The first of six summer Orientation sessions designed to introduce Quinnipiac’s newest Bobcats to their new home kicked off on June 8, when hundreds of members of the Class of 2030 met up for the first time on the Mount Carmel Campus. The two-day program included an overnight residence hall stay, plenty of community building, and loads of resources and information — all to ensure a smooth transition when first-year students begin classes in August.

Learn more and see photos from our first session

Upcoming Billing and Payment Information

The One Stop office is thrilled to welcome our new Bobcats to Quinnipiac! We would like to take this opportunity to share important information about the billing and payment cycles.

Billing and Payment Information

The university has five terms each academic year: Fall, January (J-Term), Spring, Summer I and Summer II. Students are billed separately for each term. We are currently preparing for the Fall 2026 term.

Billing for Fall 2026: Notices that invoices are available will be sent to all students and their proxies on or around Monday, June 15.

Payment Due Date: Wednesday, July 15

Proxy Access

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. In addition, authorizing a proxy also allows the appropriate Quinnipiac faculty and staff to discuss relevant matters with the proxy. 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

Learn more about granting proxy access

Payment Options

Payment options include one-time payments via ACH or check, payment plans, international payments and payments on behalf of a student as a proxy or a third-party.

Learn more about payment options

Payment Plans

The university offers payment plans to help meet educational expenses. These plans are available for the fall and spring terms on a semester-by-semester basis and can be set up for up to five monthly payments per semester.

The payment plan is not a loan program. There is no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check.

The cost to budget the interest-free monthly payment plan is a $75, nonrefundable enrollment fee per agreement.

For the Fall 2026 term, two payment plans are offered

• 2026 Fall UG/GR (Auto-Adjust) – This plan covers the student’s full balance due and will automatically adjust if the amount owed changes. Therefore, if financial aid is applied the balance due on the payment plan will automatically adjust. This adjustment can lead to an increase or decrease of the monthly payment plan. The remaining balance due will be split among the remaining payments.

• 2026 Fall UG/GR (Fixed Balance) – This plan allows the student to determine the amount to pay via the payment plan. To make any adjustments to the amount after the first payment is due, the student needs to email the One Stop office.

Payment Plan Installment Dates for Fall

• July 15

• August 15

• September 15

• October 15

• November 15

Information for the 5-month Spring 2027 Payment Plan will be offered with receipt of the spring semester invoice later this year. Payment plan registration is required each term. There are no payment plans for the January, Summer I or Summer II terms.

More Information

The One Stop and Financial Aid offices will be hosting webinars on June 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m. and June 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m. for students and families to learn more about important financial resources like payment plans, loan options, billing cycles and more. Please expect emails from Admissions inviting you to these webinars.

The same presentation is held for families on the first day of Orientation. Please check your family schedule when you arrive at Orientation for details.

Learn more about the following at One Stop

Managing Student Finances pages show cost of attendance and financial aid options.

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.

Health Insurance charges appear on all first-year student invoices by default. Students have a deadline of August 31 to waive health insurance if they have equal coverage with another carrier. Students opting out of the Quinnipiac plan will reflect charge removal from their invoice in seven business days.

In Self-Service students and proxies will be asked to consent to the statement of financial responsibility which includes Quinnipiac's withdrawal and refund policy.

Students will also be offered the opportunity to purchase tuition insurance. Tuition insurance strengthens and broadens the scope of our withdrawal and 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.

At the conclusion of the add/drop registration period, students may owe a balance or be due a refund. It can take up to three weeks after the start of the term for refunds to be processed. The fastest way to get a refund is to sign up for direct deposit.

The One Stop website provides answers to many questions and the frequently asked questions page is a particularly helpful resource.

Email onestop@qu.edu or contact One Stop for questions about billing and payment.

Email finaid@qu.edu or contact Financial Aid for questions about financial aid.

Forbes ranks Quinnipiac A+ for financial stability

Forbes Magazine’s 2026 annual college financial grades report awarded Quinnipiac University an A+ financial grade and a financial GPA of 4.32. In Connecticut, Quinnipiac is one of just three universities to be awarded an A+ by Forbes for proven financial stability.

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Interested in joining the Honors Program?

The deadline to respond to the Honors Program invitation, or to apply directly, was June 1. Students are welcome to apply at the end of the fall semester. A 3.5 GPA is expected, but students above a 3.3 may request consideration.

Complete your math placement exam before attending Orientation

Be sure to complete your placement exams in Canvas prior to Orientation, if you have not already. All students must complete the math placement exam, and any student interested in studying language should take the language placement exam. Note: All students in the College of Arts & Sciences must complete six credits of language. Please submit your placement exams as soon as possible, ideally two weeks before your Orientation date so the scores can be processed.

Here's what you need to know before you attend Orientation

You will begin your journey as a Bobcat at Orientation. Our program is designed to help you and your family begin acclimating to our community. As you become acquainted with our university, you’ll register for courses and learn about our resources and services. We’ll teach you about our traditions, and we’ll help connect you with other incoming students and their families. Each session will offer programs for both students and family members.

Learn more about what Orientation will be like and what you should pack

First-Year Move-In Information

• Wednesday, August 19 (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.): LLC and Honors students. Honors students move in this day regardless of building assignment.

• Thursday, August 20 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.): The Grove (morning) and non-LLC participants (beginning at 1 p.m.)

Mandatory Move-In Time Slot Selection

All students are required to register for a specific 90-minute arrival slot. The sign-up system will open the same day that housing assignments are released by August 1.

Please email residentiallife@qu.edu with any questions.

3 Laptop Tips from the Academic Coach Team

Starting your first year at Quinnipiac means getting set up for success and that includes your technology.

Here are three quick tips to keep you on track from day one:

1. You will need a laptop. Really.

   Make sure you are bringing a full laptop to campus. Not a Chromebook or an iPad Pro. Some of the software you will use for classes and exams will not work on those devices, so a laptop is essential.

2. Ask your program and use the IT team’s guide before you buy.

   Not sure what to get? First ask your academic program if they have any specific recommendations or requirements. Quinnipiac’s IT team has already done the homework for you. Check out their laptop guide for recommended models and specifications.

3. Do not buy Microsoft Office.

   Save your money. Microsoft Office 365 is completely free for you as a Quinnipiac student and easy to download with your university account. You will need to use programs like Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Getting the right setup now makes everything easier later.

Be sure to visit Q-Start often

The next few months will be busy and a little bit stressful — but that is where Q-Start comes in. It is carefully designed with you in mind. It takes the uncertainty away from the on-boarding process and will let you know what you will need to complete and when.

Email qstart@qu.edu with any questions.

Check your email often 

There are a lot of exciting opportunities headed your way this summer — most of which will come through your Quinnipiac email. Be sure to set it up and check it often. We also recommend adding it to your phone.

Join the conversation

Connect with @bobcatbound for timely updates and information.