Welcome to Quinnipiac
Admitted Students
Welcome to Quinnipiac
Admitted Students
These are exciting times to become a part of the Quinnipiac community. Over the next few months, we have an engaging collection of events planned to help you celebrate your acceptance to Quinnipiac and show you why we believe you will love it here. We're here to help you as you transition to becoming a member of our Bobcat family.
Take the Next Step — Admitted Student Resources
Admitted Student Experience
Pick Your Day
Academic Exploration Days
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Be a Bobcat for a Day
Register
Financial Next Steps
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Take a Virtual Tour
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Have Questions?
Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
Attend Summer Orientation
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Step-by-Step New Student Guide
Learn more about Q-Start
Bobcat Bound Newsletter
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Get to Know Us Better: Attend Our Events for Admitted Students
Academic Exploration Days
Join us for an Academic Exploration Day to learn how Quinnipiac prepares students for a successful and fulfilling life after graduation. The day will include faculty-led sessions, as well as opportunities to interact with students and staff members to learn about career services, student life and campus activities.
School of Computing & Engineering
Register for Friday, February 12 at 9 a.m.
School of Business
Please pick one session on Thursday, February 11:
Register for 8:30 a.m. session
School of Nursing
Please pick one session on Friday, February 12:
School of Communications
Register for Monday, February 15 at 9 a.m.
School of Health Sciences
Please pick one session on Monday, February 15:
Register for 8:30 a.m. session
College of Arts & Sciences
Please pick one session on Tuesday, February 16:
Bobcat for a Day
Experience life as a Quinnipiac student! During our Bobcat for a Day program, you’ll shadow a current student, sit in on a class, enjoy a meal in our dining hall and explore our beautiful Mount Carmel Campus. It’s the perfect way to see what it’s really like to be part of Bobcat Nation. Visits begin early February and run through April.
Registration will be available in January via the admitted student portal — Check back soon! For questions: Call 203-582-3830 or email dayvisit@qu.edu.
Other Opportunities to Visit
Arrange any other type of visit, such as an individual counselor meeting, weekday campus tour or info session, or sign up for an Open House.
Admitted Student Task List / Q-Start
Q-Start is our digital platform designed to help you begin your journey at Quinnipiac. All incoming students are sent a welcome email in the spring with instructions on how to establish their Quinnipiac email account and access Q-Start. Q-Start guides you through essential steps like setting up your academic plan, managing your finances, preparing for campus living, and addressing your health and safety as you join the Quinnipiac community.
Plan for June Orientation
Orientation is designed to assist new students with finding their way around Quinnipiac, register for classes, learn more about procedures and expectations — and start meeting fellow Bobcats!
Registration for Orientation is available in Q-Start, the new student onboarding portal. We'll send you more information as the dates get closer.
First-Year and Transfer Students
Date options for first-year students are:
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Monday-Tuesday, June 7-8
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Thursday-Friday, June 10-11
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Monday-Tuesday, June 14-15
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Wednesday-Thursday, June 16-17
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Monday-Tuesday, June 21-22
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Thursday-Friday, June 24-25
Please note:
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An orientation fee will be applied to the first tuition statement in June. Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students and is designed to support a smooth transition to Quinnipiac.
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The majority of new students attended Orientation in June and do not need to attend again.
Student Experience
Student Life
Learn more about the student experience at Quinnipiac, including clubs and organizations, dining, support services, and fitness and recreation opportunities.
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First-Year Housing Options
We’ve designed our residence halls and campus amenities to be welcoming and supportive spaces where you’ll thrive.
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Residential Experience
The First-Year Residential Experience (FYRE) at Quinnipiac provides a dynamic, engaging and supportive environment for you to transition to college life.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to the questions admitted students commonly have about Quinnipiac. Please contact us if you need more information.
All students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for all forms of financial aid. The FAFSA can be filed online.
*The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens October 1. Applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA to apply for financial aid as early as possible.
Quinnipiac's FAFSA code is 001402.
Applicants who are seeking financial aid must file the FAFSA to confirm their eligibility for need-based federal and/or Quinnipiac grant aid. We encourage all applicants to file the FAFSA as soon as possible.
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Early Decision I applicants
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Priority FAFSA deadline is January 15
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The matriculation fee and housing deposit deadline is February 1
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Early Action applicants
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Priority FAFSA deadline is March 1
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The matriculation fee and housing deposit deadline is May 1
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Early Decision II applicants
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Priority FAFSA deadline is February 15
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The matriculation fee and housing deposit deadline is March 1
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Regular Decision applicants
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Priority FAFSA deadline is March 1
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The matriculation fee and housing deposit deadline is May 1
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Please visit the Financial Aid page for details.
You'll receive an email from the Office of Financial Aid when your offer is ready to be viewed online. Click on the “Financial aid award” link to see your award. If you filed the FAFSA and no award appears, please check with the financial aid office to see if we are missing any information by calling 203-582-8750.
All admitted first-year students are given consideration for merit-based scholarship and recipients are notified in their letter of acceptance.
The Honors Program coordinates unique opportunities to express and support intellectual curiosity and academic leadership. The program selects incoming first-year students to participate in this enriching and engaging community. Interested students fill out a brief application with a personal statement reflective of their interest in the program.
Housing is guaranteed for the first 3 years and on a space-available basis in the senior year. You’ll fill out a roommate inventory questionnaire as part of your orientation information. Once your deposit is received, you’ll receive your housing and roommate assignments in the summer (typically in August). First-year students receive information about the housing assignment process on Q-Start in the spring.
Explore first-year housing options
New first-year students entering Quinnipiac semester are required to live in campus housing for their first 3 years of study. In general, first-year and sophomore students live on the Mount Carmel Campus and upperclass students live on the York Hill Campus, in the Whitney Village apartments or in university-owned houses.
Join Us!
Submit Your Deposit
The matriculation fee and housing deposit due for the fall semester according to the following schedule:
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Early Decision I admitted students: February 1, 2027
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Early Decision II admitted students: March 1, 2027
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Early Action and Regular Decision admitted students: May 1, 2027
**You may submit a matriculation fee/housing deposit fee waiver form if you have been offered a Federal PELL Grant as part of your financial aid package or are a VA benefit-eligible veteran or dependent.
Contact Admissions
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer your questions as you transition into life as a Bobcat.