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Bobcat Bound

Bobcat Bound
Tuesday, June 6 Issue

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In focus

Students climb and belay on the two-story rock wall in the Recreation and Wellness Center

Get ready to reach new heights

How to live with a college roommate video

How to Live with a Roommate

Get to Know Quinnipiac

Our episode of The College Tour highlighting the best of Quinnipiac, from our beautiful location and dynamic academic programs to our vibrant student experience and successful Division I athletic teams, is live and streaming and available on Amazon Prime.

Watch An Active and Thriving Student Life video

An Active and Thriving Student Life

There are no limits to how students can get involved here. Christina Stoeffler ’24 found it easy to get involved — thanks to our 140-plus student-run clubs and organizations, theater and performing arts, D-I athletics teams, club sports and intramurals.

Q-Start Key Dates

Please complete ASAP:
  • Take your math, English and language placement assessments at least one week prior to your scheduled June orientation session. If you are participating in the August orientation, you should complete yours by the end of June.

  • Complete your academic information form by June 15.

  • Orientation for incoming students is mandatory and space is limited, so please register for an open session on Q-Start as soon as possible.

  • We welcome parents and families to join us for Family Orientation, as well. Families may register one person per incoming student on the Orientation link above for one of the below dates. Learn more about, see a broad overview of the schedule and register for Family Orientation

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Thursday, June 15

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Monday, June 19

    • Transfer Family Session: Wednesday, June 21

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Thursday, June 22

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Thursday, June 26

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Wednesday, June 28

    • Transfer Family Session: Wednesday, August 23

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Wednesday, August 23

  • Find some hotel accommodations when attending Orientation

  • Grant proxy access to a parent or other trusted individual (optional)

Upcoming deadlines:
Throughout the summer:
  • Log into your Quinnipiac email, and check it regularly. Important and timely messages will be sent there throughout the summer.

  • Check your Q-Start for upcoming important dates, deadlines and to stay on track throughout your process of becoming a Bobcat.

Log Into Q-Start:

Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.

First-Year and Transfer Q-Start

International Q-Start

In their words

Sean Duffy

Sean Duffy

Executive director of the Albert Schweitzer Institute

“We focus on world-scale issues – climate change, human rights, inequality, justice – and look to take action at the local level as a stepping stone toward systemic change.”

Learn more
Camryn Bernstein

Camryn Bernstein ’23, MAT ’24

English major

“Quinnipiac made it so easy for me to make friends here from my sorority, the dance team, my suite mates and my friends from my major. Step out of your comfort zone. Talk to the people next to you in class. And try to make time to eat with your roommates. It will all help.”

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Madison Morris

Madison Morris ’23, MS ’24

Digital communications assistant

“Having the opportunity to cover the Frozen Four was one of the most defining experiences I’ve ever had in my time here. The people who I met, the events that I got to go to, and the experiences that I had were unlike anything else.”

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Christina Stoeffler

Christina Stoeffler ’24, MS ’25

Student programs Orientation intern

“Whether it be utilizing our brand new Recreation and Wellness Center, joining one of our 140+ student clubs or accessing all of our academic resources in the Learning Commons, you’ll choose your path here at Quinnipiac. There is no shortage of opportunities to get involved on campus — I would know! I have had four jobs and served on executive boards for five different clubs.”

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Anna Kaplan

Anna Kaplan ’25, MOT ’27

Third-year student in the 5.5-year master of occupational therapy program

“You are about to embark on an adventure of your lifetime with all of the twists and turns that come with it. Embrace it all and savor every memory, friendship and experience that comes along the way!”

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Jake Cedor

Jake Cedor ’24

3+1 international business major and Student Government Association president

“As you continue your educational journey throughout the next four years, you and thousands of other students will share many incredible experiences together. The past two years have truly been the greatest of my life so far, and they absolutely have gone by too fast. Therefore, I encourage you all to get involved at Quinnipiac as early as possible toavoid missing out on some amazing opportunities.”

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Your Future is Bright

Festive light trails from a sparkler encircle a Bobcat sign.

In focus

  • Incoming first-year students will have the opportunity to receive a $1,000 per semester housing discount for those who are placed with two or three roommates in a quad. Dozens of students have already opted for this housing, and if you're interested in being considered, you must apply by June 1 by completing our electric request form.
  • Due this week; details for each in Q-Start:
    • Housing contract for residential students (May 26)
    • Academic information form (June 1)
    • Orientation (June 2)
    • If you need help with Q-Start and/or completing the next steps, please let us know by emailing QUParents@qu.edu. We're here for you.
  • The deposit deadline for international students is June 1. The revised deadline for international students to complete their housing contract is June 8.
  • Students will be notified when bills are ready, which we anticipate will be around June 9. All students must either enroll in a payment plan or pay their bill in full by June 24.
  • Connect with @quorientation and @bobcatbound for timely updates and information.

In this issue

Q-Start Key Dates

Please complete ASAP:
  • Take your math, English and language placement assessments

  • Complete your academic information form

  • Orientation for incoming students is mandatory and space is limited, so please register for an open session on Q-Start as soon as possible.

  • We welcome parents and families to join us for Family Orientation, as well. Families may register one person per incoming student on the Orientation link above for one of the below dates. Learn more about, see a broad overview of the schedule and register for Family Orientation

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Thursday, June 15

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Monday, June 19

    • Transfer Family Session: Wednesday, June 21

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Thursday, June 22

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Thursday, June 26

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Wednesday, June 28

    • Transfer Family Session: Wednesday, August 23

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Wednesday, August 23

  • Find some hotel accommodations when attending Orientation

  • Grant proxy access to a parent or other trusted individual (optional)

Upcoming deadlines:
  • By June 1: Complete your Academic Information Form

  • By June 2: Register for Orientation

  • By June 15: Complete outstanding financial aid requirements

  • By June 24: Pay your tuition and fees or sign up for a payment plan

Throughout the summer:
  • Log into your Quinnipiac email, and check it regularly. Important and timely messages will be sent there throughout the summer.

  • Check your Q-Start for upcoming important dates, deadlines and to stay on track throughout your process of becoming a Bobcat.

Log Into Q-Start:

Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.

First-Year and Transfer Q-Start

International Q-Start

You’ll Accomplish Great Things Here

In focus

  • With so many exciting developments across Quinnipiac, we have experienced a significant increase in the number of students who would like to attend Quinnipiac. As a result, we expect more residential students than planned.
    We will have to make some adjustments to our housing plans for first-year students living on campus.
    Learn more about and see videos of our residence halls.

  • All full-time domestic and international undergraduate and graduate students are required to have health insurance. To learn more about the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), Quinnipiac's insurance requirements and how to waive or enroll, visit Gallagher Student Health. All eligible students must submit an online waiver form if electing to waive out of the SHIP. If no form is submitted and/or no action taken, students will be automatically enrolled.

  • The deposit deadline for international students is June 1. The revised deadline for international students to complete their housing contract is June 8.

  • Students will be notified when bills are ready, which we anticipate will be around June 9. All students must either enroll in a payment plan or pay their bill in full by June 24.
    Learn more about payment options
    Learn more about financial aid

  • Complete your academic information form by June 1. Find the link in Q-Start.

  • Connect with @quorientation and @bobcatbound for timely updates and information.

In this issue

Q-Start Key Dates

Please complete ASAP:
  • Take your math, English and language placement assessments

  • Complete your academic information form

  • Orientation for incoming students is mandatory and space is limited, so please register for an open session on Q-Start as soon as possible.

  • We welcome parents and families to join us for Family Orientation, as well. Families may register one person per incoming student on the Orientation link above for one of the below dates. Learn more about, see a broad overview of the schedule and register for Family Orientation

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Thursday, June 15

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Monday, June 19

    • Transfer Family Session: Wednesday, June 21

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Thursday, June 22

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Thursday, June 26

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Wednesday, June 28

    • Transfer Family Session: Wednesday, August 23

    • First-Year Student Family Session: Wednesday, August 23

  • Find some hotel accommodations when attending Orientation

  • Grant proxy access to a parent or other trusted individual (optional)

Upcoming deadlines:
  • Residential students:

    • By May 26: Sign your housing contract and complete your roommate selection

    • By May 26: Submit a housing accommodation request form, if applicable

  • By June 24: Pay your tuition and fees, or sign up for a payment plan

Throughout the summer:
  • Log into your Quinnipiac email, and check it regularly. Important and timely messages will be sent there throughout the summer.

  • Check your Q-Start for upcoming important dates, deadlines and to stay on track throughout your process of becoming a Bobcat.

Log Into Q-Start:

Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.

First-Year and Transfer Q-Start

International Q-Start

One Month ’Til Orientation Starts!

In Focus

Two Orientation leaders lead a group of new students down a path on the quad
  • Orientation begins in less than a month! Please register for Orientation ASAP. Attendance is mandatory, and sessions are filling up quickly. Register at Q-Start.

  • The housing contracts deadline has changed. The new deadline is Friday, May 26 at 11:59 p.m. Find the link on your respective Q-Start below. The roommate selection deadline has also changed to May 26 at 11:59 p.m. Find the links on your respective Q-Start below.

  • The housing accommodations request deadline has also changed. The new deadline is also Friday, May 26 at 11:59 p.m. Find the link on your respective Q-Start below.

  • The deposit deadline for international students is June 1. The revised deadline for international students to complete their housing contract is June 8.

  • Complete your academic information form by June 1. Find the link in Q-Start.

  • Students will be notified when bills are ready, which we anticipate will be around June 9. All students must enroll in a payment plan or pay their bill in full by June 24. Learn more about payment options

  • Have you completed your placement exams? These exams will help determine which classes you should enroll in. You must complete yours at least a week before your selected Orientation because you'll be enrolling in your classes during Orientation. Links to Q-Start below.

  • Connect with @quorientation and @bobcatbound for timely updates and information.

In This Issue

 

Q-Start Key Dates

Please complete ASAP:
  • Take your math, English and language placement assessments

  • Complete your academic information form

  • Orientation for new students and parents/families is mandatory; register on Q-Start for your session as soon as possible:

    • First-Year Student: Thursday-Friday, June 15-16

    • First-Year Student: Monday-Tuesday, June 19-20

    • Transfer Student: Wednesday, June 21

    • First-Year Student: Thursday-Friday, June 22-23

    • First-Year Student: Monday-Tuesday, June 26-27

    • First-Year Student: Wednesday-Thursday, June 28-29

    • Transfer Student: Thursday, August 24

    • First-Year Student: Wednesday-Thursday, August 23-24

  • Grant proxy access to a parent or other trusted individual (optional)

Upcoming deadlines:
  • LAST CALL: Decide if joining a Living-Learning Community (LLC) is right for you

  • Residential students:

    • By May 26: Sign your housing contract and complete your roommate selection

    • By May 26: Submit a housing accommodation request form, if applicable

  • By June 24: Pay your tuition and fees, or sign up for a payment plan

Throughout the summer:
  • Log into your Quinnipiac email, and check it regularly. Important and timely messages will be sent there throughout the summer.

  • Check your Q-Start for upcoming important dates, deadlines and to stay on track throughout your process of becoming a Bobcat.

Log Into Q-Start:

Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.

First-Year and Transfer Q-Start

International Q-Start

Opportunities Blossom at Quinnipiac

In Focus

Spring flowers bloom as a student walks outside the School of Business center
  • Spring has sprung! We hope you're able to enjoy the warmer weather and fresh air as you enter the home stretch of your senior year.

  • Our Living-Learning Communities have been created to bring students with shared interests, passions or academic pursuits together in a shared residential environment. If you're interested in applying to be part of one these dynamic communities, please apply by May 15. All non-LLC housing contracts are due on June 1.

  • Have you completed your placement exams? These exams will help determine which classes you should enroll in. You must complete yours at least a week before your selected Orientation because you'll be enrolling in your classes during Orientation. Links to Q-Start below.

  • This is an exciting time as we celebrate our graduates this weekend. Check out a live cam of our Quad — the heart of our Mount Carmel Campus — which will host our Commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday.

  • Get your blue and gold merch from the bookstore

  • Connect with @quorientation and @bobcatbound for timely updates and information.

In This Issue

Q-Start Key Dates

Please complete ASAP:
  • Take your math, English and language placement assessments

  • Complete your academic information form

  • Orientation for new students and parents/families is mandatory; register on Q-Start for your session today:

    • Thursday-Friday, June 15 -16

    • Monday-Tuesday, June 19-20

    • Thursday-Friday, June 22-23

    • Monday-Tuesday, June 26-27

    • Wednesday-Thursday, June 28-29

    • Wednesday-Thursday, August 23-24

  • Grant proxy access to a parent or other trusted individual (optional)

Upcoming deadlines:
  • By May 15: Decide if joining a Living-Learning Community (LLC) is right for you

  • By June 1: Sign your housing contract (residential students only)

  • By June 24: Pay your tuition and fees or sign up for a payment plan

Throughout the summer:
  • Log into your Quinnipiac email, and check it regularly. Important and timely messages will be sent there throughout the summer.

  • Check your Q-Start for upcoming important dates, deadlines and to stay on track throughout your process of becoming a Bobcat.

Log Into Q-Start:

Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.

First-Year and Transfer Q-Start

International Q-Start

You’re in the right place.

In focus

  • Happy graduation! We hope the last few weeks of your high school career are filled with happy moments and lasting memories.

  • Access your Quinnipiac email. Links to Q-Start below.

  • Get your blue and gold merch from the bookstore

  • Connect with @quorientation and @bobcatbound for timely updates and information.

In this issue

Q-Start Key Dates

Please complete ASAP:
  • Take your math, English and language placement assessments

  • Complete your academic information form

  • Orientation for new students and parents/families is mandatory; register on Q-Start for your session today:

    • Thursday-Friday, June 15 -16

    • Monday-Tuesday, June 19-20

    • Thursday-Friday, June 22-23

    • Monday-Tuesday, June 26-27

    • Wednesday-Thursday, June 28-29

    • Wednesday-Thursday, August 23-24

  • Grant proxy access to a parent or other trusted individual (optional)

Upcoming deadlines:
  • By May 15: Decide if joining a Living-Learning Community (LLC) is right for you

  • By June 1: Sign your housing contract (residential students only)

  • By June 24: Pay your tuition and fees or sign up for a payment plan

Throughout the summer:
  • Log into your Quinnipiac email, and check it regularly. Important and timely messages will be sent there throughout the summer.

  • Check your Q-Start for upcoming important dates, deadlines and to stay on track throughout your process of becoming a Bobcat.

Log Into Q-Start:

Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.

First-Year and Transfer Q-Start

International Q-Start