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BA in Game Design and Development Admissions

We make our admission process as straightforward and personalized as possible. If you have any questions or need guidance, our counselors and advisers in the College of Arts & Sciences are available to assist you at every stage of your application process.

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Key Admission Dates

Apply for the fall semester
Application Type Application Deadline Recommended FAFSA-Filing Date^
 Decision Notifications Sent to Applicants Matriculation Fee and Housing Deposit Due
Early Decision November 1 January 1 Mid-November February 1
Early Action November 15 March 1 Early-December May 1
Regular Decision* February 1 March 1 Beginning Mid-December May 1

Early Decision: This application plan is binding.
Early Action and Regular Decision: These application plans are non-binding. 

*The admissions committee will make every effort to have a decision to applicants within two weeks from the time an application is complete. Priority is given to those applying by February 1. Applications received after February 1 will be considered as part of our Regular Decision program. Check your admissions status

^The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on October 1 for the 2026-27 application. Applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA to apply for financial aid as early as possible. Learn about the FAFSA

Admission Requirements

Your GPA alone doesn’t tell the full story of your academic strengths and talents. That’s why we look at many factors when considering each application for admission, especially as those factors relate to your specific program. We look at subject-specific courses you’ve taken and AP credits you’ve earned, as well as awards and other achievements. 

Expected of all students:

  • High school transcript

  • A personal essay on a topic of particular meaning and interest to you that tells us who you are and speaks to your values, goals and aspirations as a student

  • At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or someone who can reflect on your dedication and work ethic

  • 4 years of English

  • 3+ years of mathematics

  • 3+ years of science

  • 2 years of social science and foreign language

  • 3 academic electives

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Test score policy

Advanced standing credit

Other undergraduate applicants

If you are applying as a transfer, international or military student, additional admission requirements may apply to you. Learn more about those by clicking the links below.

How to Apply

While admission requirements differ for traditional, transfer, international and military students, we’re committed to making the application process as simple and streamlined as possible. Learn more about each admission process and complete your application by clicking the links below.

Once admitted, you’ll also have the option to apply to the university’s Honors Program, which presents not only a more challenging academic experience, but many opportunities for cultural growth as well.

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In Their Words

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Ron M. Burgess ’15

“What stood out to me about the Game Design and Development program at Quinnipiac was the friendliness and openness of the professors in the classes I took. Each of the projects I worked on either helped me learn something new or served as a portfolio piece when I was looking for a career. Through many of the projects and games I created during my time with the GDD program, I gained a bunch of experience working on small teams, tracking development tasks and milestones and organizing the entirety of a project.”

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Joshua Rigsby ’22

In my opinion, the most unique element of the Game Design and Development program at Quinnipiac was its open-ended nature. We all learned the skills and tools of the trade but how we applied those was entirely up to us. We were pushed to explore our creativity and treat our work like a job. Our efforts directly correlated with the quality of our projects and it was entirely applied learning. This structure gave me a very strong work ethic and the mindset I needed to explore this industry professionally.

Laptop Recommendations

For Quinnipiac's Game Design and Development program, there are no specific computer requirements. Students may use either a Mac or PC.

Students are encouraged to bring a laptop to and from class. For those purchasing a PC, a VR-ready laptop is recommended where possible, as the minimum specifications required for virtual reality also provide strong performance for game development tasks.

Below are the minimum specs for a few of the tools the Game Design and Devleopment program uses:

As the above guidelines represent minimum recommendations, students may wish to invest in a more powerful system to ensure longevity throughout their studies. We recommend establishing your budget first when selecting a computer.

Students who prefer a Mac should aim to purchase the most capable system within their budget, with particular attention to graphics performance. Students who prefer a PC are encouraged to prioritize a dedicated discrete graphics card rather than integrated graphics, ensure sufficient memory (at least 8 GB of RAM), and then consider processor performance. Storage capacity should be selected last, with a solid-state drive (SSD) strongly recommended.

Additional Resources

Quinnipiac University supports equality of educational and employment opportunity. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin. Learn more about admissions requirements

Quinnipiac follows NACE First-Destination Survey Standards and Protocols for the collection and dissemination of undergraduate student initial career outcome information six months after graduation. Learn more about the standards for statistics and reporting used by Quinnipiac

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