Parents Academy Webinars for Fall 2024

Join us for our sessions designed to answer common questions parents have about Quinnipiac. We have a variety of topics planned.

Academic and Student Life Opportunities

Wednesday, September 11, 7 p.m.

This session will provide an overview of how we support and engage our students. Two guests will join the academy discussion - Andy Delohery, AVP of Retention and Academic Success and Matt Kurz, AVP for Student Affairs - to share their insights and recommendations for creating student success at QU.

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Student Health and Wellness Services

Wednesday, September 18, 7 p.m.

This session will focus on the health and wellness resources available at QU. HHC & QU representatives will present the services offered and answer your questions.

Register

Dining Services

Wednesday, September 25, 7 p.m.

This session will provide an overview of the various meal plan options. Members of the Menu Maker team will share their experiences working with Chartwells.

Register

Student Experience and Engagement

The Office of Student Engagement is excited to welcome our students this fall semester. Please encourage your students to attend our annual Engagement Fair on Wednesday, August 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the Quad. There, your student can meet more than 150 student-run organizations, offices and departments who provide co-curricular engagement opportunities outside the classroom.

Students can start to utilize Bobcat Central, our recently updated platform, to search the different clubs and organizations at Quinnipiac.

If your student is a commuter, we have commuter lockers available to rent for free. There is a limited number of lockers, so please advise your students to email studentengagement@qu.edu if they are interested.

Welcome Weekend schedule

We are excited to welcome new students to our Bobcat family at Welcome Weekend!

Here's a schedule of what you can expect:

Friday, August 23

• 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.: Orientation Group Meet Up

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

• 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.: Annual Welcome Community BBQ

• 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Class of 2028 Welcome

  • Orientation Coordinators

  • Judy Olian, president

  • J.P. DiDonato, Student Government Association president

  • Sophia Marshall, alumni guest speaker

• 1:45 to 3:15 p.m.: Academic and Social Connection Rotation #1

  • Students will attend either a meeting or meetup based on their school/college

• 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Academic and Social Connection Rotation #2

  • Students will attend either a meeting or meetup based on their school/college

• 5 to 7 p.m.: Dinner

• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Commuter Student Welcome and Dinner

  • 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

Saturday, August 24

• 11:30 a.m. to noon: Orientation Group Meeting

  • 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

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

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

  • Presentation by Conduct & Community Standards, CARE, Title IX, and Academic Integrity

  • Engagement Workshops

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

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

  • Presentation by Conduct & Community Standards, CARE, Title IX, and Academic Integrity

  • Engagement Workshops

• 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Optional Orientation Group Meet Up

• 5 p.m.: Optional Orientation Group Meet up

• 5:30 p.m.: Dinner

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

• 9:30 p.m.: Late Night Entertainment – Late Night Lounge

Sunday, August 25

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Sunday Funday Events (Sleeping Giant Hikes, SGA Open House, SPB Welcome Event, etc.)

• Noon: Lunch

• 1 p.m.: RecFest

• 5 p.m.: Meet the Greeks

What’s new from Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)

Welcome Class of 2028 parents and families! And, of course, welcome back to the rest of the Bobcat parents and families too!

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is a vibrant piece of campus life where almost 20% of students choose to become members. Membership offers community, avenues for service and philanthropy, lifelong friends and fun! The all-fraternity and sorority life GPA is consistently higher than the all-undergraduate GPA and our members perform more than 10,300 hours of hands-on service each year. They also raised $165,000 and more for philanthropic causes locally and across the country during the last academic year.

• Panhellenic Primary Recruitment (hosted over Labor Day weekend)
• Fraternity Recruitment (hosted in September)

We have a new fraternity joining the Quinnipiac fraternity and sorority life community this semester, Sigma Phi Epsilon. To celebrate their re-establishment, they are offering $3,000 in scholarships to any students who qualify/apply. You can learn more by following them on Instagram at @qu.sigep. Apply to join

All students are encouraged to attend Meet the Greeks, hosted on the Echlin/Tator Lawn on August 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event offers opportunities to meet the fraternities and sororities at Quinnipiac, enjoy free ice cream and connect with fraternity and sorority life leaders and staff members. Our organizations will be tabling throughout the duration of this event and can answer any questions about their respective recruitment and intake processes. No registration is required.

Questions about Fraternity and Sorority Life

If your Bobcat wants to find their home away from home, establish a community of peers with similar values, participate in service/philanthropy events, and have fun, feel free to direct them our way for information about joining. There’s so much coming up in the fraternity and sorority community; if your Bobcat is interested in joining us, please don’t hesitate to reach out. All questions can be directed to fslife@qu.edu or asked via Instagram @qufsl.

Learn more about Fraternities and Sororities

Student Health Services

Student Health Services, available on both the Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses, is available year-round for the students. Student Health Services offers management for sick visits, allergy injections, placement physicals, immunizations, sexual-health related visits and nutrition services. Students can make an appointment online or by calling 203-407-4050, Students must bring a state-issued ID, a copy of their insurance card and a form of payment to all visits (co-pays may be collected depending on the student’s insurance). Most insurance plans are accepted but we ask all students to contact their insurance company to ensure that Hartford Healthcare Medical Group, Specialty is in-network (Tax ID: 37-1911194).

Learn more and schedule a health services appointment

Counseling Services

Student Counseling Services are available for students on all three campuses and can help with anxiety, depression, adjustment to college life, time management and organizational skills and overall well-being. Students can make an appointment online or by calling 203-407-4020, and selecting option #1. Counseling services are provided at no additional cost to students. Psychiatry services are also available through the Counseling Center.

Learn more about counseling services

Fitness and Recreation

Students should follow these Instagram accounts for up-to-date hours, programs and incentives:

@qurecwell

Free Fitness Classes

Free Fitness Classes begin on Tuesday, September 3. Find info on our website: recwell.qu.edu or in our app. Classes are offered year-round on all three campuses, including Spinning, body sculpting, Zumba, Bootcamp, Core Conditioning, yoga and Pilates.

Sign up for classes on the RecWell website

Waivers

If your student is under the age of 18 and will not be 18 by the time they move onto campus please reach out to Campus Recreation at recreation@qu.edu for a copy of the Fitness Center waiver.

Hiring Student Workers

We are hiring. If your student has federal work study, encourage them to apply to one of the positions open in Campus Recreation (intramural referee, graphic designer and fitness center attendant). Learn more and apply

Upcoming Events:

RecFest August 25, 1-4 p.m.

Join Campus Recreation and Fitness and Wellbeing at RecFest. Attendees can enjoy a game of dart soccer, meet the Club Sport teams, learn more about climbing/outdoor trips, earn prizes for signing waivers, make a zen garden and more!

Wellness Wednesdays

Wellness Wednesdays begin on August 28. Look for a weekly email with a wellness related topic that is full of articles, tips and programs to help you live your best life. Then, stop by the table in the Recreation and Wellness Center lobby between 1 to 3 p.m. to gather more info, do an activity or grab a give-a-way.

Club Sports

Tryouts start as early as Labor Day weekend, so be sure to start the sign-up process before heading to campus!

Be sure to sign up for Club Sports tryouts on Fusion Club

Climbing and Outdoors

Outdoor Aficionado Program: Become an outdoor aficionado and track your participation with Quinnipiac Outdoors! Earn points through various activities, and the top three finishers will win early access to spring trips. Plus, first place receives 25% off one trip, second place gets 15% off one trip and third place earns 5% off one trip. Visit recwell.qu.edu for more information and to sign up.

Community, Assessment, Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team

The CARE Team seeks to support students in overcoming obstacles and reducing distress. Led by well-trained and experienced professional staff members, CARE offers non-clinical support and connection to resources to address areas of concern that may arise during a student’s time at QU.

Did you know that 1 in 3 first-year students have a concern addressed by the CARE Team? If your Bobcat has any concerns that arise during their time at Quinnipiac, know that the CARE Team is here to support your student.

Common concerns addressed by the CARE Team:

• Excessive stress/ anxiety

• Interpersonal conflict

• Academic concerns

• Death of a loved one/ family member

• Transitional issues: homesickness/ trouble making friends

To learn about the CARE Team, types of concerns addressed and supported by CARE and resources of support for students, please visit qu.edu/care.

Housing and Residential Life Updates

What first-year students need to know about move-in

Each first-year student moving into a residence hall must register for a time slot during their respective day. The success of our move-in process is dependent on everyone signing up for a specific time slot. All residential students received an email during the beginning of this month with a link. If you have not yet signed up for a time slot, please do so today. If you have any issues, email residentiallife@qu.edu.

Students moving into a residence hall on the Mount Carmel Campus should enter New Road from Ives Street, unless they are moving into The Grove, in which case they should enter via Mount Carmel Avenue. Check out the route you will take to your specific residence hall. Note: You may pass your residence hall while in line to unload. Please stay in your vehicle until directed otherwise.

Each first-year student moving into a residence hall next week is permitted one vehicle to be pulled up to a residence hall and receive the assistance of our talented and passionate move-in crew. Any additional vehicles will be directed toward a parking lot, from where you may carry additional items to your room. We recommend any students wishing to bring a second vehicle to do it in the weeks after move-in.

Please label everything with your room number and name to ensure it reaches the right destination.

While unloading in front of your respective residence hall, one person must wait in your vehicle at all times. After all contents are out of your vehicle, the driver will be directed to the closest available parking lot.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation with our move-in plan.

See the full move-in schedule

Contact us

Or staff are available in the Office of Housing in the Student Affairs Center behind the Bobcat Den. We are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are also available as follows:

• Phone: 203-582-8666

• Email: housing@qu.edu

• Housing webpage

Athletics and Recreation

Fall sports underway

Our athletic teams are getting underway. Get the fall athletic schedules on GoBobcats.com

Frozen Apple

The Quinnipiac men's ice hockey program will face rival Cornell in a non-conference game during the 2024 Frozen Apple at Madison Square Garden on November 30.

Quinnipiac is coming off a 27-10-2 campaign in 2023-24, registering a 17-4-1 mark in conference play to record its fourth consecutive Cleary Cup. The Bobcats became the second ECAC Hockey program on record to win at least a share of the Cleary Cup in four straight campaigns, joining Harvard (1985-89), who won the regular-season title outright three times (1986, 1987, 1989) and splitting the honor with St. Lawrence in 1988.

"We are very excited to head back to Madison Square Garden and participate in this year's Frozen Apple," said Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold. "It was a very memorable contest in 2016 and we can't wait to get back to MSG for another great chapter in our rivalry with Cornell."

Get all the details

Learn more

Athletics and Recreation

Bobcats Division I Athletics

Club Sports

Dining Updates

Upcoming Events

Welcome BBQ, August 23: Enjoy a barbecue with introductory bingo to get to know other first-year students.

JOYFUL Cheerful, August 28: Join us at the Engagement Fair! We will be introducing Quinnipiac Dining to students, handing out fun prizes, and answering any questions they may have.

What’s new with Quinnipiac Dining?

There are a lot of new and exciting additions to dining this fall semester that you and your student are going to love.

At Cafe Q on the Mount Carmel Campus, students should expect to see:

• Heritage Kitchen: Bringing together flavor, history, community and local partnerships that will have a 5-week rotating cycle of popular food trucks.
• Fuel Up: Offering a rotating menu where students can grab a 2-pound container to fill up for a set price. This station focuses on providing hearty meals with various themes like barbecue, Italian, etc.
• Smoothie Lab: Our new and improved Smoothie Lab will be offering delicious drink options for students such as smoothie, lattes and Boba Tea.

The Bobcat Den, also located on the Mount Carmel Campus, includes fresher and improved menu at these new stations:

• Butcher and Baker: A new vibrant and enhanced deli menu of pre-made sandwiches and customizable offerings.
• Pico Mesa: Keeping what students loved most about SONO, Pico Mesa will offer burritos, bowls, tacos, and quesadillas and will be offering new specialty products that vary from empanadas to street tacos.

On the York Hill Campus, students will be provided delicious entrees and entertainment:

• Rocky Top Chef’s Table: Front and center dinners with made-to-order entrees as meals will be prepared right in front of students with some rotating options as well like a pasta bar, ramen bar, stir fry bar and more.

The North Haven Campus is also offering some new and improved options as well:

Grilled: Now offering all your favorite options from Cafe Q’s Grilled at North Haven with a rotating menu.

North Haven Pizza: Enjoy authentic brick oven pizza and pasta! Students should check in to see our rotating specials and offerings.

North Haven Breakfast: Bringing a more fresh and customizable breakfast menu with made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and quesadillas.

Meal Plans

All full-time students are required to have a meal plan. 

Learn more about dining on campus and view instructions on how to change a meal plan on the dining pages of our website. Step-by-step instructions for how to change your meal plan can be found under the "Can I change or update my dining plan? FAQ." All meal plan changes must be made by the last day of the add/drop registration period which is Friday, August 30 for undergraduate and graduate students.  

Meal points will be on QCards on or before Wednesday August 21.

Hours of Operation

Dining locations will begin opening beginning August 21.

• Wednesday, August 21
  • Cafe Q: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Bobcat Den: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • North Haven: Closed
  • York Hill: Closed
• Thursday, August 22
  • Cafe Q: 7:15 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Bobcat Den: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • North Haven: Closed
  • York Hill: Closed
• Friday, August 23
  • Cafe Q: 7:15 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Bobcat Den: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • North Haven: Closed
  • York Hill: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, August 24
  • Cafe Q: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Bobcat Den: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • North Haven: Closed
  • York Hill: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday, August 25
  • Cafe Q: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Bobcat Den: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • North Haven: Closed
  • York Hill: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Regular hours of operation will begin on Monday, August 26. View the full schedule

Dietary Accomodations

Learn more about how Dining Services accommodates students with dietary restrictions and allergies

Summer 2024 Hours and Menus

View hours, locations and menus

What’s new from Spiritual and Religious Life

Dear parents,

I hope that summer with your children has been refreshing and rewarding and all are looking forward to the upcoming year; the Hereld House is anxiously awaiting your children’s arrival.

I will be at the Hereld House from Friday, August 23 if there is anything I can do for you, it need not be a Jewish thing, reach out to me. My cell number is 203-623-0626. I will reach back.

Enjoy these last few days of summer

With much shalom,
Rabbi Reena

International Students and Scholars

Welcome new parents and families! And of course, welcome back to our returning Bobcat parents and families. Our international Bobcat community is growing and we are excited to welcome international students from more than 50 countries this academic year!

Important Dates for New International Bobcats

• Move-In on August 19: Move-In Day for new international students living in Quinnipiac Housing is Monday, August 19. Check-in for students arriving to campus between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. will be at the Echlin Visitor Center (Admissions). Students arriving after 5 p.m. can check in at the Public Safety Office entering through the New Road Gate.
• International Student Orientation on August 20: The Office of International Students and Scholars will host International Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This program is required for all new graduate and undergraduate international students on an F-1 or J-1 visa. Students that live abroad or are in the U.S. on different visas are also welcome to attend.
• International Welcome Day on August 21: The Office of International Students and Scholars and Global Partner student mentors will host a variety of social events and helpful services for international students on August 21 and throughout the first weeks of the semester to support new international students in their adjustment.

Arrival Support for New International Bobcats

The Office of International Students and Scholars sponsors a complimentary airport shuttle service through Go Airport Shuttle CT for new international students arriving to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to the Mount Carmel Campus on August 19. There is also a discounted rate available for new international students arriving on different dates or to different airports. Sign up instructions are on International QStart.

The Office of International Students and Scholars has arranged discounted rates at two local hotels for incoming international students and families. Details are on International QStart.

The Office of International Students and Scholars provides new international students with a U.S. SIM card with one month free by CampusSIMs which is on the Mint Mobile network, along with a welcome bag of other helpful items for students’ first days.

Representatives from M&T Bank will be on campus on August 21 and 30 from 1-3 p.m. in the Carl Hansen Student Center for international students interested in setting up a U.S. bank account.

New international F-1/J-1 students must complete the Office of International Students and Scholars Immigration Check-In process in the ISS Portal by August 26. This is an important step that will allow The Office of International Students and Scholars to activate the students’ SEVIS immigration records.

Students and families can review the international website at international.qu.edu for helpful information and upcoming events. New and continuing students can access their immigration documents and requests in the ISS Portal.

You can reach us by email at oiss@qu.edu or visit our office in the Arnold Bernhard Library 122S, across from One Stop. You can also follow us on Instagram at @qu.oiss and @quglobalpartners.

Global Engagement

Spring and Summer 2025 faculty-led abroad course information sessions will be held Tuesday September 10, Wednesday September 11 and Tuesday September 17. All sessions will be at 7 p.m. via Zoom. For more information, please visit educationabroad.qu.edu or email study.abroad@quinnipiac.edu.

What is a faculty-led course abroad? A Quinnipiac course taught during the spring or summer session that has a travel component with it. Students will travel with their professor and classmates as part of the course for 10 –14 days. Travel either takes place during the spring break or summer depending on the course. In the past, faculty-led courses abroad have traveled to destinations such as Costa Rica, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Poland, Tanzania and Vietnam. Destinations may vary year to year. Faculty-led courses abroad are offered in multiple disciplines and in every school/college.

Spring semester and J-term 2025 study abroad information sessions will be held on August 27, 28 and 29. All sessions will be at 9 p.m. via Zoom. For more information, please visit educationabroad.qu.edu or email study.abroad@quinnipiac.edu.

What is a semester and J-term (non-faculty-led program)? Students can study for a full semester ranging from 4 to 6 months at an international institution. Depending on the student’s major, they can participate as early as the spring semester of their first year through their senior year. Short-term programs are offered during the winter or summer breaks. These programs are offered through partner institutions separate from the faculty-led opportunities mentioned above.

What’s New from Financial Aid

Welcome, new students! And welcome back to our returning students!

The Financial Aid Office is here to provide information, support and guidance to students and families as they navigate through the various resources necessary to fund their education. First, we encourage all students to complete a FAFSA at studentaid.gov if they have not already done so. This is the first step in determining what types of federal, state and institutional financial aid a student may be eligible for. And please remember, the FAFSA needs to be completed each year! From there, the financial aid staff will put together an award package of all the financial aid a student is qualified for.

After an award package has been generated, please keep an eye on your Financial Aid Checklist to ensure all outstanding requirements have been met.

Ensure your Financial Aid Checklist is Complete! Your financial aid checklist must be complete for your aid to reflect accurately against your invoice. This includes sections such as:

• Complete the required documents*

• Review and accept your financial aid award package

• Complete Entrance Counseling

• Sign a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note

*When you submit the FAFSA, you may be randomly selected for a process called “verification.” Our office must determine the accuracy of the information provided on your FAFSA application by requesting and reviewing additional documentation.

For those students and families that are looking for additional resources to help fund their education please see the following recommendations that a student can explore:

Outside Scholarships: Many students use outside scholarships as a resource to help with funding their education. We encourage all students to research outside scholarship opportunities. Learn more about searching for scholarships.

Federal Parent PLUS Loan: The federal government offers each parent the opportunity to apply for a Parent PLUS loan. This is an educational loan in which the parent is the borrower, and the parent is responsible for repaying the loan.  The borrower can begin repaying the loan once the funds are fully disbursed to Quinnipiac for the loan term or defer payments while their student is attending school on at least a half-time basis. The interest rate on the Parent PLUS loan is fixed at 9.08% for the 2024-2025 academic year. The loan application is located at studentaid.gov. The borrowing parent will sign in to the website using their FSA (Federal Student Aid) ID, which is the same login used to complete the parent portion of the FAFSA. There is an option to create an ID on the website if you do not already have one. The government charges an origination fee for borrowing this loan. The fee is 4.3% of the borrowed amount of the loan. Remember to add this fee into the amount you decide to borrow. 

If a parent is denied credit for the PLUS loan, a first year or sophomore student will be offered an additional $4000 unsubsidized federal student loan ($5000 for juniors and seniors) as part of their financial aid offer for the school year. Parent PLUS will notify the school of the parent's credit decision in 24 to 48 hours. This additional student loan is allowable only if the PLUS loan decision is not overturned on appeal or endorsed for payment. Note: if one parent is denied credit but the other parent is approved to borrow the PLUS loan, the additional student loan is not allowable. Parent PLUS can be reached at 1-800-433-3243 with any questions regarding the application process.

Private Educational Loans: Private loans are available to students, parents or guardians. Please refer to elmselect.com, an unbiased website providing the most current information on private lenders historically used by Quinnipiac students. There you will find the link to each lender, their loan applications and information pertinent to their loan products. There is no one lender more favorable than the other. Please contact the lender(s) you are considering for specific questions relating to your financial situation. While the website provides a comprehensive list of lenders, you can choose to work with a lender not reflected on Elm Select. No matter which lender you choose, they will notify the Financial Aid Office once the loan is secured.

Please note: Undergraduate students must have a credit worthy co-signer to secure a private loan.

Questions

For any questions or to speak with a financial aid counselor, please call 203-582-8750 or visit the Financial Aid Office in the Echlin Center. Counselors are available Monday – Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

One Stop Office (Student Administrative Services)

One Stop provides seamless and integrated student administrative services throughout the entire student life cycle. One Stop includes cross-functional student solutions for:

• records and enrollment services

• managing student finances

• parking and transportation services

(One Stop works closely with and can provide preliminary information about financial aid, Q-Cards, housing and dining. Advanced registrar functions such as degree conferrals, Dean’s List and diplomas are administered through the Registrar.)

• Email: onestop@qu.edu

• Call: 203-582-8650

Fall Reminders

The One Stop office is eagerly anticipating the return of our students this fall.  We have several important reminders for all students and their proxies. 

Paying for College: Set Up Your Financing Plan ASAP 

• All students registered for the fall term should see their charges in Self-Service. If you have not already, please ensure that your balance is covered. The Resolve a Balance Due page of our website can assist with this task.

• Please ensure that all past due balances are covered prior to move-in. This will allow for a smooth transition on move-in day.  

• Questions about your bill? Contact One Stop 

• Undergraduate students who have less than 12 credits should contact the One Stop office to discuss their status as a full-time or part-time student. 

• We encourage all students to check their accounts in Self-Service once a month. 

• If any students are due refunds, these will be processed after the add/drop registration period. 

Proxies

Students may authorize a proxy (parent, guardian, spouse or other individual) to have access to Self-Service to make payments on behalf of the student or to view grades. In addition, authorizing a proxy also allows the appropriate Quinnipiac faculty and staff to discuss relevant matters with the proxy.  Learn more about Proxy Access.

One Stop Hours of Operation 

• August 12 – August 23 Monday to Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• August 24 – August 25 (Welcome Weekend Sat & Sun) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• August 26 – September 6 – Mon – Thurs 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Frid 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

We receive a large volume of correspondence and it may take us one to two days to respond to your request. Email onestop@qu.edu remains the most efficient way to reach our office.  We kindly ask you not to send multiple messages or leave multiple voicemails within a couple of days.  Our correspondence gets distributed among the team and multiple correspondence often ends in multiple members of our team doing the same research and responding multiple times and thus makes our queues longer. In the unlikely event that your original correspondence is not replied to within three business days, we apologize and encourage you to please contact us again.

Please reference the following for assistance as needed:

• Self-Service Student Finance Guide provides complete instructions on using Self-Service to set up a proxy, view and pay invoices and set up a payment plan.

• Managing Student Finances pages show cost of attendance and financial aid options.

• The One Stop webpage provides answers to many questions and the frequently asked questions page is a particularly helpful resource.

• Email onestop@qu.edu for questions about billing and payment.

• Email finaid@qu.edu for questions about financial aid.

Office of the Registrar (Academic Enrollment and Course Schedules)

Course registration changes

Do you need to make changes to your schedule? Visit the planning, advising and placement guides page for course registration for more information on how you can make schedule changes.

Classes begin Monday, August 26.

Learn more about the Registrar

Health Insurance Information

Welcome all new and returning families, this is a reminder to have your student waive or enroll in the student health insurance before August 31, 2024.

If your student has health insurance and has not already done so, please have them log onto the Gallagher website to waive the insurance.

Go to www.gallagherstudent.com/quinnipiac and log in with your Quinnipiac email and password. Once in, you can scroll down to find a yellow “Waive” button. Click that button and enter the required information. Then hit submit. You will immediately receive a confirmation notice and your health insurance fee will be removed from your tuition invoice in 2-4 business days.

If you have already waived, then you should have received a confirmation notice that it went through and you should see that the Insurance fee was removed from your tuition invoice. If you are unsure, please email QUSHIP@qu.edu to request confirmation.

Please note that students are required to waive or enroll in the student health insurance program (SHIP) yearly, so set a yearly reminder in your calendar to log in each June.

Any questions please email QUSHIP@qu.edu or call Lucille Marottolo at 203-582-8934.

Parking, Shuttles and Transportation

Parking

As we get ready to host you back to campus this coming Fall semester, we want to ensure your transition to campus life is as seamless as possible. 

• All members of our community that bring a vehicle to campus are required to review and be familiar with the Quinnipiac Parking Rules and Regulations.

• The MyParking application for permit registration is now open.

• No permits will be issued to students who have three or more unpaid tickets on their account. Please take this opportunity to visit MyParking to review any tickets and pay fines.

• Residential first-year students are not authorized to have or operate vehicles on campus at any time.

• Per the Quinnipiac University Rules and Regulations each permit allows parking in certain designated lots. Please find the list of available lots under Parking Permit Classifications and Locations on our website. 

• Campus maps will help to identify the lots for which the permit entitles the driver to park.

• Decals are printed on a rolling basis.

  • Undergraduate residential and commuter students will pick up their permits from One Stop Office. See hours of operation for One Stop. We will have coverage over Welcome Weekend.

    • When decals are printed and ready for pick up, emails will be sent to the student’s Quinnipiac email account with instructions for pick-up.

    • A valid Quinnipiac ID must be presented by the student to pick up the decal.

  • Graduate students will have their decal mailed to their MyParking address.

Any questions, please reach out to One Stop Auxiliary Services at parking@qu.edu.  Learn more on the parking page of our website. 

Shuttles

Shuttle schedules will be available on the shuttles page

Title IX and Bias Response

As of August 2024, the Title IX Office will be known as the Title IX and Bias Response Office.

In August 2024, a new Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Policy for students, staff and faculty will be implemented replacing the existing Title IX Policy.

Effective August 1, 2024, the 2024 Title IX Regulations issued by the Department of Education require that all staff and faculty complete annual Title IX training. Throughout the fall 2024 semester, the Title IX and Bias Response Office will be offering in-person and virtual training opportunities for staff and faculty.

Throughout the fall, the Title IX and Bias Response Office will also be offering in-person prevention training opportunities for all members of the campus community.

Students, staff and faculty are reminded that reports of sexual misconduct, harassment, intimate partner/dating violence, stalking, bias and discrimination should be made to the Title IX Office and Bias Response Office.

Learn more about Title IX

Public Safety Updates

Public Safety is located in the heart of the Mount Carmel Campus on Bobcat Way in a stand-alone building. Our department is always open to assist our students, faculty, staff and parents.

Public Safety is responsible for the protection of lives and property at Quinnipiac. We strive to achieve this goal through proactive patrol (vehicle, foot, bike and video surveillance), investigations of incidents, victim assistance and educational programs. We provide campus coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Our mission is to provide the highest level of service, safety and security to the Quinnipiac community through an unwavering commitment to our core values, which are R.E.S.P.E.C.T.:

• Responsibility

• Excellence

• Service

• Professionalism

• Education

• Compassion

• Trust

Stay safe

• Familiarize yourself with Quinnipiac’s Emergency Preparedness Procedures

• In an emergency, always call 911 first.

• Register for approved Quinnipiac University emergency communications and other important information via text message and email. You may also register for Guardian and transform your mobile phone into a personal alarm beacon. In the event of an emergency, critical information you elect to share will be provided to Quinnipiac University to help them more quickly respond and help you. This service is provided to you free of charge by Quinnipiac University. Learn more about Rave

• Quinnipiac Public Safety is available 24/7 for a safety escort. Public Safety officers will drive or walk you to/from your vehicle or classroom at any time and for any reason.

Contact

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911

For all other emergencies, or requests for help, contact:

• Public Safety: 203-582-6200

• Student Affairs: 203-582-8753

Parents and Family Leadership Council

Show your Bobcat pride: Join the Quinnipiac Parents and Family Leadership Council!

Interested in joining? As members of the Parents and Families Leadership Council, we invite you to directly engage in and join a partnership focusing on the continued success of Quinnipiac. As a member, you will be invited to two meetings per academic year with university leadership and fellow council members, receive exclusive parent email updates and have the opportunity to attend many invitation-only receptions, including parent and family networking and social events. Members receive multiple opportunities to meet, advise and network with university leadership and administration, deans, faculty, staff and fellow families.

While each family customizes their experience to meet their family needs, the only requirement to join is a desire to help make a difference with an annual leadership gift in support of the university’s priorities and initiatives.

Benefits of joining the Quinnipiac Parents and Family Leadership Council:

• To serve as ambassadors for the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents of Quinnipiac University through engagement, career development, and philanthropy

• Presentations by administration, faculty, staff and others about how your student can maximize their QU experience

• Invitations to special receptions with Bobcat families, President Olian, and university leadership

• Ambassadors for new Bobcat families, and promote parent involvement & support of university initiatives

• Host or attend regional or on-campus events

• Special Commencement benefits

Complete your application today

For more information on how to get involved, please contact:

Aimee Marcella
Director of development for parents and families

Learn more and get involved in Parents and Family Leadership Council