Top 5 reasons Quinnipiac is the best place to be on a snow day

By Sara LoPresti '27 February 12, 2025

Quinnipiac is transformed into a winter wonderland every time it snows, sowing the seeds for wonderful memories that last a lifetime.

The Beauty

Snow covers Sleeping Giant Park with Arnold Bernhard Library in the foreground.

One of the most beautiful views any university has to offer is Sleeping Giant State Park. Located directly across from Quinnipiac, the Sleeping Giant is not only an amazing place for a hike — touting more than 32 miles of trails — but the best subject for a gorgeous snow day photo op. From any residence hall on the Mount Carmel Campus, building and sidewalk, you can see it blanketed in snow.

Snow Creations

Student builds snowman on the Mount Carmel Campus quad.

Without a doubt, on every snow day, you can find a snow creation. I say creation because the types of snowmen seen on campus aren’t always stereotypical snowmen. These creations can range anywhere from snow towers to snowmen with strangely realistic torsos and arms, even a once-attempted snow bobcat.

Student Center Fireplaces

Student sits in front of fireplace with their feet up reading.

After Zoom classes, head over to the fireplace in either the Carl Hansen Student Center or Rocky Top Student Center. There, students can relax by the warm fire, chat with friends and take a break from their laptops.

Hot Starbucks

Student sips hot coffee out of a Starbucks mug on campus.

One of the many perks of Quinnipiac is the on-campus Starbucks. Just a quick walk from your residence hall, the hot coffee, hot cocoa, or tea are a perfect pick-me-up on a cold snow day.

Cardio with a View

Cardio machines are shown in front of a window looking outside at snow.

When classes are canceled and you want to get your steps in, RecWell is the best place to be. With the wall of windows inside, watching snow fall while a good run/walk sounds like the perfect day. The fitness centers on the York Hill and North Haven campuses are also excellent choices.