Admitted Students

Summer Orientation

Admitted Students

At Orientation you will begin your journey as a Bobcat! Our program is designed to help you and your family begin acclimating to our community. As you become acquainted with our campus, you’ll register for courses and learn about resources and services from a variety of campus partners. We’ll teach you about our traditions, and we’ll help connect you with other incoming students and their families. Each session will offer programs for both students and family members.

June Orientation

Several orientation groups sit on the quad by the Quinnipiac library on a sunny summer day

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.

First-Year and Transfer Students

Date options for first-year students are:

Monday-Tuesday, June 7-8
Thursday-Friday, June 10-11
Monday-Tuesday, June 14-15
Wednesday-Thursday, June 16-17
Monday-Tuesday, June 21-22
Thursday-Friday, June 24-25

Please note:

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.
The majority of new students attended Orientation in June and do not need to attend again.

What to Pack

We recommend casual dress, since you will be moving around campus quite a bit.

Photo identification, such as driver’s license, state ID or passport (it must have a photo)
A laptop computer with wireless internet capabilities. A smart phone, tablet, iPad, Chromebook and similar devices will not work, especially for course registration. Make sure you are bringing a full laptop to campus.
Casual dress (comfortable shoes, sneakers)
Spending money (meals are included, but snacks, Quinnipiac gear, etc. are not)

Two students sit on the grass at Orientation and look at a laptop with blue waves on it

We recommend the following for an overnight stay:

Clothing for a second day
Pajamas
Warmer clothing for nighttime
Linens (blanket, pillow, sheets and/or sleeping bag)
Towel and washcloth
Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, medications, etc.)
Shower sandals
Chargers (laptop and phone)

A new student carries a bag and backpack as he enters Quinnipiac Orientation

Places to Stay

If you plan to spend the night in the area, below are some hotels we recommend.

Cambria Hotel New Haven
20 Dwight Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Wallingford
600 Northrop Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

Fairfield Wallingford Meriden (Marriott)
100 Miles Drive
Wallingford, CT 06492

Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden
1181 Barnes Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden
90 Miles Drive
Wallingford, Connecticut, 06492

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
155 Temple Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Residence Inn Hamden New Haven (Marriott)
2312 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518

Explore more hotel options in the area

Plan Your Visit

No matter where you're coming from, Connecticut has a lot to offer. With beaches, amusement and adventure parks, hiking, boating, theater, history, museums, concerts, restaurants, shopping, resorts, and more, there's always something to do.