What’s new from Student Experience and Engagement

If your student is still interested in joining a club/organization and is unsure of the steps to do so, please contact studentengagment@qu.edu and a staff member will set up a meeting.  

Students may visit the Bobcat Central portal where they can find their people, their community and their next opportunity — all in one place! 

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

We are wrapping up recruitment season here in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL)! We are so excited to welcome so many new members into our community. Almost 400 students have joined the community across our 22 recognized organizations. 

September 29 was our fifth annual day of service. Approximately 450 students made their way into the greater Hamden area to perform hands-on service throughout the day. We completed almost 1,400 hours of service.  

Applications for the Panhellenic Council (QPC) Executive Board and Interfraternity Council (IFC) Executive Board are now live on Bobcat Central. If your affiliated Bobcat wants to take on a new type of leadership role and serve the greater fraternity and sorority life community, encourage them to take a look at serving on QPC or IFC.  

Applications for panhellenic scholarships are now live. If your Bobcat is in a sorority, encourage them to apply on Bobcat Central before October 27. Selected applicants will be notified via email.

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

Health, Wellness and Recreation

The Office of Health and Wellness has been busy supporting students in a variety of ways across the university. With the school year in full swing, students are increasingly utilizing our services, including participating in Wellness Wednesday tabling events, seeking help from the counseling center and engaging in a variety of fitness and recreation activities and events.

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.

Fitness and Recreation

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

@qurecwell

Free Fitness Classes

Free fitness classes run throughout the semester. Classes are offered year-round on all three campuses, including Spinning, body sculpting, Zumba, Bootcamp, Core Conditioning, yoga and Pilates. Sign-ups for each class open 24 hours prior to the class start time. Find info on our website: recwell.qu.edu or in our app.

Sign up for classes on the RecWell website

Connect with Us on Facebook

QU Campus Recreation has created a Facebook so students/families/alumni who do not have access to Instagram, link below. 

Connect with RecWell on Facebook

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.

Wellness Wednesdays

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.

Reflective Hike to Yoga

Join us for a hike, a little stretch and some great conversation! 

We meet on the Sleeping Giant lawn at 4:30 p.m. The final hike of the season will be on October 21. Sign-ups are open on RecWell

Healthy Cooking Class with QU Dining Chefs

This is a great opportunity to learn to cook from our Quinnipiac Dining chefs and then enjoy your meal! 

Thursday, November 21 – Cooking with chickpeas

All classes are from 5 to 7 p.m., RWA 117 (teaching kitchen) 

Registration opens a week before the event on RecWell.

Mindful Eating: Dana White & Tami Reilly

Looking to integrate more mindfulness into your day? Let’s start with being mindful of how we select and prepare our foods and the ritual of eating it!  

Tuesday, October 22, 2-3:15 p.m. 

Registration opens a week before the event on RecWell.

Tea & Tarot

Tarot cards offer a way to connect with one's intuition and going deeper insights into oneself and one's life. Join us just for a bit of fun for a Halloween-season themed tea and tarot card reading night. 

Tuesday, October 29, 6-7:30 p.m. 

Registration opens a few days prior to the event on RecWell.

Glow Night: Glow mini golf and glow fitness classes!  

Thursday, November 7, 7-10 p.m. 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges. Learn more about this training

If you have any questions, please contact Kerry.patton2@qu.edu​

Sign up for the MHFA training

• Monday, November 4, 5-9 p.m.                              

• Tuesday, November 5, 8:30 -10:30 am.                       

  • * Registration will close on October 21 to allow time for the pre-work   

• Saturday, November 9, 9 a.m.-3 pm. 

  •  * Registration will close October 25 to allow time for the pre-work 

• Monday, November 11, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.  

  • * Registration will close October 28 to allow time for pre-work 

QPR Trainings – Question, Persuade, Refer

CPR is for your physical health, QPR is for mental health. Learn how to best help yourself and your friends in time of crisis. 

We will add dates all throughout the year. Registration is open on RecWell.

• October 23 from 2-4 p.m. RWA 218 

• November 13 from 4-6 p.m. RWA 218 

Facility Holiday Hours  

The Fitness Facilities will have special hours for the Thanksgiving Break.  

• Saturday, November 23-Sunday, November 24: All fitness facilities closed 

• Monday, November 25-Wednesday, November 27:

  • Mount Carmel Fitness Center: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • York Hill Fitness Center: Closed 

• Thursday, November 28-Saturday, November 30: All fitness facilities closed  

We are hiring!

Applications open on October 11 and are due on October 25. All applicants must have Federal Work Study (FWS). Applications can be found on MyQ or Instagram @qurecwell.

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

Contact us

Our 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 p.m. We are also available as follows:

• Phone: 203-582-8666

• Email: housing@qu.edu

• Housing webpage

Senior Housing Selection 2025-26 Information

Living on campus can be one of the most important experiences your student will have during their time in college. Making the choice to live on campus positively contributes to a student's success. We are pleased to offer senior housing for the 2025-2026 academic year in Eastview and university-owned off campus houses.

Housing contracts will be available after October 22 and are due by November 3 for participation in the senior housing selection process. Senior housing selection will take place on November 7. (Please note: Housing selection for rising sophomores and juniors will take place during the spring semester, in March and April.)

Please note that senior housing contracts are for both the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters. Please note that senior housing is not required and not guaranteed. Students are required to pay a $500 non-refundable housing reservation fee at the time of their contract. Rising seniors have 30 days to cancel the contract if their plans change. Students seeking a medical accommodation for housing must contact the Office of Student Accessibility before November 1. Please see our Housing Selection website for more information.

We look forward to having your student on campus next year!

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 and buy tickets

Individual game tickets are now on sale

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Athletics and Recreation

Bobcats Division I Athletics

Club Sports

Dining Updates

Hours and Menus

View hours, locations and menus

International Students and Scholars

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) has supported the launch of the inaugural International Student Advisory Board (ISAB), which includes 10 international students representing diverse geographic regions, academic programs and campus involvement. Students can engage with the ISAB and share ideas or concerns by emailing isab@qu.edu.  

OISS is collecting donations of winter clothing and accessories from Quinnipiac's faculty staff, and students to stock the OISS Winter Closet which will support Quinnipiac’s international students in building their winter wardrobe. More than 40% of our international community has never seen snow before! The Grand Opening of the Winter Closet will be on November 4.  

The Quinnipiac shuttle has expanded to include a commuter service in the morning and evening for students living in the local community. The new stops are at Hamden Center on Whitney Ave./Dixwell Ave. and at Whitney Ave./Dickerman St. This shuttle is open to all Quinnipiac students!  

Residential students will be permitted to remain on campus during the upcoming Thanksgiving and winter breaks  

International students planning to travel during the upcoming breaks should review the required documents whether traveling within the U.S. or internationally. Learn more about travel for international students here.  

International students on an F-1 visa who are completing their academic program in December 2024 are eligible to apply for post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization starting on September 21.  

F-1 international students interested in doing an off-campus internship in the U.S. must be enrolled in a credit-bearing course requiring the internship and approved for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) work authorization during the term they will complete the internship. CPT authorization is required on the I-20 prior to beginning work.   

OISS can support international students with a variety of processes: applying for a social security number (SSN) if they’ve been hired for an on-campus job; applying for a CT driver’s license or state ID; opening a U.S. bank account; or getting a U.S. phone number.  

Upcoming Events

• Bowling & Arcade Party at Bowlero Wallingford on Saturday, October 19 

• Financial Literacy with Sara Schmitt, co-founder and COO of Adro, on campus on October 30. 

• International Education Week (November 18-22) will include a series of events highlighting global experiences and international students at Quinnipiac.   

More Information

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

We are delighted to offer 19 faculty-led courses abroad for the spring/summer semesters. Students interested in applying for a spring/summer faculty-led course abroad are encouraged to attend an upcoming information session. Sessions will be held on zoom on September 11, 17, 18 at 7 p.m. For more information about the information sessions, office hours, and how to make an appointment with the Office of Global Engagement, please visit educationabroad.qu.edu. The application deadline to apply for a spring/summer faculty-led course is October 15, 2024.

For more information, please visit educationabroad.qu.edu or email study.abroad@quinnipiac.edu.

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.

Financial Aid

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

Registration and Payments

Please review the important information below to ensure a smooth registration and payment process for the upcoming terms. 

Registration Begins Soon 

• Undergraduate registration opens: Students will have an email with their registration date and time. Learn more about registration

  • Important: Students with holds on their accounts will not be able to register until the holds are resolved. 

• Payment due date for January and Spring 2025: Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Make sure your balance is covered by this date. Learn more about managing student finances

Payment Information 

Billing for January and Spring 2025 terms: Notices that invoices are available will be sent around Monday, December 2, 2024. Look for an email when your bill is ready for review. 

Payment due date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Be sure to settle your account by this date to avoid any holds or late fees. Learn more about payment options

Payment Plans 

No payment plans are available for the January term. 

Spring 2025 payment plan: You must enroll in a plan by the December 17, 2024, payment due date if you'd like to use this option. 

Spring 2025 Payment Plan Installment Dates: 

• December 17, 2024 

• January 17, 2025 

• February 17, 2025 

• March 17, 2025 

• April 17, 2025  

Learn more about payment options

Please reference the following for assistance as needed:

For more detailed assistance, please refer to the following: 

• Payment Options: A complete list of payment due dates for the January and Spring 2025 terms. 

• Managing Student Finances: Information on tuition costs and financial aid options. 

• One Stop Website: Answers to many common questions. The Frequently Asked Questions page is particularly useful. 

Contact Us

This is a busy time for our office, and email is the best way to reach us. Please allow 1–2 business days for a response, and we look forward to assisting you. Email us at onestop@qu.edu

Learn more about One Stop

Office of the Registrar (Academic Enrollment and Course Schedules)

Undergraduate registration opens: Monday, October 28. Learn more about registration

Learn more about the Registrar

Parking, Shuttles and Transportation

Parking

• 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.

  • Members of the community who do not follow the Quinnipiac Parking Rules and Regulations are subject to ticket and tow.

• 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.

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

Shuttles

College Break Bus Information

Several parents have requested that we allow a third-party provider to assist with shuttle services for students over breaks, this would benefit students living in areas where a high number of Quinnipiac students reside. This new option is not affiliated with Quinnipiac, but does the same services at a dozen other universities across the northeast.  

College Break Bus is coming to Quinnipiac University just in time for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks. Students will now have a stress-free way to travel to and from campus. No need to take time off work or face the hassle of traffic.  

Although College Break Bus operates independently from Quinnipiac, it will provide pick-up and drop-off service directly in the North Lot at the RecWell Center on campus. 

Initially, three routes will be available:  

• Green Route: White Plains, NY; Nanuet, NY; Clifton, NJ; Iselin, NJ; Hamilton, NJ  

• Pink Route: Stamford, CT; Roslyn Heights, NY; Melville, NY

• Orange Route: Hartford, CT; Worcester area (Millbury), MA; Boston, MA

View the routes on a map

The College Break Bus is a students-only service, offering amenities such as free Wi-Fi, charging outlets, live bus tracking, onboard restrooms and professional friendly drivers.  

Explore details on schedules, pricing and to book a trip, sign up for email notifications, or join the private Quinnipiac Facebook group

Please note, as this is not a university-affiliated service, all inquiries should be directed to College Break Bus.

This service is in addition to the university shuttle to Union Station in New Haven. Learn more about transportation options during university breaks

Live Shuttle Tracking

Our shuttles are here to provide constant, reliable transportation to our students. As with any commute, students should allow themselves ample time to travel to their destination. Students are encouraged to download the Passio GO! app for live mapping of the shuttles. 

Contact Us

If your student is experiencing any concerns or issues with the shuttles, please email us at qushuttles@qu.edu.

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

Definition of 'Shelter in Place' and Upcoming Drill

As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, I want to remind all students, faculty and staff of the definition and importance of the "Shelter in Place" directive, which you may receive in the event of an emergency or drill.

"Shelter in Place" is a protective action taken to remain indoors to avoid external hazards, such as severe weather (like a tornado) or a hazardous-material release. If sheltering in place is necessary, university officials will notify you through our emergency notification system with specific instructions, including:

Get Inside, Stay Inside

• Get inside. Bring your loved ones, your emergency supplies, and when possible, your pets

• Find a safe spot in this location. The exact spot will depend on the type of emergency

• Stay put in this location until officials say that it is safe to leave

Staying Put in Your Vehicle

• In some emergencies it is safer to pull over and stay in your car than to keep driving. If you as are very close to home, your workplace, or a public building, go there immediately and go inside.

• Follow the “shelter-in-place” recommendations for that location. If you can’t get indoors quickly and safely:

  • It may be safer to pull your car over and stay put than to keep driving. Listen to local officials to know what to do.

  • Pull over to the side of the road.

  • Stop your vehicle in the safest place possible and turn off the engine.

  • Stay where you are until officials say it is safe to get back on the road.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this term and be prepared to respond should the need arise. Additionally, the university will be conducting a shelter-in-place drill later this month, and further details will be shared closer to the date.

Your safety is our priority, and we appreciate your attention to this important matter.

Emergency Alerts

Are you receiving the Quinnipiac emergency alerts? If you are not receiving the alerts and wish to do so, please have your student log into Self-Service and add emergency contacts on the bottom. Parents can’t log into this site, only the students. Please be advised that you will receive all alerts from Quinnipiac (bear sighting, road closures, weather alerts, emergency situations, etc). You will receive the alerts (as texts, phone calls and emails) in real time. 

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

Graduating Students

Ceremony schedule

The schedule for Commencement 2025 has been announced. Information regarding tickets and additional details on the ceremonies will be available later in the semester. The Commencement website will also have updates and can be found at commencement.qu.edu.  

• Friday, May 9, M&T Bank Arena, York Hill Campus

  • 1 p.m. — Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Commencement

  • 5 p.m. — School of Law Commencement

• Saturday, May 10, Quad, Mount Carmel Campus

  • 10 a.m. — School of Education and School of Nursing Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

  • 3 p.m. — College of Arts and Sciences and School of Communications Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

• Sunday, May 11, Quad, Mount Carmel Campus

  • 10 a.m. — School of Business and School of Computing and Engineering Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

  • 3 p.m. — School of Health Sciences Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

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

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

Jenna L. McClain Morlong
Director of Development for Parents and Families
203-582-7294
jenna.mcclain@qu.edu

Learn more and get involved in Parents and Family Leadership Council

Additional Resources

Join the conversation

Parents of current students have created an independent Facebook group — Quinnipiac University Families Helping Families — designed to help other current parents and families.

Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce launches app to showcase what is happening off campus

As you plan your visit to Quinnipiac, check out the recently launched Hamden community app, Hello Hamden This app features news, events and pertinent information about what is going on in the Hamden area. Download the app