Congratulations! You have a lot to be proud of! 

Our new South Quad will transform what it means to live and learn at Quinnipiac. With more than 200,000 square feet of additional academic space set to officially open this August, the School of Business and The Science, Innovation, Technology and Exploration buildings join The Grove, a 417-bed residence hall that is now open. Several hundred members of the Quinnipiac community gathered to celebrate the momentous progress of these two new academic buildings on Thursday, a vision three years in the making. Learn more about South Quad

Getting to this point was not easy, and that makes all you have accomplished that much more impressive.

What is Bobcat Bound?

You and your family will receive the Bobcat Bound newsletter each Thursday through the first week of classes. It will help guide you through the process of becoming a Quinnipiac student — from approaching deadlines to opportunities of engagement, involvement and pride.

Be sure to visit Q-Start often

The next couple of months will be busy and a little bit stressful — but that is where Q-Start comes in. It is carefully designed with you in mind. It takes the uncertainty away from the on-boarding process and will let you know what you will need to complete and when. Email qstart@qu.edu with any questions.

Introducing our student ambassadors: Students helping students

We're excited to introduce our three new student ambassadors who will answer your questions throughout your journey to becoming a Bobcat. Leticia, a rising junior, Eve, a rising sophomore, and Kayla, a rising sophomore, who are available at qstart@qu.edu. Please note that specific inquiries about nuances of individual Q-Start steps should first be directed to the respective points of contact listed. New students get to know them, they are here for you!

Register for June Orientation

We will host six Orientation sessions throughout June to ease your transition to college. They are critical to your success — which is why we require you attend one of them. The deadline to register is June 2. The sessions are filling up quickly; register today on Q-Start.

Sign your housing contract

The first step in joining the residential community is to complete the housing application. The housing application is available to you on MyHousing, and all residents must have a completed application to receive a room assignment. You can access MyHousing through Q-Start or directly at qu.edu/myhousing

When you sign off on the contract, you will be directed to the lifestyle questions that we use to match roommates. Please be sure to answer all the questions, even if you plan to choose your own roommate.

If you are under the age of 18, parental verification is required for your application/contract to be complete. Your parent/guardian will receive an email to the address you provided for your emergency contact to verify and complete your application. Your application is considered incomplete, and you will not be able to move forward in the housing process until the parent/guardian verification is complete.

Please note that Hotmail, OptOnline, iCloud and me.com addresses often reject messages that come from the housing database. We recommend using a Gmail address or other personal/business address to receive the verification.

The verification email is sent immediately after you submit the application. When your application has been submitted, a copy of the housing contract will be emailed to you. 

Explore first-year housing options

Explore our living and learning experiences

Students living in one of our Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) are more likely to have a higher GPA at the end of their first year and in every semester afterward. 95% of students say they would recommend LLCs to others.

Applications for The Grove and LLCs will become available to you as soon as your completed housing application has been received. For students under the age of 18, these contracts will be available once we have received parent verification.

Students interested in participating in The Grove experience or a Living-Learning Community should return to the home page of MyHousing, click on Housing Requests, Contracts and Forms and then select the application for The Grove and/or the LLCs. Applications for The Grove and the LLCs are due on Sunday, May 11.

Students may apply for The Grove and an LLC but can only participate in one Living-Learning Experience.

Students will be notified of their Grove or LLC application status by Tuesday, May 27.

Learn more about our Living-Learning Communities

Learn more about The Grove 

Roommate requests must be made by July 2

Incoming first-year students may select one or three roommates. Students choosing three roommates will be assigned as a group in the Commons or Ledges.

Students are encouraged to discuss their answers to the lifestyle questions on the housing application with their potential roommate(s) to help determine if they are compatible and can create a positive living experience.

Roommate requests will be accepted from June 2 through July 2.

All roommate requests must be mutual, which means requested roommate(s) must confirm the request to be assigned together by July 2.

Selecting one roommate does not guarantee assignment in a double room. Roommate pairs may be assigned in quads with another matched roommate pair.

Students participating in The Grove experience or an LLC must choose a roommate from other participants in their program.

There will be separate roommate selection processes for students in these groups. The Grove and LLC requests will supersede roommate requests.

Students who sign up for The Grove or an LLC and plan to pick a roommate that is not same program will be matched and assigned with another participant.

Housing assignment and roommate information will be available on MyHousing on August 1.

Email housing@qu.edu or call 203-582-8666 with any questions. 

Check your email often 

There's a lot of exciting opportunities headed your way this summer — most of which will come through your Quinnipiac email. Be sure to set it up and check it often. We also recommend adding it to your phone.

Join the conversation

Connect with @bobcatbound for timely updates and information.

Q-Start Key Dates 

Q-Start is our digital platform designed to help you with every step you need to take to start your journey at Quinnipiac. 

Suggestions

• Grant proxy access to your parent or other authorized individuals

• Check your Quinnipiac email regularly

• Take your math and language placement assessments

Upcoming Deadlines

• May 11: Sign your housing contract

• May 26: Complete your disability disclosure form

• June 2: Register for June Orientation

• ASAP: Grant proxy access to a parent, guardian, spouse and other trusted individuals

First-Year & Transfer Q-Start

International Student Q-Start