See the full schedule and register for classes

Visit the RecWell website

Fall hours of operation

Monday - Thursday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Housing and Residential Life Updates

The staff in the Office of Housing are eagerly anticipating the arrival of more than 4,600 residents on campus for the Fall 2023 Semester.

Important Dates and Move-In Schedule

As a reminder, the official move-in schedule and important dates for the academic year are available on the housing webpage.

• Students must plan to come on their assigned move-in days only, unless approved for an early arrival by the Office of Housing.

• Most students will move in on the day that is designated for the hall where they will be living.

• Students in the following groups should move in on the day associated with their group: Early Decision, August Orientation, LLC, honors, transfer students, and international students regardless of which hall they will be living in. (For example, August Orientation participants move in on August 22, no matter which hall they are in.)

• Students requesting to return earlier than their assigned move-in date may log into the MyHousing website and complete the Fall Early Arrival Request Form (under the Housing Contracts and Requests heading).

Check-In Procedures

All arriving students must report first to the M&T Bank Arena on the York Hill Campus to check in. Once students have received their new Q-Card or had their existing Q-Card re-programmed, they can then proceed to their residence hall on the Mount Carmel or York Hill Campuses. Again, students must check-in first at M&T Bank Arena at York Hill.

First-year students will be greeted by Move-In Crew members who will assist them with unloading and moving their belongings to their rooms. Please be sure to label all items with your student’s name and room number to assist in this process.

Prohibited Items

Finally, please consult our list of items that are prohibited in our residence halls.

Safe travels, and we will see you soon!

Dining Updates

Meal Plans

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 FAQ section of our meal plans webpage. All meal plan changes must be made by the last day of the add/drop registration period which is Friday, September 1 for undergraduate and graduate students.

Meal points will be on Q-Cards on Wednesday, August 23.

Log Into MyHousing

Learn more about meal plans

Hours of Operation and Menus

The dineoncampus website contains the most up-to-date information about hours. Visit the DineonCampus website

Stay on Track With Your Meal Plan This Semester

Meal plans are refreshed at the beginning of the semester and funds should last throughout the semester. Explore the resources to help you stay on track throughout the semester — including mobile and online budget trackers, and mobile ordering apps.

Learn more about meal plan budgets and staying on track

Dietary Accomodations

Learn more about how Dining Services accommodates students with dietary restrictions and allergies

One Stop Office (Student Administrative Services)

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 will continue to be administered through the Registrar.

• Email: onestop@qu.edu

• Call: 203-582-8650

What’s new from One Stop

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, all students must either enroll in a payment plan or pay their bill in full ASAP. Log into Self-Service

• Please remember to submit payment, set up a payment plan and/or finalize your financial aid to ensure your balance is covered prior to move-in weekend. This will allow for a smooth transition on move-in day.

• You can view your balance and financial aid via your Self-Service account. Log into Self-Service

• Secure your financing before August 21 to avoid a financial hold on your account. Holds will remain on accounts until payment, payment plan or pending financial aid is sufficient to cover the balance. Students attending Quinnipiac on VA benefits (Chapter 31 and 33) may be excluded from holds. 

• 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. Log into Self-Service

• If any students are due refunds, these will be processed after the add/drop registration period.

Financing Resources

Learn more about payment options

Learn more about financial aid

Questions about your bill? Contact One Stop

If You are Taking a Loan

• If you are still working on financing, a credit-worthy co-signer may be required for students to secure an educational loan with a private lender. If you have questions regarding private educational lenders, please refer our loans webpage or contact financial aid.

• Do not forget to accept and complete all paper work for your federal loans. First-time federal borrowers should complete government requirements of entrance counseling and sign a master promissory note.

One Stop Hours of Operation

Our office will be open over move-in weekend on Saturday, August 26 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. We welcome students and their proxies to make payments or pick up commuter parking permits.

To accommodate the high volume of correspondence we receive at this time of the year, from August 21 through September 8, we will be open:

• Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Fridays:  8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

We will resume our normal business hours on Monday, September 11 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m).

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Please reference the following for assistance as needed:

• Review Quinnipiac’s refunds and withdrawal policy.

• Students are offered the opportunity to purchase tuition insurance.

• 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.

• Learn more about tuition and financial aid.

• The One Stop website provides answers to many of your questions and the frequently asked questions page is a particularly helpful resource. 

Should you have additional questions that may not be addressed above, please contact One Stop at onestop@qu.edu. If your questions are about financial aid, please contact finaid@qu.edu. We look forward to assisting you and welcoming you for the fall semester! 

Learn more about One Stop

Office of the Registrar (Academic Enrollment and Course Schedules)

What’s new from the Registrar

Registration is open for all incoming and returning undergraduate and graduate students.

Review all dates in the Academic Calendar. Below is a brief listing of dates relevant to registration.

• Undergraduate and graduate classes begin Monday, August 28

  • Add/Drop registration period ends for 15-week courses (Aug. 28-Dec. 16) on Friday, September 1

  • Add/Drop registration period ends for first 7-week courses (Aug. 28-Oct. 14) on Tuesday, August 29

  • Add/Drop registration period ends for second 7-week courses (Oct. 23-Dec. 16) on Tuesday, October 24

• The last day to Withdraw from 15-week courses with a grade of W is Friday, November 3

• The last day to Withdraw from first 7-week courses with a grade of W is Friday, September 22

• The last day to Withdraw from second 7-week courses with a grade of W is Friday, November 17

If you cannot register for a course because of pre-requisites and/or the course is closed, you should visit the Registration FAQ section of the Registrar’s webpage.

Review a short video overview of how to use Student Planning on Self-Service

Learn more about the Registrar

Parking, Shuttles and Transportation

Parking

Register for this year’s decal

For those resident and commuting students bringing a vehicle, we require you to display this current year’s parking decal (2023-24).  If you haven’t yet applied, we highly encourage you take a few minutes to register your vehicle by logging into QU.edu/MyParking for this year’s decal.  

Once you’ve registered for your decal, be sure to print the temporary pass and display it clearly on your vehicle dashboard before attempting to access campus. Once received, affix your new decal to your vehicle windshield. 

With reduced North Lot parking this coming year, we want to provide the best service for our commuters. Therefore, Public Safety will be ensuring proper registration for all QU students starting the first day of classes.   To preclude potential ticketing, it’s imperative you have your vehicle registered.  

• For resident undergraduate students who register by August 22, decals will be available on the York Hill Campus at your move-in check-in on Tuesday August 22, Friday August 25 and Saturday, August 26.  After Augst 26, they will be available in the One Stop office in the Arnold Bernhard Library.

• For commuter undergraduate students who apply by August 22, decals will be available in the One Stop Office S-106 in the Arnold Berhard Library.

• Graduate commuter student decals will be mailed to the MyParking address in the MyParking system.

Any questions, please reach out to One Stop Auxiliary Services at parking@qu.edu. Learn more on the parking webpage.

Shuttles

We are very excited about the start of a new school year. We are pleased to announce several shuttle service improvements. 

The changes include a new shuttle service provider, Valet Park of America, as well as a new shuttle stop for the Mount Carmel Campus on New Road.

Other highlights for Fall 2023 include:

• New shuttle buses with new designs

• Passio GO! app to track the location of the shuttles in real time

• Increased student shopping shuttles

  • Shuttles will run on Wednesdays (new this year), Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

• Expanded hours on Saturdays and Sundays

• Redesigned shuttle loops to reduce travel and wait times

• Additional shuttle between Mount Carmel and York Hill Campuses during peak hours of 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

• American Disability Act (ADA) compliant shuttles increased from two to six

• Dedicated shuttle to run from Westwoods parking lot to Mount Carmel Campus

• Dedicated ADA van for intra-campus transport on the Mount Carmel Campus and assistance of students with accessibility needs during South Quad construction (students must be registered with the Office of Student Accessibility)

• Eight shuttles to connect all 3 campuses, including:

  • Bobcat Express: Continual loops throughout the day

  • York Hill/Mount Carmel Express: Continual loops throughout the day.

  • North Haven Campus loop: Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. (York Hill, Mount Carmel, Flats on Washington Avenue, North Haven Campus and Whitney Village.

• New replacement shuttle stop (placed on New Road behind Echlin across from the Peter C. Hereld House for Jewish Life)

Shuttle service began August 21. For more information (for schedule/hours), visit the shuttles page at QU.edu/shuttles

What’s new from Community Engagement

In September, the office will host its first on-campus event of the year on Tuesday, September 5 at 11 a.m. in the Rotunda of the Carl Hansen Student Center where we will build back to school backpacks for donation to the Boys and Girls Club in Wallingford.

On Thursday, September 28 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the Quad the office will host a service fair to highlight the engagement and service opportunities available with our various student organizations that are service-based.

Community Action Project’s (CAP) will host their annual fall service event, Helping Hands Day, to kick-off the semester on Saturday, September 30. Follow CAP on Instagram @qu_cap for additional information

Join the Office of Community Engagement at the Engagement Fair on Wednesday, August 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.

The office is recruiting students for our open community work-study positions where students work in paraprofessional roles with local non-profits and schools such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of New Haven, Special Olympics and the Keefe Community Center among others.

What’s new from Student Conduct

The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards is pleased to welcome students back for the fall 2023 semester. Our office has been hard at work preparing for a safe and successful academic year, including hosting the New England Conduct Officer Institute for the New England region of the Association for Student Conduct Administration right here at Quinnipiac on August 2.

Some key things we’d like for parents and families to be aware of:

• Defend the Den – This is a student-led, bystander intervention initiative whose mission is to empower students to speak up in challenging situations and foster a kinder campus culture together. By increasing bystander awareness, we create a more positive and inclusive community where Bobcats can rely on each other. Students are encouraged to participate in trainings, and there are opportunities for leadership roles with Defend the Den. Learn more by visiting the Defend the Den webpage
• Promoting Responsible Action in Health and Safety Emergencies – This important policy at Quinnipiac encourages students to seek help for themselves or their peers in situations where a student is at risk due to intoxication from alcohol or other drugs. Any circumstances when a person is intoxicated to the extent they are unconscious, unresponsive, or vomiting is a potential life-threatening medical emergency. When students take the responsible action of calling for help, neither the intoxicated student nor the student making the call are addressed through the student conduct process. Learn more in the university handbook 
• Suspended and Unrecognized Student Organizations – If your student makes the decision to join a student organization, please talk to them about the organization, and find out about the mission and values of the organization. All recognized student clubs and organizations, fraternities/sororities, and interest groups will be listed on Do You QU. If you have a question or concern, please contact the university. There are inherent risks associated with joining any organization that is not recognized or sponsored by the university, as they do not follow the same expectations or safety standards as recognized organizations.
• Hazing – Joining any student organization should be a positive, safe, and encouraging experience. All hazing behavior is prohibited at Quinnipiac University and is illegal. Please talk to your student about hazing, and if you learn that they are experiencing hazing, do not hesitate to report your concerns to the university. You can access all reporting forms at qu.edu/report. In any emergency, please call Public Safety at 203-582-6200. For more information, please see the policy statement on Hazing in the handbook

What’s new from the Community, Assessment, Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team

The Quinnipiac CARE Team is here to support students navigating health and wellness, behavioral or situational concerns. One in three first year students received support from this team last academic year and there are staff all across the university community that are prepared to help students! If you are concerned about a Quinnipiac student, more information about how to submit a CARE referral can be found on the CARE webpage

Recent Graduates

Congratulations!

We held six Commencement ceremonies the weekend of May 12-14. The weather was beautiful all weekend and graduates, families and friends were able to celebrate this important milestone. 

View all Commencement coverage, including stories, photos and videos

Professional Photos

Proofs of photos taken by Island Photography will be emailed to the graduate’s Quinnipiac email address.

Diplomas

All graduates will receive their diploma by mail in June. If you have questions, please contact the registrar

Parents and Family Leadership Council

Show your Bobcat pride: It’s a perfect time to join the Quinnipiac Parents and Family Leadership Council!

This summer, we welcomed our newest Bobcat families during orientation, and all over the northeast for regional family receptions and virtually as well. A big thanks to our Parents and Family Leadership Council members, who hosted these events off campus – and kudos to our student ambassadors and alumni for your support as well. We can’t wait to see you at Move - In, and of course welcome you back for Bobcat Weekend.

Quinnipiac has long valued parents and families as partners in our students' education and success. As members of the Parents and Family 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.

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

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