2023 Orientation Dates
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
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8:30-10 a.m.: Check-in and resource fair, student and family welcome
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Morning: Welcome and transition to college with the CXO, living on campus, student safety sessions
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Lunch provided by Quinnipiac
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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
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Afternoon: Wrap up with the dean, ending around 4:45 p.m.
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5-6:30 p.m.: Optional parent and family reception
Transfer Student Family Orientation
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8-9 a.m.: Check in
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Morning: Welcome and transition to college with the CXO, living on campus, student safety sessions
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Lunch provided by Quinnipiac
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Early afternoon: Family office hours, tours of residence halls and Recreation and Wellness Center, parent and family lounge
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Afternoon: Wrap up with the dean, ending around 4:45 p.m.
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5-5:30 p.m.: Closing ceremony
Places to stay
If you plan to spend the night in the area, below are some hotels we recommend.
Best Western Plus
201 Washington Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473
Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Wallingford
600 Northrop Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
Fairfield Wallingford Meriden (Marriott)
100 Miles Drive
Wallingford, CT 06492
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
155 Temple Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Explore more hotel options in the area
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
Have questions? We’d love to hear from you.