In this issue, you will find important information about Welcome Week.

We are here for you. Please do not ever hesitate to contact our QStart student leaders with any questions you have. You can email them directly at qstart@qu.edu

It's Wonderful to Start This New Chapter With You!

Welcome to Quinnipiac! It is so great to finally have you on campus!

This can be both a time of excitement and anxiety. Know we are here for you. We have developed an extensive Welcome Weekend schedule to help you learn what it means to be a Bobcat. We hope you will make the most of it.

Throughout the coming semester, we have resources available to you to take care of your full body and mind — from our Learning Commons to our wellness and counseling services. We are here to help you succeed and grow.

We also encourage you to get involved, meet new people and attend events — including our Engagement Fair on Thursday, August 28 at noon on the Quad.

We Have a Weekend Full of Fun, Informative Activities for You!

Friday, August 22:

• 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Orientation Group Meet Up

• 10 to 10:30 a.m.: Class of 2029 Welcome (South Quad)

• 10:45 a.m. to Noon: Academic School Meetings

  • Computing & Engineering (CCE 101)

  • Communications (Rec Center)

  • Business (SITE Auditorium)

  • Nursing (Burt Kahn)

  • Arts & Sciences, Health Sciences Meal Break

• 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Academic School Meetings

  • Health Sciences (Rec Center)

  • Arts & Sciences (SITE Auditorium)

  • Computing & Engineering, Business, Communications, Nursing Meal Break

• 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.: Class Ice Cream Social with Faculty/Staff (Quad)

• 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.: Social Connections Meetups

  • Affinity & Interest Group Meetups Hosted by OLs (Optional / Drop-In)

    • URM (underrepresented minority students), LGBTQ+, Fitness & Wellness, Spiritual & Religious Wellbeing, New to the Northeast, Veterans and Military-Connected Students, Open Forum

• 5 to 7 p.m.: Dinner on your Own (Mount Carmel Dining Hall)

• 5 to 6 p.m.: Commuter Student Welcome and Dinner (SC-119/Piazza)

  • Commuter students will have an opportunity to meet, connect with the Commuter Student Union, enjoy a catered dinner and play trivia for prizes.

• 8 p,m.: Evening Entertainment Hosted by SPB: Bingo (Rec Center)

Saturday, August 23:

• 11:45 a.m. to noon: Orientation Group Meet Up for Lunch

  • Students will check in with their Orientation Leader at a designated spot determined by the OLs. Review the Saturday schedule and ask any questions they may have for the weekend.

• Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Lunch (Mount Carmel Dining Hall)

• 1 to 2 p.m.: Being a Responsible Community Member Rotation #1 (Mandatory) (Rec Center/Various)

  • Students will attend either a presentation or workshop based on the OL group

    • Presentation by Conduct & Community Standards, CARE Title IX, Public Safety, and Academic Integrity (Rec Center)

    • Engagement Workshops (Eight+, 50 minutes each, various locations)

• 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.: Being a Responsible Community Member Rotation #2 (Mandatory) (Rec Center/Various)

  • Students will attend either a presentation or workshop based on the OL group

    • Presentation by Conduct & Community Standards, CARE Title IX, Public Safety, and Academic Integrity (Rec Center)

    • Engagement Workshops (Eight+, 50 minutes each, various locations)

• 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Optional Orientation Group Meet up (Various)

• 5:30 p.m.: Dinner (Mount Carmel Dining Hall)

• 8 p.m.: Evening Entertainment – Hypnotist (Sailesh) (Rec Center)

Sunday, August 24:

• 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.: Sleeping Giant Hikes Departing from DOME

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: SGA Meet and Greet (SGA Suite)

• Noon: Lunch (Mount Carmel Dining Hall)

• 1 to 4 p.m.: Recfest (RecWell Lawn)

  • Rain Location: Rec Center

• 5 to 7 p.m.: Fraternity & Sorority Life Kickoff (Quad)

  • Rain Location: Rec Center

Please note: Events in italics are optional.

In addition, please hold every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. free as it is our newly branded Common Hour with hundreds of engagement sessions offered throughout the semester during the time when class won’t happen for any undergraduate students. The calendar of events will be sent next week.

Residential Life Has Programming for Residents to Help Get You Acquainted

Welcome back to campus!

We’re so excited to welcome you to the start of a new academic year! The campus is buzzing with anticipation as our staff completes their preparations for you and we can’t wait to see you in the halls.

We have some exciting welcome events planned:

Mount Carmel residents: Join us for First Night on Bobcat Way on Monday, August 25 from 5 to 10 p.m. for a fun evening of music, food and community.

York Hill residents: Don’t miss the Welcome Back BBQ on Thursday, August 28. its a great way to reconnect and kick off the year.

The Housing and Residential Life staff is eager to support you throughout the year. If you have questions or need assistance while on campus, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Apply for an On-Campus Work Position

Quinnipiac students work in virtually every corner of our three campuses, developing tangible skills and a strong network.

There are two primary types of employment opportunities on campus:

• Federal Work-Study Jobs: Federal work-study jobs are funded by the federal government and are available to students who have received a federal work-study allotment as part of their Financial Aid package. Students earn their allotment in biweekly paychecks by working a federal work-study job on campus. Students must apply to available federal work-study job openings and interview to secure a federal work-study role. See available positions

• Non-Federal Work-Study Jobs: Non-federal work-study jobs are funded entirely by the university and are available to students who did not receive a federal work-study allotment as part of their Financial Aid package, including international students. Students must apply to available non-federal work-study job openings and interview to secure a role. See available positions

• Quinnipiac Dining Study Employment Positions: There are on-campus student employment opportunities available across our campuses for students — both domestic and international. Apply now

And fun fact, federal work-study students are the backbone of this weekly Bobcat Bound email

If you do not have federal work-study and believe you are eligible or just want to check if you are eligible, please contact financial aid at finaid@quinnipiac.edu.

Be Sure to Check Your Quinnipiac Email Regularly — and Be Rewarded!

As the start of the new academic year approaches, you will be receiving an increasing amount of important information to prepare you for your Quinnipiac journey. It is important to check your Quinnipiac email regularly. To help you get in the habit of checking your email, upcoming issues of Bobcat Bound will include prompts with incentives to open your Quinnipiac email to read Bobcat Bound. Email today@quinnipiac.edu from your Quinnipiac email, answering: What excites you most about being a Bobcat? Those who answer will be entered to win a Bobcat prize pack.

Meal Plan Changes Available

Meal plan changes are open through August 30.

Students can change their meal plans on MyHousing by clicking Meal Plan Changes, then Dining Plan. Change the term to Fall 2025, then select the new plan and click Purchase Plan.

Please note that the cancelled plan will display highlighted in green with a ghost icon next to it. This indicates that the plan is cancelled. The active plan is listed on top and is not highlighted.

Course Registration is Now Open

Registration is now open for students wishing to make schedule changes. If you wish to make a schedule change, you can do so in your Self-Service account. If you need any assistance, please email registrar@qu.edu

If you are trying to get into a closed course, you may contact the school or college at Quinnipiac that is offering the course. Learn more about course registration

Important Dates to Know

For important dates, please see our academic calendar

Learn More About Parking at Quinnipiac

First-year residential students are not permitted to bring a car to campus.

First-year commuter students may request a parking permit at this time.

Learn more about parking

One Stop Hours

August 18 to 22:

• Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Friday: 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

August 23 (Saturday of Welcome Weekend):

• 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

August 25 to September 5:

• Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note: The university is closed on September 1 for Labor Day.

Introducing Common Hour

To help you more easily attend key academic and student experience events at the university, we are excited to introduce a weekly Common Hour this fall!

Held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. on our Mount Carmel Campus, this dedicated time — free from scheduled Mount Carmel classes — is designed to foster community engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration and meaningful student support.

We are confident that it will enrich our academic environment and strengthen connections across campus.

One of the primary reasons we established Common Hour was to better engage commuter students and accommodate their schedules, enabling more commuter students to be more engaged on campus.

The first event on Tuesday, August 26, has intentionally been aligned with a showcase of the South Quad; this new space has enabled the integration of a common time into the Mount Carmel academic schedule.

This will be the official community celebration of the South Quad opening, with an opportunity to tour the facilities. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend as we welcome you and celebrate the start of a new academic year together!

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

Upcoming Deadlines

• ASAP: Update Your Emergency Contact and Registrar for Quinnipiac Emergency Alerts

• ASAP: Complete Required Items for Student Loan Disbursement

• August 22: Set Up Direct Deposit

• August 22: Opt In/Out of Quinnipiac Health Insurance

• August 22: Download the Quinnipiac Mobile App

• August 22: Check Your Semester Schedule

• August 22: Review Your Meal Plan

• August 22: Complete the Fitness and Recreation Center Waiver

• August 22: Learn About Student Employment Opportunities

First-Year & Transfer Q-Start

International Student Q-Start