Admitted Students

Summer Orientation

Admitted Students

At Orientation you will begin your journey as a Bobcat! Our program is designed to help you and your family begin acclimating to our community. As you become acquainted with our campus, you’ll register for courses and learn about resources and services from a variety of campus partners. We’ll teach you about our traditions, and we’ll help connect you with other incoming students and their families. Each session will offer programs for both students and family members.

August Orientation

Several orientation groups sit on the quad by the Quinnipiac library on a sunny summer day

Orientation is designed to assist new students with finding their way around Quinnipiac, register for classes, learn more about procedures and expectations — and start meeting fellow Bobcats!

Registration for Orientation is available in Q-Start, the new student onboarding portal.

First-Year and Transfer Students

Orientation will take place on Thursday, August 20, for new first-year students and transfer students who did not attend Orientation in June.

Move in: Students participating in August Orientation will move in Wednesday, August 19.

Please note:

An orientation fee will be applied to the first tuition statement in June. Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students and is designed to support a smooth transition to Quinnipiac.
The majority of new students attended Orientation in June and do not need to attend again.

Register for Orientation on Q-Start

First-Year Student and Transfer Student

Student Orientation Schedule Overview

Below is an overview of what to expect during your Orientation program.

Please note: The schedule is subject to change as plans are finalized.

First-Year Student August Orientation Track

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: Honors check in

9 am: Honors only (virtual information session)

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.: First year and transfer check in

10 a.m.: Opening Ceremony
Welcome from university leadership and Orientation staff

10:30 a.m.: Taking Care of You
Discover the top things to know about your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing resources from campus partners.

11 a.m.: Orientation Group Meeting

Noon: Lunch
Students will eat in lunch with their Orientation group. Veteran & Commuter lunch tables available.

1 p.m.: Academic Support Services
The Learning Commons staff will review how to access resources, tips for the start of year and success in the classroom, and introduce the Academic Coaches.

1:30 p.m.: I Wish I Would Have Known…
Students will learn about things the Orientation Leaders wish they had known when they were beginning their time at Quinnipiac and be given an opportunity to ask any remaining questions.

2 p.m.: Final Group Meeting
We'll close out the session, teach students about more Quinnipiac traditions and encourage them to stay connected with our staff throughout the summer!

2:30 p.m.: Academic Registration (required for students who do not have a full class schedule)
Students will be informed if they are required to attend the academic registration session at check-in.

Transfer Student August Orientation Track

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: Honors check-in

9 a.m.: Honors only (virtual information session)

9 – 10 a.m.: First year and transfer check-in

10 a.m.: Opening Ceremony
Welcome from university leadership and Orientation staff.

10:30 a.m.: Taking Care of You
Discover the top things to know about your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing resources from campus partners.

11 a.m.: Orientation Group Meeting

11:30 a.m.: Transfer Academic Support Services
The Learning Commons staff will review how to access resources, tips for the start of year and success in the classroom, and introduce the Academic Coaches.

Noon: Lunch
Students will eat in lunch with their Orientation group. Veteran and commuter lunch tables available.

1 p.m.: What I Wish I Knew as a Transfer at QU & Final Meeting

1:30 - 4 p.m.: Optional Activities (Open Business Hours & Clasroom Schedule Tours)
Offices will be open for business if transfer students have any questions (OneStop, Registrar, Financial Aid, Learning Commons, OSA, etc.)

Transfer Students have the option of a class schedule tour hosted by an Orientation Leader to find where all their classes are located.

What to Pack

We recommend casual dress, since you will be moving around campus quite a bit.

Photo identification, such as driver’s license, state ID or passport (it must have a photo)
A laptop computer with wireless internet capabilities. A smart phone, tablet, iPad, Chromebook and similar devices will not work, especially for course registration. Make sure you are bringing a full laptop to campus.
Casual dress (comfortable shoes, sneakers)
Spending money (meals are included, but snacks, Quinnipiac gear, etc. are not)

Two students sit on the grass at Orientation and look at a laptop with blue waves on it

Places to Stay

If you plan to spend the night in the area, below are some hotels we recommend.

Cambria Hotel New Haven
20 Dwight Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Wallingford
600 Northrop Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

Fairfield Wallingford Meriden (Marriott)
100 Miles Drive
Wallingford, CT 06492

Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden
1181 Barnes Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden
90 Miles Drive
Wallingford, Connecticut, 06492

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
155 Temple Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Residence Inn Hamden New Haven (Marriott)
2312 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518

Explore more hotel options in the area

Plan Your Visit

No matter where you're coming from, Connecticut has a lot to offer. With beaches, amusement and adventure parks, hiking, boating, theater, history, museums, concerts, restaurants, shopping, resorts, and more, there's always something to do.