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A birds eye view of the Quad during the Engagement Fair

September 22, 2023 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.

September 22, 2023 families update

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.

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

There’s so much going on!

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Event Highlights

Join Us for Bobcat Weekend

Bobcat Weekend 2023 Family and Alumni

October 6-8

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.

Learn more about Bobcat Weekend

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

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 and Housing

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

Residential life and 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

Title IX Office

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

Title IX

What’s new from Student Experience and Engagement

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.

What’s happening across our campuses

Typsy Gypsy

September 26, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114A Organization Table A

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Typsy Gypsy

September 26, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114B Organization Table B

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Blue Gems

September 28, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114B Organization Table B

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Blue Gems

September 28, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114A Organization Table A

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SGA Retreat

September 29, 2023

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 114

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SGA Retreat

September 30, 2023

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

Lender School of Business SB 123

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SGA Retreat

October 1, 2023

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Lender School of Business SB 123

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Blue Gems

October 2, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114B Organization Table B

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Blue Gems

October 2, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114A Organization Table A

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Blue Gems

October 5, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114A Organization Table A

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Blue Gems

October 5, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114B Organization Table B

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Sophomore Success

October 16, 2023

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

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

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Olivers Olive Oils

October 18, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114B Organization Table B

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RA In-Service Training

October 23, 2023

9:30 PM - 10:45 PM (ET)

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

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Halloween Trivia

October 27, 2023

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

Outdoor-Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel Hill Village Circle

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Sophomore Success

November 13, 2023

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

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

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Residential Life In-Service RA Training

November 13, 2023

10:00 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

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

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Typsy Gypsy

November 14, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114B Organization Table B

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Typsy Gypsy

November 14, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114A Organization Table A

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OSE Retreat (Pro Staff)

November 17, 2023

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Rocky Top Student Center RTSC 401 Conference Room

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Sophomore Success

February 12, 2024

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

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

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What’s new from the Department of Cultural and Global Engagement

Multicultural Week

Multicultural Week will be from October 2-5 with various events happening all week.

Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month

Recognizing the profound impact Hispanics have had on American society

Learn more about Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month at Quinnipiac

International Student Services

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

Global Education / Short-Term Faculty-Led / Global Solidarity / Study Abroad

Faculty-led programs

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.

Upcoming Department of Cultural and Global Engagement events

Several colorful drums used for salsa music

Salsa is Nuyorican: A Salsa Lecture and Instrument Demo

September 28, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Center for Communications and Engineering CCE 101 Mt. Carmel Auditorium

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Global Partners Appreciation Dinner

October 8, 2023

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

Rocky Top Student Center RTSC 317

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Medical Spanish Scenarios

October 11, 2023

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

Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci MNH 217

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Fiesta Night

October 12, 2023

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

Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci MNH 105 Multipurpose Room

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International Student Alumni Panel & Mixer

November 13, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 133 Piazza

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International Student Alumni Panel & Networking Event

November 14, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 133 Piazza

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What’s new from Religious Life

Jewish Life Updates

Upcoming Events

Please 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.

Past Events

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.

Contact Us

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.

What’s new from Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)

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.

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.

Join us at an upcoming Fraternity and Sorority Life event

Chi Omega NLC Meetings

September 23, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 207

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New Member Education

September 24, 2023

4:15 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)

Tator Hall TH 113

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Tri Delta New Member Meeting

September 24, 2023

4:15 PM - 5:45 PM (ET)

Echlin Center EC 205

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ZBT NME

September 25, 2023

9:30 PM - 10:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 114

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Alpha Delta Pi Diamond Heist Tabling

September 26, 2023

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114F Organization Table F

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Pie-A-Chi Omega

September 26, 2023

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

Outdoor-Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel Bobcat Way Lawn

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Social Event Manager Training

September 26, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 120

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I-Week Events

September 26, 2023

9:15 PM - 10:30 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 118

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Tri Delta Glass Painting

September 26, 2023

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

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 208

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Chi Omega Wish Week X 2 Waves + The Sun X Here For You Clothing

September 27, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 133 Piazza

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Education Fall 2023

September 27, 2023

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

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 208

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Alpha Delta Pi Diamond Dating

September 27, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 120

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ZBT NME

September 27, 2023

9:30 PM - 10:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 207

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Alpha Delta Pi Diamond Heist Tabling

September 28, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114F Organization Table F

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Chi Omega Crumbl Cookies

September 28, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114F Organization Table F

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Tri Delta Big Little Speed Dating

September 28, 2023

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

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

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Alpha Sigma Phi Brotherhood Event

September 28, 2023

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

Lender School of Business SB 119

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Alpha Delta Pi Diamond Heist Tabling

September 29, 2023

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114F Organization Table F

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Chi Omega Wish Week Raffles

September 29, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114D Organization Table D

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Social Event Manager Training

September 29, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 120

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Watch Party

September 29, 2023

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM (ET)

Lender School of Business SB 119

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Kappa Alpha Theta Kicks for CASA

September 30, 2023

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

Outdoor-Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel Quad

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Delta Upsilon New Member Education

September 30, 2023

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (ET)

Lender School of Business SB 121

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Chi Omega Swishes For Wishes

October 1, 2023

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)

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

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Diamond Heist with Alpha Delta Pi

October 1, 2023

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Outdoor-Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel Quad

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Big/Little Reveal

October 1, 2023

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)

Outdoor-Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel CAS Commons

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Tri Delta New Member Meeting

October 1, 2023

4:15 PM - 5:45 PM (ET)

Echlin Center EC 205

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New Member Education

October 1, 2023

4:15 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)

Tator Hall TH 113

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Social Event Manager Training

October 2, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 120

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Tabling-Sets on the Beach

October 2, 2023

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

Outdoor-Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel Carl Hansen Patio North

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Health, Wellness and Recreation

Student Health Services

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

 

Counseling Services

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

 

Fitness

Students should follow these Instagram accounts for up-to-date hours, programs and incentives:

@qurecwell

Free Fitness Classes

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

 

See the full schedule and register for classes

Visit the RecWell website

Fall hours of operation

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.

  1. Tell your child they can come to you with any problem

  2. Test their academic health by checking their end of semester grades

  3. Teach them how to recognize depression and anxiety

  4. Talk with them more often or visit if they are in distress

  5. 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.

Learn more about CARE

Submit a referral at qu.edu/report

Access up-to-date information and resources on Quinnipiac’s COVID protocols, including testing, vaccines, our mask policy and isolation protocols.

COVID-19 Resources

Upcoming Health and Wellness events

Acrobatics & Tumbling

October 1, 2023

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-4 Recreation Center Court 4 (AC 150-4)

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Acrobatics & Tumbling

October 1, 2023

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-3 Recreation Center Court 3 (AC 150-3)

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Men's and Women's Basketball Tip Off Event

October 21, 2023

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)

Rocky Top Student Center RTSC 210A On The Rocks Pub

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QU Athletics Day of Service

November 7, 2023

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

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 256 Conference Room (AC 233)

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Acrobatics & Tumbling

November 25, 2023

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

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

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Acrobatics & Tumbling

November 26, 2023

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

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

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Athletics and Recreation

Quinnipiac Bobcats Athletics
Learn more

Athletics and Recreation

Bobcats Division I Athletics

Club Sports

Intramural Teams

Upcoming Event Highlights

October 22: eSports Open House Day

October 25: Women’s Wellness Night from 6-10 p.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center

Past Events

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.

Get in the Game

Women's Soccer versus Canisius

September 23, 2023

12:00 PM (ET)

Hamden, Conn.

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Women's Rugby at Dartmouth

September 23, 2023

1:00 PM (ET)

Hanover, NH

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Men's Soccer at Canisius

September 23, 2023

1:00 PM (ET)

Buffalo, NY

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Women's Volleyball at Marist

September 23, 2023

1:00 PM (ET)

Poughkeepsie, NY

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Women's Ice Hockey versus UConn

September 23, 2023

3:00 PM (ET)

Hamden, Conn.

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Field Hockey versus Yale

September 24, 2023

12:00 PM (ET)

Hamden, Conn.

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Women's Volleyball at Siena

September 24, 2023

2:00 PM (ET)

Loudonville, NY

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Intramural Dodgeball

September 24, 2023

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-3 Recreation Center Court 3 (AC 150-3)

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Intramural Dodgeball

September 24, 2023

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-4 Recreation Center Court 4 (AC 150-4)

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Intramural Dodgeball

September 24, 2023

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-2 Recreation Center Court 2 (AC 150-2)

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TBA: Women's Golf versus Boston College

September 25, 2023

8:00 AM (ET)

Canton, MA / Blue Hill Country Club

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Rocket League NACE Match vs. Akron

September 25, 2023

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)

Rocky Top Student Center RTSC 316 Esports Room

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Intramural Dodgeball

September 25, 2023

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-2 Recreation Center Court 2 (AC 150-2)

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Intramural Dodgeball

September 25, 2023

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-3 Recreation Center Court 3 (AC 150-3)

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Dance Team Practice

September 25, 2023

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 203 Dance Studio

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Club M Basketball Practice

September 25, 2023

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

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-1 Recreation Center Court 1 (AC 150-1)

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TBA: Women's Golf versus Boston College

September 26, 2023

8:00 AM (ET)

Canton, MA / Blue Hill Country Club

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Men's Soccer versus Bryant

September 26, 2023

4:00 PM (ET)

Hamden, CT

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Intramural Dodgeball

September 26, 2023

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-3 Recreation Center Court 3 (AC 150-3)

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Intramural Dodgeball

September 26, 2023

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-2 Recreation Center Court 2 (AC 150-2)

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Club W Volleyball Practice

September 27, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-4 Recreation Center Court 4 (AC 150-4)

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Intramural Pickleball

September 27, 2023

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-2 Recreation Center Court 2 (AC 150-2)

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Intramural Pickleball

September 27, 2023

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-3 Recreation Center Court 3 (AC 150-3)

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Dance Team Practice

September 27, 2023

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 203 Dance Studio

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Club M Volleyball Practice

September 27, 2023

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

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-4 Recreation Center Court 4 (AC 150-4)

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Club M Basketball Practice

September 27, 2023

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

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-1 Recreation Center Court 1 (AC 150-1)

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SSBU NACE Match vs. Hartford

September 28, 2023

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)

Rocky Top Student Center RTSC 316 Esports Room

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Intramural Pickleball

September 28, 2023

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-3 Recreation Center Court 3 (AC 150-3)

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Intramural Pickleball

September 28, 2023

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-4 Recreation Center Court 4 (AC 150-4)

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Intramural Pickleball

September 28, 2023

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM (ET)

Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 160-2 Recreation Center Court 2 (AC 150-2)

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Dining

Dining Updates

Upcoming Events

September

  • September 25: But First, Brunch event in Café Q
  • September 26: National Key Lime Pie Day in Café Q
  • September 28: Teaching Kitchen with our Regional Chef Tim making Arepas in the Recreation and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen

October

  • Students can look forward to delicious food themed events in the spirit of October such as:
    • Culinary Throwdown
    • Halloween Treat Bag at North Haven campus
    • Pumpkin Fest in Café Q

See the full schedule of events

Past 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.

New Dining Stations

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 and Staying on Budget

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.

Log into MyHousing

Learn more about meal plans

Hours of Operation and Menus

The dineoncampus website contains the most up-to-date information about hours. Visit the DineonCampus website

Dietary Accomodations

Learn more about how Dining Services accommodates students with dietary restrictions and allergies

Meal plans overview video

About Meal Plans

Whether you enjoy delicious sit-down meals with friends or need to grab a wholesome snack on the way to class, our dining plans are designed with personalization and flexibility in mind. Learn more about our meal plans.

One Stop Office (Student Administrative Services)

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.

What’s new from One Stop

Paying for College: Your Financing Plan

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

Financing Resources

Learn more about payment options

Learn more about financial aid

Questions about your bill? Contact One Stop

One Stop Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact One Stop

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Please reference the following for assistance as needed:

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! 

Learn more about One Stop

 

Office of the Registrar (Academic Enrollment and Course Schedules)

What’s new from the Registrar

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:

  • Create a degree plan by dragging, dropping and adding courses between semesters and years
  • Create an ideal semester schedule based on preferences and extracurricular activities
  • Seamlessly communicate with advisors for plan collaboration and approval

Review all dates in the Academic Calendar. Below is a brief listing of upcoming dates:

  • September 22 is the last day to withdraw from a course ending on October 14.
  • Monday, September 25: Yom Kippur; university holiday
  • Monday, October 9-Saturday, October 14: Midterm examination period for 100-level courses
  • Saturday, October 14: Online classes end for first 7-week online courses
  • Monday, October 23: Online classes begin for second 7-week online courses

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.

Learn more about the Registrar

One Stop Announcements

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.

Parking, Shuttles and Transportation

Parking

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.

Shuttles

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

What’s new from Community Engagement

  • 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.

Join us at a community service event

Recruitment Tabling

September 25, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114C Organization Table C

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Meet the Brothers

September 26, 2023

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)

Communications, Computing, and Engineering CCE 118

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Recruitment Tabling

September 27, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114F Organization Table F

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Handprints for Sunshine School Supplies Drive

September 27, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114E Organization Table E

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QTHON Tabling

September 27, 2023

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114E Organization Table E

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Recruitment Tabling

September 28, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114E Organization Table E

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APO Yoga for Beginners

September 28, 2023

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

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

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Ice Cream Social

September 29, 2023

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 133 Piazza

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Handprints for Sunshine School Supplies Drive

October 2, 2023

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114D Organization Table D

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Recruitment Tabling

October 2, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114C Organization Table C

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QTHON Tabling

October 2, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114E Organization Table E

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QTHON Child Health Day

October 2, 2023

7:00 PM - 10:30 PM (ET)

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

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BIC G-Board Meeting

October 2, 2023

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

Tator Hall TH 114

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Handprints for Sunshine School Supplies Drive

October 3, 2023

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114F Organization Table F

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Recruitment Tabling

October 3, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114C Organization Table C

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Relay for Life Tabling

October 3, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114E Organization Table E

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Handprints for Sunshine School Supplies Drive

October 4, 2023

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 114F Organization Table F

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Bookmark Making

October 4, 2023

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 120

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CAP Blood Drive

November 15, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 120

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CAP Blood Drive

November 16, 2023

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

Carl Hansen Student Center SC 120

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Student Conduct

Some key things we’d like for parents and families to be aware of:

  • Defend the Den – This is a student-led, bystander intervention initiative whose mission is to empower students to speak up in challenging situations and foster a kinder campus culture together. By increasing bystander awareness, we create a more positive and inclusive community where Bobcats can rely on each other. Students are encouraged to participate in trainings, and there are opportunities for leadership roles with Defend the Den. Learn more by visiting the Defend the Den webpage
  • Promoting Responsible Action in Health and Safety Emergencies – This important policy at Quinnipiac encourages students to seek help for themselves or their peers in situations where a student is at risk due to intoxication from alcohol or other drugs. Any circumstances when a person is intoxicated to the extent they are unconscious, unresponsive, or vomiting is a potential life-threatening medical emergency. When students take the responsible action of calling for help, neither the intoxicated student nor the student making the call are addressed through the student conduct process. Learn more in the university handbook 
  • Suspended and Unrecognized Student Organizations – If your student makes the decision to join a student organization, please talk to them about the organization, and find out about the mission and values of the organization. All recognized student clubs and organizations, fraternities/sororities, and interest groups will be listed on Do You QU. If you have a question or concern, please contact the university. There are inherent risks associated with joining any organization that is not recognized or sponsored by the university, as they do not follow the same expectations or safety standards as recognized organizations.
  • Hazing – Joining any student organization should be a positive, safe, and encouraging experience. All hazing behavior is prohibited at Quinnipiac University and is illegal. Please talk to your student about hazing, and if you learn that they are experiencing hazing, do not hesitate to report your concerns to the university. You can access all reporting forms at qu.edu/report. In any emergency, please call Public Safety at 203-582-6200. For more information, please see the policy statement on Hazing in the handbook

Community, Assessment, Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team

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

Graduating Students

Mark your calendars, the Commencement 2024 schedule has been announced.

Friday, May 10

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 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

Sunday, May 12

Quad, Mount Carmel Campus
  • 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

Parents and Family Leadership Council

Show your Bobcat pride: It’s a perfect time to join the Quinnipiac Parents and Family Leadership Council!

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

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.

Learn about what’s happening beyond Quinnipiac

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

Welcome to the Parents Portal video

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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Explore the Area

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.

Learn more about the Greater Hamden area

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