May 26 Update
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.
Dear parents and family members,
Happy May and congratulations to all of the recent graduates! We just concluded a tremendously successful Commencement weekend at Quinnipiac.
We offered six ceremonies, including law and medical at the M&T Bank Arena. The days were filled with joy and celebrations for the Class of 2023.
It has also been a very high-spirited year on our campuses, from all of the MAAC Championships of many teams and community service had yet another terrific year giving back to the Greater Hamden community and beyond. QTHON raised more than $100,000, Be Kind Leave your Food Behind celebrated its 15th year of collecting left over food and goods filling more than 170 bins for food shelters in the area and Tap Out Hunger (a donation of unused dining hall food points) collected another $25,000, and of course, our annual Big Event (day of service) had more than 850 students volunteer in April.
It is truly a reflection of the commitment Quinnipiac students have to assist our most vulnerable populations in our communities.
We are excited to welcome our first-year and transfer students to Orientation in a few weeks. Should you know of any new families joining Quinnipiac, please reach out and welcome them to the Bobcat family. One of the groups I am most grateful for are the 14 parents who volunteered to be members of the Parent’s Advisory Board. Their dedication and valuable insights have been influential in guiding me through some of the challenges our students face. THANK YOU to the group!
As we enter this time of the year for some rest and relaxation, I wish all of you health and sustained wellness.
As always, if you have any feedback or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at cxo@qu.edu.
Tom Ellett
Chief Experience Officer
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:
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.
To view this portal, you must have proxy access granted by your student. Learn more about proxy access
Paul Cappuzzo ‘23, a hardworking political science major, was involved in a variety of organizations during his four years at Quinnipiac, but one role in particular led him to leaving a lasting mark on the university.
Read the full story
In what has become a beloved annual Commencement tradition, members of the Quinnipiac Class of 2023 decorated their caps to showcase their unique journeys. Here is a selection of what we saw:
Read the full story
Nathanael Scaniffe, JD ’23, has been looking at Quinnipiac’s Mount Carmel Campus his whole life. Born and raised in Hamden, he regularly drives past the brick buildings and enjoys the view of the Quad from the top of Sleeping Giant.
Read the full story
A bachelor’s in computer science is fueling a career that’s about to take off for John "Jack" Theall, ’23. In June, Theall will join the flight avionics simulation team at Collins Aerospace in Binghamton, NY.
Read the full story
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, Associate Dean of Student Affairs for Campus Life
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
Don Sawyer, VP for Equity, Inclusion, and Leadership Development
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.
Father Jordan Lenaghan, OP, Executive Director of University Religious Life
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
If your student is looking to get involved at the university, they can find information on all clubs and organizations through Do You QU
The Center for Staff and Faculty Excellence recognizes the exemplary work of our faculty and staff who bring to life the vision and strategic plan of Quinnipiac. Learn more and find a link to nominate outstanding members of the university community.
The Department of Cultural and Global Engagement is seeking student leaders for the Global Partners Program in the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. The Global Partners Program is a peer mentorship program for new international students at Quinnipiac. Global Partners welcomes new international students to the Bobcat family, eases their transition on campus, and establishes connections for support and friendship! Students interested in applying should complete the Global Partner Application by Saturday, April 1. Students can email international.student@qu.edu for more information.
International students currently on an F-1 visa and graduating in May are now eligible to apply for an Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization. Students should consult with DCGE for instructions to apply with the office of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
International parents and family members applying for a tourist visit to attend graduation can email international.student@qu.edu for a visa invitation letter template to be written by your student.
We are excited to support 23 educational abroad programs this summer with over 100 students, faculty and staff in attendance. We have programs traveling to: Alaska, Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and United Arab Emirates.
We are so proud to share that the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) community raised $141,946+ for philanthropic organizations and performed 7,493+ hours of hands-on service during the 2022-23 academic year!
Panhellenic sorority primary recruitment registration is open! This mutual selection process takes place over Labor Day weekend. All questions can be directed to panhellenic.council@qu.edu or asked via Instagram @quinnipiacpanhellenic.
Please encourage your Bobcat to visit our registration website if they are interested in registering
Fraternity recruitment registration will open on May 30. Any interested students should follow @quifc on Instagram to gain access to the link once open. Additionally, Tau Kappa Epsilon will be rejoining the Quinnipiac fraternity community this fall which offers a new opportunity for membership. Be sure to check out our Instagram announcement to learn more.
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 Greek Life.
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 - Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Closed on Memorial Day and Independence Day
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.
The Valorant & Smash eSports competed at the CECC eSports National Championships in Arlington, TX from May 5-7. Learn more about eSports
Club roller hockey was a national runner-up at the NCRHA D3 tournament in Irvine, California during April of this year. Learn more about Club Roller Hockey
Men’s ice hockey team are national champions
Thank you to all our current students who officially checked out using the online form these past few weeks. We hope that final exams went well and that you were able to move out smoothly. Wherever you will be this summer, we hope you will be healthy and productive in all your endeavors.
It’s early, we know, to begin thinking about the fall, but please save the date for move-in next August. We look forward to seeing everyone who will be returning to us in Quinnipiac housing. We would also like to encourage your student to sign up for the Move-In Crew. The application is on MyHousing, and we would really enjoy having their help in welcoming our newest Bobcats to campus in August. This event is a lot of fun and the new students and their families are always so grateful.
We are also excited to meet all of you who have incoming new first-year and transfer students. June Orientations are coming soon, and there will be plenty of time to exchange information and get to know you. As a reminder, housing contracts and roommate requests for new students are due on May 26. The deadline for new international students to sign their housing contracts is June 8.
Students move into their residential spaces in late August.
Review hall closing and opening dates for the 2023-2024 academic year
All dates and times are subject to change. Please see review the webpage for the latest information.
Our episode of The College Tour highlighting the best of Quinnipiac, from our beautiful location and dynamic academic programs to our vibrant student experience and successful Division I athletic teams, is live and streaming and available on Amazon Prime.
We offer endless opportunities — as Paige Pezzella '24 quickly realized. Join her as she shares many of the ways our student experience is second to none. There's always something to do, with engaging programming and purposefully designed facilities like our new Recreation and Wellness Center and our great pub and grill, all in close proximity to world-class music, the world's best pizza, museums and cultural experiences, as well as short train rides to New York and Boston.
We are adding two new meal plans for the Fall 2023 term — the Diamond and Bronze+ plans.
Review our Meal Plans page to learn more about the Diamond and Bronze+ plans
Students will be assigned their default dining plan for Fall 2023 when bills are released over the summer. Students will have the opportunity to change their dining plan beginning at the end of June until the last day of the add/drop registration period on September 2. View the FAQ section of the Meal Plans page to learn how.
Learn more about how Dining Services accommodates students with dietary restrictions including food choices by dietary need and location and the process to request dietary accommodations.
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
Any students with outstanding balances for the summer terms will have holds placed on their accounts. View all tuition payment due dates
Billing for Summer and Fall 2023 has begun. View our online chart to see when you can expect your student’s invoice and when payments are due.
All registered students will be required to consent to our financial and withdrawal policies.
Learn about payment options including one-time payments, payment plans and international payments.
Students may authorize a proxy (parent, guardian, spouse or other individual) to have access to Self-Service to make payments on behalf of the student or to view grades.
The student may authorize a proxy to all or a subset of the following:
Student finance information
Financial aid information
Academics (final grades)
Tax information
Notifications (receive email notifications on the above)
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.
Tuition insurance through GradGuard is available to protect the investment our students and their families have made in higher education. This coverage strengthens and broadens the scope of our refund policy by ensuring reimbursement for tuition, housing and other payments if a student withdraws for any covered medical reason at any time during the semester.
Congratulations, Class of 2023! All graduates will receive their diploma by mail in June. If you have questions, please contact the registrar.
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.
Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in the Spring 2023 semester may register for Summer I and II and Fall 2023 classes using Student Planning within Self-Service on their appointment dates.
Students not currently enrolled may begin registering on April 24, 2023.
Enrolled, full-time students should use Self-Service
Non-degree, non-matriculated students and part-time students should use the Course Registration Form
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.
To: All students, faculty, staff (cc: parents/families)
From: QU One Stop
Subject: New parking policies & assignments for Fall 2022
What you need to know:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Dear students,
We know that parking has been a significant concern for our community. Our total parking capacity across all university lots exceeds demand, but because the North Lot is very popular for parking, it creates logistics issues, traffic congestion and a shortage of spaces in that lot during peak hours.
To address this, we asked a team of MBA students to spend the Spring 2022 semester evaluating parking at Quinnipiac to ensure the solutions we implement reflect the feedback and experiences of our university community. They surveyed students, faculty and staff; conducted research on traffic flow at QU; studied other institutions’ parking policies; and designed a set of recommendations that were reviewed and largely supported by student government leaders and administration.
Based on this community-involved process, we are implementing the following parking policies and related changes at the start of the Fall 2022 semester:
Parking policies and authorizations will be connected to a student’s class year:
Beginning after 5 p.m. each Friday and through 5 a.m. each Monday, all students with permits, regardless of class year, may park in Hilltop, Hogan and North lots. All vehicles must be moved to their appropriate permitted lots by 5 a.m. each Monday, or they will be ticketed.
We understand that convenient and reliable shuttle service is an important ingredient that make these parking policies work. Included below is information regarding the university shuttle system designed to support our updated parking program:
To reduce congestion, traffic flow in select lots on the Mount Carmel campus will be modified:
We will revise our parking permit system to use color-coded decals to help clearly identify which parking permits are allowed for each lot. Please look for an email from One Stop later this summer with a link to register your vehicle, apply for a parking permit, and for commuters, pay your annual parking fee.
We are confident that these changes, created with the involvement of our community, will improve the overall parking experience on our campuses.
Sincerely,
The One Stop team
==================
QU-One Stop
Quinnipiac University
Mount Carmel Campus
P: 203-582-8650
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.
Any new students enrolling in the summer terms must apply for a parking permit.
MyParking, our parking application, will undergo an upgrade over the summer and there may be a few days when it is not available. Please email parking@qu.edu if you have any urgent needs when the site is unavailable.
Learn more about parking, including rules and regulations
All student parking permits expire on August 31, 2023. Returning students should look for an email over the summer with links to updated rules and regulations and instructions for how to apply for permits for the 2023-24 academic year.
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 parking 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 five 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.
With the construction of the South Quad students who wish to park in Hilltop must enter through the service entrance (on New Road) by the Facilities building.
This month the Office and Residential Life hosted an event called Be Kind, Leave Your Food Behind where we invited students to donate any non-perishable food items. Students donated approximately 3.6 tons of food!
In April, the Big Event hosted its annual day of community service. This consisted of 850 students, faculty and staff who participated and completed a variety of projects at nearly 60 site locations in the greater New Haven area.
The Office of Community Engagement recently concluded its annual initiative, Tap Out Hunger, raising $25,382 worth of food to donate to the area non-profits Hamden Food Bank and Columbus House to stock their food pantries and soup kitchens.
We held six Commencement ceremonies the weekend of May 12-14. The weather was beautiful all weekend and graduates, families and friends were able to celebrate this important milestone.
View all Commencement coverage, including stories, photos and videos
Proofs of photos taken by Island Photography will be emailed to the graduate’s Quinnipiac email address.
All graduates will receive their diploma by mail in June. If you have questions, please contact the registrar
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.
Students will be able to learn more about the businesses and services in our area on Tuesday, September 12, when the university hosts a local businesses showcase on the Mount Carmel Quad.
As members of the Parents Council, we invite you to directly engage in and join a partnership focusing on the continued success of QU. 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.
Learn more about how to join from our Parents Council Co-chair, Ed Farris P’22, MD '26; P’25, P’25
For more information on how to get involved, please contact:
Aimee Marcella, director of development for parents and families, at aimee.marcella@qu.edu.
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.
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.
Our newsletter is designed for parents and family members of current Quinnipiac students. Sign up for our email newsletter for helpful reminders, updates and need-to-know news.
Sign Up
