Military Friendly©
Quinnipiac is recognized by Viqtory Media as being at the very top of the Best for Vets Schools in the United States.
Undergraduate Admissions
Military Applicants
Undergraduate Admissions
Military Applicants
We recognize the contributions and service you’ve provided as a member of the armed forces, and we’re honored you’ve chosen to be part of the Quinnipiac University community.
We'll set you on a course that delivers a world-class education and enables you to achieve your educational goals.
Distinctions
Military Times
Military Times ranked Quinnipiac No. 1 in Connecticut and No. 18 in the country in its 2023 “Best for Vets: Colleges” rankings.
Yellow Ribbon Program Participant
We’ve invested more than $3 million into our Yellow Ribbon program, making your education more affordable.
Choose the Application Plan That Works for You
If you are applying as a military service member or veteran, we highly encourage you to apply as a transfer student so that we can adequately capture all your transferable credits from military service and training and/or prior college coursework.
If you are applying using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits that were transferred to you by a family member, you should apply based on your current status:
- If you are a senior in high school, apply as a first-year student.
- If you have earned college credit after graduating from high school, apply as a transfer.
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Application Process
Select an option
- Apply as a Transfer Student
- Apply as a First-Year Student
We recommend applying as a transfer student if:
- you are a service member
- you are a veteran
- you had VA Education Benefits transferred to you from a family member and you have earned college credit after graduating from high school
Transfer students may apply for either fall or spring semester admission. The admissions committee reviews transfer applications once they are complete. Completed applications for the spring term are reviewed starting in late October; applications for the fall term are reviewed beginning in February (after prior fall term grades are received). We recommend you apply earlier than the dates listed to be considered for the program of your choice.
How to Apply as a Transfer Student
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Apply
We encourage you to use your application essay to summarize your experiences and why you would like to attend Quinnipiac.
Fall applicants: We strongly recommend you apply for transfer admission for the fall semester by April 1, but we will accept applications up to the beginning of classes. The Common Application closes in mid-July, but the Quinnipiac Application is available beyond that date. The following programs have earlier deadlines and are only open for fall semester transfer:
- January 13: Deadline to apply for the Accelerated BS in Nursing program. Please use the Quinnipiac Application for this program. Applicants must already have a bachelor’s degree to apply. This program only accepts applicants for the fall semester.
- March 1: Deadline to apply for transfer to BS in Nursing and BS in Radiologic Sciences programs; the radiologic sciences program consider transfers only for the fall semester each year on a space-available basis. Nursing transfers are considered on a space-available basis for both fall and spring semesters.
Spring applicants: We strongly recommend you apply for transfer admission for the spring semester by November 15, but we will accept applications through January 12.
Apply Using the Quinnipiac App
Submit your official documents
Applicants should request that the following transcripts be sent to us:
- Transcripts from all colleges attended, whether or not grades were earned
- High school transcript with graduation date (or GED), unless an associate degree was completed
- Advanced Placement (AP) transcripts and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) transcripts
- Joint Service Transcript (JST)
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Complete the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open. Applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA to apply for financial aid as early as possible. Learn more about the FAFSA
Quinnipiac’s FAFSA code is 001402.
We do not require a separate application or form for academic scholarships. We review all admitted students for scholarship qualifications and notify students about scholarships in their letters of acceptance.
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Check Your Status
You can check the status of your application, receipt of documents and the notification of our admission decision using our secure online system.
Within 48 hours of submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email that will contain instructions on how to access your status information and a temporary PIN. Please enter this number as your password. Once you’re logged in, you’ll be prompted to create your own password. If you don’t receive your temporary PIN, please click the “forgot password” link.
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Join Our Community
If you are admitted, you’ll complete the decision form on your status page to take the appropriate deposit steps.
Spring applicants: Matriculation fee and housing deposit for admitted students are due based on deadline indicated in your admission letter.
Fall applicants: Matriculation fee and housing deposit for admitted students are due based on the deadline indicated in your admission letter (usually May 1).
You should apply as a first-year student if you had VA Education Benefits transferred to you from a family member and you are a senior in high school.
We begin reviewing complete applications in early November and start notifying students about our decision shortly thereafter.
How to Apply as a First-Year Student
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Apply
The Common Application, Coalition Application and Quinnipiac Application are available for Spring and Fall admission. We strongly encourage you to use the Common Application.
Apply Using the Quinnipiac App
Early Action and Regular Decision Key Dates
These application plans are non-binding. We offer 2 application deadlines:
- Early Action: November 15
Encouraged for entry-level master’s physician assistant, physical therapy, and traditional nursing programs - Regular Decision: February 1
Early Decision Key Dates
This application plan is binding.
- Applications are due by November 1.
Submit your official documents
To be considered for admission, your application must include:
- High school transcript
- First marking period grades
- Any official test scores (SAT and/or ACT)
Review our test score policy
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Complete the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open. Applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA to apply for financial aid as early as possible. Learn more about the FAFSA
Quinnipiac’s FAFSA code is 001402.
We do not require a separate application or form to be considered for academic scholarships. The Admissions Office reviews all admitted students for scholarship qualifications and notifies students in their letters of acceptance of any need-based federal or Quinnipiac grants, eligibility for work-study, and the Federal Direct Stafford Loan program.
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Check Your Status
You can check the status of your application, receipt of documents and the notification of our admission decision using our secure online system.
Within 48 hours of submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email that will contain instructions on how to access your status information and a temporary PIN. Please enter this number as your password. Once you’re logged in, you’ll be prompted to create your own password. If you don’t receive your temporary PIN, please click the “forgot password” link.
We will issue decision notifications according to the following schedule:
- Mid-November: Early Decision applicants (applications due November 1)
- Early December: Early Action applicants (applications due November 15)
- Beginning mid-December*: Regular Decision applicants (applications due February 1)
*The admissions committee will make every effort to have a decision to applicants within two weeks from the time an application is complete. Priority is given to those applying by February 1. Applications received after February 1 will be considered as part of our Regular Decision program.
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Join Our Community
If you are admitted, your matriculation fee and housing deposit will indicate your decision to enroll at Quinnipiac for the fall semester.
Deposits are due:
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March 15 for Early Decision applicants
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May 1 for Early Action and Regular Decision applicants
Military Benefits
Financial Assistance
We accept all U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education and disability benefits as well as tuition assistance from the Department of Defense (DOD) for eligible students. Our military enrollment admissions counselors and the director of veteran and military affairs are committed to helping you navigate the nuances of both the admissions process and your VA benefits.
As a partner with the VA, Quinnipiac offers the Yellow Ribbon Program to qualified service members, veterans and their dependents who are eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill®. This program may qualify you for benefits that could include the cost of tuition and fees, a book stipend and/or monthly housing allowance.
For more details on the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, call the VA’s Education Benefits Assistance Service at 1-888-442-4551 or visit the VA benefits website.
To apply for your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE), visit the VA website.
Academic and Student Support
We provide resources campus-wide and offer mentorship opportunities designed to help you succeed. From your first day as a student until your graduation, our faculty and staff will assist you in acclimating to life on campus, connect you with advisers who will guide your academic experiences and help you become part of the Quinnipiac community. Our goal is to enable you to concentrate on being a student.
Quinnipiac adheres to the admission guidelines and practices of the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
Learn more
Troops to Teachers Program
Connecticut Troops to Teachers is a program for all service members and veterans to receive assistance in transitioning their leadership, core values and acquired skills to a career in teaching.
Contact Us
Jason B. Burke
Assistant VP of Student Experience / Executive Director of Veteran & Military Affairs
Check the Status of Your Undergraduate Application
Within 48 hours of submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgment email that will contain instructions on how to access your status information and a temporary PIN number. Please enter this PIN as your password. Once you’re logged in, you’ll be prompted to create your own password. If you don’t receive your temporary PIN, please click the “forgot password” link.