July 18, 2024 Update
This journey is for you, too. Whether you live around the corner or in a remote corner of the globe, you are part of the Bobcat family.
We know the decision to send your child to study at Quinnipiac is a huge commitment from you, and our goal is to be as transparent as possible with the need-to-know information you're looking for.
Check back often for up-to-date news, events and contact information for resources across campus.
Dear parents and families,
We hope that you are enjoying the beginning of your summer. It is a fairly hectic scene on campus with major construction on the South Quad. The Grove is a month away from opening and the two academic buildings are on target for a late May 2025 opening. Irma and Dana are receiving new roofs, and the updated landscape of the hill next to the new baseball field has been lowered and is now has grass. We are excited to have you walk to the College of Arts and Science on the new pathways from either side of The Grove.
While much activity is centered around the physical campus, we are also focused on continuing to develop new ways to engage and co-create with our students. Our Listening Labs project will be in full swing in the fall with three student leaders chairing the initiative. This project will offer the opportunity for students to learn the importance of listening through perspective taking. We also have four new student leaders who will manage Quinnipiac’s On the Rocks Pub and Grill at York Hill for the upcoming academic year.
One important date I would like to share is Bobcat Weekend, which will be held October 25 to 27, 2024. This is one of the university’s biggest events for alumni, parents, and families. Be sure to mark your calendar. More details will be shared by the end of August.
As we approach the presidential election, we ask your students to register and complete the absentee ballot process. If you do not plan on returning home for election day, registering in Connecticut can be an option as well. Please visit the All In voting website for more information. Additional resources are also available on our website.
Finally, we hope that you have plenty of family time that includes reflecting on your students’ successes this past year; and looking forward, helping them prepare for the upcoming year on their academic journey at Quinnipiac.
As always, should you have any concerns, ideas or suggestions, please email QUParents@qu.edu.
Stay well.
Sincerely,
Tom Ellett
Chief Experience Officer
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Are you a parent or family member guiding your high school student in the college admissions process? Wondering what to expect about the financial aid process? Learn more about our recommendations to make your journey to becoming the parent of a future college student as smooth as possible.
Quinnipiac’s Student Health Services partnered with Hartford HealthCare to help you feel your best. We are located on campus and ready to help with your medical needs.
Learn more and schedule a health services appointment
The Office of Counseling Services provides a range of clinical services and mental health support at no cost to undergraduate and graduate students — including evaluations, individual counseling and group therapy.
Learn more about counseling services
Students should follow these Instagram accounts for up-to-date hours, programs and incentives:
Classes are offered year-round on all three campuses, including Spinning, body sculpting, Zumba, Bootcamp, Core Conditioning, yoga and Pilates.
Sign up for classes on the RecWell website
Monday - Thursday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
If your student is under the age of 18 and will not be 18 by the time they move onto campus please reach out to Campus Recreation at recreation@qu.edu for a copy of the Fitness Center waiver.
We are hiring. If your student has federal work study, encourage them to apply to one of the positions open in Campus Recreation (intramural referee, graphic designer and fitness center attendant). Learn more and apply
Campus Recreation and Fitness and Wellness will be hosting RecFest on Sunday August 25, from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Recreation and Wellness Center. Enjoy making your own zen garden, meet the club sports and T-shirts.
If you student is looking for a way to move, we have a few on-demand fitness classes in our Campus Well platform. Additionally, there are great articles and tips to practice wellness.
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) is a club on campus and an amazing resource for parents. If you suspect that your child may be struggling mentally or emotionally, remember the five Ts: Tell, Test, Teach, Talk, Take Action.
Tell your child they can come to you with any problem
Test their academic health by checking their end of semester grades
Teach them how to recognize depression and anxiety
Talk with them more often or visit if they are in distress
Take action if your student is experiencing high-risk mental health concerns
To learn more and for additional resources, explore the NAMI's Parent's Guide to Mental Health for College Students
What is CARE? The Community, Assessment, Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our community through proactive, coordinated, and deliberate approaches by identifying, assessing, managing and reducing any student interpersonal or behavioral concerns.
The CARE Team is a partnership of various university offices that is supported by the Office of the Dean of Students. Team members include all residential life professional staff, select staff from counseling, student health services, graduate student affairs, religious life, fraternity and sorority life, veteran and military affairs, Title IX, department of cultural and global engagement and student affairs.
The CARE team meets weekly to review and discuss new referrals, ongoing cases and the best course of action to support students of concern.
CARE referrals are submitted by faculty, staff, students and community members.
Access up-to-date information and resources on Quinnipiac’s COVID protocols, including testing, vaccines, our mask policy and isolation protocols.
The CARE Team seeks to support students in overcoming obstacles and reducing distress. Led by well-trained and experienced professional staff members, CARE offers non-clinical support and connection to resources to address areas of concern that may arise during a student’s time at QU.
Did you know that 1 in 3 first-year students have a concern addressed by the CARE Team? If your Bobcat has any concerns that arise during their time at Quinnipiac, know that the CARE Team is here to support your student.
Common concerns addressed by the CARE Team:
Excessive stress/ anxiety
Interpersonal conflict
Academic concerns
Death of a loved one/ family member
Transitional issues: homesickness/ trouble making friends
To learn about the CARE Team, types of concerns addressed and supported by CARE and resources of support for students, please visit qu.edu/care.
Greetings from the Office of Housing.
We hope that you are having a great summer so far and we are looking forward to welcoming your Bobcat to campus in August. Our staff are working hard on roommate matches and room assignments currently and we are eagerly anticipating announcing them officially in a few weeks. The Housing Portal is now closed while we complete this work, but it will re-open on Thursday, August 1. Your student can log in at their convenience beginning that day to view their hall assignment, room assignment and the name and contact information for their roommate(s). Your student can also make changes to their meal plan beginning that day if they wish to do so. The Platinum Plan is the default, but there are options for smaller or larger plans.
In other news, we are hosting a Move-In Information Webinar on Tuesday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. We encourage both students and parents to attend this informative session to learn about what to expect on Move-In Day and how the process works. Join the webinar online
We will be recording the session in case you would like to view it at another time.
Or staff are available in the Office of Housing in the Student Affairs Center behind the Bobcat Den. We are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are also available as follows:
Phone: 203-582-8666
Email: housing@qu.edu
Learn more about how Dining Services accommodates students with dietary restrictions and allergies
If your Bobcat wants to find their home away from home, establish a community of peers with similar values, participate in service and philanthropy events and have fun, feel free to direct them our way for information about joining. Fall recruitment registration is now live. All questions can be directed to fslife@qu.edu or asked via Instagram at @qufsl.
Panhellenic Primary Recruitment (hosted over Labor Day weekend)
Fraternity Recruitment (hosted in September)
All students are invited to attend Meet the Greeks, hosted on the Echlin/Tator Lawn, on August 25 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. This event offers opportunities to meet the fraternities and sororities at Quinnipiac, enjoy free ice cream and connect with fraternity and sorority leaders and staff members. Our organizations will be tabling throughout the duration of this event and can answer any questions about their respective recruitment/intake processes. No registration required
If your Bobcat wants to find their home away from home, establish a community of peers with similar values, participate in service/philanthropy events, and have fun, feel free to direct them our way for information about joining. There’s so much coming up in the fraternity and sorority community; if your Bobcat is interested in joining us, please don’t hesitate to reach out. All questions can be directed to fslife@qu.edu or asked via Instagram @qufsl.
Shalom dear parents,
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable summer. It is a good thing there is still much time to be together.
Once school begins, the doors at The Hereld House for Jewish Life will open and the candles for shabbat and Yontif will glow. Please know that all activities begin at 5 p.m. for Friday shabbat experiences, holiday meals and special services.
If I can be of ANY help, reach out – my email is reena.judd@quinnipiac.edu.
I hope the remainder of summer is enjoyable.
I hope by the time classes begin, the world will be more peaceful.
With much Shalom,
Rabbi Reena Judd
This summer, we are supporting 100+ students traveling to 15 different countries. We are excited as they embark on these experiences with QU faculty and staff and taking learning beyond the classroom. If you're interested in participating in a global experience, whether for a semester or a short-term program, please review our website at education.abroad@qu.edu. We look forward to working with you and to helping you identify what type of program might best suit your needs.
One Stop provides seamless and integrated student administrative services throughout the entire student life cycle. One Stop includes cross-functional student solutions for:
records and enrollment services
managing student finances
parking and transportation services
(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.)
Email: onestop@qu.edu
Call: 203-582-8650
For full details, including payment plan installment dates, please visit the Payment Options page of our website.
Payment plans are only offered in the fall and the spring. When students or proxies sign up for a payment plan by the payment due date, installments are spread over five months.
We offer two types of payment plans:
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.
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 the One Stop office.
At the conclusion of the add/drop registration period, students may owe a balance or be due 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.
In Self-Service students and proxies will be asked to consent to the statement of financial responsibility which includes QU’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.
Students may authorize a proxy (parent, guardian, spouse or other individual) to have access to Self-Service to make payments on behalf of the student or to view grades. In addition, authorizing a proxy also allows the appropriate Quinnipiac faculty and staff to discuss relevant matters with the proxy. Learn more about Proxy Access.
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 pages show cost of attendance and financial aid options.
The One Stop webpage provides answers to many questions and 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.
The MyHousing application, which manages both housing and meal plans, will open on August 1. The MyParking application, which manages parking permits, will open in early August.
Please review the FAQs below for more information.
Q. I am expecting an adjustment to my bill for meal plan, housing, health insurance or financial aid but it is not there and payment is due on 7/12. What should I do?
A. We understand that it may take time for adjustments to meal plans, housing, health insurance and financial aid. In the meantime, as you prepare to pay your bill, please pay for the items that you intend to select. (for example, if you are anticipating aid, please deduct it from your balance and pay that part). Then, we ask all students to review their invoice again in a couple of weeks and again after add/drop to pay any remaining balance. After add/drop, we will also review balances and will refund any payments made in excess. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Q. Can I change or update my meal plan?
A. Please know that the My Housing application which manages both housing and meal plans is closed to students until August 1. At that time, the portal will open and students can change their meal plans. In the meantime, as you prepare to pay your bill, please pay for the meal plan that you intend to select. Then, we ask all student to review their invoice again in a couple of weeks and again after add/drop to pay any remaining balance. After add/drop, we will also review balances and will refund any payments made in excess. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Q. I will be a commuter student in the fall; how do I sign up for a parking permit?
A. The parking portal isn’t open yet. It will open on August 1 and we will email students at that time. Residential first-year students may not have a car on campus.
All students are reminded to check their student account balance in Self-Service regularly.
Log into Self-Service
Outstanding balances result in financial holds and can lead to a late fee charge. A financial hold prevents students from registering for classes, adding or dropping a class, receiving final grades or transcripts and more.
Please reference the following for assistance as needed:
The Self-Service Finance Guide provides complete instructions on using Self-Service to set up a proxy, view and pay invoices and set up a payment plan.
Costs and budgets provide detailed information on tuition and fees.
The Paying for College section provides information to answer most financial aid questions.
Additional questions which are not addressed above, should be directed to One Stop at onestop@qu.edu.
Do you need to make changes to your schedule? Visit the planning, advising and placement guides page for course registration for more information on how you can make schedule changes.
Any new students enrolling in the summer terms must apply for a parking permit.
Learn more about parking, including rules and regulations
All student parking permits expire on August 31. Students should look for an email over the summer with links to updated rules and regulations and instructions for how to apply for permits for the 2024-25 academic year.
We are updating the 2024-2025 shuttle schedule and will be available by Friday, August 9.
Public Safety is located in the heart of the Mount Carmel Campus on Bobcat Way in a stand-alone building. Our department is always open to assist our students, faculty, staff and parents.
Public Safety is responsible for the protection of lives and property at Quinnipiac. We strive to achieve this goal through proactive patrol (vehicle, foot, bike and video surveillance), investigations of incidents, victim assistance and educational programs. We provide campus coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Our mission is to provide the highest level of service, safety and security to the Quinnipiac community through an unwavering commitment to our core values, which are R.E.S.P.E.C.T.:
Responsibility
Excellence
Service
Professionalism
Education
Compassion
Trust
Familiarize yourself with Quinnipiac’s Emergency Preparedness Procedures
In an emergency, always call 911 first.
Register for approved Quinnipiac University emergency communications and other important information via text message and email. You may also register for Guardian and transform your mobile phone into a personal alarm beacon. In the event of an emergency, critical information you elect to share will be provided to Quinnipiac University to help them more quickly respond and help you. This service is provided to you free of charge by Quinnipiac University. Learn more about Rave
Quinnipiac Public Safety is available 24/7 for a safety escort. Public Safety officers will drive or walk you to/from your vehicle or classroom at any time and for any reason.
For all other emergencies, or requests for help, contact:
Public Safety: 203-582-6200
Student Affairs: 203-582-8753
Interested in joining? As members of the Parents and Families Leadership Council, we invite you to directly engage in and join a partnership focusing on the continued success of Quinnipiac. As a member, you will be invited to two meetings per academic year with university leadership and fellow council members, receive exclusive parent email updates and have the opportunity to attend many invitation-only receptions, including parent and family networking and social events. Members receive multiple opportunities to meet, advise and network with university leadership and administration, deans, faculty, staff and fellow families.
While each family customizes their experience to meet their family needs, the only requirement to join is a desire to help make a difference with an annual leadership gift in support of the university’s priorities and initiatives.
Benefits of joining the Quinnipiac Parents and Family Leadership Council:
To serve as ambassadors for the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents of Quinnipiac University through engagement, career development, and philanthropy
Presentations by administration, faculty, staff and others about how your student can maximize their QU experience
Invitations to special receptions with Bobcat families, President Olian, and university leadership
Ambassadors for new Bobcat families, and promote parent involvement & support of university initiatives
Host or attend regional or on-campus events
Special Commencement benefits
Complete your application today
For more information on how to get involved, please contact:
Aimee Marcella
Director of development for parents and families
Learn more and get involved in Parents and Family Leadership Council
Parents of current students have created an independent Facebook group — Quinnipiac University Families Helping Families — designed to help other current parents and families.
As you plan your visit to Quinnipiac, check out the recently launched Hamden community app, Hello Hamden This app features news, events and pertinent information about what is going on in the Hamden area. Download the app
Our faculty and staff are dedicated to your students' success and well-being. There are numerous ways for your students to access support — many of which can be found on this portal. From seeing faculty in office hours to meeting with a peer tutor in the Learning Commons or an adviser in career services, we have the resources to support every student. Learn more by exploring our parents and families portal today.
Please note:
To view this portal, you must have proxy access granted by your student. Learn more about proxy access
Parents and relatives will need to login with their Quinnipiac issued username when being granted student access to “academic” or “financial” proxy information.
The use of non-Quinnipiac usernames or email addresses (including but not limited to Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.) can no longer be accepted per Microsoft information security mandates.
In the event you need to set a password for your Quinnipiac issued parent or relative account, please visit the password reset page
If you don’t know your parent or relative account information, reach out to help@qu.edu and someone will reach out to assist you further.
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