April 17, 2025 Update
April 17, 2025 Update
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Dear parents and family members,
Welcome to spring! As we prepare our campus for the annual Commencement activities, we take this time to honor and recognize the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2025 from Quinnipiac. This is a special moment to extend our heartfelt thanks, congratulations and farewells to our graduates.
The end of the academic year is filled with numerous activities. My calendar is packed with events hosted by various clubs and organizations, celebrating those who have contributed to our community. One notable event was The Big Event last weekend, where students, faculty, and staff participated in community service in Hamden and surrounding areas. This is the largest one-day student-run service project at Quinnipiac. Learn more about Big Event
As I often remind students, "120 weeks of college (for traditional four-year students) goes by very quickly! Be sure to attend programs, engage with peers and leave your legacy." It is incredibly rewarding to see our students embody this spirit at Quinnipiac. Even though there are only a few weeks left this semester, there are still plenty of events: the Wake the Giant concert, Hike the Giant, bingo/trivia nights, and tennis, lacrosse, baseball, and softball games galore. Be proud of the impact your student has made during their college career; it will serve them well in the next phase of their journey.
I would like to extend my gratitude to the Parents Advisory Board, which has grown from 14 to 29 members since last year! We met monthly via Zoom, hosted numerous guest speakers and discussed a variety of topics. Their feedback, reflecting the perspectives of our students, has been invaluable. I am personally grateful for their time and look forward to continuing our discussions next semester.
Looking ahead, we are excited to welcome our returning students to the newly completed South Quad, featuring the SITE and the School of Business buildings. Additionally, the College Break Bus Service will commence next fall. Learn more about the College Break Bus
Happy spring and wishing you a relaxing summer and the opportunity to spend quality time with your students.
As always, should you have any questions or need guidance on assisting your student with an issue, please feel free to contact us at QUParents@qu.edu. Thanks for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Tom Ellett
Chief Experience Officer
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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.
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.
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
Hannah Cranston, Director of Student Engagement
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
Vince Contrucci, Director of Community Engagement
Bethany Zemba, VP for Strategy and Community Relations and Chief of Staff
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.
Questions about religious life, contact us at religious.life@qu.edu.
Reena Judd, University Rabbi, Peter C. Hereld House for Jewish Life
Iddrisu Awudu, Muslim religious life coordinator
March was an engaging month for our student organizations with over 200 events/meetings held by our groups. We are proud to share that QTHON raised over $180,000 for Connecticut Children’s Hospital during their dance marathon. April is our busiest month for programming. Some things to look forward to are the Car Club Car Show, the Black Student Union Fashion Show, the Student Programming Board Spring Week, Wake the Giant Spring Concert and more! To learn more about these programs, please have your students check out Bobcat Central.
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.
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 at qufsl.
Registration for Panhellenic Primary Recruitment opens on May 1. Please check out quinnipiacpanhellenic on Instagram for the link once open!
We are excited to welcome Phi Delta Theta to the fraternity community during the fall 2025 semester. They will be looking for founding members beginning in August. Any questions can be sent to us via email or Instagram.
Our community has had an amazing spring semester, welcoming over 100 new members, raising over $192,000 for philanthropic organizations and performing over 6,900 hours of hands-on service. If your Bobcat wants to join our community, please send them our way.
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 lots of engaging events this past month, including Wellness Wednesdays involving World Sleep Day, Global Day of Unplugging and an upcoming topic of mindfulness. There are high levels of engagement with our mental health services this semester, as well as a plethora of student groups continuing to make a difference on campus with their advocacy and awareness campaigns around wellness. We look forward to continuing to support our students through the next few months until the end of the school year and beyond!
Look for an email from Student Affairs with the topic of the week, programs, tips and resources. Tabling in RecWell lobby from noon to 2 p.m. weekly.
April 23: Alcohol Awareness
April 30: Destress for Finals: Puppy Hugs with Ryder
April 21, 3-4 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater (on the RecWell lawn)
Register on recwell.qu.edu in Wellness Events
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 all throughout the year. Registration is open.
Monday, April 21 5-7 p.m. with Professor Alan Bruce and Christine Chew
Register on recwell.qu.edu in Wellness Events
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).
Learn more and schedule a health services appointment
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.
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.
Sign up for classes on the RecWell website
QU Campus Recreation has created a Facebook so students/families/alumni who do not have access to Instagram, link below.
Connect with RecWell on Facebook
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.
Monday - Thursday: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For the most up-to-date hours, changes in schedule or announcements, be sure to visit recwell.qu.edu
Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
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.
Our staff are available in the Office of Housing in the Student Affairs Center behind the Bobcat Den. We are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are also available as follows:
Phone: 203-582-8666
Email: housing@qu.edu
View hours, locations and menus
As we are coming to the close of the academic year, students should be especially mindful of their meal points. All students are encouraged to check their meal points at least once a week by installing the Transact app on their mobile device or accessing the Transact website. Comparing the actual meal point balance to the week-by-week guidelines will help students to stay on track.
Any leftover meal points will roll over from the fall to the spring semester. However, spring semester points will expire if they are not used at the end of the term. The last day to use meal points is on May 10.
Students with too many points have three options available to them:
Consider transferring points to another student.
Learn more about the transfer process
Log into Quinnipiac's meal point transfer system
Participate in the Tap Out Hunger program and donate meal points to charity.
Log into MyQ to complete the form for Tap Out Hunger
Purchase food or beverages in bulk quantities directly from the dining hall to bring home. Dining services offers limited items based on cost value at the end of each year. There is a sign-up process announced in April and pick ups take place in the final weeks of the semester.
Complete a bulk order purchasing form (offered in the spring)
Students who have fewer points than the budget recommends can negotiate a transfer of points from another student.
Learn more about the transfer process
Log into Quinnipiac's meal point transfer system
If a student runs out of meal points, they can supplement with Q-Cash. The dining facilities accept Q-Cash and credit cards. Q-Cash acts as a debit account separate from the student's meal plan, and students may add Q-Cash to their account at any time by making a deposit on the Transact page. Parents and guardians can also make guest deposits. In addition to each dining location on our three campuses, Q-Cash is accepted at numerous establishments in the surrounding area.
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.
F-1 students graduating in May are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT)and should review the instructions on the OPT website.
Continuing F-1 students wishing to engage in an internship in the U.S. during the summer, must be eligible for and enrolled in a course requiring work and approved for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) prior to engaging in work.
Students with international travel plans should consult the Travel Guidance on the OISS website. Students must obtain a travel signature from the OISS office prior to reentry into the U.S. If students have concerns about travel, they can email oiss@qu.edu or schedule an appointment with an advisor.
Every international students on an F-1 or J-1 visa that was present in the US during 2024 is required to file tax forms with the IRS, even if they didn’t earn income. Quinnipiac partners with Sprintax, an expert in non-resident tax prep in the US. Sprintax will guide international students through the tax preparation process and arrange the necessary documents. Students should reference emails and information provided by oiss@qu.edu about tax filing and refer to the information on our tax webpage
OISS has purchased blue and green graduation cords as a gift for graduating international students. The blue and green colors symbolize that our international students have traveled from around the globe to attend Quinnipiac and will forever be a part of the Bobcat family wherever they are in the world. May graduates can pick up their cord from the OISS office Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm.
Students have the option to purchase a Quinnipiac flag sash representing their home country/countries. If interested, please visit this site to order the flag sash online at your own expense. Use this code for free shipping: QUINNIPIAC-SP2025.
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.
If your student has a financial hold on their account as registration nears, please consider checking the Financial Aid tab on Self-Service, to be sure the federal student loan offer is accepted for this school year. Students wanting to borrow a federal student loan who have not filed a current FAFSA have limited time to do so. The 2024-2025 FAFSA is located on the StudentAid.gov website. Submissions for this current school year must be filed prior to April 15 in order to provide ample time for the office to process the loan offer.
If you need assistance outside of the financial aid offer, there are educational borrowing options available to explore.
The federal Parent PLUS Loan offers parents the opportunity to borrow an educational loan to pay their student’s bill. The loan application is located on the StudentAid.gov website and the Financial Aid Office will be notified within 48 hours of the application submission.
If the parent is declined credit for the PLUS Loan, the student may be eligible for an additional federal unsubsidized loan as part of their current financial aid offer. A valid FAFSA submission is required in order to process federal loans. Refer to the Student Aid website for more information regarding the Parent PLUS Loan
Private educational loans are available to students, parents and guardians to pay for school. Please refer to elmselect.com, an unbiased website providing the most current information on private lenders historically used by Quinnipiac families. There, you will find the link to each lender’s application, along with the lender’s customer service phone number, should you have questions relating to your specific financial situation. The lender will notify the Financial Aid Office once the loan is ready for certification. Note, undergraduate students will be asked to obtain a co-signer in order to secure a private educational loan.
The Financial Aid Office can be reached at finaid@qu.edu with additional questions.
Are you planning to secure an educational loan to finance the balance due on your student’s invoice?
Please refer to the financial aid loans webpage for borrowing options and more detailed information.
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.
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.
Consistent with the university policy, One Stop uses email as our official means of communication with students. We send frequent emails to students and to their proxies with important information that is time sensitive. All students are required to check their emails regularly.
Students with unpaid balances who are not on payment plans for the January and Spring 2025 terms will have late fees applied monthly. In addition, these students have holds on their accounts which will prevent them from registering for the Summer and Fall 2025 terms. Students and their proxies should access Self-Service to check for outstanding balances and pay accounts in full.
Please consult the Resolve a Balance Due page of our website for assistance as needed.
As required by the Internal Revenue Service, Form 1098-T is available to all students with qualified tuition and other related educational expenses paid during the previous calendar year.1098-T forms are available through Self-Service when students login with their Quinnipiac credentials. Click on Tax Information and select 1098 Information to access your 1098-T statements.
Summer and Fall 2025 tuition and fees due dates announced
With Summer and Fall 2025 registration just around the corner the billing dates and payment due dates for Summer and Fall 2025 have been announced. Please visit the When is tuition due for Summer and Fall 2025 FAQ on our website.
Undergraduate additional registration period: View information on the Registrar's Office webpage
Important: Students with holds on their accounts will not be able to register until the holds are resolved. You will know if you have a hold if you expand the Notifications under your profile picture and name on the Student Finance tab of Self-Service
Billing for Summer 2025: Notices that invoices are available will be sent around Thursday, April 24. Look for an email when your bill is ready for review.
Payment due date: Thursday, May 15. Be sure to settle your account by this date to avoid any holds or late fees.
No payment plans are available for the Summer Term.
Billing for Fall 2025: Notices that invoices are available will be sent around Monday, June 16, 2025. Look for an email when your bill is ready for review.
Payment due date: Tuesday, July 15. Be sure to settle your account by this date to avoid any holds or late fees.
Fall 2025 payment plan: You must enroll in a plan by Monday, July 14, if you'd like to use this option.
Fall 2025 Payment Plan Installment Dates:
July 15
August 15
September 15
October 15
November 15
For more detailed assistance, please refer to the following:
Payment Options: A complete list of payment options.
Managing Student Finances: Information on tuition costs and financial aid options.
One Stop Website: Answers to many common questions. The Frequently Asked Questions page is particularly useful.
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
All students are reminded to check their student account balance in Self-Service regularly.
Log into Self-Service
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.
Additional Registration Period: All students will have the opportunity to make changes to their schedules according to the dates below:
March 31-April 17: Open Registration for all current students at all academic levels to register for Summer and Fall courses
April 28-May 19: Open Registration for Summer and Fall courses
May 27-July 8: Open Registration for Summer 2 courses
July 15 – August 29: Open Registration for Fall courses
For more information regarding registration, please visit qu.edu/registrar or contact registrar@qu.edu
Other important dates:
Monday-Friday, May 5-9: Final examination period from Monday 3:30 p.m. through Friday for undergraduate and graduate on-campus classes
The Parking Rules and Regulations will continue to be enforced through the end of the year. All student permits expire in August. Students will receive an email over the summer when permits are available for the 2025-26 academic year.
Any questions, please reach out to One Stop Auxiliary Services at parking@qu.edu. Learn more on the parking page of our website.
An overview of the shuttle schedule can be found on the Quinnipiac shuttle page.
The College Break Bus service will be running in the 2025-2026 academic year for Thanksgiving and Spring breaks. Learn more about College Break Bus Service
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.
If your student is experiencing any concerns or issues with the shuttles, please email us at qushuttles@qu.edu.
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
Familiarize yourself with Quinnipiac’s Emergency Preparedness Procedures
In an emergency, always call 911 first.
For all other emergencies, or requests for help, contact:
Public Safety: 203-582-6200
Student Affairs: 203-582-8753
Once you are registered, the university may connect with you via text, email and a phone call about any emergencies, weather-related cancellations or other critical university information.
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The Rave Guardian app transforms student, faculty and staff cell phones into personal alarm beacons. Users can use it to create a virtual escort service as they walk across campus, as well as send tips to Public Safety.
Download GuardianLast chance to get your student a stole and a cord for graduation. Donate online to the 1929 fund
It’s for a great cause, the 1929 Fund! (Scholarships for students, by students).
Our Commencement website has all the information you need for Commencement. All eligible graduates will receive information throughout the semester via their Quinnipiac email. Please make sure your student is regularly checking their Quinnipiac email.
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
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.
Join your fellow Bobcat parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends for Quinnipiac’s inaugural gala, a fundraising event supporting student success and celebrating our ambition, achievement, and the bold vision shaping Quinnipiac University’s next century. We are excited to announce that Ynon Kries, chairman and CEO of Mattel, will join us as our special guest for a fireside chat with President Olian that you won’t want to miss!
Tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and program acknowledgments are available at ambitious.qu.edu/gala. Let’s celebrate “A Night for the Ambitious” in style! Attire is formal, black tie optional.
Want more information, have questions, or need assistance with your support? Please contact Jenna McClain Morlong at jenna.mcclain@qu.edu or 203-582-7274.
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.
Bobcats Unite 2025, happening on Thursday, April 24, is an exciting online giving day dedicated to supporting the university community. This event encourages parents & families like you to join with alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends as we come together to support Quinnipiac. Gifts of any size make an impact. You can support financial aid, academic programs, athletics, experiential learning opportunities, career development, or any area of the university that means the most to your Bobcat. It's a wonderful opportunity for the Bobcat family to unite and significantly impact current students and the university's future. Join Bobcats Unite
P.S. - Senior parents! Make a gift of any size to write a special note of congratulations to your student that will be delivered to them before Commencement!
As your family and your student look ahead to Commencement, you may reflect together on the people, professors, and programs that made your student’s Quinnipiac experience unique. As you reminisce, consider recognizing your student’s hard work and dedication while providing life-changing educational access for future Bobcats by making a Capstone Scholarship Gift. Learn more and honor your Bobcat
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 us.
Jenna L. McClain Morlong
Director of Development for Parents and Families
203-582-7294
jenna.mcclain@qu.edu
Learn more and get involved in Parents and Family Leadership Council
Parents of current students have created an independent Facebook group — Quinnipiac University Families Helping Families — designed to help other current parents and families.
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
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.
Please note:
To view this portal, you must have proxy access granted by your student. Learn more about proxy access
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.
Prospective parents and families are invited with their prospective undergraduate student to explore our stunning campuses, experience our expansive and inclusive communities, get a feel for our immersive academic programs and meet engaged and invested faculty and students.
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Explore our recommendations for what to do in the area, where to stay, places to eat and how to get here.
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