First-year student Orientation includes two days of programming.
Please note: The schedule is subject to change as plans are finalized.
Day 1
Check-In & Resource Fair (9:00-10:30 a.m.)
We'll welcome you in the Recreation Center, where you'll be able to check in and then walk through the Resource Fair and eat breakfast.
Opening Ceremony
Welcome from university leadership and Orientation staff.
Orientation Group Meeting
OLs will do introductions, review expectations for the day, lead the students through icebreakers and team-building exercises.
Lunch
Students will eat lunch with their Orientation group.
Safety Resources for Your Orientation Experience
Students will receive an overview of the offices available to them during their orientation experience if they need any support.
Taking Care of You: Health & Well-Being at QU
Discover the top things to know about your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing resources from campus partners in Recreation, Wellness, Hartford Healthcare, and CARE. Then, take part in a fun and engaging wellness activity to kick off your Bobcat journey.
Living Off-Campus, Thriving On-Campus
Residential Life staff will discuss life in the residence halls, Living-Learning Communities (LLC), First-Year Residential Experience (FYRE), etc. with the residential students.
Home Sweet Campus: Thriving in Residential Life
Commuter students will learn about services and resources available to them with Campus Life staff and commuter orientation leaders.
Inclusive Excellence & Your Journey at QU
The Office of Inclusive Excellence will welcome students and share an overview of Quinnipiac’s Pillar for Inclusive Excellence, highlighting the importance of inclusivity throughout their journey at QU.
Building Belonging: Getting Involved at QU/Group Meeting
Students within their orientation groups will explore ways to get involved outside the classroom.
Dinner
Students will eat dinner with their Orientation group.
Celebrating You at QU
Students will participate in several activities within their group, facilitated by their Orientation Leaders.
Evening Entertainment
Students will have an opportunity to meet and mingle with other new students.
Day 2
Move Out
Students will pack belongings and drop them off in the Recreation Center.
Breakfast
Students will eat breakfast with their Orientation group.
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.
Academic Meeting & Course Registration
Students will meet with faculty/staff from their respective school/college. Overview and expectations of the school/college with be reviewed. Students will register for courses and meet with other students who are in the same school/college.
Lunch
Students and OLs will eat lunch in academic groups.
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.
Closing Ceremony
We'll close out the session, teach students about more Quinnipiac traditions and encourage them to stay connected with our staff throughout the summer!
Luggage Pick-Up and Departure (2:30-3:30 p.m.)
Students make their way to the Recreation Center to retrieve belongings and then exit to North Lot where they will depart campus.
University Honors Program Meeting (2:45-3:30 p.m.) Honors Student Only
Students who have been enrolled in the University Honors Program will meet with Program Directors. This is mandatory for all Honors students.
