There are many traditions that help define what it means to be a Bobcat. Quinnipiac emphasizes community through fun and educational traditions and annual events all year long.
Learn more about what Quinnipiac has to offer, including:
Welcome Week
Engagement Fair
Bobcat Weekend
Fall Fest
Cultural and Heritage Months
Fresh Check Day
Athletics Excellence
Holidays at Quinnipiac
QTHON
Big Event
Wake the Giant Annual Concert
Commencement
Quinnipiac has enjoyed a distinguished history of educating students with a talented and dedicated faculty and a commitment to excellence. From our New Haven origins as the Connecticut College of Commerce in 1929, and later, the Junior College of Commerce, the university has become a nationally recognized institution with a wide range of academic programs, 3 campuses and a diverse learning community, including 10,000 undergraduate, graduate, law and medicine students.
Over the past few decades, we have seen substantial growth:
The total student enrollment grew more than 300% in student population
We've grown from one campus with 120 acres to 3 campuses totaling 700 acres, marking an increase of 483%
With the addition of new majors and programs, Quinnipiac’s faculty grew by more than 200%
If you have health insurance and do not need to to enroll in the Gallagher insurance: Please log onto the Gallagher website to waive the insurance.
Log in with your Quinnipiac email and password.
Scroll down and click the “Waive” button.
Enter the required information, then hit submit.
You will immediately receive a confirmation notice and your health insurance fee will be removed in 2-4 business days.
If you have already waived, then you should have received a confirmation notice that it went through, and you should see that the insurance fee was removed from your tuition invoice. If you are unsure, please email QUSHIP@qu.edu to request confirmation.
If you need health insurance and plan to enroll in the Gallagher insurance: Learn more about Gallagher Insurance and enroll today.
Please note: Students are required to waive or enroll in the student health insurance program (SHIP) yearly, so set a yearly reminder in your calendar to log in each June.
Any questions please email QUSHIP@qu.edu or call Lucille Marottolo at 203-582-8934.
You may authorize a proxy (parent, guardian, spouse or other individual) to have access to Self-Service to make payments on your behalf or to view your grades.
In addition, authorizing a proxy also allows the appropriate Quinnipiac faculty and staff to discuss relevant matters with the designated person. The student may authorize a proxy to all or some of the following:
Student finance information
Financial aid information
Academics (final grades)
Tax information
Learn more about proxy access and how you can grant your authorized user proxy access.
Access the Self-Service Student Finance Guide and view the sections on Authorizing a Proxy User, First Time Login for Proxy Users and more.
Can’t remember the password for your proxy account? Email help@qu.edu
Invoices are ready and payment is due July 12.
Undergraduate students enrolled in Fall 2024 will find their invoices on Self-Service. The (first) payment due date is July 12.
Undergraduate students enrolled in Fall 2024 will find their invoices on Self-Service. The (first) payment due date is July 12.
The Financial Aid Office is currently reviewing student FAFSAs and preparing financial aid award offers as quickly as possible. Due to the changes and delays with this year’s FAFSA, some awards are still being processed. If you have completed a FAFSA and have not yet been awarded financial aid, please check Self-Service to be sure we have not requested additional documentation from you. If you have no outstanding documents, and are still awaiting aid, please know that we are working on your offer letter and once it is ready, we will email your Quinnipiac email address.
Students who have already received their financial aid offer should accept/decline their financial aid offer (and secure loan arrangements, if applicable) by July 12. Federal student loans will not be reflected against the bill until they are accepted in Self-Service.
For the Fall 2024 term, two payment plans are offered:
2024 Fall UG/GR (Auto-Adjust): This plan covers the student’s full balance due and will automatically adjust if the amount owed changes. Therefore, if financial aid is applied, the balance due on the payment plan will automatically adjust. This adjustment can lead to an increase or decrease of the monthly payment plan. The remaining balance due will be split among the remaining payments.
2024 Fall UG/GR (Fixed Balance): This plan allows the student to determine the amount to pay via the payment plan. To make any adjustments to the amount after the first payment is due, the student needs to contact One Stop.
July 12
August 12
September 12
October 12
November 12
In Self-Service, students and proxies will be asked to consent to the statement of financial responsibility which includes Quinnipiac's withdrawal and refund policy. When students or proxies view the invoice through Self-Service and continue to "Make a Payment," the consent form will be presented.
Students will also be offered the opportunity to purchase tuition insurance. Learn more about tuition insurance.
Students who complete these tasks in a timely manner will prevent the possibility of having a financial hold placed on the account or late fees.
At the conclusion of the add/drop registration period, students may owe a balance or be owed a refund. It can take up to two weeks after add/drop for refunds to be processed. The fastest way to get a refund is to sign up for direct deposit.
Please reference the following for assistance as needed:
Self-Service Student Finance Guide provides complete instructions on using Self-Service to set up a proxy, view and pay invoices and set up a payment plan.
Managing Student Finances page shows cost of attendance and financial aid options.
The One Stop website provides answers to many questions
The frequently asked questions page is a particularly helpful resource.
Email onestop@qu.edu for questions about billing and payment.
Email finaid@qu.edu for questions about financial aid.
This is a busy time for our offices. The best way to contact us is through email. It may take a day or two for us to respond to your inquiries. We look forward to assisting you.
Housing assignments will be posted on the Housing Portal on August 1. We look forward to welcoming you home. Explore first-year housing options
Stay up-to-date with all things Quinnipiac Athletics at gobobcats.com Tickets are required for men's and women's basketball and ice hockey, as well as acrobatics and tumbling. Learn more about individual and season tickets
Individual game tickets can be purchased on the website or through the box office in mid-September. All other sports do not require tickets. Current Quinnipiac students receive links to claim free student tickets each week for upcoming games in their Quinnipiac email including, acrobatics and tumbling, basketball and hockey. The Quinnipiac Athletics box office can be reached at 203-582-3905.
The Office of Student Accessibility helps to provide access for students to all Quinnipiac programs and services including but not limited to academics, housing and dining.
Please contact access@qu.edu or stop by the Learning Commons to talk with one of our accessibility coordinators. You can also call 203-582-7600.
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.
Q-Start is our digital platform designed to help you with every step you need to take to start your journey at Quinnipiac.
Overdue: Sign your housing contract
Overdue: Register for June Orientation
ASAP: Grant proxy access to a parent, guardian, spouse and/or other trusted individuals
ASAP: Transfer academic credit (for incoming first-year students)
July 12: Pay your tuition and fees or sign up for a payment plan
Connect with us on Instagram for timely updates and information.
Catch up on — or read again! — all the issues of Bobcat Bound that were sent to new students.
You may authorize a proxy (parent, guardian, spouse or other individual) to have access to Self-Service to make payments on your behalf or to view your grades.
In addition, authorizing a proxy also allows the appropriate Quinnipiac faculty and staff to discuss relevant matters with the designated person. The student may authorize a proxy to all or some of the following:
Student finance information
Financial aid information
Academics (final grades)
Tax information
Learn more about proxy access and how you can grant your authorized user proxy access.
Access the Self-Service Student Finance Guide and view the sections on Authorizing a Proxy User, First Time Login for Proxy Users and more.
Can’t remember the password for your proxy account? Email help@qu.edu
Invoices are ready and payment is due July 12.
Undergraduate students enrolled in Fall 2024 will find their invoices on Self-Service. The (first) payment due date is July 12.
Undergraduate students enrolled in Fall 2024 will find their invoices on Self-Service. The (first) payment due date is July 12.
The Financial Aid Office is currently reviewing student FAFSAs and preparing financial aid award offers as quickly as possible. Due to the changes and delays with this year’s FAFSA, some awards are still being processed. If you have completed a FAFSA and have not yet been awarded financial aid, please check Self-Service to be sure we have not requested additional documentation from you. If you have no outstanding documents, and are still awaiting aid, please know that we are working on your offer letter and once it is ready, we will email your Quinnipiac email address.
Students who have already received their financial aid offer should accept/decline their financial aid offer (and secure loan arrangements, if applicable) by July 12. Federal student loans will not be reflected against the bill until they are accepted in Self-Service.
For the Fall 2024 term, two payment plans are offered:
2024 Fall UG/GR (Auto-Adjust): This plan covers the student’s full balance due and will automatically adjust if the amount owed changes. Therefore, if financial aid is applied, the balance due on the payment plan will automatically adjust. This adjustment can lead to an increase or decrease of the monthly payment plan. The remaining balance due will be split among the remaining payments.
2024 Fall UG/GR (Fixed Balance): This plan allows the student to determine the amount to pay via the payment plan. To make any adjustments to the amount after the first payment is due, the student needs to contact One Stop.
July 12
August 12
September 12
October 12
November 12
In Self-Service, students and proxies will be asked to consent to the statement of financial responsibility which includes Quinnipiac's withdrawal and refund policy. When students or proxies view the invoice through Self-Service and continue to "Make a Payment," the consent form will be presented.
Students will also be offered the opportunity to purchase tuition insurance. Learn more about tuition insurance.
Students who complete these tasks in a timely manner will prevent the possibility of having a financial hold placed on the account or late fees.
At the conclusion of the add/drop registration period, students may owe a balance or be owed a refund. It can take up to two weeks after add/drop for refunds to be processed. The fastest way to get a refund is to sign up for direct deposit.
Please reference the following for assistance as needed:
Self-Service Student Finance Guide provides complete instructions on using Self-Service to set up a proxy, view and pay invoices and set up a payment plan.
Managing Student Finances page shows cost of attendance and financial aid options.
The One Stop website provides answers to many questions
The frequently asked questions page is a particularly helpful resource.
Email onestop@qu.edu for questions about billing and payment.
Email finaid@qu.edu for questions about financial aid.
This is a busy time for our offices. The best way to contact us is through email. It may take a day or two for us to respond to your inquiries. We look forward to assisting you.
We have had such a great time getting to know our newest Bobcats. You have already demonstrated the strong talents, passions and enthusiasm you indicated in your applications. We are more confident than ever that you will make fantastic additions to our Bobcat family!
Check out some photos from our first two sessions. Check back for more photos throughout the month.
In the fall, we will host the Engagement Fair where you can walk around the Quad to meet with leaders from our more than 140 student-run clubs and organizations and sign up to get involved.
In addition, did you know that you can start your own club? The Office of Student Engagement is available to guide you in your journey to get involved in student experiences around campus.
At June Orientation, you will begin your journey as a Bobcat!
Orientation is designed to help you and your family begin acclimating to our community. As you become acquainted with Quinnipiac, you’ll register for courses and learn about resources and services from a variety of university partners.
We’ll teach you about our traditions, and we’ll help connect you with other incoming students and their families. Each session will offer programs for both students and family members.
The check-in and resource fair for first-year students and their families runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the first day of their respective Orientation. Students and families will be directed to the Recreation and Wellness Center on the Mount Carmel Campus.
First-year student Orientation will wrap up at 2:30 p.m. on day two with a special closing ceremony at the Recreation and Wellness Center. (Honors students will depart at 3:30 p.m.)
First-year family Orientation will wrap up with a reception by 5:30 p.m. on day one.
The check-in and resource fair for transfer students and their families runs from 8 to 9 a.m. Transfer students will be directed to the Recreation and Wellness Center on the Mount Carmel Campus. Transfer Orientation will wrap up at 5:30 p.m. with a special closing ceremony.
Check out some photos from last year on Instagram
Explore a full list of required and recommended items to pack for Orientation
Take your placement exams ASAP to ensure that you are in the most appropriate course sections for your particular skills and experience. By completing your placement exam before Orientation, you will be less likely to need to switch sections later. Log into Q-Start to get started.
When you finish answering all questions in a placement test, click the "Save and Submit" button at the bottom of the test. Then, you will be directed to a "Test Submitted" page with basic information about the test, such as your name, test name, start and submitted time, and time elapsed. This confirms that you submitted the test.
When appropriate test(s) are completed, check the "Test Summary" link in Self-Service for results on which courses to register for.
We are hosting 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 sessions are filling up quickly; register today on Q-Start.
All students MUST register for Orientation. It is an academic requirement because you choose courses and meet advisers for your academic focus, as well as other new Bobcats. If you have not registered yet, please do so today! The sessions began June 10 and run through the end of June.
Incoming students are required to complete the Academic Information Form by June 15 — so that we can begin sharing and enhancing the resources our students may need for a successful Quinnipiac education and student experience. Our Academic Coaches also use this information to help ease the college-transition process.
Housing assignments will be posted on the Housing Portal on August 1. We look forward to welcoming you home. Explore first-year housing options
Stay up-to-date with all things Quinnipiac Athletics at gobobcats.com Tickets are required for men's and women's basketball and ice hockey, as well as acrobatics and tumbling. Learn more about individual and season tickets
Individual game tickets can be purchased on the website or through the box office in mid-September. All other sports do not require tickets. Current Quinnipiac students receive links to claim free student tickets each week for upcoming games in their Quinnipiac email including, acrobatics and tumbling, basketball and hockey. The Quinnipiac Athletics box office can be reached at 203-582-3905.
The Office of Student Accessibility helps to provide access for students to all Quinnipiac programs and services including but not limited to academics, housing and dining.
Please contact access@qu.edu or stop by the Learning Commons to talk with one of our accessibility coordinators. You can also call 203-582-7600.
Quinnipiac rugby standout alumna Ilona Maher ’18 is set to head to Paris for the 2024 Olympics for her second consecutive games.
Before she was an Olympic athlete, Maher was a nursing student at Quinnipiac — something she recently reflected about on the NCAA flagship Instagram account. Maher spent three years on our very own rugby pitch at Quinnipiac after transferring at the beginning of her sophomore year.
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.
Q-Start is our digital platform designed to help you with every step you need to take to start your journey at Quinnipiac.
Overdue: Sign your housing contract
Overdue: Register for June Orientation
ASAP: Grant proxy access to a parent, guardian, spouse and/or other trusted individuals
June 23: Transfer academic credit (for incoming first-year students)
July 12: Pay your tuition and fees or sign up for a payment plan
Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.
We have had such a great time getting to know our newest Bobcats. You have already demonstrated the strong talents, passions and enthusiasm you indicated in your applications. We are more confident than ever that you will make fantastic additions to our Bobcat family!
Check out some photos from our first two sessions. Check back for more photos throughout the month.
In the fall, we will host the Engagement Fair where you can walk around the Quad to meet with leaders from our more than 140 student-run clubs and organizations and sign up to get involved.
In addition, did you know that you can start your own club? The Office of Student Engagement is available to guide you in your journey to get involved in student experiences around campus.
At June Orientation, you will begin your journey as a Bobcat!
Orientation is designed to help you and your family begin acclimating to our community. As you become acquainted with Quinnipiac, you’ll register for courses and learn about resources and services from a variety of university partners.
We’ll teach you about our traditions, and we’ll help connect you with other incoming students and their families. Each session will offer programs for both students and family members.
The check-in and resource fair for first-year students and their families runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the first day of their respective Orientation. Students and families will be directed to the Recreation and Wellness Center on the Mount Carmel Campus.
First-year student Orientation will wrap up at 2:30 p.m. on day two with a special closing ceremony at the Recreation and Wellness Center. (Honors students will depart at 3:30 p.m.)
First-year family Orientation will wrap up with a reception by 5:30 p.m. on day one.
The check-in and resource fair for transfer students and their families runs from 8 to 9 a.m. Transfer students will be directed to the Recreation and Wellness Center on the Mount Carmel Campus. Transfer Orientation will wrap up at 5:30 p.m. with a special closing ceremony.
Check out some photos from last year on Instagram
Explore a full list of required and recommended items to pack for Orientation
Take your placement exams ASAP to ensure that you are in the most appropriate course sections for your particular skills and experience. By completing your placement exam before Orientation, you will be less likely to need to switch sections later. Log into Q-Start to get started.
When you finish answering all questions in a placement test, click the "Save and Submit" button at the bottom of the test. Then, you will be directed to a "Test Submitted" page with basic information about the test, such as your name, test name, start and submitted time, and time elapsed. This confirms that you submitted the test.
When appropriate test(s) are completed, check the "Test Summary" link in Self-Service for results on which courses to register for.
We are hosting 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 sessions are filling up quickly; register today on Q-Start.
All students MUST register for Orientation. It is an academic requirement because you choose courses and meet advisers for your academic focus, as well as other new Bobcats. If you have not registered yet, please do so today! The sessions began June 10 and run through the end of June.
Incoming students are required to complete the Academic Information Form by June 15 — so that we can begin sharing and enhancing the resources our students may need for a successful Quinnipiac education and student experience. Our Academic Coaches also use this information to help ease the college-transition process.
Undergraduate students enrolled in Fall 2024 will find their invoices on Self-Service. The (first) payment due date is July 12.
The Financial Aid Office is currently reviewing student FAFSAs and preparing financial aid award offers as quickly as possible. Due to the changes and delays with this year’s FAFSA, some awards are still being processed. If you have completed a FAFSA and have not yet been awarded financial aid, please check Self-Service to be sure we have not requested additional documentation from you. If you have no outstanding documents, and are still awaiting aid, please know that we are working on your offer letter and once it is ready, we will email your Quinnipiac email address.
Students who have already received their financial aid offer should accept/decline their financial aid offer (and secure loan arrangements, if applicable) by July 12. Federal student loans will not be reflected against the bill until they are accepted in Self-Service.
For the Fall 2024 term, two payment plans are offered:
2024 Fall UG/GR (Auto-Adjust): This plan covers the student’s full balance due and will automatically adjust if the amount owed changes. Therefore, if financial aid is applied the balance due on the payment plan will automatically adjust. This adjustment can lead to an increase or decrease of the monthly payment plan. The remaining balance due will be split among the remaining payments.
2024 Fall UG/GR (Fixed Balance): This plan allows the student to determine the amount to pay via the payment plan. To make any adjustments to the amount after the first payment is due, the student needs to contact One Stop.
July 12
August 12
September 12
October 12
November 12
In Self-Service, students and proxies will be asked to consent to the statement of financial responsibility which includes Quinnipiac's withdrawal and refund policy. When students or proxies view the invoice through Self-Service and continue to "Make a Payment," the consent form will be presented.
Students will also be offered the opportunity to purchase tuition insurance. Learn more about tuition insurance.
Students who complete these tasks in a timely manner will prevent the possibility of having a financial hold placed on the account or late fees.
At the conclusion of the add/drop registration period, students may owe a balance or be owed a refund. It can take up to two weeks after add/drop for refunds to be processed. The fastest way to get a refund is to sign up for direct deposit.
Please reference the following for assistance as needed:
Self-Service Student Finance Guide provides complete instructions on using Self-Service to set up a proxy, view and pay invoices and set up a payment plan.
Managing Student Finances page shows cost of attendance and financial aid options.
The One Stop website provides answers to many questions
The frequently asked questions page is a particularly helpful resource.
Email onestop@qu.edu for questions about billing and payment.
Email finaid@qu.edu for questions about financial aid.
This is a busy time for our offices. The best way to contact us is through email. It may take a day or two for us to respond to your inquiries. We look forward to assisting you.
The Office of Student Accessibility helps to provide access to all Quinnipiac programs and services including but not limited to academics, housing and dining.
Please contact access@qu.edu or stop by the Learning Commons to talk with one of our accessibility coordinators. You can also call 203-582-7600.
Quinnipiac rugby standout alumna Ilona Maher ’18 is set to head to Paris for the 2024 Olympics for her second consecutive games.
Before she was an Olympic athlete, Maher was a nursing student at Quinnipiac — something she recently reflected about on the NCAA flagship Instagram account. Maher spent three years on our very own rugby pitch at Quinnipiac after transferring at the beginning of her sophomore year.
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.
Q-Start is our digital platform designed to help you with every step you need to take to start your journey at Quinnipiac.
Overdue: Sign your housing contract
Overdue: Register for June Orientation
June 23: Transfer academic credit (for incoming first-year students)
July 12: Pay your tuition and fees or sign up for a payment plan
ASAP: Grant proxy access to a parent, guardian, spouse and/or other trusted individuals
Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.
The weather has been perfect as we have welcomed our newest Bobcats to our den this week.
Check out photos of Boomer welcoming students and families at our first session
It's been inspiring to see the passions and enthusiasm of our students — and see new friendships form and some stress relieved.
In the fall, we will host an engagement fair where the leaders of our 140-plus student-run clubs will fill the Quad to share more information about their respective organization.
If you don't find an immediate fit, there is always the opportunity to start a new club on campus.
At June Orientation, you will begin your journey as a Bobcat!
Orientation is designed to help you and your family begin acclimating to our community. As you become acquainted with Quinnipiac, you’ll register for courses and learn about resources and services from a variety of university partners.
We’ll teach you about our traditions, and we’ll help connect you with other incoming students and their families. Each session will offer programs for both students and family members.
The check-in and resource fair for first-year students and their families runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the first day of their respective Orientation. Students and families will be directed to the Recreation and Wellness Center on the Mount Carmel Campus.
First-year student Orientation will wrap up at 2:30 p.m. on day two with a special closing ceremony at the Recreation and Wellness Center. (Honors students will depart at 3:30 p.m.)
First-year family Orientation will wrap up with a reception by 5:30 p.m. on day one.
The check-in and resource fair for transfer students and their families runs from 8 to 9 a.m. Transfer students will be directed to the Recreation and Wellness Center on the Mount Carmel Campus. Transfer Orientation will wrap up at 5:30 p.m. with a special closing ceremony.
Check out some photos from last year on Instagram
Explore a full list of required and recommended items to pack for Orientation
Take your placement exams ASAP to ensure that you are in the most appropriate course sections for your particular skills and experience. By completing your placement exam before Orientation, you will be less likely to need to switch sections later. Log into Q-Start to get started.
When you finish answering all questions in a placement test, click the "Save and Submit" button at the bottom of the test. Then, you will be directed to a "Test Submitted" page with basic information about the test, such as your name, test name, start and submitted time, and time elapsed. This confirms that you submitted the test.
When appropriate test(s) are completed, check the "Test Summary" link in Self-Service for results on which courses to register for.
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 sessions are filling up quickly; register today on Q-Start.
All students MUST register for Orientation. It is an academic requirement because you choose courses and meet advisers for your academic focus, as well as other new Bobcats. If you have not registered yet, please do so today! The sessions begin June 10 and run through the end of June.
Incoming students are required to complete the Academic Information Form by June 15 — so that we can begin sharing and enhancing the resources our students may need for a successful Quinnipiac education and student experience. Our Academic Coaches also use this information to help ease the college-transition process.
We envision a Quinnipiac that is a model for sustainability in Southern New England, building its practices and leveraging its campuses to promote a healthy regional ecosystem, and to engage in practices that equip current and future students, faculty and staff to embody sustainable practices in their personal and professional lives, equipping them to thrive in a world increasingly influenced and affected by environmental disruption.
Quinnipiac is one of four colleges or universities in Connecticut recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus, alongside approximately 400 other universities across the country. An Arbor Day Foundation program, this distinction recognizes colleges and universities for their leaders who are promoting healthy trees and engaging the community in stewardship.
The university is recognized as a pollinator-friendly campus affiliate by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation for its commitment to attracting and sustaining pollinators. Quinnipiac has joined many other cities and campuses across the country united in improving landscape and environment for pollinators.
In both physical presence and action, Quinnipiac serves as a responsible steward of its natural resources and supports the long-term environmental sustainability of humanity on Earth. Quinnipiac promotes sustainable living through environmental communities. Students have the ability to get involved in many aspects of sustainability.
The pollinator garden at our Albert Schweitzer Institute provides food and shelter to a wide range of local pollinators, promoting a healthy ecosystem. Beyond these organisms, the pollinator garden provides opportunities for research, education and positive well-being in the greater Bobcat community.
We are all able to make sustainable lifestyle choices that promote positive change by reducing waste and recycling. Quinnipiac offers solutions for students who are looking to implement green alternatives.
Channel your passion into a career in environmental studies where you can explore the interconnectedness of the world, help conserve resources and improve our global health. With an interactive and experiential-based curriculum, our environmental programs will provide a solid foundation for continued exploration in graduate studies or a successful career focused on protecting our world’s natural resources.
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.
Q-Start is our digital platform designed to help you with every step you need to take to start your journey at Quinnipiac.
Overdue: Sign your housing contract
Overdue: Register for June Orientation
July 12: Pay your tuition and fees or sign up for a payment plan
ASAP: Grant proxy access to a parent, guardian, spouse and other trusted individuals
Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.
At June Orientation, you will begin your journey as a Bobcat!
Orientation is designed to help you and your family begin acclimating to our community. As you become acquainted with Quinnipiac, you’ll register for courses and learn about resources and services from a variety of university partners.
We’ll teach you about our traditions, and we’ll help connect you with other incoming students and their families. Each session will offer programs for both students and family members.
The check-in and resource fair for first-year students and their families runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the first day of their respective Orientation. Students and families will be directed to the Recreation and Wellness Center on the Mount Carmel Campus.
First-year student Orientation will wrap up at 2:30 p.m. on day two with a special closing ceremony at the Recreation and Wellness Center. (Honors students will depart at 3:30 p.m.)
First-year family Orientation will wrap up with a reception by 5:30 p.m. on day one.
The check-in and resource fair for transfer students and their families runs from 8 to 9 a.m. Transfer students will be directed to the Recreation and Wellness Center on the Mount Carmel Campus. Transfer Orientation will wrap up at 5:30 p.m. with a special closing ceremony.
Check out some photos from last year on Instagram
Explore a full list of required and recommended items to pack for Orientation
Take your placement exams ASAP to ensure that you are in the most appropriate course sections for your particular skills and experience. By completing your placement exam before Orientation, you will be less likely to need to switch sections later. Log into Q-Start to get started.
When you finish answering all questions in a placement test, click the "Save and Submit" button at the bottom of the test. Then, you will be directed to a "Test Submitted" page with basic information about the test, such as your name, test name, start and submitted time, and time elapsed. This confirms that you submitted the test.
When appropriate test(s) are completed, check the "Test Summary" link in Self-Service for results on which courses to register for.
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 sessions are filling up quickly; register today on Q-Start.
All students MUST register for Orientation. It is an academic requirement because you choose courses and meet advisers for your academic focus, as well as other new Bobcats. If you have not registered yet, please do so today! The sessions begin June 10 and run through the end of June.
Incoming students are required to complete the Academic Information Form by June 15 — so that we can begin sharing and enhancing the resources our students may need for a successful Quinnipiac education and student experience. Our Academic Coaches also use this information to help ease the college-transition process.
iQ, our holistic approach to career development and experiential learning, surrounds every individual with a personalized plan that maximizes their time at Quinnipiac.
Did you know that Quinnipiac is the top-ranked university in the country for getting a job after graduation? For the third year in a row, the career site Zippia.com ranked Quinnipiac as the best college in the nation for long-term employment success 10 years after graduation.
97.4% of our graduates are either employed or pursuing advanced education within 6 months after graduating.
Nearly 3/4 of our seniors participated in at least one internship during their time at Quinnipiac.
Kafui Kouakou, assistant vice president of career development and experiential learning, describes the holistic approach the university takes to your development through a personalized plan that maximizes your time at Quinnipiac.
Quinnipiac has launched a partnership with Handshake, an innovative digital platform designed to connect you with jobs and internships.
The platform will enable you to connect, receive customized job recommendations, meet with employers to learn about company culture and career opportunities and apply in just a couple of clicks. Throughout the process, the university’s career advisers will work with you to maximize opportunities.
Designed to help students navigate their first year of study, Bobcat Academy focuses on three key transition areas: succeeding in academics, adjusting to life away from home, and building a trustworthy social network of friends, classmates and faculty advisers.
Students who participate in Bobcat Academy are better positioned to succeed in all aspects of the college experience here at Quinnipiac.
Designed for students pursuing any major area of study across our 8 schools and the College of Arts and Sciences, this program is especially beneficial for underrepresented students and first-generation students.
Upon joining Bobcat Academy, students will be assigned a dedicated faculty adviser within their school or college.
This faculty adviser will provide one-on-one academic coaching and mentorship throughout the academic year, offering guidance for building successful study habits, selecting courses and adjusting to the expectations of college-level academics.
In addition to academic mentorship from faculty, Bobcat Academy connects students with current students to serve as peer mentors here at Quinnipiac. These peer mentors help students form strong and reliable social connections with students who share similar interests and values, even if they are pursuing a different major, live in a different residence hall or come from a different part of the country.
By joining Bobcat Academy, you also are able to enroll in QU-105, a one-credit learning strategies course in the fall.
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.
Q-Start is our digital platform designed to help you with every step you need to take to start your journey at Quinnipiac.
Overdue: Sign your housing contract
Overdue: Register for June Orientation
July 12: Pay your tuition and fees or sign up for a payment plan
ASAP: Grant proxy access to a parent, guardian, spouse and other trusted individuals
Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.
Take your placement exams ASAP to ensure that you are in the most appropriate course sections for your particular skills and experience. By completing your placement exam before Orientation, you will be less likely to need to switch sections later.
When you finish answering all questions in a placement test, click the "Save and Submit" button at the bottom of the test. Then, you will be directed to a "Test Submitted" page with basic information about the test, such as your name, test name, start and submitted time, and time elapsed. This confirms that you submitted the test. When appropriate test(s) are completed, check the "Test Summary" link in Self-Service for results on which courses to register for.
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 sessions are filling up quickly; register today on Q-Start.
All students MUST register for Orientation. It is an academic requirement because you choose courses and meet advisers for your academic focus, as well as other new Bobcats. If you have not registered yet, please do so today! The sessions begin June 10 and run through end of June.
Nicholas Pestritto '26, a resident assistant, shares about how getting involved on campus is the key to success at Quinnipiac.
Get to know your Orientation Leaders on our dedicated Orientation Instagram account.
We are excited to offer you a home in our brand new residence hall, The Grove!
The Grove is amazing! It includes gathering spaces, lounges and an outdoor courtyard purposefully designed to help build community and provide support from peer mentors, faculty affiliates, resident assistants, a residence hall director and a live-in faculty fellow.
Additionally, first-year students living in The Grove will receive a peer mentor, who will get to take a course together and will work together throughout the year on a community project/big idea. There is no extra fee to live in The Grove. Sign your housing contract today, and apply to live in The Grove.
Learn more about why the faculty fellow in residence is excited about The Grove — and how it will serve as a foundation to give back and problem-solve issues with local communities.
You may also apply to live in a Living-Learning Community (LLC). The LLCs are located in other first-year residence halls and offer students the opportunity to work with a faculty member and a dedicated resident assistant to develop skills and friendships with other students who share similar interests and/or identities.
You will be engaged with a variety of activities, discussions and programs. Students who join LLCs are more engaged with faculty and peers, feel a stronger sense of connection with the university and typically have higher GPAs and graduation rates.
There are no additional fees for joining an LLC. Please note: The Grove does not include an LLC. Sign your housing contract today, and apply to live in an LLC.
Incoming students are required to complete the Academic Information Form no later than one week before their approved Orientation session — so that we can begin sharing and enhancing the resources our students may need for a successful Quinnipiac education and student experience. Our Academic Coaches also use this information to help ease the college-transition process. The form is available on Q-Start.
The One Stop office extends a special welcome to the Class of 2028. Throughout the summer, One Stop will introduce you to our office and the many functions that it serves.
One Stop provides seamless and integrated student administrative services throughout the entire student experience. The One Stop office includes cross-functional student solutions for:
One Stop works closely with and can provide preliminary information about financial aid, Q-Cards, housing and dining. Advanced registrar functions such as degree conferrals, Dean’s List and diplomas are administered through the Registrar.
The One Stop staff offers tailored concierge services to students through all methods of communication including email, phone and in-person. Email onestop@qu.edu or visit QU.edu/onestop with any questions.
Student invoices will be available in mid-June. An email will be sent to all students at that time to notify them that the invoices are ready.
By July 12, to avoid being charged late fees or a hold being placed on your account, please:
remit payment in full,
enroll in a payment plan (must be enrolled in a payment plan by July 11 for the first payment to occur on July 12), and/or
ensure you have secured financial aid or loans.
Students may authorize a proxy (parent, guardian, spouse or other individual) to have access to Self-Service to make payments.
All students are required to sign a financial consent. This is accomplished via the payment portal or in the user agreement section of Self-Service.
Meal plan modifications are not available until August. Invoices will be adjusted at that time to reflect the selected meal plan. Students who opt for a higher priced plan will owe a balance at that time. Students who reduce their plan will have a credit applied.
Students, please keep a lookout for our email in mid-June alerting you that invoices are ready.
Immunization documentation is required for all incoming students. All students will need to register for the Quinnipiac Immunization Portal upon first login.
All students must maintain medical insurance throughout their time as a student at Quinnipiac. The university offers a health insurance plan designed for students through Gallagher Student Health, which provides coverage for illness and injuries that occur on and off campus, and includes special cost-saving features to make the coverage as affordable as possible.
Students may waive Gallagher health insurance coverage if they present evidence of other health insurance, including coverage under a parent’s or guardian’s plan. The plan must provide equal or greater benefit coverage to that of Gallagher Student Health.
Health insurance charges appear on all invoices by default. Students have a deadline of August 31 to waive health insurance if they have equal coverage with another carrier. Students who opt-out of the Quinnipiac plan will find the charge removed from their invoice in seven business days. Insurance waivers approved after July 12 will generate a credit on student’s account.
Please note: Students must either choose to opt in or opt out of health insurance.
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.
Q-Start is our digital platform designed to help you with every step you need to take to start your journey at Quinnipiac.
Attending a June Orientation session is mandatory — and critical to your success as a Quinnipiac student. Failing to attend an Orientation session will set you back in multiple ways, from course registration to meeting with your academic advisers. It's a critical part of your Quinnipiac journey that we cannot overstate the importance of. Register for Orientation on Q-Start.
Overdue: Sign your housing contract
June 1: Register for June Orientation
ASAP: Grant proxy access to a parent, guardian, spouse and other trusted individuals
Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.
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 sessions are filling up quickly; register today on Q-Start.
Nicholas Pestritto '26, an RA, shares about how getting involved on campus is the key to success at Quinnipiac.
Our mandatory first-year and transfer June Orientation is carefully designed to help you and your family begin acclimating to our community. The deadline to register is June 1.
As you become acquainted with our Mount Carmel Campus, you’ll register for courses, and learn about resources and services from a variety of campus partners.
We’ll teach you about our traditions, and we’ll help connect you with other incoming students and their families. Each session will offer programs for both students and family members.
The first-year student Orientation includes an overnight stay in the residence halls for first-year students. If parents or family are planning to spend a night or two in the area, these are some hotels we recommend — along with some recommendations on what to do in the area.
All students are required to complete their math, English and language placement assessments one week before their approved Orientation date.
Get to know your Orientation Leaders on our dedicated Orientation Instagram account.
Check out this video about making the most of your Quinnipiac Orientation.
Incoming students are required to complete the Academic Information Form no later than one week before their approved Orientation session — so that we can begin sharing and enhancing the resources our students may need for a successful Quinnipiac education and student experience. Our Academic Coaches also use this information to help ease the college-transition process. The form is available on Q-Start.
The deadline to make a roommate request is Wednesday, May 22. Take the survey and find fellow students who you match well with. Roommate requests are optional. If you'd like to select your roommate, the deadline to do so is tomorrow otherwise we would be happy to match you. All students who are planning to live on campus should have already completed their housing contract. Housing assignments will be posted on the Housing Portal on August 1. We look forward to welcoming you home. Explore first-year housing options.
We are excited to offer you a home in our brand new residence hall, The Grove!
The Grove is amazing! It includes gathering spaces, lounges and an outdoor courtyard purposefully designed to help build community and provide support from peer mentors, faculty affiliates, resident assistants, a residence hall director and a live-in faculty fellow.
Additionally, first-year students living in The Grove will receive a peer mentor, who will get to take a course together and will work together throughout the year on a community project/big idea. There is no extra fee to live in The Grove. Sign your housing contract today, and apply to live in The Grove.
Learn more about why the faculty fellow in residence is excited about The Grove — and how it will serve as a foundation to give back and problem-solve issues with local communities.
You may also apply to live in a Living-Learning Community (LLC). The LLCs are located in other first-year residence halls and offer students the opportunity to work with a faculty member and a dedicated resident assistant to develop skills and friendships with other students who share similar interests and/or identities.
You will be engaged with a variety of activities, discussions and programs. Students who join LLCs are more engaged with faculty and peers, feel a stronger sense of connection with the university and typically have higher GPAs and graduation rates.
There are no additional fees for joining an LLC. Please note: The Grove does not include an LLC. Sign your housing contract today, and apply to live in an LLC.
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.
Q-Start is our digital platform designed to help you with every step you need to take to start your journey at Quinnipiac.
Check your Quinnipiac email regularly
Today: Sign your housing contract
May 22: Roommate request deadline
June 1: Register for June Orientation
ASAP: Grant proxy access to a parent, guardian, spouse and other trusted individuals
Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.
Students who are planning to live on campus must complete the housing contract today. Housing assignments will be posted on the Housing Portal on August 1. We look forward to welcoming you home. Explore first-year housing options
We are excited to offer you a home in our brand new residence hall, The Grove!
The Grove is amazing! It includes gathering spaces, lounges and an outdoor courtyard purposefully designed to help build community and provide support from peer mentors, faculty affiliates, resident assistants, a residence hall director and a live-in faculty fellow.
Additionally, first-year students living in The Grove will receive a peer mentor, who will get to take a course together and will work together throughout the year on a community project/big idea. There is no extra fee to live in The Grove. Sign your housing contract today, and apply to live in The Grove.
Learn more about why the faculty fellow in residence is excited about The Grove — and how it will serve as a foundation to give back and problem-solve issues with local communities.
You may also apply to live in a Living-Learning Community (LLC). The LLCs are located in other first-year residence halls and offer students the opportunity to work with a faculty member and a dedicated resident assistant to develop skills and friendships with other students who share similar interests and/or identities.
You will be engaged with a variety of activities, discussions and programs. Students who join LLCs are more engaged with faculty and peers, feel a stronger sense of connection with the university and typically have higher GPAs and graduation rates.
There are no additional fees for joining an LLC. Please note: The Grove does not include an LLC. Sign your housing contract today, and apply to live in an LLC.
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 sessions are filling up quickly; register today.
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.
Q-Start is our digital platform designed to help you with every step you need to take to start your journey at Quinnipiac.
Check your Quinnipiac email regularly
Today: Sign your housing contract
May 24: Register for June Orientation
ASAP: Grant proxy access to a parent, guardian, spouse and other trusted individuals
Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.
You've made it, and 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.
You and your family will receive the Bobcat Bound newsletter each Tuesday 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.
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.
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 attend one of them. The sessions are filling up quickly; register today.
Ignite your passions through unique opportunities to connect with your fellow students in unique ways. Our Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) bring together students of shared interests, passions and academic pursuits, and The Grove, our newest residence hall that is set to open this fall, brings students with a passion for civic engagement together in a common space. Decide if one of these unique residential experiences is right for you by Friday, May 10.
Students who are planning to live on campus must complete the housing contract by Friday, May 10. Housing assignments will be posted on the Housing Portal on August 1. We look forward to welcoming you home.
Explore first-year housing options
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.
Q-Start is our digital platform designed to help you with every step you need to take to start your journey at Quinnipiac.
Check your Quinnipiac email regularly
May 10: Sign your housing contract
May 24: Register for June Orientation
ASAP: Grant proxy access to a parent, guardian, spouse and other trusted individuals
Q-Start is your destination to stay on track throughout your journey of becoming a Bobcat.
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