August 15, 2024 Update
August 15, 2024 Update
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Check back often for up-to-date news, events and contact information for resources across campus.
Dear parents and family members of the Quinnipiac student body,
Welcome to Quinnipiac! Whether your student is joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we are thrilled to have them as part of our community. For some, this will be their final year, and we are excited to support them as they reach this milestone.
The university continues to undergo significant physical upgrades including a new residence hall, The Grove, which is opening this semester for 417 incoming and returning students. Additionally, two new academic buildings, the School of Business and the SITE are in the process of completion and will be open next year, officially opening in late May 2025.
As I mentioned to incoming parents, we are here to assist your student and encourage them to get involved in clubs and organizations, attend athletic events and provide service to our community in Hamden and North Haven. Students who engage in these activities often find a sense of belonging and success in college. This year’s engagement fair is scheduled for August 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Quad. Please encourage your student to attend. Another notable event is our men’s ice hockey team will be lacing up their skates on Saturday November 30 to face Cornell at Madison Square Garden in New York City! This will be a can’t miss game. If you are unable to attend, you can watch it on ESPN+.
We offer numerous student employment opportunities on campus, including positions with the university or our food partner, Chartwell’s, which employed more than150 students last year. Additionally, our healthcare partner, Hartford HealthCare, provides part-time positions at their hospitals, clinics and other operations. Our career services office is here to assist in this process.
We continue to embrace the “co-creation” model at our institution. Shake Smart in the RecWell center, is operated by students for students, and has been a wonderful addition to our dining plan and well received by our students. We are in our second year of our Quinnipiac “menu makers” position. These students select daily dinner menu options at Café Q and track popularity of entrée options, ensuring the variety and satisfaction increase over time. If your student has any questions or suggestions, please have them email menumakers@qu.edu.
We will continue to offer our Parent Academy sessions this fall. These Zoom sessions focus on specific areas of the student experience. The first one is scheduled for the second week of September, check your email later this month for the invitation.
I would also like to remind our students that this year is an election year (November 5), please encourage them to vote. They can register using Quinnipiac’s voter registration portal.
Last and certainly not least, communication is key to building a trusting relationship with parents and family members. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to email us at QUParents@qu.edu. Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for being such great partners in supporting your students’ success at Quinnipiac .
We look forward to welcoming you and your student to campus soon.
Sincerely,
Tom Ellett
Chief Experience Officer
With the start of the new academic year comes the opening of the new residence hall, The Grove, located in the heart of the Mount Carmel Campus.
Read the full story First students move into the new Grove residence hall
A very special orientation program helped the Quinnipiac Law community to welcome students to the School of Law, as 149 new law students began their journey to becoming lawyers on August 16.
Read the full story School of Law welcomes 149 first-year students to the Quinnipiac Law community
In a quiet corner of the North Haven Campus, one School of Health Sciences professor is creating quite a buzz — literally. Clinical Professor of Diagnostic Imaging Tania Grgurich, a passionate advocate for sustainability and biodiversity, has introduced beekeeping to the campus, transforming an underutilized green space between a pond and woods line into a thriving habitat hundreds of thousands of honeybees. With hives humming under their careful care, Grgurich is not only educating students about the importance of pollinators but also cultivating a new appreciation for nature’s smallest, yet most essential, workers.
Read the full story Professor prepares first bottles of 'Quinni-bee-ac' honey from North Haven Campus
Two Quinnipiac School of Health Sciences students are enjoying the unique opportunity to further their learning, share their skills and bridge generations, while living among a community of 500 older adults at Masonicare’s Ashlar Village in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Read the full story An intergenerational experience: Quinnipiac students-in-residence welcomed at Masonicare’s Ashlar Village
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.
Join us for our sessions designed to answer common questions parents have about Quinnipiac. We have a variety of topics planned.
Wednesday, September 11, 7 p.m.
This session will provide an overview of how we support and engage our students. Two guests will join the academy discussion - Andy Delohery, AVP of Retention and Academic Success and Matt Kurz, AVP for Student Affairs - to share their insights and recommendations for creating student success at QU.
Wednesday, September 18, 7 p.m.
This session will focus on the health and wellness resources available at QU. HHC & QU representatives will present the services offered and answer your questions.
Wednesday, September 25, 7 p.m.
This session will provide an overview of the various meal plan options. Members of the Menu Maker team will share their experiences working with Chartwells.
Learning doesn't just happen in the classroom. The university offers dozens of opportunities to be involved each week — from the more than 140 student-run undergraduate student-run clubs and organizations, 21 Division I athletics games (all free to all students), club sports, intramurals, internationally renowned speakers, conferences, discussions, activities and other events, there’s something for everyone. Offices across the university help coordinate hundreds of events and opportunities for leadership and entertainment.
Filled with shuttle schedules and activities for the weekend, the WHTW flyer is shared every Friday morning. These flyers are posted in the student residences every Friday by noon.
Matt Kurz, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs
Hannah Cranston, Director of Student Engagement
Thomas B. Rouse, Director of Residential Life
Mark DeVilbiss, Director of Housing
Melissa Karipidis, Associate Director of Housing
There are still several opportunities to join a fraternity or sorority at Quinnipiac. Those interested in learning more about our community can connect on Instagram @qufsl or send an email to fslife@qu.edu.
Avery Moses, Director of Campus Life for Fraternity & Sorority Life
Anthony Reid, Assistant Director of Campus Life for Fraternity & Sorority Life
Vince Contrucci, Director of Community Engagement
Bethany Zemba, VP for Strategy and Community Relations and Chief of Staff
The Office of Religious Life offers worship services and programs for students of faith to deepen their beliefs and provide opportunities to engage in social justice activities. Through activities and events, students have the opportunity to supplement and complement the work of the classroom. The office also offers confidential resources for students.
Questions about religious life, contact us at religious.life@qu.edu.
Reena Judd, University Rabbi, Peter C. Hereld House for Jewish Life
Iddrisu Awudu, Muslim religious life coordinator
The Office of Student Engagement is excited to welcome our students this fall semester. Please encourage your students to attend our annual Engagement Fair on Wednesday, August 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the Quad. There, your student can meet more than 150 student-run organizations, offices and departments who provide co-curricular engagement opportunities outside the classroom.
Students can start to utilize Bobcat Central, our recently updated platform, to search the different clubs and organizations at Quinnipiac.
If your student is a commuter, we have commuter lockers available to rent for free. There is a limited number of lockers, so please advise your students to email studentengagement@qu.edu if they are interested.
We are excited to welcome new students to our Bobcat family at Welcome Weekend!
Here's a schedule of what you can expect:
Friday, August 23
11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.: Orientation Group Meet Up
Students will check-in with their Orientation Leader at a designated spot determined by the OLs. Review the Friday schedule and ask any questions they may have for the weekend.
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.: Annual Welcome Community BBQ
1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Class of 2028 Welcome
Orientation Coordinators
Judy Olian, president
J.P. DiDonato, Student Government Association president
Sophia Marshall, alumni guest speaker
1:45 to 3:15 p.m.: Academic and Social Connection Rotation #1
Students will attend either a meeting or meetup based on their school/college
3:30 to 5 p.m.: Academic and Social Connection Rotation #2
Students will attend either a meeting or meetup based on their school/college
5 to 7 p.m.: Dinner
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Commuter Student Welcome and Dinner
Commuter students will have an opportunity to meet, connect with the Commuter Student Union, enjoy a catered dinner and play trivia for prizes.
8 p.m.: Evening Entertainment Hosted by SPB – Bingo
Saturday, August 24
11:30 a.m. to noon: Orientation Group Meeting
Students will check-in with their Orientation Leader at a designated spot determined by the OLs. Review the Saturday schedule and ask any questions they may have for the weekend.
Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Lunch
1 to 2 p.m.: Being a Responsible Community Member Rotation #1 (Mandatory)
Students will attend either a presentation or workshop based on the OL group
Presentation by Conduct & Community Standards, CARE, Title IX, and Academic Integrity
Engagement Workshops
2:15 to 3:15 p.m.: Being a Responsible Community Member Rotation #2 (Mandatory)
Students will attend either a presentation or workshop based on the OL group
Presentation by Conduct & Community Standards, CARE, Title IX, and Academic Integrity
Engagement Workshops
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Optional Orientation Group Meet Up
5 p.m.: Optional Orientation Group Meet up
5:30 p.m.: Dinner
8 p.m.: Evening Entertainment – Hypnotist (Sailesh)
9:30 p.m.: Late Night Entertainment – Late Night Lounge
Sunday, August 25
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Sunday Funday Events (Sleeping Giant Hikes, SGA Open House, SPB Welcome Event, etc.)
Noon: Lunch
1 p.m.: RecFest
5 p.m.: Meet the Greeks
Welcome Class of 2028 parents and families! And, of course, welcome back to the rest of the Bobcat parents and families too!
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is a vibrant piece of campus life where almost 20% of students choose to become members. Membership offers community, avenues for service and philanthropy, lifelong friends and fun! The all-fraternity and sorority life GPA is consistently higher than the all-undergraduate GPA and our members perform more than 10,300 hours of hands-on service each year. They also raised $165,000 and more for philanthropic causes locally and across the country during the last academic year.
We have a new fraternity joining the Quinnipiac fraternity and sorority life community this semester, Sigma Phi Epsilon. To celebrate their re-establishment, they are offering $3,000 in scholarships to any students who qualify/apply. You can learn more by following them on Instagram at @qu.sigep. Apply to join
All students are encouraged to attend Meet the Greeks, hosted on the Echlin/Tator Lawn on August 25 from 5 p.m. to 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 life leaders and staff members. Our organizations will be tabling throughout the duration of this event and can answer any questions about their respective recruitment and intake processes. No registration is 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.
Student Health Services, available on both the Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses, is available year-round for the students. Student Health Services offers management for sick visits, allergy injections, placement physicals, immunizations, sexual-health related visits and nutrition services. Students can make an appointment online or by calling 203-407-4050, Students must bring a state-issued ID, a copy of their insurance card and a form of payment to all visits (co-pays may be collected depending on the student’s insurance). Most insurance plans are accepted but we ask all students to contact their insurance company to ensure that Hartford Healthcare Medical Group, Specialty is in-network (Tax ID: 37-1911194).
Learn more and schedule a health services appointment
Student Counseling Services are available for students on all three campuses and can help with anxiety, depression, adjustment to college life, time management and organizational skills and overall well-being. Students can make an appointment online or by calling 203-407-4020, and selecting option #1. Counseling services are provided at no additional cost to students. Psychiatry services are also available through the Counseling Center.
Learn more about counseling services
Students should follow these Instagram accounts for up-to-date hours, programs and incentives:
Free Fitness Classes begin on Tuesday, September 3. Find info on our website: recwell.qu.edu or in our app. 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
Upcoming Events:
Join Campus Recreation and Fitness and Wellbeing at RecFest. Attendees can enjoy a game of dart soccer, meet the Club Sport teams, learn more about climbing/outdoor trips, earn prizes for signing waivers, make a zen garden and more!
Wellness Wednesdays begin on August 28. Look for a weekly email with a wellness related topic that is full of articles, tips and programs to help you live your best life. Then, stop by the table in the Recreation and Wellness Center lobby between 1 to 3 p.m. to gather more info, do an activity or grab a give-a-way.
Tryouts start as early as Labor Day weekend, so be sure to start the sign-up process before heading to campus!
Be sure to sign up for Club Sports tryouts on Fusion Club
Outdoor Aficionado Program: Become an outdoor aficionado and track your participation with Quinnipiac Outdoors! Earn points through various activities, and the top three finishers will win early access to spring trips. Plus, first place receives 25% off one trip, second place gets 15% off one trip and third place earns 5% off one trip. Visit recwell.qu.edu for more information and to sign up.
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.
Each first-year student moving into a residence hall must register for a time slot during their respective day. The success of our move-in process is dependent on everyone signing up for a specific time slot. All residential students received an email during the beginning of this month with a link. If you have not yet signed up for a time slot, please do so today. If you have any issues, email residentiallife@qu.edu.
Students moving into a residence hall on the Mount Carmel Campus should enter New Road from Ives Street, unless they are moving into The Grove, in which case they should enter via Mount Carmel Avenue. Check out the route you will take to your specific residence hall. Note: You may pass your residence hall while in line to unload. Please stay in your vehicle until directed otherwise.
Each first-year student moving into a residence hall next week is permitted one vehicle to be pulled up to a residence hall and receive the assistance of our talented and passionate move-in crew. Any additional vehicles will be directed toward a parking lot, from where you may carry additional items to your room. We recommend any students wishing to bring a second vehicle to do it in the weeks after move-in.
Please label everything with your room number and name to ensure it reaches the right destination.
While unloading in front of your respective residence hall, one person must wait in your vehicle at all times. After all contents are out of your vehicle, the driver will be directed to the closest available parking lot.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation with our move-in plan.
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
Our athletic teams are getting underway. Get the fall athletic schedules on GoBobcats.com
The Quinnipiac men's ice hockey program will face rival Cornell in a non-conference game during the 2024 Frozen Apple at Madison Square Garden on November 30.
Quinnipiac is coming off a 27-10-2 campaign in 2023-24, registering a 17-4-1 mark in conference play to record its fourth consecutive Cleary Cup. The Bobcats became the second ECAC Hockey program on record to win at least a share of the Cleary Cup in four straight campaigns, joining Harvard (1985-89), who won the regular-season title outright three times (1986, 1987, 1989) and splitting the honor with St. Lawrence in 1988.
"We are very excited to head back to Madison Square Garden and participate in this year's Frozen Apple," said Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold. "It was a very memorable contest in 2016 and we can't wait to get back to MSG for another great chapter in our rivalry with Cornell."
Welcome BBQ, August 23: Enjoy a barbecue with introductory bingo to get to know other first-year students.
JOYFUL Cheerful, August 28: Join us at the Engagement Fair! We will be introducing Quinnipiac Dining to students, handing out fun prizes, and answering any questions they may have.
There are a lot of new and exciting additions to dining this fall semester that you and your student are going to love.
At Cafe Q on the Mount Carmel Campus, students should expect to see:
The Bobcat Den, also located on the Mount Carmel Campus, includes fresher and improved menu at these new stations:
On the York Hill Campus, students will be provided delicious entrees and entertainment:
The North Haven Campus is also offering some new and improved options as well:
Grilled: Now offering all your favorite options from Cafe Q’s Grilled at North Haven with a rotating menu.
North Haven Pizza: Enjoy authentic brick oven pizza and pasta! Students should check in to see our rotating specials and offerings.
North Haven Breakfast: Bringing a more fresh and customizable breakfast menu with made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and quesadillas.
All full-time students are required to have a meal plan.
Learn more about dining on campus and view instructions on how to change a meal plan on the dining pages of our website. Step-by-step instructions for how to change your meal plan can be found under the "Can I change or update my dining plan? FAQ." All meal plan changes must be made by the last day of the add/drop registration period which is Friday, August 30 for undergraduate and graduate students.
Meal points will be on QCards on or before Wednesday August 21.
Dining locations will begin opening beginning August 21.
Regular hours of operation will begin on Monday, August 26. View the full schedule
Learn more about how Dining Services accommodates students with dietary restrictions and allergies
Dear parents,
I hope that summer with your children has been refreshing and rewarding and all are looking forward to the upcoming year; the Hereld House is anxiously awaiting your children’s arrival.
I will be at the Hereld House from Friday, August 23 if there is anything I can do for you, it need not be a Jewish thing, reach out to me. My cell number is 203-623-0626. I will reach back.
Enjoy these last few days of summer
With much shalom,
Rabbi Reena
Welcome new parents and families! And of course, welcome back to our returning Bobcat parents and families. Our international Bobcat community is growing and we are excited to welcome international students from more than 50 countries this academic year!
The Office of International Students and Scholars sponsors a complimentary airport shuttle service through Go Airport Shuttle CT for new international students arriving to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to the Mount Carmel Campus on August 19. There is also a discounted rate available for new international students arriving on different dates or to different airports. Sign up instructions are on International QStart.
The Office of International Students and Scholars has arranged discounted rates at two local hotels for incoming international students and families. Details are on International QStart.
The Office of International Students and Scholars provides new international students with a U.S. SIM card with one month free by CampusSIMs which is on the Mint Mobile network, along with a welcome bag of other helpful items for students’ first days.
Representatives from M&T Bank will be on campus on August 21 and 30 from 1-3 p.m. in the Carl Hansen Student Center for international students interested in setting up a U.S. bank account.
New international F-1/J-1 students must complete the Office of International Students and Scholars Immigration Check-In process in the ISS Portal by August 26. This is an important step that will allow The Office of International Students and Scholars to activate the students’ SEVIS immigration records.
Students and families can review the international website at international.qu.edu for helpful information and upcoming events. New and continuing students can access their immigration documents and requests in the ISS Portal.
You can reach us by email at oiss@qu.edu or visit our office in the Arnold Bernhard Library 122S, across from One Stop. You can also follow us on Instagram at @qu.oiss and @quglobalpartners.
Spring and Summer 2025 faculty-led abroad course information sessions will be held Tuesday September 10, Wednesday September 11 and Tuesday September 17. All sessions will be at 7 p.m. via Zoom. For more information, please visit educationabroad.qu.edu or email study.abroad@quinnipiac.edu.
What is a faculty-led course abroad? A Quinnipiac course taught during the spring or summer session that has a travel component with it. Students will travel with their professor and classmates as part of the course for 10 –14 days. Travel either takes place during the spring break or summer depending on the course. In the past, faculty-led courses abroad have traveled to destinations such as Costa Rica, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Poland, Tanzania and Vietnam. Destinations may vary year to year. Faculty-led courses abroad are offered in multiple disciplines and in every school/college.
Spring semester and J-term 2025 study abroad information sessions will be held on August 27, 28 and 29. All sessions will be at 9 p.m. via Zoom. For more information, please visit educationabroad.qu.edu or email study.abroad@quinnipiac.edu.
What is a semester and J-term (non-faculty-led program)? Students can study for a full semester ranging from 4 to 6 months at an international institution. Depending on the student’s major, they can participate as early as the spring semester of their first year through their senior year. Short-term programs are offered during the winter or summer breaks. These programs are offered through partner institutions separate from the faculty-led opportunities mentioned above.
Welcome, new students! And welcome back to our returning students!
The Financial Aid Office is here to provide information, support and guidance to students and families as they navigate through the various resources necessary to fund their education. First, we encourage all students to complete a FAFSA at studentaid.gov if they have not already done so. This is the first step in determining what types of federal, state and institutional financial aid a student may be eligible for. And please remember, the FAFSA needs to be completed each year! From there, the financial aid staff will put together an award package of all the financial aid a student is qualified for.
After an award package has been generated, please keep an eye on your Financial Aid Checklist to ensure all outstanding requirements have been met.
Ensure your Financial Aid Checklist is Complete! Your financial aid checklist must be complete for your aid to reflect accurately against your invoice. This includes sections such as:
Complete the required documents*
Review and accept your financial aid award package
Complete Entrance Counseling
Sign a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note
*When you submit the FAFSA, you may be randomly selected for a process called “verification.” Our office must determine the accuracy of the information provided on your FAFSA application by requesting and reviewing additional documentation.
For those students and families that are looking for additional resources to help fund their education please see the following recommendations that a student can explore:
Outside Scholarships: Many students use outside scholarships as a resource to help with funding their education. We encourage all students to research outside scholarship opportunities. Learn more about searching for scholarships.
Federal Parent PLUS Loan: The federal government offers each parent the opportunity to apply for a Parent PLUS loan. This is an educational loan in which the parent is the borrower, and the parent is responsible for repaying the loan. The borrower can begin repaying the loan once the funds are fully disbursed to Quinnipiac for the loan term or defer payments while their student is attending school on at least a half-time basis. The interest rate on the Parent PLUS loan is fixed at 9.08% for the 2024-2025 academic year. The loan application is located at studentaid.gov. The borrowing parent will sign in to the website using their FSA (Federal Student Aid) ID, which is the same login used to complete the parent portion of the FAFSA. There is an option to create an ID on the website if you do not already have one. The government charges an origination fee for borrowing this loan. The fee is 4.3% of the borrowed amount of the loan. Remember to add this fee into the amount you decide to borrow.
If a parent is denied credit for the PLUS loan, a first year or sophomore student will be offered an additional $4000 unsubsidized federal student loan ($5000 for juniors and seniors) as part of their financial aid offer for the school year. Parent PLUS will notify the school of the parent's credit decision in 24 to 48 hours. This additional student loan is allowable only if the PLUS loan decision is not overturned on appeal or endorsed for payment. Note: if one parent is denied credit but the other parent is approved to borrow the PLUS loan, the additional student loan is not allowable. Parent PLUS can be reached at 1-800-433-3243 with any questions regarding the application process.
Private Educational Loans: Private loans are available to students, parents or guardians. Please refer to elmselect.com, an unbiased website providing the most current information on private lenders historically used by Quinnipiac students. There you will find the link to each lender, their loan applications and information pertinent to their loan products. There is no one lender more favorable than the other. Please contact the lender(s) you are considering for specific questions relating to your financial situation. While the website provides a comprehensive list of lenders, you can choose to work with a lender not reflected on Elm Select. No matter which lender you choose, they will notify the Financial Aid Office once the loan is secured.
Please note: Undergraduate students must have a credit worthy co-signer to secure a private loan.
For any questions or to speak with a financial aid counselor, please call 203-582-8750 or visit the Financial Aid Office in the Echlin Center. Counselors are available Monday – Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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
The One Stop office is eagerly anticipating the return of our students this fall. We have several important reminders for all students and their proxies.
Paying for College: Set Up Your Financing Plan ASAP
All students registered for the fall term should see their charges in Self-Service. If you have not already, please ensure that your balance is covered. The Resolve a Balance Due page of our website can assist with this task.
Please ensure that all past due balances are covered prior to move-in. This will allow for a smooth transition on move-in day.
Questions about your bill? Contact One Stop
Undergraduate students who have less than 12 credits should contact the One Stop office to discuss their status as a full-time or part-time student.
We encourage all students to check their accounts in Self-Service once a month.
If any students are due refunds, these will be processed after the add/drop registration period.
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.
August 12 – August 23 Monday to Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
August 24 – August 25 (Welcome Weekend Sat & Sun) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
August 26 – September 6 – Mon – Thurs 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Frid 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
We receive a large volume of correspondence and it may take us one to two days to respond to your request. Email onestop@qu.edu remains the most efficient way to reach our office. We kindly ask you not to send multiple messages or leave multiple voicemails within a couple of days. Our correspondence gets distributed among the team and multiple correspondence often ends in multiple members of our team doing the same research and responding multiple times and thus makes our queues longer. In the unlikely event that your original correspondence is not replied to within three business days, we apologize and encourage you to please contact us again.
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 Housing Director (THD) application is now open. In addition to managing student housing, this application manages student meal plans. Students may modify their meal plan from now until the last day of the add/drop registration period on August 30, 2024.
Learn more about how to change or update your meal plan
Please allow 24-48 hours for meal plan changes to update the student invoice. Please check your invoice approximately two days after a meal plan change.
If you have an owing balance, please make a payment.
If you are due a refund, please know that refunds are processed approximately two weeks after the start of the semester. The fastest way to get a refund is to sign up for direct deposit.
If you plan to bring a vehicle to any or our campuses, please be advised:
All members of our community who bring a vehicle to campus are required to review and be familiar with the Quinnipiac parking rules and regulations
We will open the MyParking application for permit registration over the next couple of weeks. You will receive an email announcement notifying you when you can register.
No permits will be issued to students who have three or more unpaid tickets on their account. Please take this opportunity to visit MyParking to review any tickets and pay fines.
Residential first-year students are not authorized to have or operate vehicles on campus at any time.
Again, please anticipate an email to let you know when you are permitted to register your vehicle. If you have any questions, please email parking@qu.edu. Because of the heavy volume of emails and calls we receive at this time of the year, we ask that you allow our office one week to respond to any incoming correspondence.
For more information about parking and how to apply for a permit, please visit the parking page of our website
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.
Classes begin Monday, August 26.
Welcome all new and returning families, this is a reminder to have your student waive or enroll in the student health insurance before August 31, 2024.
If your student has health insurance and has not already done so, please have them log onto the Gallagher website to waive the insurance.
Go to www.gallagherstudent.com/quinnipiac and log in with your Quinnipiac email and password. Once in, you can scroll down to find a yellow “Waive” button. Click that button and enter the required information. Then hit submit. You will immediately receive a confirmation notice and your health insurance fee will be removed from your tuition invoice 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.
Please note that 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.
As we get ready to host you back to campus this coming Fall semester, we want to ensure your transition to campus life is as seamless as possible.
All members of our community that bring a vehicle to campus are required to review and be familiar with the Quinnipiac Parking Rules and Regulations.
The MyParking application for permit registration is now open.
No permits will be issued to students who have three or more unpaid tickets on their account. Please take this opportunity to visit MyParking to review any tickets and pay fines.
Residential first-year students are not authorized to have or operate vehicles on campus at any time.
Per the Quinnipiac University Rules and Regulations each permit allows parking in certain designated lots. Please find the list of available lots under Parking Permit Classifications and Locations on our website.
Campus maps will help to identify the lots for which the permit entitles the driver to park.
Decals are printed on a rolling basis.
Undergraduate residential and commuter students will pick up their permits from One Stop Office. See hours of operation for One Stop. We will have coverage over Welcome Weekend.
When decals are printed and ready for pick up, emails will be sent to the student’s Quinnipiac email account with instructions for pick-up.
A valid Quinnipiac ID must be presented by the student to pick up the decal.
Graduate students will have their decal mailed to their MyParking address.
Any questions, please reach out to One Stop Auxiliary Services at parking@qu.edu. Learn more on the parking page of our website.
As of August 2024, the Title IX Office will be known as the Title IX and Bias Response Office.
In August 2024, a new Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Policy for students, staff and faculty will be implemented replacing the existing Title IX Policy.
Effective August 1, 2024, the 2024 Title IX Regulations issued by the Department of Education require that all staff and faculty complete annual Title IX training. Throughout the fall 2024 semester, the Title IX and Bias Response Office will be offering in-person and virtual training opportunities for staff and faculty.
Throughout the fall, the Title IX and Bias Response Office will also be offering in-person prevention training opportunities for all members of the campus community.
Students, staff and faculty are reminded that reports of sexual misconduct, harassment, intimate partner/dating violence, stalking, bias and discrimination should be made to the Title IX Office and Bias Response Office.
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.
Prospective parents and families are invited with their prospective undergraduate student to explore our stunning campuses, experience our expansive and inclusive communities, get a feel for our immersive academic programs and meet engaged and invested faculty and students.
With beaches, amusement and adventure parks, hiking, boating, theater, history, museums, concerts, restaurants, shopping, resorts, and more, there's always something to do.
Explore our recommendations for what to do in the area, where to stay, places to eat and how to get here.
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