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Bobcat Bound

Your weekly newsletter designed to help you and your family transition to Quinnipiac

Bobcat Bound is the source for new students and families transitioning to #BobcatNation.

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Bobcat Bound Newsletter: June 26, 2025
The June 26 issue of Bobcat Bound includes information about preparing for a successful journey, the student experience, our CARE team, the registrar's office, June Orientation, meal plans, billing and payment and proxy access.
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Q-Start Key Dates

Q-Start is our digital platform designed to help you with every step you need to take to start your journey at Quinnipiac.

Suggestions

  • Grant proxy access to your parent or other authorized individuals

  • Check your Quinnipiac email regularly

Upcoming deadlines

  • July 1: Submit AP, IB Scores or College Transcripts

  • July 14: Complete your Immunization and Health Form Requirements

  • July 15: Pay your Tuition and Fees or Enroll in a Payment Plan

  • July 15: Complete Your Financial Obligation Form

  • July 21: Complete the Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drug Modules

  • July 21: Complete the Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Prevention Module

  • July 31: Update Your Emergency Contact and Registrar for Quinnipiac Emergency Alerts

 

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First-Year and Transfer Q-Start

 

Admitted Student Task List / Q-Start

Q-Start is our digital platform designed to help you begin your journey at Quinnipiac. All incoming students are sent a welcome email in the spring with instructions on how to establish their Quinnipiac email account and access Q-Start. 

Learn more and log into Q-Start

Below is an overview of what to expect when you log into Q-Start and begin your admitted task list:

  • Check your Quinnipiac email

  • Grant proxy access to parent(s) or other authorized individual

  • Learn about Living-Learning Communities

  • Sign your housing contract (resident students only)

  • Register for new student Orientation

  • Take your math, English and language placement assessments

  • Complete your immunization requirements

  • Complete academic information form

  • Complete financial aid requirements

  • Pay your tuition and fees or sign up for a payment plan

  • Disability disclosure and access to accommodation(s)

  • Register mobile phone for Quinnipiac broadcast alerts

  • Complete alcohol, cannabis and other drugs modules

  • Upload photo for student ID card (Q-Card)

  • Update your emergency contact

  • Submit AP/IB scores, dual-enrollment and/or college equivalence courses where applicable

  • Set up direct deposit

  • Review QU meal plan

  • Download the Quinnipiac mobile app (available for iPhone and Android)

  • Course registration schedule and video (completed at Orientation)

  • Complete required items for student loan disbursement

  • Complete the fitness center liability waiver form

  • Check your fall semester schedule

  • Get connected to technology resources and laptop requirements

  • Opt in/out of mandatory student health insurance requirements

  • Complete the sexual and gender-based misconduct prevention module

  • Complete diversity, inclusion and belonging module

  • Move in to your residence hall

Learn more and log into Q-Start

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