We view inclusive excellence as an essential value that defines who we are and where we are headed as the University of the Future. Our policies and programs celebrate differences as sources of strength and empower everyone to embrace who they are and share their experiences, customs and beliefs. Our goal is to foster conversation, exposure and engagement with all people, thoughts and ideas — from all corners of the world.

Inclusivity helps our students to develop empathy, compassion and appreciation for the differences that make the world a fuller place. They prepare students for life after graduation and for success in a highly competitive, creative and global workforce. Moreover, they develop informed and engaged citizens ready to do their part in creating a more just and equitable world. 

College is a time to grow socially, develop a global mindset and meet people with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

At Quinnipiac, there are many ways to experience different cultures and customs while being exposed to new ideas and to expand your view of the world. Our cultural, identity and faith-based organizations all create a welcoming environment that invites students of all races, ethnicities, genders and religions to celebrate their beliefs and cultural interests, while providing ways to share them with the campus community.

Off campus, there are numerous civic engagements and international travel programs for students. These enable students to experience a broad array of cultures and traditions while working in solidarity alongside members of local communities, other global citizens and our academic partners around the world.

We support 18 cultural and identity-based student organizations that are committed to diversity, enhancing student experience at QU and building inclusive spaces for underrepresented populations. Each organization meets regularly and provides opportunities for engagement through programming and other club activities.

• African & Caribbean Student Union (ACSU) 

• Asian Student Alliance (ASA) 

• Black Student Union (BSU) 

• Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) 

• Indigenous Student Union (ISU) 

• International Student Association (ISA) 

• Italian Cultural Society (ICS) 

• Latino Cultural Society (LCS) 

• Minority Association for Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) 

• Multicultural Student Leadership Council 

• Muslim Student Association (MSA) 

• NaturallyMe (NM) 

• Quinnipiac University Chinese Students and Scholars Association (QUCSSA) 

• Quinnipiac University Irish Club (QUIC) 

• South Asian Society (SAS) 

• Turkish Student Association (TSA) 

• Women Empowered (WE) 

• Women in Support of Humanity