Undergraduate Admissions
These are exciting times to become a part of the Quinnipiac community. Over the next few months, we have an engaging collection of events planned to help you celebrate your acceptance into Quinnipiac and show you why we believe you will love it here. We're here to help you as you transition into becoming part of the Bobcat family.
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Congratulations on becoming part of the Quinnipiac family! I hope you are as excited to become a part of our campus as we are to welcome you to it. Upon your arrival in the fall, you will have many opportunities to become involved.
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Learn more about the student experience at Quinnipiac, including clubs and organizations, dining, support services, and fitness and recreation opportunities.
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We’ve designed our residence halls and campus amenities to be welcoming and supportive spaces where you’ll thrive.
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The First-Year Residential Experience (FYRE) at Quinnipiac provides a dynamic, engaging and supportive environment for you to transition to college life.
Learn MoreThe Financial Aid process does not have to be challenging. Here at Quinnipiac, we aim to help make the process straightforward. Here are some are the key points and dates to keep in mind regarding financial aid. We will also be hosting a financial aid information session during the spring where we will discuss the common concerns from students and parents, with plenty of time for questions. You can also reach us to us directly for more personal guidance at finaid@qu.edu
Quinnipiac's code for the FAFSA is 001402.
If you have not submitted the FASFA already, please be sure to file no later than March 1 if you wish to be considered for any federal, state or Quinnipiac need-based grant aid.
Even if you are only interested in receiving federal student or parent loans, filing the FAFSA is required. Regardless of your financial need, you can borrow up to $5,500 as a first-year student, $6,500 as a sophomore and $7,500 as a junior or senior.
Your merit-based scholarship is noted in your acceptance letter. You will receive a letter from the Office of Financial Aid notifying you when your financial aid award is accessible online.
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Studying at Quinnipiac is an investment in your future, and we're here to make sure you've got the support and resources you need. Visit the financial aid section, or jump straight to a topic that interests you.
All students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for all forms of financial aid. The FAFSA can be filed online.
Quinnipiac's FAFSA code is 001402.
Early-decision students, who have a February 1 deposit deadline and are seeking financial aid, must file the FAFSA as soon as possible to confirm their eligibility for need-based federal and/or Quinnipiac grant aid.
Please visit the Financial Aid page for details.
You'll receive an email from the Office of Financial Aid when your offer is ready to be viewed online. Click on the “Financial aid award” link to see your award. If you filed the FAFSA and no award appears, please check with the financial aid office to see if we are missing any information by calling 203-582-8750.
All admitted first-year students are given consideration for merit-based scholarships and recipients are notified in their letter of acceptance. Scholarships are based on our review of your rank in class and highest critical reading plus math SAT scores or the highest ACT composite score.
If your high school does not provide a rank in class, we will estimate where your GPA places you within your class based on academic information available through your high school, so please check with your counselor if you’re not sure how your grade point average compares with others in the class.
The Honors Program coordinates unique opportunities to express and support intellectual curiosity and academic leadership. The program selects incoming first-year students to participate in this enriching and engaging community. Interested students fill out a brief application with a personal statement reflective of their interest in the program.
Housing is guaranteed for the first 3 years and on a space-available basis in the senior year. First-year students will be housed in the Ledges, the Commons, Irma, Dana and Mountainview. You’ll fill out a roommate inventory questionnaire as part of your orientation information. Once your deposit is received, you’ll receive your housing and roommate assignments in January for spring entrants, and on August 1 for fall first years.
New first-year students entering Quinnipiac semester are required to live in campus housing for their first 3 years of study. In general, first-year and sophomore students live on the Mount Carmel Campus and upperclass students live on the York Hill Campus, in the Whitney Village apartments or in university-owned houses.
Early-decision students: February 1, 2022 — Matriculation fee/housing deposit due for the fall semester.
First-year students: May 1, 2022 — Matriculation fee/housing deposit due for the fall semester.
**You may submit a matriculation fee/housing deposit fee waiver form if you have been offered a Federal PELL Grant as part of your financial aid package or are a VA benefit-eligible veteran or dependent.
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer your questions as you transition into life as a Bobcat.