competitive Club Sport athletic teams
    • Intramural programs, multipurpose fields, basketball and tennis courts
    • Two state-of-the-art fitness centers
  • Campus Ministry
    • Religious services: Catholic Mass, non-denominational services, ecumenical services
    • Celebration of world religions and international holidays
    • Assists students in locating places of worship off-campus
    • Sponsors multiple community service programs

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Accounting
Athletic Training
Art and Design
Biology

  • Biotechnology Concentration
  • Ecology & Conservation Concentration
  • Neuroscience Concentration
  • Traditional Concentration

Business Administration

  • International Business Concentration
  • Management Concentration
  • Marketing Concentration
  • MIS Concentration
  • Sport Management Concentration

Business Economics
Catholic Studies (minor)
Chemistry

  • Biochemistry Concentration
  • Traditional Concentration

Communication and Technology Studies
Computer Science & Information Technology

  • Computer Science Track
  • Computer Science Gaming Track
  • Information Technology Track
  • Network Security Concentration (all tracks)

Criminal Justice
Education

  • Elementary Education Certification
  • Secondary Education Certification

English

  • Communications Concentration
  • English Education Concentration
  • Literature Concentration
  • Theatre Concentration
  • Writing Concentration

Exercise Science
European Studies (minor)
Finance
French (minor)
Geriatric Health &Wellness (minor)
Global Studies (minor)
History
Italian (minor)
Latin American Studies (minor)
Mathematics
Marketing
Media Studies
Middle Eastern Studies (minor)
Music (minor)
Nursing
Occupational Therapy+
Philosophy
Physical Therapy+
Political Science
Pre-Professional Advisement

  • Pre-Dental
  • Pre-Law
  • Pre-Medical
  • Pre-Optometry
  • Pre-Osteopathy
  • Pre-Pharmacy
  • Pre-Physician’s Assistant
  • Pre-Veterinary

Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Management
Women’s Studies (minor)
+combined UG/Grad program

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master of Business Administration*
Master of Science in Chemistry
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Computer Science & Information Technology
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Science in Exercise Science & Nutrition
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master of Arts in Religious Studies

*International study option in Luxembourg for MBA students

Cost of Attendance

Undergraduate: Annual Tuition Expenses

$41,982 (Tuition & Fees: $30,298 + Room & Board: $11,684)

Graduate: Total Program Tuition Expenses*

MBA: 2 years, 42 credits - $48,000
Exercise Science & Nutrition: 2 years, 37 credits - $31,500
Chemistry: 2 years, 33 credits - $25,500
Occupational Therapy: 2 years, 76 credits - $58,410
Criminal Justice: 2 years, 30 credits - $17,250
Physical Therapy: 3 years, 108 credits - $87,930
Computer Science: 15 months, 36 credits - $25,500
Religious Studies: 2 years, 36 credits - $21,600
Education (MAT): 2 years, 36 credits - $19, 800

 *Graduate Room & Board: $11,860