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Student Life

At Quinnipiac, you’ll do more than earn a degree. You'll become a part of our vibrant community where students rally around common interests, passions and causes.

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Students cheer at the annual Quinnipiac versus Yale ice hockey game Events and Activities
A group of students sit on the top of Sleeping Giant during a Reflective Hike to Yoga session. Clubs and Organizations
Five students stand together by the Quinnipiac Commons Residence Hall at the Mount Carmel Campus

Residential Life and Housing

We’ve designed our residence halls and campus amenities to be welcoming and supportive spaces where you'll thrive. Learn more about the housing process, residence hall options, move in, and resources like shuttles, dining, and fitness and recreation opportunities.

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Learn more about the teams and athletic and recreation opportunities at Quinnipiac.

Students work out in the Quinnipiac Soccer Turf Complex Fitness and Recreation
The Quinnipiac Women's Field Hockey team competes against Sacred Heart University Division I Athletics
The Quinnipiac University club rugby team takes on Southern Connecticut State University. Club Sports
Graduate student Jared Einhorn runs with a football toward two other flag football players Intramural Sports
Students look out at a view of the ocean at the summit of a hike Outdoor Recreation

We’re Here for You

Your health and safety are our top priority. Our Student Health Services office is staffed by a team of doctors, nurses and counselors to provide health care and counseling support. The Department of Public Safety includes trained law enforcement professionals, who provide 24-hour campus safety, while responding to emergencies and requests for assistance. The Learning Commons provides academic assistance to students, aiming not just for academic success in terms of grades and GPA but also for excellence beyond the classroom.

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Belonging at Quinnipiac

We are committed to an educational experience where unique identities are celebrated as our greatest strength, fostering an environment where every member is empowered, respected and essential to our shared success.

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Student Government and Leadership

SGA president stands at a podium and smiles at President Hardin while she claps

Quinnipiac;s Student Government Association (SGA) mirrors the structure of the US Government, consisting of an Executive Board, General Board and Judicial Board. The Executive Board comprises five key positions, each receiving an on-campus office and a scholarship. The General Board, functioning as the organization's Senate, collaborates on initiatives and advocacy efforts to enhance the undergraduate student experience, while the Judicial and Ethics Board ensures compliance with governing documents and addresses inappropriate actions as needed. All of this is designed to improve the student experience led by students in collaboration with the university.

The Quintessential Student Experience

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Students walking across the Mount Carmel Quad

New Quinnipiac-Achievement First partnership funds impactful pre-college summer experiences for high school students

A new partnership between Quinnipiac and Achievement First high schools has fully funded impactful pre-college summer experiences for 11 promising students from underserved communities. Arriving on campus from schools in Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island, students have been sampling university life while diving into programs in academic fields fueling their curiosity and passion.

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Students on a helipad during the Healthcare Career Exploration program.

Healthcare Career Exploration Academy gives high schoolers a headstart

With up-close experiences ranging from touring a Life Star helipad to handling cutting-edge robotic surgery simulations, Quinnipiac’s Healthcare Career Exploration Academy gave over 50 high school students a headstart in determining future academic and professional pathways.

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High school students creating a film at Quinnipiac pre-college summer program

Student filmmakers turn original ideas into short films at Quinnipiac summer program

Standing in the woods near The Commons residence hall, Olivia Ruisi watched her horror story come to life. The Andover, Massachusetts, high school student spent the week helping write and direct “Untold Truth,” a three-minute horror film about a group of friends searching the woods for their missing childhood friend.

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