International Students and Scholars

Visit us in our new space

The Office of International Students and Scholars has moved! Come visit our new space in the Arnold Bernhard Library, suite ABSL-111. Students will enter the suite via ABLS-121, across from One Stop.

F-1 international students completing their degree in May 2024 are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization on or after February 20, 2024. Students must first submit an application in the ISS Portal to receive a new I-20 with OPT recommendation and then they apply online to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS approval takes 2-4 months, so it is very beneficial to apply early.

Please note that the USCIS filing fee for the I-765 Application for Employment Authorization (OPT and STEM OPT authorization) will increase from $410 to $470 as of April 1, 2024. OISS recommends eligible F-1 students file early to avoid the higher fee.

Non-residents in the U.S. are legally required to file a tax return if you received U.S. income during 2023 by the April 15, 2024 deadline. International students physically present in the U.S. in 2023 are still obligated to file a Form 8843 with the IRS even if they didn’t work or receive income. Quinnipiac has arranged access to Sprintax, a tax-preparation software for international students and scholars. Information regarding the tax-filing obligation is sent to F-1/J-1 students visa email through the spring term.

Graduating students can purchase a Quinnipiac-branded flag sash to wear at commencement on the Vision Wear website using the coupon QUINNIPIAC2024. All orders for free shipping must be received by midnight on April 17.

Global Engagement

Our office has moved

The Office of Global Engagement has moved! We will now be in the Arnold Bernhard Library, suite ABSL-111. Students will enter the suite via ABLS-121, across from One Stop.

Learn more about global opportunities

Study abroad can be done during a semester, academic year, or winter/summer session. Info sessions about these programs are about one hour long and are normally held at that start of each semester, and contain necessary information of where you can study, when is the best time for you to go, financial structure, and important policies and procedures put forth by Quinnipiac with regards to study abroad. Info sessions are required to attend or watch the recording before applying to go abroad. Link to sessions for Faculty-Led or Semester Abroad.

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 are administered through the Registrar.)

• Email: onestop@qu.edu

• Call: 203-582-8650

Balances

By this time in the term, all students should have resolved their balance. A balance is considered resolved when the student has paid in full, signed up for a payment plan or has sufficient financial aid to cover the balance. Students who do not resolve their balance will have a hold placed on their account. Accounts with holds will have late fees applied at the beginning of March. In addition, participation in the upcoming registration period for Summer and Fall 2024 is not possible for students with holds on their accounts. Please visit the Resolve a Balance Due page of our website to learn how to check if your student has a balance and how to resolve it.

Tax Season

As required by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), Form 1098-T is mailed by January 31 to all students who had qualified tuition and other related educational expenses paid during the previous calendar year.

The information reported on Form 1098-T is intended to help students evaluate their eligibility for education tax assistantships as part of their federal income tax return. While it is a good starting point, the 1098-T, as designed and regulated by the IRS, does not contain all of the information needed to claim a tax credit. It is up to each taxpayer to determine eligibility for the credits and how to calculate them. IRS Publication 970 "Tax Benefits for Higher Education" as well as Chapter 35 of IRS Publication 17 provide additional information on these credits.

1098-T forms also are available through Self-Service when students login using their Quinnipiac credentials. Click on Tax Information and select 1098 Information to access 1098-T statements.

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 for costs of attendance and financial aid options.

• 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.

Learn more about One Stop

Office of the Registrar (Academic Enrollment and Course Schedules)

Registration for summer and fall classes is approaching. Graduate and Law students will register starting the week of March 25, and undergraduate students will register on their assigned day and time in April. Students will receive an email at their Quinnipiac email address with their appointment times.

Students should only log into the Self Service with one device. Logging in with multiple devices can cause a system overload.

Before registering for summer and fall classes, students should work with their faculty adviser to plan their degree path within Stellic. Students can see their faculty adviser on the Stellic profile.

To register for courses, student will use Self-Service.

Students should check for any holds that may prevent them from registering. Students should work with the appropriate office to resolve them before their registration date.

If students are not returning to Quinnipiac, they should complete a leave of absence or withdrawal form.

Student should update address, cellphone, and other contact information under your user profile in Self-Service.

Additional registration period:

• April 8-19: Open registration for all current students at all academic levels to register for summer and/or fall courses

• April 29-May 21: Open registration for summer and fall courses

• May 27-July 9: Open registration for summer II

• May 27-August 30: Open registration for fall courses

Graduating Students

Commencement information can be found on the Commencement site. Students should verify their anticipated date of completion at their Stellic account. If dates need to be adjusted, please email registrar@qu.edu.

Learn more about the Registrar

Parking, Shuttles and Transportation

Parking

Policies

This is a reminder that all students should park their vehicles in the garages and lots associated with their parking permit. Failure to do so will result in a ticket or tow. Learn more about parking, permits and parking locations on the parking page.

Inclement Weather

Students should be vigilant and regularly check their email for parking advisories throughout the term, but especially when inclement weather is expected. These advisories will notify students where to park when storms are expected. The York Hill and North Haven parking garages are the preferred parking locations in inclement weather. As the garages fill, students will be advised to park in specific surface lots and may be asked to move their vehicles to other surface lots as the storm subsides so that each lot can be cleared.

Shuttles

For more information about shuttles (schedule, hours and stops), visit the shuttles page at QU.edu/shuttles

Student Conduct

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

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

Graduating Students

Information on Commencement 2024 can be found on the Commencement website. This website will be updated with information throughout the semester as we lead into Commencement weekend.

All eligible graduates receive emails from quevents@qu.edu. Please encourage your graduate to check their inbox for these emails.

We receive a lot of questions about ceremony tickets. Information about registering for Commencement tickets will go out to all eligible graduates later this semester and information on tickets can also be found on the Commencement website.

The Commencement Committee hosts a variety of life skills workshops throughout the semester. Entitled the #Adulting series, workshops include Easy Finance Hacks for Your Life, The Absolute Beginners Guide to Meal Prepping, Basic Sewing Skills, Controlling Your Digital Presence and more. All graduates receive information on the workshops and how to register. See the full schedule and register. Please encourage your graduate to attend these worthwhile workshops.

Parents and Family Leadership Council

Show your Bobcat pride: Join the Quinnipiac Parents and Family Leadership Council!

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

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

Additional Resources

Join the conversation

Parents of current students have created an independent Facebook group — Quinnipiac University Families Helping Families — designed to help other current parents and families.

Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce launches app to showcase what is happening off campus

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