The application process can be a daunting experience for any student. We are here to make the journey as smooth as possible. We've outlined some simple steps in the process for first-year and transfer students below, but please call our office with any questions: 203-582-8600.
Within 48 hours of submitting an application, the student will receive an acknowledgment email that will contain instructions on how to access their status portal to see a checklist of admissions credentials required for application review. Learn more about the application process below.
There are many factors and qualities we consider when reviewing a student’s application for admission.
Read a few of the questions we get most frequently in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in the following areas: student experience and residential life; tuition and financial aid; admissions requirements and application process; and academics.
Quinnipiac grants credit for Advanced Placement (AP) courses completed in high school. To receive consideration for credit, applicants must take the AP exam and receive a minimum score dependent on the course.
Quinnipiac also gives credit for college courses completed as part of the high school curriculum. Applicants must request that an official college transcript be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for evaluation. Courses completed with a grade of “C” or higher, which are part of our regular curriculum, will transfer.
If students have taken an IB curriculum, we will consider awarding advanced standing for higher level courses, based on a minimum exam grade of 4.