We kicked off our month of community and celebration surrounding the Inauguration of President Marie Hardin and Bobcat Weekend.

Video: See Inuaguration in a Quinnipiac minute

Highlights included: Hike the Giant, Bobcat Stride morning walk, a Roaring 5K, an ice cream tour and, of course, the Inauguration ceremony held at our M&T Arena, where faculty, staff, students and our surrounding neighbors were all warmly welcomed.  

Our men’s hockey team hosted two home games during Bobcat weekend-both played in front of sold-out crowds — with hundreds more at a lively watch party on our Mount Carmel Campus. 

Video: See Bobcat Weekend in a Quinnipiac Minute

The following weekend was our annual Boomer’s Boo Bash, hosted by our student-athletes, student clubs and student organizations. Local families were invited to the Quad for treats (no tricks!), games, giveaways and more! We also held our third annual Breakfast in Bed 1929 Fundraiser where students delivered breakfast via golf-carts to residential hall rooms. 

Common Hour has become a well-attended addition to Mount Carmel Campus. With five more weeks of programming ahead, students can look forward to events such as: global voices: stories from around the world, Lynn Marlerba from the Mohegan Tribe, Dennis Mannion, a veteran from the Vietnam war, keys to acing your exams, Resident Assistant information sessions, counseling center sessions to help students with stress and other issues, cooking workshops, mastering time management, preparing for an interview workshop, our ongoing Listening Lab sessions, and more events added weekly. Learn about these events and more at QU.edu/commonhour 

We will be hosting our third and final Talks on the Rocks dinner of the semester on November 17. Please encourage your Bobcat to register. Dinner is always delicious! RSVP link will be sent out two weeks prior. It’s a full buffet dinner, free of charge for students who RVSP and attend. 

When chatting with students, some will say, “There’s so much to do on campus,” while others note, “I wish there was more to do.” To help students stay informed, please remind them to check the TV screens located in classrooms, the student centers, and most residence halls. These screens display all upcoming athletic events, many student activities, and even some off-campus partner events. Additionally, the “what’s happening this weekend” flyer gets posted in all Mount Carmel residence halls. 

There are so many opportunities to get involved each week. I hope your student is actively engaging with their peers; students who feel connected are more likely to thrive academically. If your student hasn’t found their community yet and needs support, we’re here to help. Feel free to reach out to me directly if I can assist in helping them find their “people” on campus. 

And a few more quick notes: 

• Undergraduate registration for the spring semester is underway. Have your Bobcat check their MyQ portal for updates. 

• If your student has received Federal Work-Study and is still looking for a job, we are here to assist. They can view current openings our website here. 

• With election day around the corner, remind your student that voting is easy as 1,2,3… Check your voter registration, research your ballet, find your polling location (or request an absentee ballot). 

Finally, I’d like to thank the Parent’s Advisory Board for their ongoing support, providing input on student life, supporting campus initiatives, and serving as ambassadors who help bridge the gap between the university, families and students. 

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or any of the staff at Quinnipiac.

Warm regards, 
Tom Ellett 
Chief Experience Officer (cxo@qu.edu)

Student Experience and Engagement 

Our student organizations have been busy this semester, hosting more than 500 programs with 20,000-plus total participants. This semester, our office has introduced 16 new organizations with which your student can get involved. Among the newest clubs: Cheese Club, Meditation Club, Dungeons and Dragons, Visual Arts and more! To learn more about the student organization events and how to join, students are encouraged to visit Bobcat Central.  

The Student Programming Board will host their two weeklong program events in October and November. Halloweek runs through Saturday and Winter Week runs from December 2 to 5! Make sure to follow @quspb on Instagram for more information.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

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-FSL GPA is consistently higher than the all-undergraduate GPA, and our members perform more than 9,350 hours of hands-on service each year. Members of fraternity and sororities raised an impressive $221,000-plus for philanthropic causes locally and across the country during the last academic year. 

We’ve welcomed more than 400 new members into our community this semester. 

Our recognized fraternities on campus are: Alpha Sigma Phi; Beta Theta Pi; Delta Upsilon; Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.; Phi Delta Theta; Pi Kappa Phi; Sigma Phi Epsilon; Tau Kappa Epsilon; and Zeta Beta Tau.

If your student is interested in a group that is not included, please reach out to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life to confirm it is a recognized group.  

We have two new groups exploring and looking for interested members:

• The first is Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc., a multicultural sorority. Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. will be looking for new members until December 1.

• The second is Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., a historically Black fraternity.

Interested students can reach out via fslife@qu.edu or via Instagram @qufsl.

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. Fall recruitment processes are still underway. All questions can be directed to email fslife@qu.edu or via Instagram @qufsl.

Office of Inclusive Excellence

Title IX 

The Title IX Office will be tabling at the Prevention and Safety event on October 30 and October 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the North Lot. There will be refreshments from 7 to 8 p.m. and free candy, goodies and beverages.

Spiritual and Religious Life

Jewish Life

A message from Rabbi Reena g.W Judd: 

I hope everyone had a healthy and happy New Year and was able to visit with their Quinnipiac student over Bobcat Weekend. It was really wonderful meeting the parents and family who participated in our shabbat experience here at the Hereld House. 

Students are tired as it is now mid-terms and soon it will be Thanksgiving; time goes so quickly. We continue to gather, grow and laugh together. If there is anything I can do for anyone, please reach out. I will do my best to be of help.  

With much shalom, Rabbi Reena 😊 

Health & Wellness

Wellness Wednesday

A reminder that Wellness Wednesday is EVERY week from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the RecWell lobby for in-person conversation and resources as well as a weekly email that each student receives in their inbox (great resources if they cannot get to the table in person).  

Mental Health First Aid training is being offered

We are pleased to announce Mental Health First Aid will be offered for students, staff and faculty this fall.  Mental health first aid is an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges. Learn more about Mental Health First Aid

This November training includes mandatory attendance at both dates as the training is split into two parts: 

November 7 and November 10  

Register for Mental Health First Aid training

 If you have any questions, please contact Kerry Patton

Counseling Services

This month, we hosted Fresh Check Day, a vibrant and interactive event focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Students engaged with faculty, staff, and peer-led booths, wellness activities and resource stations that encouraged open conversations and wellness.  

We’re grateful for the support from our campus partners and volunteers who helped make this day meaningful and memorable.

October Outreach Programming 

Our team offered several wellness-focused initiatives this month: 

• 1-Minute of Meditation: A quick, calming practice shared across campus to promote mindfulness. 

• Ask a Counselor Sessions: Drop-in opportunities for students to connect with counselors, ask questions, and receive guidance in a relaxed setting. 

Counseling Services continues to provide ongoing outreach programming to meet students' needs and current trends. Counseling Services provides in-person and virtual appointments from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. Your students can schedule an appointment by phone 203-407-4020 or online.

Breast Cancer Awareness: Empowering Through Education 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our partners at Hartford HealthCare emphasize the importance of self-screening and early detection. We provided educational materials and outreach, encouraging students to take proactive steps in their health journey. 

We encourage families to continue these conversations at home and utilize resources such as National Breast Cancer Foundation for more information.

Fitness and Recreation

Recreation  

QU Outdoors had an action-packed October, taking students to New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, and Pennsylvania for zip-lining, hiking, backpacking and horseback riding! More information on RecWell Climbing and Outdoors can be found on MyQ under Campus Recreation. 

This month also kicked off Session B for Intramurals featuring 7v7 flag football, 4v4 volleyball, 3v3 basketball and 6v6 dodgeball. 

Exciting updates from Club Sports:  

• Club women's soccer completed an undefeated regular season, winning the Connecticut Division of Region 1. 

• Club Roller Hockey is currently undefeated, going 6-0 in their first tournament of the year. 

• Club Men's Soccer will be attending the NIRSA Soccer National Championships in Kansas City from November 20 to 22. 

Join us in cheering on some of our teams in their upcoming home events. Highlighted games include: 

• Sunday, November 2 - Men’s Basketball versus Sacred Heart University  

• Saturday, November 8 - Softball versus Yale University  

• Sunday, November 9 - Men’s Ice Hockey versus University of Tampa 

• Saturday, December 6 - Women’s Ice Hockey versus Army (West Point)  

See all upcoming Club Sports events on calendar.qu.edu

Fitness Centers Thanksgiving Break Hours

Fitness Centers will follow a reduced schedule during Thanksgiving week. View all Thanksgiving Break hours

Fitness and Wellness 

Fitness classes will continue through the semester; it is not too late to give one a try. The schedule and ability to sign up are in the RecWell app or on the RecWell website

Upcoming programs

Crochet and Connection: November 13: Let's learn to crotchet some little squares which we will put together to create a cute, warm quilt to donate. No experience is needed; we promise to keep it simple. Registration opens on November 6

Division I Athletics

Individual game tickets

Get your tickets

Season tickets

Get your season tickets

News and Updates

Visit GoBobcats.com

Housing and Residential Life

Greetings from the Offices of Housing and Residential Life! 

Our residence halls are bustling with energy. Communities are vibrant, friendships are strengthening and we’re thrilled to see students actively engaging in their residential experience. Whether through events in their residence halls, shared meals or simply connecting with one another in common spaces, it’s a great time to live on one of our campuses. 

University Housing Thanksgiving Break Closure 

All residence areas will close for Thanksgiving Break on Friday, November 21 at 6 p.m. and will reopen on Sunday, November 30 at 10 a.m. Students who want to stay on campus during the break, or who need to request a late departure or early arrival, can submit a break housing request form through MyHousing

We encourage students to take home any valuables and items they may need during the break, as they will not have access to the residence halls while they are closed. 

Thanksgiving Move-Out/Move-In Safety Information 

A 20-minute loading/unloading zone is available in front of each residence hall. Please have your student ready to meet you upon arrival to help keep the process moving smoothly. Vehicles may not remain parked beyond the 20-minute loading period. 

If you are parked in one of our parking lots, there isn’t a time restriction. 

All residence halls should be accessed through the South Gate and exit through the Mountainview Gate. Traffic on Bobcat Way will flow one way only. 

Please follow the directions and instructions from Public Safety to help ensure a smooth and safe process. 

Senior Housing Selection Complete 

The senior housing selection process for the 2026 to 2027 academic year has concluded. We’re excited to welcome our fourth-year students back to the residential community next fall and look forward to another great year together. 

Resident Assistant Selection Process Now Open 

The Resident Assistant selection process for the 2026 to 2027 academic year is now underway. Students interested in applying for this important leadership role must attend an information session. Details and invitations were sent directly to students’ Quinnipiac email accounts, so please encourage your student to check their inbox and consider applying.  

We wish you and your family a safe, joyful start to the holiday season. Thank you for being part of our Bobcat community! 

Dining Updates

Dining Hours During Thanksgiving Break

See the dining schedules around Thanksgiving break

Meal Points 

At this point in the semester, it is important that students check their balances regularly to ensure that they are not over or underspending their meal points. Visit the Meal Plan Budgets and Staying on Track page of our website to: 

Download the Transact app to your mobile device or log into the Transact website to check meal point balances. 

View the average budget considerations and week-by-week guidelines

View tips for staying on track, and what to do if you are off track

Financial Aid 

Financial Aid and Loan Information for the J-term and Spring Semester

If you're looking for ways to pay your semester invoice, please visit the loan information page. You will find details on both private lender and parent loan options.  

It’s not too late to file your 2025 to 2026 FAFSA for financial aid consideration for the current academic year.

Log into StudentAid.gov to file your FAFSA. 

Learn more about the FAFSA

Important for New Spring Students Accepting Federal Student Loans

If you're a new student beginning in the spring semester and have accepted federal subsidized or unsubsidized loans as part of your Quinnipiac financial aid offer, please complete the following Department of Education loan requirements, even if you completed them at another school:  

• Loan Entrance Counseling  

• Master Promissory Note (MPN)  

Both can be completed at StudentAid.gov under the Grants and Loans tab.  

These steps are required for your loan funds to disburse toward your student account.  

One Stop

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

What You Need to Know for January and Spring Terms 2026 

Graduate and undergraduate registration is approaching. Please check your email for a message from the Registrar with your registration appointment.  For additional information view the Registrar’s website: Registering for Academic Courses.Registrar’s website: Registering for Academic Courses. 

Important: Students with holds on their accounts will not be able to register until the holds are resolved. You will know if you have a hold if you expand the Notifications under your profile picture and name on the Student Finance tab of Self-Service. Most notifications prevent registration. 

Payment Information 

Billing for January and Spring Terms 2026: Notices that invoices are available will be sent around Monday, December 1. Look for an email when your bill is ready for review. 

Payment due date: Monday, December 15. Be sure to settle your account by this date to avoid any holds or late fees. 

Payment Plans 

No payment plans are available for the January Term. 

Spring 2026 payment plan: You must enroll in a plan by Sunday, December 14, if you would like to use this option. 

Spring 2026 Payment Plan Installment Dates: 

• December 15 

• January 15 

• February 15 

• March 15 

• April 15 

More Information 

For more detailed assistance, please refer to the following: 

• Payment Options: A complete list of payment options. 

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

• Detailed Payment Instructions: Step-by-step instructions for logging in as a proxy, making a one-time payment or setting up a payment plan.

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

Contacting One Stop

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. Please review our contact information and office hours. We look forward to assisting you.

Registrar

January Term (J-Term) and Spring 2026 Courses Registration  

Currently enrolled students are assigned a registration appointment day when they may begin registering for classes. Registration appointments are assigned based on the total number of credits completed. Students receive an email with the appointment date and time, which will also be viewable in Self-Service.

Undergraduate students can register on their appointment day and time through 11:59 p.m. Please see below for additional registration periods 

Additional Registration Period

All students (degree and non-degree) have the opportunity to register and make changes to their schedules according to the dates below: 

• November 3 – November 21: Self-Service is open for all current degree students at all academic levels to register for J-Term and Spring courses 

• December 1 – January 5: Self-Service is open for all returning and non-matriculated students for J-Term courses 

• December 1 – January 26: Self-Service is open for all returning and non-matriculated students for Spring courses 

Questions

The Registrar’s Office can assist with many inquiries; however, some decisions and approvals are managed directly by your school. You will need to contact your school directly for guidance and approval for the following:

• Being added to a closed section of a course 

• Repeating a course previously taken 

• Academic advising questions 

• General inquiries about courses, sections, and academic programs 

• Undergraduate students wishing to register for a graduate class 

• Approval for registering for an Independent Study, Thesis, Tutorial, Internship or Comprehensive Exam 

Please refer to the school contact list for how to connect with the appropriate school or department. 

For other registration information, please visit the Registrar's website

Parking and Transportation

Parking

Our athletic season has started and games held in the arena bring many visitors to our campus. Students should check their email regularly for requests to move their vehicle from the York Hill surface lots to the York Hill garage. Failure to comply with requests will result in ticketing and towing. 

As a friendly reminder, first-year residential students are not permitted to have vehicles on campus. Residential sophomores must park in York Hill Garage on weekdays. Juniors, seniors and graduate students may only park in the lots assigned to their parking permit.  

All students with vehicles on campus are required to register for a parking permit. We’ve reached the point in the semester where vehicles without valid permits are subject to ticketing and towing.  

To avoid any issues, please visit the Parking page of our website to:  

• Apply for a parking permit  

• Pay a parking ticket  

• Appeal a parking ticket  

• Review parking rules and regulations  

• View maps of parking lot locations  

• Learn which permit types are allowed in each lot  

Let’s keep campus safe and organized — thank you for your cooperation!

Shuttles

Important shuttle information for Thanksgiving Break

Shuttles will run on a modified schedule during the week of Thanksgiving.

• Friday, November 21

  • Bobcat Blue and Yellow: Service ends at 8 p.m. 

  • All other shuttles: Service ends at 6 p.m. 

• Saturday, November 22 – Friday, November 28:  No shuttle service 

• Saturday, November 29 

  • Bobcat Blue: Modified schedule, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. 

  • Whitney Village is Request and Go  

• Sunday, November 30 

  • Bobcat Blue & Yellow: 10 a.m. – 1 a.m. 

  • Whitney Village is Request & Go 

• Monday, December 1 

  • Regular shuttle schedules resume 

University Shuttle to Union Station in New Haven 

Extra shuttles will run to Union Station for the Thanksgiving break. Please coordinate train tickets with our shuttle schedule to utilize the campus shuttle.

This shuttle connects students to Union Station in New Haven during university breaks to assist students traveling home by train or bus. Train service from Union Station is provided by Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad and Shore Line East. The station will also be used by the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield line once it is complete. The station also is a hub for many private coach and bus services.

Students can take a Metro-North train from New Haven to Bridgeport to get to the Bridgeport/Port Jefferson Ferry, which is approximately a 5-minute, outdoor walk from the train station in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Stops include:

• Beginning of holiday break: Pick-up from Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses to Union Station

• End of holiday break: Pick-up from Union Station back to Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses

Thanksgiving Weekend Shuttle Schedule

See the full shuttle schedule

If you have any questions related to the shuttle schedule, please email us at: shuttle@qu.edu or call us at 203-582-6200.

College Break Bus Service

**Available for Thanksgiving 2025 and Spring Break 2026**

College Break Bus offers round-trip or one-way rides to locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York during Thanksgiving and Spring breaks. Buses offer free Wi-Fi, live GPS tracking, an onboard restroom and space for luggage. Rides are for college students only. The on-campus pickup location is North Lot, outside the RecWell Center. Learn more and book your ride for Thanksgiving

The College Break Bus has stops in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York with the following three routes:

1. Nanuet, NY / Mahwah, NJ / Parsippany, NJ / Bridgewater, NJ

2. Stamford, CT / Roslyn Heights, NY / Melville, NY / Islandia, NY

3. Worcester, MA/ Framingham, MA / Newton, MA / Boston, MA

Learn more and book your ride

Public Safety

Public Safety Open House 

On Tuesday, October 21, Public Safety hosted its biannual Open House for students, faculty, and staff. We welcomed more than 100 community members to our office and were joined by therapy dogs from three neighboring towns and universities. The Open House offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Public Safety Department — how we operate and the opportunity to meet our team. Our next Open House will take place in February.  

Important Thanksgiving Move-Out/Move-In Information 

A 20-minute loading/unloading zone is available in front of each residence hall. Please have your student ready to meet you upon arrival to help keep the process moving smoothly. Vehicles may not remain parked beyond the 20-minute loading period. 

If you are parked in one of our parking lots, there isn’t a time restriction. 

All residence halls should be accessed through the South Gate and exit through the Mountainview Gate. Traffic on Bobcat Way will flow one way only. 

Please follow the directions and instructions from Public Safety to help ensure a smooth and safe process. 

Safety Reminders

• Secure your space: Lock all doors and windows before you leave and take any valuables with you.  

• Travel safely: Plan ahead, allow extra time for traffic and weather, and never drive if you’re tired or impaired.  

• Stay alert: If you’re remaining on campus, report any suspicious activity to Public Safety at 203-582-6200, or dial 911 in an emergency.

• We’re here 24/7/365: Public Safety remains on campus around the clock.  

Wishing you a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving break! 

Graduating Students

Our Commencement website has all the information you need for Commencement. All students who are eligible to graduate will receive information throughout the semester via their Quinnipiac email. Please make sure your student is regularly checking their Quinnipiac email.

Office of Development for Parents & Families

Support What Matters Most – Join the 2025 Parents & Families Challenge! 

On Thursday, November 13, Quinnipiac parents and families like you can make a powerful impact during the 2025 Parents & Families Challenge by supporting the academic programs, club sports teams, and experiences that mean the most to your students. Every gift counts during this day-of-giving, and together we can help our Bobcats thrive on campus and beyond. And, to add to the fun, the class with the most gifts from parents and families will win a free treat courtesy of our local partner, Latte Soul!  

Learn more about the Challenge and to make your gift early