Quinnipiac University

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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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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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

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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.

The Quintessential Student Experience

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LGBTQ+ teach-in celebrates 50 years of Quinnipiac’s Gender Sexuality Alliance Opens in a new tab or window.

During the annual LGBTQ+ Teach-In, dozens of attendees gathered to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and history at Quinnipiac while engaging in thought-provoking conversations. Hosted by the Office of Belonging, two student leaders and a faculty member shared unique perspectives about national and Quinnipiac LGBTQ+ history and the concept of sexuality blindfolding.

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Women's basketball player connects personal experience to adaptive recreation course Opens in a new tab or window.

Maria Kealy ‘27, a Division I women’s basketball player, enrolled in HSC 280: Adaptive Sports and Recreation during the spring of her first year at Quinnipiac. Now as a senior health sciences major, Kealy still thinks back to one of the courses that transformed her understanding of athletics.

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School of Computing & Engineering’s 10th anniversary celebration highlights a decade of excellence Opens in a new tab or window.

Highlighting a decade of exceptional growth, innovation and success, Quinnipiac’s School of Computing & Engineering celebrated its 10th anniversary with a very special event that showcased excellence and looked forward to a bright future.

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