Hundreds of upper-class students assist first-year students with the move-in process, followed by several welcome events including the welcome ceremony, welcome BBQ, and a variety of fun activities. Past events have included bingo, a hypnotist and a late-night lounge party. In addition, the first six weeks of the semester are packed with opportunities to get involved and help new students feel at home as they transition into life at Quinnipiac.

The weekend before the first day of fall classes, and the first six weeks of the fall semester

Learn more about Welcome Weekend and First Six Weeks

Each year in the fall, Quinnipiac invites all parents, families and alumni back to the university for a weekend to experience all that our beautiful campuses have to offer. Numerous events are also offered for all Bobcats to participate in, connecting and making new memories along the way.

Learn more about Bobcat Weekend

Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated nationally between September 15 and October 15, gives our Quinnipiac community the opportunity to learn about the rich histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestry can be traced to more than 20 countries in Latin America, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

September 15 to October 15

The Quinnipiac community pauses each October to celebrate and observe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer history.

Month of October

The M&T Bank Arena hosts the fiercest rivalry in college hockey each year as the men's ice hockey team hosts the Yale Bulldogs. The winner takes home the Heroes Hat, which honors those who risked or lost their lives following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. It remembers Joseph Mascali (FDNY/Staten Island 5), father of Quinnipiac alumni Chris '05, Jenn '02 and Katie Mascali '14.

Read the recap on GoBobcats.com

The university community comes together to ring in the holiday season and illuminate the longest nights of the year with holiday lights and cheer at the annual Quad lighting.

Undergraduate, graduate, law and medicine students savor delicious meal together provided by Quinnipiac for a night to remember. Get together with friends and get in the holiday spirit for these annual holiday dinners, a tradition dating back more than 3 decades.

After the Thanksgiving break

Learn more about celebrating the holidays at Quinnipiac

March presents the Quinnipiac community with the opportunity to celebrate the many contributions of women at our university and throughout our society.

Month of March

QTHON is a year-long fundraising initiative that is celebrated during a day-long dance event led by Quinnipiac students for Connecticut Children’s. During this event, there is dancing, games, music and more as participants anticipate the big fundraising reveal from their efforts.

Spring semester

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Learn more about QTHON

The Student Programming Board puts on an annual Wake the Giant concert every spring where a chosen headliner performs for the student body. In past years, the school has hosted artists including Khalid, Kesha, Blackbear and Offset. 

Spring semester

See all the coverage of the Wake the Giant concert with Quavo

It is our honor to celebrate our graduates each year at our annual Commencement exercises for our eight schools and College of Arts and Sciences.

May

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Academic calendars allow you to plan for the beginning and ending semester dates, significant academic dates, breaks and holidays. This calendar also includes events like Alumni Weekend, Parents and Family Weekend, Orientations, Open Houses, and other special events.

Undergraduate and graduate

School of Law

School of Medicine

With several events a year held throughout the country, you have a wealth of opportunities to connect with your fellow Quinnipiac alumni. You're invited to Bobcat sporting events, regional gatherings, concerts, campus lectures, volunteer days, as well as career programming.

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