Pre-College Summer Programs

Register for Summer Camps, Courses and Experiences

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Pre-College Summer Programs

Register for Summer Camps, Courses and Experiences

Students are now welcome to register for pre-college programing during Summer 2026! Follow the instructions below to register for individual programs — and be sure to take advantage of our alumni, employee and early-bird discounts. 

Registration for 2026 Summer Programs is now closed.

Contact us with questions at summerprograms@qu.edu

How to Use the Registration Platform

The instructions below provide an overview for new and returning learners who need to register for summer experiences at Quinnipiac. All registrations are managed on an external platform, so prospective learners are encouraged to start the process by clicking the "Register Now" button on their program(s) of interest. 

Learners are able to register and pay in full for Commuter (day) or Residential (overnight) experiences, or place a deposit to reserve a spot. If you choose to submit a deposit only, you will need to return to the registration portal to pay the remaining full program balance within 30 days.

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How to Register for Summer Programs

Watch our walkthrough video to learn how to register for Summer Programs on Elevate.

  1. Click on the "Register Now" link on your summer program of interest. This link will take you to the registration options for that specific program, including pay-in-full or deposit-only choices for Residential (overnight) or Commuter (day) experiences.

  2. Once you determine your selected registration option, click the link to access Elevate, our registration platform (this link will open in a new window). 

  3. Confirm that the program you've selected is appearing in the top right corner of the screen. Think of this as your shopping cart.

  4. If you have never registered for a summer experience before, or if you have not taken a QU Academy course since August 2024, click "New Account".

    1. If you have registered for a summer experience at any point after August 2024, sign in using your credentials and skip to step 12.

  5. On the "Create Account" page, enter the first name, last name and email address of the attendee. Parents and guardians will have an opportunity to add their own information later on.

  6. Continue following prompts from the registration wizard. Any questions/fields marked with an asterisk* are required.

  7. On the "Your Details" page, enter your date of birth and legal sex.

  8. On the "Choose Username & Password" page, create a username and password and select your security reminder question.

  9. On the "Address" page, enter your Home Address and verify that the address is correct and recognized by the system.

  10. On the "Personal Data" page, enter your demographic information. 

  11. On the "Emergency Contacts" page, enter contact information for at least one parent/guardian. You may need to selection Parent 1 or Parent 2 under the "Relationship" field.

  12. Use the document upload to attach required forms. If possible, please do this at the time of registration. If you are unable to submit all required forms, you will need to provide those documents to us by email at a later date in order to attend. Blank copies of the forms we will need can be found lower on this page.

  13. Complete the additional details screen, with special attention to any food and dietary restrictions, allergies, or medications that the student will need at the program.

  14. Use the secondary parent or emergency contact screen to indicate the name and contact information for a relative or trusted person who will be authorized to check your student out of programs.

  15. Use the yes/no boxes to complete the program waiver form.

  16. View the "Payment Summary" screen and enter any codes or discounts you quality to use.

  17. Complete payment via the TouchNet secure payment portal.

  18. Following payment, you will receive an additional confirmation email with contact information for any follow-up questions.

  19. You have successfully registered for a summer experience!

Required Forms for Registration

All participants in summer programs, camps and experiences must download and submit the forms below through the registration system prior to arriving on campus. Once your information has been filled out, please save these files as a PDF and upload through the registration platform. Email summerprograms@qu.edu with any questions or concerns.

Enjoy Discounts for Early Registration, Alumni, Employees and Partners

Quinnipiac University is pleased to offer a number of discounts for summer programs, camps and experiences.

  • Early-Bird Discount: All attendees who register and pay in full by January 15, 2026 enjoy $100 off the cost of attendance.

  • Quinnipiac Alumni: Children and dependents of Quinnipiac alumni may be eligible for up to 15% off pre-college summer programming.

  • Quinnipiac Employees: Children and dependents of current Quinnipiac employees may be eligible for up to 15% off pre-college summer programming.

  • Employees of Corporate Partners: Children and dependents of employees of our corporate partners may be eligible for up to 10% off pre-college summer programming.

Please email summerprograms@qu.edu to request your discount code. No code is necessary for Early-Bird Registration.

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Accommodations

Quinnipiac University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as an institution of higher education. Students who have a current IEP or 504 plan are encouraged to share any accommodations or modifications they may require in order to access the fundamentals of a QU summer program or camp they plan to attend.

Students requesting disability-based accommodations should indicate this within the application as well as email summerprograms@qu.edu about any and all specific accommodation needs.

 

Rules & Regulations

Read Quinnipiac University’s Summer Camp and Pre-College Program Policies

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions among prospective students and families regarding our summer programs. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us and we'd be happy to chat.

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