Multicultural Visit Program

Diversity by the Numbers

576

of �� students are first in their families to attend college/first-generation

19%

of ��’s faculty are people of color

15+

Affinity groups actively celebrating cultures and identities

The Office of Undergraduate Admission sponsors MVP to support and recruit students with a strong interest in diversity and students from traditionally underrepresented populations.

MVP connects prospective and admitted students with current students, faculty, and staff through intentional visit opportunities and personal connections.

Understanding the importance of being a part of a community that welcomes and supports students of all backgrounds, we hope that after attending an event within the MVP,

You will understand your value to our campus and be able to see yourself as a member in ��’s mission for a community that respects and values one another.

Embracing our truth, we recognize there is much work to do as we strive to increase our diversity, but our numbers don’t tell the whole story.

We are excited about all of the active work that is happening on campus and beyond to make a difference and not just say, but show, that diversity is important.

Campus Resources

��’s commitment to underrepresented populations is rooted in inclusive excellence and radical hospitality. As an institution that continues to strive for this excellence, we support our students by providing resources and opportunities for them to be successful and make �� their home. Learn more about our University’s diverse student clubs and affinity groups, faculty and administrative organizations, and campus programs and services.

Jenelle Abbattista

Associate Director, D.C. Metro Regional Representative | Maryland; North Carolina; South Carolina; Virginia; Washington, D.C.

jenelle.abbattista@fairfield.edu

Marelyn Maces

Associate Director | Community Partnership High Schools; Company Scholars; Connecticut (Middlesex & New Haven Counties); Cristo Rey High Schools; New York (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens); Puerto Rico

marelyn.maces@fairfield.edu

Alondra Mikolajewski

Intern

Luckario Alcide ‘21

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Jessica Castillo ‘21

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