QU Academy
If you're a high school student interested in the fields of media and communications and eager to jump-start your college career, then the QU Academy is your opportunity to dive into the subjects you love while earning transferable college credits in the process.
Program Overview
Get a head start on your college education
Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), QU Academy enables dedicated high school students to take college-level communications courses from the comfort of their own classrooms.
Taught by high school instructors certified by Quinnipiac’s School of Communications, these courses provide a deep, hands-on exploration of 21st-century journalism, interactive design, film production, and many other media industry subjects. If you’re a member of your high school’s radio or TV station, love chasing down a story for the school paper, or are already writing and shooting your own short films, then this is an incredible opportunity to fine-tune your abilities and make your college application stand out in the eyes of admissions representatives.
With QU Academy, you’ll graduate having:
- A strong understanding of college-level material
- An official transcript with transferable college courses and credits from a competitive university
- An early advantage in your future field of study
Cost: $50 per credit, plus a $25, nonrefundable administrative/processing fee.
How to Register
You must attend a participating school to register for QU Academy courses.
To register for courses, please note the subject, course number, course section, and number of credits for your desired course and click the “Register now” button to navigate to the non-matriculated student registration form. This registration form will open in a new browser window so you can easily return to this page if you need additional information to register. Once you have entered your personal information and course specifics, click “Submit Form” to send your request to the Office of the Registrar. The registrar will follow up with you to confirm course registration and provide payment information.
Students are encouraged to register as early as possible.
Available Courses
| Participating High School | Subject | Course Number | Section | Course Name |
| Immaculate | COM | 130 | 90 | Visual Design |
| Norwalk | FTM | 110 | 90 | Single Camera Production |
| Norwalk | JRN | 280 | 90 | The Art of the Podcast |
| Norwalk | JRN | 200 | 90 | Special Topics: Digital Communication |
Have a question or need more information?
Please email schoolofcommunications@qu.edu.
Are you an educator interested in bringing the QU Academy experience to your school?
Please contact us at schoolofcommunications@qu.edu.