September 22, 2023 Update
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Dear parents and families,
Thank you for entrusting your student’s education in the hands of Quinnipiac University.
We are extremely grateful to have this year’s students actively involved. The student engagement fair, which took place during the first week of classes, filled the Quad with more than 150 tables and a few thousand students in attendance. If your student hasn’t joined a club, rec team, intramural sport, service opportunity or found a job on campus, please encourage them to meet with a staff member within Campus Life, Residential Life, the Learning Commons, or have them seek out their academic adviser for assistance. It takes a village of staff to support our students and we are all here for them.
There are many things I could highlight throughout the first few weeks of classes, but I will focus on one student-led initiative, which reflects our mantra for co-curricular activities and services “for students by students.”
Please ensure your student is aware that On the Rocks Pub and Grill is now open Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. throughout the academic year. The student-led leadership team brings a student perspective to hiring staff, managing the menu, delivering great entertainment, and helping to make it a student destination for dining. Meal points are accepted for all food and non-alcoholic beverages. It’s a great diversion from our traditional dining halls.
Additionally, On the Rocks becomes Talks on the Rocks once a month. This month, on Tuesday September 26, it is for first-year students, with faculty and staff discussing the transition to college. A free buffet dinner is offered to the first 50 attendees. We hope that your student signs up for these outstanding dinners and conversations that include 10 faculty and 10 staff.
Next up, is Bobcat Weekend! It is only a few weeks away (October 6-7). We hope you have registered, if not, please register online today. We look forward to seeing as many families and alumni as possible.
Finally, our Parent Academy sessions are scheduled over the next six weeks.
Student well-being at Quinnipiac (student health, counseling and wellness support) at 7 p.m. on September 27 | Register for the Sept 27 session
Academic and social support at 7 p.m. on October 4 | Register for the October 4 session
Dining at 7 p.m. on October 11 | Register for the October 11 session
As always, should you ever have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or any of the experience staff at Quinnipiac.
Sincerely,
Tom Ellett
Chief Experience Officer
Parents will have the opportunity to participate in a discussion about student life, ways to get involved and health services through the Parents Academy.
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Quinnipiac’s innovative assessment system, which applies longitudinal, cohort studies to support individual student success, drew Kate McConnell, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) vice president for curricular and pedagogical innovation, to the Mount Carmel Campus on September 12.
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Save the date for Bobcat Weekend! Bobcat Weekend is a time for our alumni, parents and families to come to campus and enjoy numerous activities. This year it will take place October 6–8. More information on the schedule and registration will be available this summer.
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.
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
Mark DeVilbiss, Director of Housing
Melissa Karipidis, Associate Director of Housing
Michael Guthrie, Assistant Director of Residential Life
Mallory Antoinette Gatison-Marsh, Assistant Director of Residential 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
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
Quinnipiac does not condone sexual violence and encourages reporting and bystander intervention. For more information or to make a report please contact the university's interim Title IX coordinator.
Sarah Hellyar
203-582-7757
sarah.hellyar@qu.edu
Or stop by the Title IX office located in CCE 180
The Office of Student Engagement had over 1,500 students in attendance at our annual Engagement Fair on August 30. If your student is still interested in joining a club/organization and is unsure of the steps to do so, please contact studentengagment@qu.edu and a staff member will set up a meeting. The Office of Student Engagement is looking for excited students interested in becoming an Orientation Leader. Applications will go live via email on Monday, October 2. Make sure to follow @quorientation on Instagram for more information.
The Student Programming Board and WQAQ radio is busy planning the annual Fall Fest for October. Artist and date to be announced soon. For more information and hints on the artist follow @quspb on Instagram.
Students can utilize our Do You QU platform now to search our different clubs and organizations. All you need is your username and password.
Log into Do You QU
If your student is a commuter, we have commuter lockers available to rent for free. There is a limited number of lockers, so please advise your student email studentengagement@qu.edu if they are interested.
Multicultural Week will be from October 2-5 with various events happening all week.
Recognizing the profound impact Hispanics have had on American society
Learn more about Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month at Quinnipiac
F-1 students graduating in December 2023 are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization in SEVIS on September 21. Students can review the OPT Online Training Course in Blackboard for detailed instructions on the application process and make an advising appointment with International Student Services
The ISS Fall Excursion will be to the Big E on Sunday, September 24. We are excited to introduce international students to U.S. culture by attending a large New England fall festival.
Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of State, International Student Services is offering an opportunity for Quinnipiac students to volunteer at the NYC Marathon on November 5. Our group will travel by shuttle from Quinnipiac's Mount Carmel Campus and volunteer at the marathon by filling water cups and handing them out to runners. Our volunteer shift will be at Fluid Station Mile 20 (Bronx - East 138th Street and 3rd Avenue). Interested students must complete the ISS marathon sign up form and register on the NYRR Website by September 30.
Mark your calendars for International Education Week which will be held on campus November 13-17. The week celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide, and will include cultural cooking demonstrations, information sessions about global education opportunities, an alumni panel about working in the U.S., photo contests and much more!
Students remaining on campus over Thanksgiving break will be invited to participate in a variety of programs and events hosted by International Student Services, including the Thanksgiving Host Program, which gives students the opportunity to share in a traditional Thanksgiving meal with a Quinnipiac University faculty or staff member who has signed up to host student(s) in their home for a Thanksgiving celebration. Students can sign up to participate in the Thanksgiving Host Program
Information sessions for faculty-led courses abroad are September 25-27. We will be promoting over 20 different winter, spring and summer faculty-led courses abroad.
September 28, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)
Center for Communications and Engineering CCE 101 Mt. Carmel Auditorium
Read MorePlease join us during Bobcat Weekend! The Peter C. Hereld House will host an open house Saturday, October 7 from 10 – 11 a.m. Join us for some light breakfast bites and coffee to learn all about what the Hereld House offers for the student experience. Special thanks to the Rakoff family P’18, ’21, ’24 for sponsoring!
Please RSVP by October 1 to Katie Picard by email at katherine.picard@qu.edu.
The Peter C. Hereld House for Jewish Life hosted Shabbat blessings and a dinner on September 8.
On September 16 for Rosh Hashanna, the Jewish New Year, students were invited to attended services throughout the day. Students are welcome to experience Sabbath September 22 and September 29.
If your child is a Jewish first year, please let Rabbi Reena Judd know their name and she can reach out. She can be contacted at reena.judd@qu.edu or 203-582-8206.
We are wrapping up recruitment season here in the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life and we are so excited to welcome so many new members into our community. So far, more than 350 students have joined the community across our 21 recognized organizations.
September 24 is our fourth annual day of service! Approximately 400 students will make their way into the greater Hamden community to perform hands-on service throughout the day. We anticipate approximately 1,500 hours of service to be completed!
September 25-29 is National Hazing Prevention Week! Our community will be tabling throughout the week, hosting various events, and giving out donuts to those who take the pledge to stop hazing. Encourage your Bobcats to come and say hi in the Mount Carmel Student Center!
October 13 is our third annual Dip into Leadership program! Affiliated students are encouraged to enjoy chips and dips (of all kinds) while learning about various leadership opportunities throughout the FSL community. This event features a panel of current leaders who talk through their responsibilities, tips and tricks for success and offer advice to those looking to take on roles in the future.
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.
Quinnipiac’s Student Health Services partnered with Hartford HealthCare to help you feel your best. We are located on campus and ready to help with your medical needs.
Learn more and schedule a health services appointment
The Office of Counseling Services provides a range of clinical services and mental health support at no cost to undergraduate and graduate students — including evaluations, individual counseling and group therapy.
Learn more about counseling services
Students should follow these Instagram accounts for up-to-date hours, programs and incentives:
Classes are offered year-round on all three campuses, including Spinning, body sculpting, Zumba, Bootcamp, Core Conditioning, yoga and Pilates.
Sign up for classes on the RecWell website
Monday - Thursday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) is a club on campus and an amazing resource for parents. If you suspect that your child may be struggling mentally or emotionally, remember the five Ts: Tell, Test, Teach, Talk, Take Action.
Tell your child they can come to you with any problem
Test their academic health by checking their end of semester grades
Teach them how to recognize depression and anxiety
Talk with them more often or visit if they are in distress
Take action if your student is experiencing high-risk mental health concerns
To learn more and for additional resources, explore the NAMI's Parent's Guide to Mental Health for College Students
Connect with others who understand what you’re going through, anytime and anywhere, with Togetherall. It’s free to use, anonymous and active 24/7. Join Togetherall’s online peer community today at togetherall.com with your student email.
What is CARE? The Community, Assessment, Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our community through proactive, coordinated, and deliberate approaches by identifying, assessing, managing and reducing any student interpersonal or behavioral concerns.
The CARE Team is a partnership of various university offices that is supported by the Office of the Dean of Students. Team members include all residential life professional staff, select staff from counseling, student health services, graduate student affairs, religious life, fraternity and sorority life, veteran and military affairs, Title IX, department of cultural and global engagement and student affairs.
The CARE team meets weekly to review and discuss new referrals, ongoing cases and the best course of action to support students of concern.
CARE referrals are submitted by faculty, staff, students and community members.
Access up-to-date information and resources on Quinnipiac’s COVID protocols, including testing, vaccines, our mask policy and isolation protocols.
October 22: eSports Open House Day
October 25: Women’s Wellness Night from 6-10 p.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center
RecFest had a huge turnover with 1,000 students attending on August 27 on the front lawn to meet Quinnipiac’s club sports teams, learn more about intramural and fitness registration and participate in games and raffles.
All club sports teams completed tryouts throughout the month of September.
See the full schedule of events
Our Joyful event in Café Q was a great success. We partnered with Student Health Services and Mental Health Services on campus and provided resources to students to help everyone settle into campus. We had a Welcome Wall where students filled out what on campus makes them feel at home. We also served up some great eats with vodka sauce pizza and spicy vodka sauce spaghetti.
We had a Love, QU Dining Lemonade golf cart event where we handed out lemonade on a 90-degree day all around campus. Students were so excited for the refreshment on their walks to and from class.
This semester, we opened two new stations in Café Q: Delicious Without and Pom & Honey. Both stations have been a great success with awesome feedback from students. Our Delicious Without station has been particularly impactful as the offerings are prepared without the top 9 major allergens.
Learn more about dining locations
Meal plans are refreshed at the beginning of each semester, and students are able to purchase individually priced items in locations across our three campuses. All items in the dining facilities are sold a la carte (not buffet). Instead of a meal-based system, students pay for each item using the meal points on their Q-Card just as they would in a traditional restaurant.
To assist students with managing their points to ensure they are not over or under using their points, monthly emails are sent to each student on a meal plan. These emails remind the student what plan they are on and their current meal point balance. Explore the resources on the Meal Plan Budgets and Staying on Track page of our website to help stay on track throughout the semester — including mobile and online budget trackers, and mobile ordering apps.
Learn more about dining on campus and view instructions on how to change a meal plan on the FAQ section of our meal plans webpage.
The dineoncampus website contains the most up-to-date information about hours. Visit the DineonCampus website
Learn more about how Dining Services accommodates students with dietary restrictions and allergies
One Stop provides seamless and integrated student administrative services throughout the entire student life cycle. One Stop includes cross-functional student solutions for:
records and enrollment services
managing student finances
parking and transportation services
One Stop works closely with and can provide preliminary information about financial aid, Q-Cards, housing and dining. Advanced registrar functions such as degree conferrals, Dean’s List and diplomas will continue to be administered through the Registrar.
Email: onestop@qu.edu
Call: 203-582-8650
Students with outstanding balances who are not participating in payment plans are asked to secure financial aid or pay their bill in full immediately. Late fees of 1% will be added to accounts in October. Students with holds on their accounts will not be able to register for the Spring 2024 term until the balance is resolved. Learn how to resolve a student’s balance
All students registered for the fall term should see their charges in Self-Service.
You can view your balance and financial aid via your Self-Service account. We encourage all students to check their accounts in Self-Service once a month. Log into Self-Service
Learn more about payment options
Learn more about financial aid
Questions about your bill? Contact One Stop
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact One Stop
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Review Quinnipiac’s refunds and withdrawal policy.
Students are offered the opportunity to purchase tuition insurance.
Self-Service Student Finance Guide provides complete instructions on using Self-Service to set up a proxy, view and pay invoices and set up a payment plan.
Learn more about tuition and financial aid.
The One Stop website provides answers to many of your questions and the frequently asked questions page is a particularly helpful resource.
Should you have additional questions that may not be addressed above, please contact One Stop at onestop@qu.edu. If your questions are about financial aid, please contact finaid@qu.edu. We look forward to assisting you and welcoming you for the fall semester!
As a part of our commitment to providing a student-centered and future-focused education, Quinnipiac is pleased to introduce Stellic, a new online tool for student degree planning and student-advisor collaboration. Stellic allows students to visualize and chart their path towards graduation and will help advisors and administrators get a clearer picture of students and how to best support their goals.
Students can:
Review all dates in the Academic Calendar. Below is a brief listing of upcoming dates:
Registration information for the J-Term and Spring semesters will be posted during the week of September 25. Students will be able to see their registration date, as well as available class sections for the upcoming semesters.
Beginning May 1, 2023, tuition and fee payments via credit card will incur a 2.95% fee from our vendor. This is a slight increase from the fee that our vendor charged previously (which was 2.85%). ACH transactions will not incur any fees.
Beginning December 1, 2022, parking permits, parking tickets, and housing deposit transactions paid via credit or debit card will incur a 3.3% fee from our vendor. This is a slight increase from the fee that our vendor charged previously (which was 3.14%). ACH transactions will not incur any fees.
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.
For those resident and commuting students bringing a vehicle, we require you to display this current year’s parking decal (2023-24).
At this point in the term, all students who applied for parking permits should have their decal. Students who accumulate three or more unpaid tickets will have a hold placed on their account and will not be able to participate in registration for the Spring 2024 term.
Any questions, please reach out to One Stop Auxiliary Services at parking@qu.edu. Learn more and read our parking rules and regulations on the parking webpage.
We are very excited about the start of a new school year. We are pleased to announce several shuttle service improvements.
The changes include a new shuttle service provider, Valet Park of America, as well as a new shuttle stop for the Mount Carmel Campus on New Road.
Other highlights for Fall 2023 include:
New shuttle buses with new designs
Passio GO! app to track the location of the shuttles in real time
Increased student shopping shuttles
Shuttles will run on Wednesdays (new this year), Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Expanded hours on Saturdays and Sundays
Redesigned shuttle loops to reduce travel and wait times
Additional shuttle between Mount Carmel and York Hill Campuses during peak hours of 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
American Disability Act (ADA) compliant shuttles increased from two to six
Dedicated shuttle to run from Westwoods parking lot to Mount Carmel Campus
Dedicated ADA van for intra-campus transport on the Mount Carmel Campus and assistance of students with accessibility needs during South Quad construction (students must be registered with the Office of Student Accessibility)
Eight shuttles to connect all 3 campuses, including:
Bobcat Express: Continual loops throughout the day
York Hill/Mount Carmel Express: Continual loops throughout the day.
North Haven Campus loop: Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. (York Hill, Mount Carmel, Flats on Washington Avenue, North Haven Campus and Whitney Village.
New replacement shuttle stop (placed on New Road behind Echlin across from the Peter C. Hereld House for Jewish Life)
For more information about shuttles (schedule, hours and stops), visit the shuttles page at QU.edu/shuttles
September 26: Reflective Hike to Yoga at 4:30 p.m. Meet at Sleeping Giant.
September 28: From 3:30-5:30 the Office is hosting a Service Fair on the Mount Carmel Quad to encourage students to join our student service-based organizations.
September 30: Community Action Project (CAP) is hosting Helping Hands Day to involve students in multiple community service projects.
October 9: Reflective Hike to Yoga at 4:30 p.m. Meet at Sleeping Giant.
October 10: Fresh Check Day involves the Office of Community Engagement hosting an activity to assist those experiencing homelessness.
October 15: LGBTQ Retreat at the Herald House on campus.
October 21: LGBTQ History Walking Tour of NYC.
October 23: Reflective Hike to Yoga at 4:30pm. Meet at Sleeping Giant.
Follow CAP on Instagram @qu_cap for additional information.
Some key things we’d like for parents and families to be aware of:
The Quinnipiac CARE Team is here to support students navigating health and wellness, behavioral or situational concerns. One in three first year students received support from this team last academic year and there are staff all across the university community that are prepared to help students! If you are concerned about a Quinnipiac student, more information about how to submit a CARE referral can be found on the CARE webpage
Mark your calendars, the Commencement 2024 schedule has been announced.
1 p.m. — Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Commencement
5 p.m. — School of Law Commencement
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
10 a.m. — College of Arts and Sciences and School of Communications Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
3 p.m. — School of Education and School of Nursing Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
All ceremonies will also be livestreamed and recorded.
More information on ceremony details, including tickets, will be sent to all eligible graduates via their Quinnipiac email throughout the academic year. Please remind your graduate to check their email regularly for information. Information will also be available on our Commencement website
This summer, we welcomed our newest Bobcat families during orientation, and all over the northeast for regional family receptions and virtually as well. A big thanks to our Parents and Family Leadership Council members, who hosted these events off campus – and kudos to our student ambassadors and alumni for your support as well. We can’t wait to see you at Move - In, and of course welcome you back for Bobcat Weekend.
Quinnipiac has long valued parents and families as partners in our students' education and success. As members of the Parents and Family Leadership Council, we invite you to directly engage in and join a partnership focusing on the continued success of Quinnipiac. As a member, you will be invited to two meetings per academic year with university leadership and fellow council members, receive exclusive parent email updates, and have the opportunity to attend many invitation-only receptions, including parent and family networking and social events. Members receive multiple opportunities to meet, advise and network with university leadership and administration, deans, faculty, staff and fellow families.
While each family customizes their experience to meet their family needs, the only requirement to join is a desire to help make a difference with an annual leadership gift in support of the university’s priorities.
Benefits of joining the Quinnipiac Parents and Family Leadership Council:
To serve as ambassadors for the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents of Quinnipiac University through engagement, career development, and philanthropy
Presentations by administration, faculty, staff and others about how your student can maximize their QU experience
Invitations to special receptions with Bobcat families, President Olian, and university leadership
Ambassadors for new Bobcat families, and promote parent involvement & support of university initiatives
Host or attend regional or on-campus events
Special Commencement benefits
Complete your application today
For more information on how to get involved, please contact:
Aimee Marcella
Director of development for parents and families
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.
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