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Orientation

Family Orientation

Whether you are the family member of a first-year or transfer student, the Family Orientation program is designed to help with the college transition process. Throughout the day, you will meet with a variety of administrators who will introduce you to a wide array of services and resources to assist you and your student. You will have ample time to ask questions and discuss any concerns with our staff. There also will be an opportunity to tour the residence halls.

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2023 Orientation Dates

Family members may choose one of the sessions listed below.

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First-Year Student Families

First-year student Orientations include an overnight stay, while the parents and families' Orientation is held on the first day.

  • Session 1: Thursday, June 15
  • Session 2: Monday, June 19
  • Session 3: Thursday, June 22
  • Session 4: Monday, June 26
  • Session 5: Wednesday, June 28
  • Session 6: Wednesday August 23
Transfer Student Families
  • Wednesday, June 21
  • Wednesday, August 23
International Students

The International Student Orientation hosted by the Department of Culture and Global Education (required for F-1 and J-1 international students) will take place on August 23. Undergraduate students will also participate in the New Student Orientation on August 24-25. We recommend that international students arrive on Monday, August 21.
Review additional information for international students on MyQ

Overview of the Day

When you arrive, you'll receive a full, detailed schedule. Below is a general overview of what to expect:

First-Year Student Family Orientation

  • 8:30-10 a.m.: Check-in and resource fair, student and family welcome

  • Morning: Welcome and transition to college with the CXO, living on campus, student safety sessions

  • Lunch provided by Quinnipiac

  • Early afternoon: Family office hours, tours of residence halls and Recreation and Wellness Center, parent and family lounge, information sessions on academics, culture, and involvement

  • Afternoon: Wrap up with the dean, ending around 4:45 p.m.

  • 5-6:30 p.m.: Optional parent and family reception

Transfer Student Family Orientation

  • 8-9 a.m.: Check in

  • Morning: Welcome and transition to college with the CXO, living on campus, student safety sessions

  • Lunch provided by Quinnipiac

  • Early afternoon: Family office hours, tours of residence halls and Recreation and Wellness Center, parent and family lounge

  • Afternoon: Wrap up with the dean, ending around 4:45 p.m.

  • 5-5:30 p.m.: Closing ceremony

Q-Start

New students may register for Orientation and find a complete list of everything they need to do to get started at Quinnipiac using the Q-Start portal.

All incoming students are sent a welcome email with instructions on how to establish their Quinnipiac email account and access Q-Start, the onboarding platform for new, incoming students. The portal contains all the information new students need to get started at Quinnipiac, including: registering for an orientation session; reviewing the housing contract; completing placement assessments; and planning for course registration.

We will send additional communications throughout the summer to students' Quinnipiac email address, so we encourage students to check often.

Register for Student Orientation on Q-Start

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Additional Resources

Have questions? We’d love to hear from you.

Phone: 203-582-8673

Email: orientation@qu.edu

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