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Student Life

At Quinnipiac, you’ll do more than earn a degree. You'll become a part of our vibrant community where students rally around common interests, passions and causes.

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Students cheer at the annual Quinnipiac versus Yale ice hockey game Events and Activities
A group of students sit on the top of Sleeping Giant during a Reflective Hike to Yoga session. Clubs and Organizations
Five students stand together by the Quinnipiac Commons Residence Hall at the Mount Carmel Campus

Residential Life and Housing

We’ve designed our residence halls and campus amenities to be welcoming and supportive spaces where you'll thrive. Learn more about the housing process, residence hall options, move in, and resources like shuttles, dining, and fitness and recreation opportunities.

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Learn more about the teams and athletic and recreation opportunities at Quinnipiac.

Students work out in the Quinnipiac Soccer Turf Complex Fitness and Recreation
The Quinnipiac Women's Field Hockey team competes against Sacred Heart University Division I Athletics
The Quinnipiac University club rugby team takes on Southern Connecticut State University. Club Sports
Graduate student Jared Einhorn runs with a football toward two other flag football players Intramural Sports
Students look out at a view of the ocean at the summit of a hike Outdoor Recreation

We’re Here for You

Your health and safety are our top priority. Our Student Health Services office is staffed by a team of doctors, nurses and counselors to provide health care and counseling support. The Department of Public Safety includes trained law enforcement professionals, who provide 24-hour campus safety, while responding to emergencies and requests for assistance. The Learning Commons provides academic assistance to students, aiming not just for academic success in terms of grades and GPA but also for excellence beyond the classroom.

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Belonging at Quinnipiac

We are committed to an educational experience where unique identities are celebrated as our greatest strength, fostering an environment where every member is empowered, respected and essential to our shared success.

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Student Government and Leadership

SGA president stands at a podium and smiles at President Hardin while she claps

Quinnipiac's Student Government Association (SGA) mirrors the structure of the US Government, consisting of an Executive Board, General Board and Judicial Board. The Executive Board comprises five key positions, each receiving an on-campus office and a scholarship. The General Board, functioning as the organization's Senate, collaborates on initiatives and advocacy efforts to enhance the undergraduate student experience, while the Judicial and Ethics Board ensures compliance with governing documents and addresses inappropriate actions as needed. All of this is designed to improve the student experience led by students in collaboration with the university.

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Students, faculty, staff and community members placing flowers in front of the signs of the 9/11 victims.

Quinnipiac remembrance ceremony honors victims on 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

A somber morning event brought the Quinnipiac community together on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. On behalf of the university and President Marie Hardin, Chief of Public Safety Tony Reyes welcomed hundreds gathered on the Mount Carmel Campus Quad to join in honoring and remembering the lives lost, including four members of the Quinnipiac family.

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Students acting in a production at the Theatre Arts Center

Long Wharf Theatre partnership brings opening week production to Quinnipiac

Quinnipiac and Long Wharf Theatre are launching a new initiative, partnering to bring several unique experiences to the Quinnipiac community. Long Wharf professionals will visit several undergraduate classes to have in-depth conversations with students, lead a panel discussion on Thursday, September 17 as part of the upcoming common hour event on the South Quad and perform their opening weekend of “The Ford/Hill Project” at the Quinnipiac Theatre Arts Center on September 19 and 20.

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Princeton Review recognizes Quinnipiac with numerous national rankings, including No. 22 in the Great Outdoors category

Quinnipiac continues its strong showing among Princeton Review’s best colleges in the nation, while also breaking dynamic new ground with the university’s debut at No. 22 nationwide in the Great Outdoors: Students Get Outside category.

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Students and Masonicare residents posing for a photo

Quinnipiac students get a different kind of college experience at Masonicare

College life usually means dorm rooms, roommates, late-night conversations and neighbors who are about the same age. For three Quinnipiac University students, it means something different: living among older adults at Masonicare, joining their activities and getting to know neighbors who have decades more life experience.

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