Quinnipiac University

January 23, 2025 Update

Parents and Families

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January 23, 2025 Update

Parents and Families

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.

Message from our Chief Experience Officer

Dear QU parents and family members, 

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. 

Sincerely, 

Tom Ellett
Chief Experience Officer

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Prospective Parents and Families

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.

Learn more about the admissions and financial aid process

Parents Academy Webinars

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

Hannah Cranston, Director of Student Engagement

Residential Life

Thomas B. Rouse, Director of Residential Life

Residential Life

Housing

Melissa Karipidis, Associate Director of Housing

Housing

Fraternity and Sorority Life

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

Fraternities and Sorority Life

Office of Community Service

Vince Contrucci, Director of Community Engagement

Bethany Zemba, VP for Strategy and Community Relations and Chief of Staff

Community service opportunities

Office of Religious 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.

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

Spiritual and Religious Life

What’s new from Student Experience and Engagement

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 happening across our campuses

OL Group Process

February 22, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 120

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OL Group Process

February 23, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 120

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Residential Life Staff Meetings/Training

March 3, 2025

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 101 Mt. Carmel Auditorium

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Bracket Madness

March 17, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 120

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Women's History Month Trivia

March 18, 2025

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)

Rocky Top Student Center RTSC 210A On The Rocks Pub

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Residential Life Bobcat's Got Talent

April 12, 2025

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (ET)

Buckman Center BC 150 Clarice L. Buckman Theater & Lobby

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Residential Life Staff Meetings/Training

April 14, 2025

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 101 Mt. Carmel Auditorium

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Residential Life: 2025-2026 RA Team

April 21, 2025

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 101 Mt. Carmel Auditorium

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Bobcat Block Party

May 1, 2025

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Outdoor-Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel Complex Courtyard

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Orientation Leader Summer Training

May 30, 2025

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 114

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Orientation Leader Summer Training

May 31, 2025

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 114

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Orientation Leader Summer Training

June 2, 2025

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 101 Mt. Carmel Auditorium

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Orientation Leader Summer Training

June 3, 2025

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 101 Mt. Carmel Auditorium

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Orientation Leader Summer Training

June 4, 2025

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 101 Mt. Carmel Auditorium

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Orientation Leader Summer Training

June 6, 2025

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 114

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Orientation Leader Summer Training

June 7, 2025

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 114

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Orientation Leader Summer Training

June 8, 2025

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 114

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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.

Learn more about Fraternities and Sororities

Join us at an upcoming Fraternity and Sorority Life event

Social Event Manager Training

February 12, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (ET)

Tator Hall TH 317

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ADPI x DU Tabling

February 12, 2025

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114E Organization Table E

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Beta Theta Pi New Member Education

February 12, 2025

9:15 PM - 11:15 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 018

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Alpha Sigma Phi Study Hours

February 12, 2025

9:15 PM - 11:15 PM (ET)

Arnold Bernhard Library ABL 218

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ADPI x DU Tabling

February 13, 2025

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114E Organization Table E

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Social Event Manager Training

February 13, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 120

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Kappa Delta Girl Scout Event

February 13, 2025

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (ET)

Rocky Top Student Center RTSC 311

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Tri Delta Galentine's Day

February 13, 2025

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 114

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Chi Omega

February 13, 2025

9:15 PM - 10:15 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 209

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FSL FLS Self Care Event

February 14, 2025

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 119

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New Member Education

February 16, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)

Echlin Center EC 212

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Kappa Delta Shamrock Tabling

February 17, 2025

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114D Organization Table D

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ADPI x DU Tabling

February 17, 2025

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114E Organization Table E

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Social Event Manager Training

February 17, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM (ET)

Tator Hall TH 113

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Kappa Delta Shamrock Tabling

February 18, 2025

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114D Organization Table D

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ADPI x DU Tabling

February 18, 2025

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114E Organization Table E

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Beta Theta Pi Study Hours

February 18, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)

College of Arts & Sciences 1 CAS1 107

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Beta Theta Pi- Study Hours

February 18, 2025

9:15 PM - 10:45 PM (ET)

Lender School of Business SB 119

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Super Smash Brothers Tournament

February 18, 2025

9:15 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Lender School of Business SB 123

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Kappa Delta Philanthropy Speaker

February 18, 2025

9:15 PM - 10:15 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 101 Mt. Carmel Auditorium

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Social Event Manager Training

February 19, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 119

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Kappa Delta Shamrock Tabling

February 19, 2025

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114D Organization Table D

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Family Feud

February 19, 2025

9:00 PM - 11:30 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 101 Mt. Carmel Auditorium

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Beta Theta Pi New Member Education

February 19, 2025

9:15 PM - 11:15 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 018

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Kappa Delta Shamrock Tabling

February 20, 2025

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114D Organization Table D

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Tri Delta x ASL Deaf Culture Trivia

February 20, 2025

8:45 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Echlin Center EC 101 Kresge Lecture Hall

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Kappa Delta Shamrock Tabling

February 21, 2025

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114D Organization Table D

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Kappa Delta Shamrock Sisterhood

February 22, 2025

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 271 Dance Studio B (AC 207B)

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Kappa Delta Shamrock The Rope

February 23, 2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 145 Burt Kahn Court (AC 120)

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New Member Education

February 23, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)

Echlin Center EC 212

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Health, Wellness and Recreation

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).

Learn more and schedule a health services appointment

Counseling Services

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:

@qurecwell

Free Fitness Classes

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

Connect with Us on Facebook

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

Waivers

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 

  • Friday, February 28, 2-4 p.m. with Alan Smits 

  • Monday, March 3, 5-7 p.m. with Tami Reilly 

  • Thursday, March 27, 4-6 p.m. with Tom Ellett 

Sign up for classes on the RecWell website

Fitness Center Hours

For the most up-to-date hours, changes in schedule or announcements, be sure to visit recwell.qu.edu

 

RecWell Regular Facility Hours

Monday - Thursday: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

 

York Hill Campus Fitness Center Hours

Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

North Haven Campus Fitness Center Hours

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

For the most up-to-date hours, changes in schedule or announcements, be sure to visit recwell.qu.edu

Upcoming Health and Wellness events

Spinning® Class

February 12, 2025

6:45 AM - 7:30 AM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 212 Cycling Studio

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Yoga

February 12, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 201 Studio Breathe

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Human Reformer Pilates

February 12, 2025

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 203 Dance Studio

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PIlates

February 12, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 203 Dance Studio

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Spinning® Class

February 12, 2025

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 212 Cycling Studio

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Mindfulness

February 12, 2025

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 201 Studio Breathe

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Pilates Bootcamp Fusion

February 12, 2025

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 203 Dance Studio

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DelightFul - build your own dessert charcuterie board class

February 12, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 117 Teaching Kitchen

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Yoga

February 12, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 201 Studio Breathe

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Yoga

February 12, 2025

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM (ET)

Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci MNH 309 Relaxation and Wellness Studio

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Barre fitness class

February 12, 2025

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 203 Dance Studio

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Body Power

February 12, 2025

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 205 Studio Strong

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QU-TS AHA BLS Class

February 12, 2025

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 119

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NaturallyMe Guest Speaker

February 12, 2025

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 133 Piazza

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Spring Kickoff

February 12, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 209

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Human Reformer PIlates class

February 12, 2025

7:15 PM - 8:15 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 205 Studio Strong

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Yoga

February 12, 2025

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 201 Studio Breathe

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Spinning® Class

February 12, 2025

8:30 PM - 9:15 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 212 Cycling Studio

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Spinning® Class

February 13, 2025

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 212 Cycling Studio

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QPR Training

February 13, 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 217 Student Activities

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Spinning® Class

February 13, 2025

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 212 Cycling Studio

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Yoga

February 13, 2025

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 201 Studio Breathe

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Yoga

February 13, 2025

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (ET)

Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci MNH 309 Relaxation and Wellness Studio

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Human Reformer Pilates

February 13, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 203 Dance Studio

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Yoga

February 13, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 201 Studio Breathe

Read More

Spinning® Class

February 13, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 212 Cycling Studio

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Barre fitness class

February 13, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 203 Dance Studio

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Body Power

February 13, 2025

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 205 Studio Strong

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Yoga

February 13, 2025

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 201 Studio Breathe

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Spinning® Class

February 13, 2025

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 212 Cycling Studio

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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. 

Learn more about the room selection process

Junior students will choose from available spaces in Crescent, Westview, Townhouses, Eastview and Whitney Village.

Sophomore students will choose from available spaces in Hill, Village, Larson, Perlroth, Troup, Sahlin, Bakke Founders and Crescent.

We look forward to having your student as a part of the residential community next year. 

Quinnipiac Bobcats Athletics

Athletics and Recreation

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Athletics and Recreation

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Club Sports

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Women's Tennis at University of Connecticut

February 12, 2025

1:00 PM (ET)

Storrs, CT

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Women's Lacrosse versus CCSU

February 12, 2025

2:00 PM (ET)

Hamden, Conn.

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Women's Basketball versus Sacred Heart

February 13, 2025

6:00 PM (ET)

Hamden, Conn.

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Baseball versus Georgia

February 14, 2025

12:00 PM (ET)

Wilmington, NC

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Men's Lacrosse at UMass

February 14, 2025

2:00 PM (ET)

Amherst, MA

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Baseball at UNC Wilmington

February 14, 2025

4:00 PM (ET)

Wilmington, NC

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Softball at Tennessee State University

February 14, 2025

5:00 PM (ET)

Nashville, TN

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Women's Ice Hockey versus RPI

February 14, 2025

6:00 PM (ET)

Hamden, Conn.

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Men's Basketball at Sacred Heart

February 14, 2025

7:00 PM (ET)

Fairfield, CT

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Women's Indoor Track & Field versus Giegengack Invitational

February 14, 2025

7:00 PM (ET)

New Haven, Conn.

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Men's Ice Hockey at Union

February 14, 2025

7:00 PM (ET)

Troy, N.Y.

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Softball versus Mercer University

February 14, 2025

7:30 PM (ET)

Nashville, TN

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Women's Lacrosse versus Colgate

February 15, 2025

12:00 PM (ET)

Hamden, Conn.

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Baseball versus Georgia

February 15, 2025

12:00 PM (ET)

Wilmington, NC

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Women's Basketball at Iona

February 15, 2025

1:00 PM (ET)

New Rochelle, NY

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Softball versus Stony Brook University

February 15, 2025

3:00 PM (ET)

Nashville, TN

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Women's Ice Hockey versus Union

February 15, 2025

3:00 PM (ET)

Hamden, Conn.

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Women's Tennis at Harvard University

February 15, 2025

4:00 PM (ET)

Cambridge, MA

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Softball versus University of Illinois

February 15, 2025

5:00 PM (ET)

Nashville, TN

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Men's Tennis versus Monmouth University

February 15, 2025

5:00 PM (ET)

North Haven, Conn.

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Acrobatics & Tumbling at Iona

February 15, 2025

6:00 PM (ET)

New Rochelle, N.Y.

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Men's Ice Hockey at RPI

February 15, 2025

7:00 PM (ET)

Rensselaer, N.Y.

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Softball at Tennessee State University

February 16, 2025

10:00 AM (ET)

Nashville, TN

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Baseball at UNC WIlmington

February 16, 2025

11:00 AM (ET)

Wilmington, NC

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Men's Basketball versus Iona

February 16, 2025

2:00 PM (ET)

Hamden, CT

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Women's Lacrosse versus Yale

February 18, 2025

2:00 PM (ET)

Hamden, Conn.

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Men's Lacrosse at St. John's

February 18, 2025

3:00 PM (ET)

Queens, NY

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Softball at University of Central Florida

February 20, 2025

3:30 PM (ET)

Orlando, FL

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Softball versus Columbia University

February 21, 2025

9:00 AM (ET)

Orlando, FL.

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Softball versus University of Pittsburgh

February 21, 2025

11:30 AM (ET)

Orlando, FL.

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Quinnipiac Dining

Dining Updates

Hours and Menus

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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.  

To view or change a dining plan, students should:  

  • Log into MyHousing 

  • Select "Dining" and then select "Dining Plans"  

  • 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. 

Access MyHousing  

Mail Center Updates

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!

For more information, please visit educationabroad.qu.edu or email study.abroad@quinnipiac.edu.

Join us at a community service event

QTHON February Walk in Their Shoes Event

February 12, 2025

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114F Organization Table F

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APO coloring event

February 12, 2025

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 117

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APO 2025 Rush tabling

February 13, 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114E Organization Table E

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QTHON February Walk in Their Shoes Event

February 13, 2025

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114F Organization Table F

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Furry Friends Beat the Holiday Blues

February 14, 2025

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 215

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APO Valentine's Day Candy-Grams

February 14, 2025

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114E Organization Table E

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February 14, 2025

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114F Organization Table F

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Travel game night with APO

February 15, 2025

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 119

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Alpha Phi Omega Eboard

February 16, 2025

4:45 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)

Lender School of Business SB 123

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Travel trivia with APO

February 17, 2025

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 019

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Bobcats in the Community Meeting

February 17, 2025

8:45 PM - 9:45 PM (ET)

Tator Hall TH 304

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Study abroad leadership

February 18, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 114

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QTHON

February 18, 2025

9:15 PM - 10:15 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 208

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APO 2025 Rush tabling

February 19, 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114C Organization Table C

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February 19, 2025

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114F Organization Table F

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Handprints for Sunshine Stitch it Forward

February 19, 2025

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 207

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February 20, 2025

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114F Organization Table F

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CAP - Faces of the Homeless

February 20, 2025

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (ET)

Echlin Center EC 101 Kresge Lecture Hall

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Meet the brothers

February 20, 2025

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 119

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QTHON February Walk in Their Shoes Event

February 21, 2025

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114F Organization Table F

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Financial Aid

Loans

Are you planning to secure an educational loan to finance the balance due on your student’s spring semester invoice? 

Please refer to the financial aid loans webpage for borrowing options and more detailed information.

Outside Scholarships

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: 

1098Ts 

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. 

More information about 1098Ts can be found on the 1098T page of our website

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

Learn more about One Stop

One Stop Announcements

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.

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.’

Please see the Spring 2025 academic calendar for other important dates.

Updating Emergency Contact Information

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.

Learn more about the Registrar

Parking, Shuttles and Transportation

Parking

  • The Parking Rules and Regulations will continue to be enforced. Please note the following reminders: 

    • 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.  

  • Per the Quinnipiac University Rules and Regulations each permit allows parking in certain designated lots. Please find the list of available lots under Parking Permit Classifications and Locations on our website. 

  • 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. 

Shuttles

An overview of the shuttle schedule can be found on the Quinnipiac shuttle page

College Break Bus Information

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

View the routes on a map

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.  

Explore details on schedules, pricing and to book a trip, sign up for email notifications, or join the private Quinnipiac Facebook group

Please note, as this is not a university-affiliated service, all inquiries should be directed to College Break Bus.

This service is in addition to the university shuttle to Union Station in New Haven. Learn more about transportation options during university breaks

Live Shuttle Tracking

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.

Learn more about Title IX

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Public Safety Updates

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. 

Stay safe

  • Familiarize yourself with Quinnipiac’s Emergency Preparedness Procedures

  • In an emergency, always call 911 first.

  • 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:

Graduating Students

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.

For questions, please feel free to contact us at:  

Graduate Admissions: graduate.admissions@quinnipiac.edu 

Graduate Financial Aid: gradfinaid@quinnipiac.edu 

Graduate Student Affairs: gradaffairs@quinnipiac.edu 

Office of Development for Parents & Families

For the Ambitious

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:

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

Quick Links and Resources

Additional Resources

Join the conversation

Parents of current students have created an independent Facebook group — Quinnipiac University Families Helping Families — designed to help other current parents and families.

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

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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.

Log Into the Portal

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.

Plan a Visit

Take a Tour, Attend an Info Session or Open House

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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With beaches, amusement and adventure parks, hiking, boating, theater, history, museums, concerts, restaurants, shopping, resorts, and more, there's always something to do. 

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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