Congratulations! You have a lot to be proud of!

You've made it! We are so happy that you chose to make #BobcatNation your home. Quinnipiac is a dynamic, exciting and wonderful community of passionate students, alumni, professors and staff who collectively want to help you succeed. Check out our video welcoming you!

Getting to this point was not easy, and that makes all you have accomplished that much more impressive.

What is Bobcat Bound?

Students will receive the Bobcat Bound newsletter each Thursday through the first week of classes. It will help guide you through the process of becoming a Quinnipiac student — from approaching deadlines to opportunities of engagement, involvement and pride. Families will be able to find this information each Friday on the Parents' Portal.

Four Reasons Bobcat Bound is Your Weekly Must-Read Guide to Quinnipiac:

1. Bobcat Bound delivers weekly, time-sensitive updates so you never miss important deadlines, next steps or university moments that matter as you prepare to arrive at Quinnipiac.

2. Each issue introduces resources and programs that help you understand not just how Quinnipiac works, but how you can help make it feel like home.

3. By breaking things down week by week, the newsletter removes guesswork and stress — helping you feel better prepared, supported and excited for what’s ahead.

4. Bobcat Bound invites you into the Bobcat community early, showing you the experiences you’ll engage with and the people who will support you throughout your Quinnipiac journey.

Be sure to visit Q-Start often

The next couple of 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.

Register for June Orientation

We will host six Orientation sessions throughout June to ease your transition to college. They are critical to your success — which is why we require you to attend one of them. The deadline to register is June 2. The sessions are filling up quickly; register today on Q-Start.

Sign your housing contract

The first step in joining the residential community is to complete the housing application. The housing application is available to you on MyHousing, and all residents must have a completed application to receive a room assignment. You can access MyHousing through Q-Start or directly at qu.edu/myhousing.

When you sign off on the contract, you will be directed to the lifestyle questions that we use to match roommates. Please be sure to answer all the questions, even if you plan to choose your own roommate.  

If you are under the age of 18, parental verification is required for your application/contract to be complete. Your parent/guardian will receive an email to the address you provided for your emergency contact to verify and complete your application. Your application is considered incomplete, and you will not be able to move forward in the housing process until the parent/guardian verification is complete.  

Please note that Hotmail, Yahoo, OptOnline, iCloud and me.com addresses often reject messages that come from the housing database. We recommend using a Gmail address or other personal/business address to receive the verification.

The verification email is sent immediately after you submit the application. When your application has been submitted, a copy of the housing contract will be emailed to you.

Explore our living and learning experiences

As you prepare to begin your journey at Quinnipiac, consider living in one of our Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) or The Grove, where students build friendships early, take part in programming and faculty interaction, and feel more connected to campus. Once the Housing application is complete, students will receive a follow-up email at their Quinnipiac address from Thomas Rouse, director of residential life, with instructions to complete the LLC or Grove application. Note, we also will be sending a separate email to parents encouraging them to follow up with their student about applying. All communications about LLCs/Grove are sent to students' Quinnipiac email addresses, so check inboxes regularly and apply as soon as the follow-up email arrives since spaces are limited.

Once you complete the LLC/Grove application, the system will send a confirmation email to your Quinnipiac email account.

Students living in one of our Living-Learning Communities (LLC) are more likely to have a higher GPA at the end of their first year and in every semester afterward. These students are also 10% more likely to remain enrolled in college compared to their peers not living in LLCs. 95% of students say they would recommend LLCs to others. 

• Applications for The Grove and the LLCs are due on Monday, May 18.

• Students may apply for The Grove and an LLC but can only participate in one Living-Learning Experience. 

• Students will be notified of their Grove or LLC application status by Tuesday, May 27. 

Roommate request portal opens June 1

Incoming first-year students may select one or three roommates. Students choosing three roommates will be assigned as a group in the Commons or Ledges.

Students are encouraged to discuss their answers to the lifestyle questions on the housing application with their potential roommate(s) to help determine if they are compatible and can create a positive living experience.

Roommate requests will be accepted from June 1 through June 28.

All roommate requests must be mutual, which means requested roommate(s) must confirm the request to be assigned together by June 28.

Selecting one roommate does not guarantee assignment in a double room. Roommate pairs may be assigned in quads with another matched roommate pair.

Students participating in the Grove experience or an LLC must choose a roommate from other participants in their program.

There will be separate roommate selection processes for students in these groups. Grove and LLC requests will supersede roommate requests.

Students who sign up for the Grove or an LLC and plan to pick a roommate that is not in the same program will be matched and assigned with another participant.

Housing assignment and roommate information will be available on MyHousing by August 1.

Email housing@qu.edu or call 203-582-8667 with any questions. 

Check your email often 

There's 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.