This journey is for you, too. Whether you live around the corner or in a remote corner of the globe, you are part of the Bobcat family.
We know the decision to send your child to study at Quinnipiac is a huge commitment from you, and our goal is to be as transparent as possible with the need-to-know information you're looking for.
Check back often for up-to-date news, events and contact information for resources across campus.
We’re excited to welcome your student back, or if you are a new student, welcome to Quinnipiac!
As your student settles in, I want to remind everyone that academic support is available for all students. It is never too late to engage with a learning commons coach, an adviser, or a faculty member. We all want your student to succeed, and students should begin this process at the start of each semester to best achieve their academic goals.
As the new year begins, I encourage all students at QU to get involved in our various traditions and events, including QTHON (March 29), The Big Event (April 12), Division I games, Spring Weekend (date TBD), and other programs throughout the semester.
Students can find all events on our events homepage and on Bobcat Central. College is a time for students to build their network, which we hope they will stay connected to for a lifetime. Please have them visit QU Engage.
On the Rocks Pub and Grill at York Hill reopened on Wednesday, January 22, and operates every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the semester. If your student has not had the opportunity to visit, I encourage them to do so this semester.
The next Talks on the Rocks will take place on February 3, focusing on inclusivity and equity, based on the recommendations of the Campus Climate survey. The dinner is free for the first 50 students who register. The meal is top-notch, and we hope your student considers attending. Their voice is important to be heard.
This semester, we will use the MBA Consulting course to review our housing lottery system for Spring 2026. They will assess the experience of students this year before any potential changes are made. The students in the course will interview both students and parents about this process. If you are interested in participating, please let me know. The Parent Advisory Board will also be interviewed.
We are highlighting the Quinnipiac Community Development Award this semester and urge students to apply. The award supports a broad range of student community service activities designed to benefit the larger community. As the University of the Future, Quinnipiac encourages students, faculty and staff to support the needs of our local communities through intellectual, policy and community development projects. Awards will be distributed to community service and development projects designed and executed by students with a faculty and/or staff mentor. Projects should be approximately four months in length and serve a municipality, non-profit organization, school or business that benefits the larger community. Preference will be given to projects providing service in the Greater New Haven region. Apply online
If you know high school students interested in attending QU, please encourage them to visit the campus. We are always looking for top-notch students to join our institution. Schedule a tour or visit today
As always, thank you for entrusting your student to us at QU. We are honored to be a part of their academic journey. If you ever have questions or concerns, please feel free to email me.
From meeting in a student club or organization or on the shuttle, love can be found on any corner of our campuses. Here are just a few of the stories of our alumni who found their forever partner while attending Quinnipiac.
Ryan Silbert, a part-time faculty member in film, television and media arts, has been nominated for an Audie Award for best audio drama for writing and producing, “The Coldest Case: The Past has a Memory.”
Are you a parent or family member guiding your high school student in the college admissions process? Wondering what to expect about the financial aid process? Learn more about our recommendations to make your journey to becoming the parent of a future college student as smooth as possible.
Parents Academy is designed to answer common questions parents have about Quinnipiac. As webinars are added to the schedule, they will be included in this section of the Parents and Families Newsletter.
Student Experience and Engagement
Learning doesn't just happen in the classroom. The university offers dozens of opportunities to be involved each week — from the more than 140 student-run undergraduate student-run clubs and organizations, 21 Division I athletics games (all free to all students), club sports, intramurals, internationally renowned speakers, conferences, discussions, activities and other events, there’s something for everyone. Offices across the university help coordinate hundreds of events and opportunities for leadership and entertainment.
Student Centers and Student Engagement
What’s Happening This Weekend
Filled with shuttle schedules and activities for the weekend, the WHTW flyer is shared every Friday morning. These flyers are posted in the student residences every Friday by noon.
Matt Kurz, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs
There are still several opportunities to join a fraternity or sorority at Quinnipiac. Those interested in learning more about our community can connect on Instagram @qufsl or send an email to fslife@qu.edu.
Avery Moses, Director of Campus Life for Fraternity & Sorority Life
Anthony Reid, Assistant Director of Campus Life for Fraternity & Sorority Life
The Office of Religious Life offers worship services and programs for students of faith to deepen their beliefs and provide opportunities to engage in social justice activities. Through activities and events, students have the opportunity to supplement and complement the work of the classroom. The office also offers confidential resources for students.
If your student is still interested in joining a club/organization and is unsure of the steps to do so, please contact studentengagement@qu.edu and a staff member will set up a meeting.
Students may visit the Bobcat Central portal where they can find their people, their community and their next opportunity — all in one place.
What’s new from Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)
Recruitment is in full swing. If your Bobcat missed Meet the Greeks, no worries. Be sure to follow @quifc and @quinnipiacpanhellenic to learn more about upcoming recruitment events. We will also be hosting a special Meet the Greeks for first year male students, held in the Commons Residence Hall in partnership with Residential Life. More information will be available on our Instagram account but save the date for January 31.
If your Bobcat is interested in learning more about culturally based fraternities and sororities, please encourage them to attend our newest event: Demystifying the Culturally Based Fraternal Experience. It will be hosted on February 11 in CCE. More details and registration information can be accessed on our Instagram @qufsl.
Our community had an amazing fall semester, raising $75,305.48 for philanthropic organizations, performing 5,487 hours of hands-on service and exceeding the all-undergraduate GPA. If your Bobcat wants to join the community, please send them our way.
Questions about Fraternity and Sorority Life
If your Bobcat wants to find their home away from home, establish a community of peers with similar values, participate in service/philanthropy events and have fun, feel free to direct them our way for information about joining. There’s so much coming up in the fraternity and sorority community; if your Bobcat is interested in joining us, please don’t hesitate to reach out. All questions can be directed to fslife@qu.edu or asked via Instagram @qufsl.
We had an excellent and successful semester engaging students in a variety of wellness oriented activities.
We had over 120 community members, including staff, faculty and students, trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), which is a vital and intensive program aimed at increasing knowledge and skills around mental health and intervention. We also had over 65 attendees at our Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) trainings, which aim to assist community members in their comfortability at being a resource in times of crisis for others.
We also had a great semester of Wellness Wednesday events, with topics like “Gratitude,” “Men’s Health Month,” “Joyful Movement” and “Alcohol Awareness” engaging students in learning more about taking care of themselves and those around them. We are looking forward to a spring semester full of interaction, action and fun giveaways.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services, available on both the Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses, is available year-round for the students. Student Health Services offers management for sick visits, allergy injections, placement physicals, immunizations, sexual-health related visits and nutrition services. Students can make an appointment online or by calling 203-407-4050, Students must bring a state-issued ID, a copy of their insurance card and a form of payment to all visits (co-pays may be collected depending on the student’s insurance). Most insurance plans are accepted but we ask all students to contact their insurance company to ensure that Hartford Healthcare Medical Group, Specialty is in-network (Tax ID: 37-1911194).
Student Counseling Services are available for students on all three campuses and can help with anxiety, depression, adjustment to college life, time management and organizational skills and overall well-being. Students can make an appointment online or by calling 203-407-4020, and selecting option #1. Counseling services are provided at no additional cost to students. Psychiatry services are also available through the Counseling Center.
Fitness and Recreation
Students should follow these Instagram accounts for up-to-date hours, programs and incentives:
Free fitness classes run throughout the semester. Classes are offered year-round on all three campuses, including Spinning, body sculpting, Zumba, bootcamp, core conditioning, yoga and pilates. Sign-ups for each class open 24 hours prior to the class start time. Find info on our website: recwell.qu.edu or in our app.
If your student is under the age of 18 and will not be 18 by the time they move onto campus please reach out to Campus Recreation at recreation@qu.edu for a copy of the Fitness Center waiver.
Upcoming programs from fitness & wellness:
Free Fitness Classes – begin on Sunday, January 26 and run through the semester
Sign up 24 hours prior to the class start time on the RecWell website
Wellness Wednesday – every week
Look for an email from Student Affairs with the topic of the week, programs, tips, resources.
Tabling in RecWell lobby from 12-2 p.m. weekly
Cooking Class with QU Dining Chefs
A great opportunity to learn to cook from our QU Dining chefs and then enjoy your meal.
February 12 – DelightFul: make your own dessert charcuterie board 5-7 p.m.
Join Quinnipiac’s dining team to create your own dessert charcuterie board. A fun and engaging way to fine tune your skills in the kitchen, learn food presentation skills and enjoy a delicious treat.
Registration: February 5 at 7 a.m., 18 spots
Paint & Sip
March 5, 5-7 p.m. – Join Quinnipiac’s dining team to learn how to make delicious mocktails as you enjoy destressing with some painting.
Registration: Opens February 26 at 7 a.m., 18 spots
‘Becoming’ Board
January 27, 4:30-6 p.m. – Come create a "becoming" board. Let's envision all the things you hope to become this semester. This is similar to a vision board but putting the focus on spring semester daily goals and habits.
Diamond Art
February 4, 4:30-6 p.m.
Enjoy doing diamond art? Join us to relax and de-stress while crafting this easy to follow art work.
Music as Self Care
February 10, 5-6 p.m.
Music has a big impact on us all. Let's explore how it can be a bigger part of your self care routine and well-being practices. Bring a laptop or device to curate playlists on during the workshop.
Watercolors and Wellness
February 25, 5-6:30 p.m.
Relax and destress with some watercolor painting.
Wellness Abroad
Quinnipiac Health & Wellness team visits students studying abroad to check in and provide interactive programming. If you student is studying abroad this semester in one of these areas, remind them to save the dates and attend.
Cork, Ireland February 14-17
Perugia, Italy February 18-20
Seville, Spain February 20-22
QPR Trainings – Question, Persuade, Refer
CPR is for your physical health, QPR is for mental health. Learn how to best help yourself and your friends in time of crisis.
We will add dates continuously throughout the year. Registration is open.
Friday, February 7, 2-4 p.m. with Tom Ellett
Wednesday, February 19, 3-5 p.m. with Natalie Rivera
Community, Assessment, Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team
The CARE Team seeks to support students in overcoming obstacles and reducing distress. Led by well-trained and experienced professional staff members, CARE offers non-clinical support and connection to resources to address areas of concern that may arise during a student’s time at Quinnipiac.
Did you know that 1 in 3 first-year students have a concern addressed by the CARE Team? If your Bobcat has any concerns that arise during their time at Quinnipiac, know that the CARE Team is here to support your student.
Common concerns addressed by the CARE Team:
Excessive stress/anxiety
Interpersonal conflict
Academic concerns
Death of a loved one/family member
Transitional issues: homesickness/trouble making friends
To learn about the CARE Team, types of concerns addressed and supported by CARE and resources of support for students, please visit qu.edu/care.
Housing and Residential Life Updates
Contact us
Our staff are available in the Office of Housing in the Student Affairs Center behind the Bobcat Den. We are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are also available as follows:
We were excited to welcome our bobcats back to campus for the spring semester!
Looking ahead, first year and sophomore students will receive information regarding room selection for the 2025-2026 year in the coming weeks. Housing contracts for next year are due March 21, in order to participate in the room selection process. Contracts are available to students on MyHousing. When the student completes their contract, they will be prompted to pay the $500 non-refundable room reservation fee. Once your student has completed the contract and paid the fee, they will be able to begin selecting roommates. Room selection for rising juniors will take place on April 1 and 2. Room selection for rising sophomores will take place on April 7 and 8.
We're thrilled to kick off a new semester with an array of delicious food options and exciting events for your Bobcat to enjoy! Here’s a taste of what’s coming up this spring:
What’s New This Spring?
2 New Food Trucks at Heritage Kitchen: We have two new food trucks joining our five-week rotation at Heritage Kitchen!
January 21-24: Taste of Grill
January 27-31: Liberty Rock Tavern
February 3-7: Los Mariachis
February 10-14: Spuds Your Way
February 17-21: Crave
Pub-Style Food at On The Rocks: Enjoy pub-style favorites now available through our mobile ordering service via Transact.
Cultural Celebration Menus: This semester, we’re honoring cultural traditions with special celebration menus. In January, join us for a Lunar New Year menu, and in February, look out for a Black History Month menu!
Station Takeovers & Rotating Concepts:
Rocky Top Revolve at York Hill: Get ready for an exciting new dining experience! Our rotating station concept at York Hill, Rocky Top Revolve, will feature unique food offerings every month. From regional favorites to international cuisine, you won’t want to miss these special takeovers!
Rotating Food at The Bobcat Den: We’re introducing rotating food stations at The Bobcat Den, with a new theme featured each month for a week. Be sure to stop by and try something fresh and different!
Upcoming Events:
January 24:Feel Good Fridays DIY Overnight Oats at Café Q
January 28:First Year Eats Snack Time Mingle at Café Q
January 29:Lunar New Year Menu Cultural Celebration at Café Q
February 5:Shake of the Month Samples at Shake Smart
February 7:Feel Good Fridays Chia Pudding at North Haven
February 10-14:DelightFul Celebration at Café Q
February 18:Love QU Dining, Candy Bars at Café Q
February 19:Abroad Breakfast at Café Q
February 26:First Year Eats Global Trends Showcase at Café Q
Don’t Miss Out!
Stay tuned for more mouth-watering events and cultural celebrations throughout the semester. We can’t wait to share these delicious experiences with you!
Meal Plans
Students are automatically given the same dining plan they had in the fall term for the spring term. Students can change their dining plan up until the last day of the add/drop registration period which is on January 27 for the Spring 2025 term.
Select the current term and then select "Change my Meal Plan"
Select the desired dining plan from the list of available dining plans and click "Purchase Meal Plan"
Please note:
Students living on the Mount Carmel Campus and York Hill Campus will see Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum+ or Diamond for dining plan options.
Students living in Whitney Village and Quinnipiac-owned off-campus housing may upgrade from the required Bronze dining plan to Bronze+, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum+ or Diamond dining plans.
Full-time commuter students may upgrade from the Commuter Bronze plan to the Commuter Bronze+, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum+ or Diamond dining plans.
We hope this message finds you well. As we continue to enhance our campus services, we would like to inform you of some important protocols regarding package deliveries. Please read the following guidelines carefully to ensure smooth and efficient handling of your mail and packages:
Unified Address for All Deliveries: All mail and packages should be addressed to 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, regardless of your office, residence hall, or housing location. Please do not use 305 Sherman Avenue for mail or package deliveries.
Use Your Official Name: Ensure that the name on your mail or packages matches the name you used with Admissions at the time of your application. Unless you have updated your name with the Registrar’s Office, this is the only name Mail Services recognizes. Avoid using nicknames, screen names or pet names.
Include Your Mail Services Code (MSC): Always include your uniquely assigned Mail Services Code (MSC) on each envelope and package. This code helps us accurately identify the recipient, especially for students with similar names.
Plan for Weekends and Holidays: Mail Services is closed on weekends and university holidays. Please plan your deliveries accordingly, as locating packages delivered during these times can be challenging if they are not delivered to Mail Services on the Mount Carmel campus.
Official Receiving Location: The Mail Services office on the Mount Carmel campus is the designated receiving location for all mail and packages. The locker locations in the student centers are not equipped or staffed to handle deliveries, particularly outside their operating hours.
Prompt Package Pickup: Please heed Mail Services delivery notifications and pick up your mail and packages promptly to avoid any inconvenience.
Third-party delivery companies: We strongly encourage you to use companies that have trusted experience and knowledge of Quinnipiac delivery protocols (FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, OnTrac and Amazon). Others have not been successful in following our hours of operation and location for mail delivery. This could lead to loss of a package.
Students should not meet drivers for pick-ups: There have been cases where delivery drivers have not been consistent in their delivery of packages. Avoid non-insured companies that cannot be verified for delivery. Additionally, these companies are not allowed on campus for deliveries.
Thank you for your attention to these guidelines. By following these protocols, you will help ensure that all deliveries are handled efficiently and securely. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mail Services.
What’s new from Spiritual and Religious Life
Happy New Year to all:
I hope everyone had a marvelous break with your children. This upcoming semester will zoom by and before we know it – it will be spring and warm.
We start with our shabbat dinners the first Friday. If there is anything I can do for you or your child, reach out and I will reach back.
With much shalom Rabbi reena
International Students and Scholars
More Information
Students and families can review the international website at international.qu.edu for helpful information and upcoming events. New and continuing students can access their immigration documents and requests in the ISS Portal.
You can reach us by email at oiss@qu.edu or visit our office in the Arnold Bernhard Library 122S, across from One Stop. You can also follow us on Instagram at @qu.oiss and @quglobalpartners.
Global Engagement
We are excited to share that this January break and Spring term, nearly 400 students are participating in study abroad programs. These include both faculty-led short-term and semester-long programs.
Spring semester students will be studying in Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Poland, Scotland and Spain. Our faculty-led programs are traveling to the Bahamas, Bonaire, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Poland and Portugal.
We are excited to see our students exploring and thriving in such diverse international settings!
Many students use outside scholarships as a resource to help with funding their education. We encourage all students to research outside scholarship opportunities. Learn more about searching for scholarships.
Questions
For any questions or to speak with a financial aid counselor, please call 203-582-8750 or visit the Financial Aid Office in the Echlin Center. Counselors are available Monday – Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
One Stop Office (Student Administrative Services)
Student Accounts
Students registered for the January and Spring 2025 terms must have paid their balance or set up a payment plan by December 17. There is still time to sign up for a payment plan and missed installments are due at the time of enrollment. Students with unpaid balances and no payment plan will have holds placed on their accounts and late fees applied.
Please reference the following for assistance as needed:
Students and proxies can visit Self-Service to review the invoice and make a payment.
Self-Service Student Finance Guide provides complete instructions on using Self-Service to set up a proxy, view and pay invoices and set up a payment plan.
As required by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), Form 1098-T is mailed by January 31 to all students who had qualified tuition and other related educational expenses paid during the previous calendar year.
The information reported on Form 1098-T is intended to help students evaluate their eligibility for education tax assistantships as part of their federal income tax return. While it is a good starting point, the 1098-T, as designed and regulated by the IRS, does not contain all of the information needed to claim a tax credit. It is up to each taxpayer to determine eligibility for the credits and how to calculate them. IRS Publication 970 "Tax Benefits for Higher Education" as well as Chapter 35 of IRS Publication 17 provide additional information on these credits.
While the 1098T is mailed to the student, students can also find their 1098T in Self-Service> Tax Information> 1098T Information
Hours of Operation
The One Stop office will be offering extended service hours at the start of term to help transition into the Spring semester.
Beginning Tuesday, January 21 through Monday, January 27, our hours of operation will be:
Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The university is closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Beginning Tuesday, January 28, we will return to our normal hours of operation, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Contact Us
This is a busy time for our office, and email is the best way to reach us. Please allow 1–2 business days for a response, and we look forward to assisting you. Email us at onestop@qu.edu
Outstanding balances result in financial holds and can lead to a late fee charge. A financial hold prevents students from registering for classes, adding or dropping a class, receiving final grades or transcripts and more.
Please reference the following for assistance as needed:
The Self-Service Finance Guide provides complete instructions on using Self-Service to set up a proxy, view and pay invoices and set up a payment plan.
Costs and budgets provide detailed information on tuition and fees.
The Paying for College section provides information to answer most financial aid questions.
Additional questions which are not addressed above, should be directed to One Stop at onestop@qu.edu.
Office of the Registrar (Academic Enrollment and Course Schedules)
Open Registration
Registration is still open for those students still needing to make a change or add a class to their schedule. Registration can be done on Self Service. Registration will continue through January 28, which is the end of the add/drop period.
Fall 2024 Dean’s List has now been posted. Please visit Dean's List.
Graduation is approaching. If your student is planning to graduate in 2025, please remind them to complete the Graduation Application. This will help ensure that they receive all communication regarding activities leading up to commencement as well as all important information they need to know about the day.
The Graduation Application is located at your students' Self Service under the ‘Graduation Overview.’
Make sure your student updates their local address if you are commuting, and their emergency contact information. To update your emergency contact information, please use Self-Service. While in Self-Service, click on your username above and select Emergency Information. You will need to edit and confirm your emergency contact information. You must declare at least one emergency contact. Please allow two business days for your record to be updated.
Updating Local Address Information
Students who do not live on campus must update their local address information. To update your local address (and/or home address) please use Self-Service. While in Self-Service, click on your username on the top right-hand corner, and select User Profile. Please click on “add new address” and choose “New Local Address Request” from the drop-down menu. Please allow 2 business days for updates to occur. If this information is not completed by December 2, a hold will be placed on your account that will prevent you from seeing your grades.
Attention January 2025 Graduates
Students who will be graduating in January 2025 should check their Stellic Account to ensure all degree requirements have been met. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your adviser.
First-year students may not bring their vehicle to campus for the Spring term.
Sophomores must park their vehicles in the York Hill Garage.
Juniors, seniors and graduate students should consult the maps which show the parking permit types permitted to park in each lot.
Public Safety enforces all parking rules and regulations and will be ticketing and towing as needed.
Students with three or more unpaid parking violations will have a hold placed on their account and will be subject to towing until the violations are paid in full.
Campus maps will help to identify the lots for which the permit entitles the driver to park.
All students with vehicles on campus must check their email regularly, especially when inclement weather is expected. Students will be asked to move their vehicles during inclement weather to allow facilities to clear parking lots. Students who fail to move their vehicles risk a ticket and tow.
Any questions, please reach out to One Stop Auxiliary Services at parking@qu.edu. Learn more on the parking page of our website.
Several parents have requested that we allow a third-party provider to assist with shuttle services for students over breaks, this would benefit students living in areas where a high number of Quinnipiac students reside. This new option is not affiliated with Quinnipiac, but does the same services at a dozen other universities across the northeast.
Quinnipiac University is using College Break Bus for Spring Break. Students will have a stress-free way to travel to and from campus. No need to take time off work or face the hassle of traffic.
Although College Break Bus operates independently from Quinnipiac, it will provide pick-up and drop-off service directly in the North Lot at the RecWell Center on campus.
Initially, three routes will be available:
Green Route: White Plains, NY; Nanuet, NY; Clifton, NJ; Iselin, NJ; Hamilton, NJ
Pink Route: Stamford, CT; Roslyn Heights, NY; Melville, NY
Orange Route: Hartford, CT; Worcester area (Millbury), MA; Boston, MA
The College Break Bus is a students-only service, offering amenities such as free Wi-Fi, charging outlets, live bus tracking, onboard restrooms and professional friendly drivers.
Our shuttles are here to provide constant, reliable transportation to our students. As with any commute, students should allow themselves ample time to travel to their destination. Students are encouraged to download the Passio GO! app for live mapping of the shuttles.
Contact Us
If your student is experiencing any concerns or issues with the shuttles, please email us at qushuttles@qu.edu.
Title IX and Bias Response
As of August 2024, the Title IX Office will be known as the Title IX and Bias Response Office.
In August 2024, a new Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Policy for students, staff and faculty will be implemented replacing the existing Title IX Policy.
Effective August 1, 2024, the 2024 Title IX Regulations issued by the Department of Education require that all staff and faculty complete annual Title IX training. Throughout the fall 2024 semester, the Title IX and Bias Response Office will be offering in-person and virtual training opportunities for staff and faculty.
Throughout the fall, the Title IX and Bias Response Office will also be offering in-person prevention training opportunities for all members of the campus community.
Students, staff and faculty are reminded that reports of sexual misconduct, harassment, intimate partner/dating violence, stalking, bias and discrimination should be made to the Title IX Office and Bias Response Office.
Public Safety is located in the heart of the Mount Carmel Campus on Bobcat Way in a stand-alone building. Our department is always open to assist our students, faculty, staff and parents.
Public Safety is responsible for the protection of lives and property at Quinnipiac. We strive to achieve this goal through proactive patrol (vehicle, foot, bike and video surveillance), investigations of incidents, victim assistance and educational programs. We provide campus coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Our mission is to provide the highest level of service, safety and security to the Quinnipiac community through an unwavering commitment to our core values, which are R.E.S.P.E.C.T.:
Responsibility
Excellence
Service
Professionalism
Education
Compassion
Trust
Emergency Alerts
Are you receiving the Quinnipiac emergency alerts? If you are not receiving the alerts and wish to do so, please have your student log into Self-Service and add emergency contacts on the bottom. Parents can’t log into this site, only the students. Please be advised that you will receive all alerts from Quinnipiac (bear sighting, road closures, weather alerts, emergency situations, etc). You will receive the alerts (as texts, phone calls and emails) in real time.
Register for approved Quinnipiac University emergency communications and other important information via text message and email. You may also register for Guardian and transform your mobile phone into a personal alarm beacon. In the event of an emergency, critical information you elect to share will be provided to Quinnipiac University to help them more quickly respond and help you. This service is provided to you free of charge by Quinnipiac University. Learn more about Rave
Quinnipiac Public Safety is available 24/7 for a safety escort. Public Safety officers will drive or walk you to/from your vehicle or classroom at any time and for any reason.
Contact
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911
For all other emergencies, or requests for help, contact:
Our Commencement website will be updated with information throughout the spring semester. You can access the site at https://commencement.qu.edu. All eligible graduates will receive information throughout the semester via their Quinnipiac email. Please make sure your student is regularly checking their Quinnipiac email.
Ceremony schedule
Friday, May 9, M&T Bank Arena, York Hill Campus
1 p.m. — Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Commencement
5 p.m. — School of Law Commencement
Saturday, May 10, Quad, Mount Carmel Campus
10 a.m. — School of Education and School of Nursing Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
3 p.m. — College of Arts and Sciences and School of Communications Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
Sunday, May 11, Quad, Mount Carmel Campus
10 a.m. — School of Business and School of Computing and Engineering Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
3 p.m. — School of Health Sciences Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
Post-Ceremony Reception
We invite you to join us for a reception at the conclusion of your ceremony. The reception will offer light refreshments and an opportunity to meet up with your families and take photos. The faculty and platform parties also attend the post-ceremony reception. The reception is not mandatory.
Transition to Graduate School Meetings (Accelerated Dual Degree and Dual-Degree Students)
Congratulations! Your student has almost completed their undergraduate education here at Quinnipiac University. We are gearing up to meet with students to assist them in planning for and making the transition to their graduate program.
During the fall semester, graduate admissions held the initial "Transition to Graduate School" meeting with students. Katie Ludovico, senior associate director of graduate admissions, explained the admissions process to students and shared the “Transition to Grad School” form, which serves as their application to graduate school at Quinnipiac.
As we kick off the spring semester, we will start to meet with students to complete the "Transition to Graduate School" meetings. These meetings have been scheduled in collaboration with their program directors and/or schools, graduate financial aid, graduate student affairs and graduate admissions.
During this second meeting, the students learn about graduate student life and graduate engagement opportunities from graduate student affairs. Graduate financial aid shares in-depth information on how to finance their graduate education including the costs, timelines and paperwork. All students who attend this session can access the handouts on Blackboard under the "Organization" section they have been invited to join. This allows them to easily share that information with you. These sessions will be conducted by Heather Hamilton, director of graduate financial aid, and Gina Frank, dean of graduate student affairs.
The schedule is:
MOT – Tuesday, January 21 at 10:30 a.m.
BS/OTD – Monday, January 27 at 1:15 p.m.
AMIL – Tuesday, January 28 at 11 a.m.
ACCT/BAN 4+ – Monday, February 3 at 11 a.m.
MAT Elementary – Monday, February 3 at 5 p.m.
PA – Monday, February 3 at 5 p.m.
MBA 3+ - Tuesday, February 4 at 11 a.m.
ACCT/BAN 3+ - Tuesday, February 4 at 12:30 p.m.
MBA 4+1 – Wednesday, February 5 at 4 p.m.
MBA 4+ - Thursday, February 6 at 11 a.m.
DPT, Thursday, February 6 at 7 p.m.
SOC 3+ - Friday, February 7 at 10 a.m.
SOC 4+ - February 7 at 11 a.m.
MAT Secondary – Monday, February 10 at 10 a.m.
MBA 3+ - Monday, February 10 at 4 p.m.
MCB 3+ - Tuesday, February 11 at 5 p.m.
Cybersecurity 3+1 – Monday, February 17 at 5 p.m.
Cybersecurity 4+1 – Monday, February 17 at 6 p.m.
BMS 4+1 – Tuesday, February 18 at 5 p.m.
MSW 3+2 – Wednesday, February 19 at 5 p.m.
MSW 3+2 – Wednesday, February 19 at 5 p.m.
MSW 4+2 – Wednesday, February 19 at 6 p.m.
PATH 4+2 - to be determined
Instructional Design 4+1 – to be determined
Make-up for Everyone: Monday, March 3 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., SB-109
In addition, we are excited to share that your student will be invited to an event on Tuesday, April 8 at 4 p.m. to celebrate their accomplishment in completing their undergrad degree and joining graduate school at Quinnipiac. The provost, chief experience officer, academic deans and faculty will be there to welcome students to grad school. Each student will receive an academic cord to designate them as a dual degree student who will be entering our graduate programs as life-long learners.
Quinnipiac has launched the first comprehensive fundraising campaign in our history! Titled “For the Ambitious, A Campaign for the Next Century,” this $160 million initiative looks towards the University’s centennial in 2029, and celebrates our legacy of achieving new possibilities.
“We are launching a historic undertaking that will enable us to continue to fuel the ambitions of the change-makers, world-shakers and mold-breakers,” said Nick Wormley ’00, MBA ‘02, vice president for alumni and development. Your students are the reason we strive to always do more.
Head to ambitious.qu.edu to learn more about our campaign vision, priorities, and commitment to our community.
Parents & Families Leadership Council
Want to join us in our ambitious effort? Parents and families play a pivotal role as volunteers by leveraging their expertise and networks, and as donors through our Parents & Families Leadership Council.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact:
Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce launches app to showcase what is happening off campus
As you plan your visit to Quinnipiac, check out the recently launched Hamden community app, Hello Hamden This app features news, events and pertinent information about what is going on in the Hamden area. Download the app
Parents and Families Portal
Our faculty and staff are dedicated to your students' success and well-being. There are numerous ways for your students to access support — many of which can be found on this portal. From seeing faculty in office hours to meeting with a peer tutor in the Learning Commons or an adviser in career services, we have the resources to support every student. Learn more by exploring our parents and families portal today.
Parents and relatives will need to login with their Quinnipiac issued username when being granted student access to “academic” or “financial” proxy information.
The use of non-Quinnipiac usernames or email addresses (including but not limited to Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.) can no longer be accepted per Microsoft information security mandates.
In the event you need to set a password for your Quinnipiac issued parent or relative account, please visit the password reset page
If you don’t know your parent or relative account information, reach out to help@qu.edu and someone will reach out to assist you further.
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