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Check back often for up-to-date news, events and contact information for resources across campus.
Welcome back from spring break! We hope your student enjoyed traveling locally, abroad or even back home for some rest and relaxation. As we head into the final stretch of the semester, there is a lot going on around campus.
The 1929 fund is holding a fundraiser again this year asking seniors to donate $19.29 and in turn they will receive a graduation chord and a stole! (They can pick them up at the CXO office in the library). The group has raised more than $200,000 in scholarships for students entering their first year at Quinnipiac. Last year, there were six lucky recipients of the scholarship. Please tell your student to consider donating. Here is the link for them to donate (or feel free to order for them): Donate online to the 1929 fund
The GAME Forum is in its 14th year and will be held April 3-4 at the Marriott Marquis this year. It attracts a diverse audience of over 1,300 business-savvy participants from more than 125 universities. The event featured a comprehensive lineup of 30 panels, which included over 100 speakers representing 70 different companies. Any and all students should attempt to attend. This is the largest student event of its kind in the nation (and beyond). Congrats to the students who have led this amazing program. Learn more about GAME Forum
QTHON starts on Saturday, where students participate in an six-hour dance-a-thon to funds and awareness for Connecticut Children's, our local Children's Miracle Network Hospital, supported by current students, alumni, faculty and staff alike. Last year students raised over $140,000, and more than $1 million over the past decade. I hope your Bobcat stops by the RecWell Center to support such a great event. The event happens on Saturday, March 29 all day long. Thank you to our QTHON leaders. Learn more about QTHON.
Other notable mentions: The men’s basketball team finished first in the MAAC Conference this year, the women’s basketball team finished second in their regular season play in the MAAC Conference and the men’s ice hockey team will compete tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament, while other spring sports are in full swing.
The spring semester offers an array of events: The Critical Conversation Series is still ongoing; I am hosting one more Talk on the Rocks for seniors and alumni from various professions to connect with our students; The Big Event is on April 12 this year, please have your Bobcat sign up for this awesome event. On the Rocks Pub & Grill is offering weekly programming, be sure to check Instagram for details. Greek Week is April 7-12, when ice cream socials, blood drives, talent shows and tons of fitness classes are being offered, all can be seen on the events page.
As always, should you have any questions or need guidance on assisting your student with an issue, please feel free to contact us at QUParents@qu.edu. Thanks for your continued support.
More than 1,600 attendees representing over 150 colleges and universities gathered Thursday in the Broadway Ballroom of the New York Marriott Marquis for Day 1 of Global Asset Management Education (GAME) Forum, the world’s largest student-run financial conference.
On a path to raise more than $25,000, the Quinnipiac School of Law community and its supporters followed the yellow brick to Oz for a Wicked night of fundraising at the 32nd annual Public Interest Law Project (PILP) Auction.
Get ready for an explosion of color, creativity and excitement. Quinnipiac Dining is turning the Quad into a lively, rainbow-filled celebration on Tuesday, April 8.
Quinnipiac’s club women’s basketball team dominated their first court appearance at the Girls are Players, Too Tournament with an impressive 4-0 victory.
Are you a parent or family member guiding your high school student in the college admissions process? Wondering what to expect about the financial aid process? Learn more about our recommendations to make your journey to becoming the parent of a future college student as smooth as possible.
Parents Academy is designed to answer common questions parents have about Quinnipiac. As webinars are added to the schedule, they will be included in this section of the Parents and Families Newsletter.
Student Experience and Engagement
Learning doesn't just happen in the classroom. The university offers dozens of opportunities to be involved each week — from the more than 140 student-run undergraduate student-run clubs and organizations, 21 Division I athletics games (all free to all students), club sports, intramurals, internationally renowned speakers, conferences, discussions, activities and other events, there’s something for everyone. Offices across the university help coordinate hundreds of events and opportunities for leadership and entertainment.
Student Centers and Student Engagement
What’s Happening This Weekend
Filled with shuttle schedules and activities for the weekend, the WHTW flyer is shared every Friday morning. These flyers are posted in the student residences every Friday by noon.
Matt Kurz, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs
There are still several opportunities to join a fraternity or sorority at Quinnipiac. Those interested in learning more about our community can connect on Instagram @qufsl or send an email to fslife@qu.edu.
Avery Moses, Director of Campus Life for Fraternity & Sorority Life
Anthony Reid, Assistant Director of Campus Life for Fraternity & Sorority Life
The Office of Religious Life offers worship services and programs for students of faith to deepen their beliefs and provide opportunities to engage in social justice activities. Through activities and events, students have the opportunity to supplement and complement the work of the classroom. The office also offers confidential resources for students.
If your student is still interested in joining a club/organization and is unsure of the steps to do so, please contact studentengagement@qu.edu and a staff member will set up a meeting.
Students may visit the Bobcat Central portal where they can find their people, their community and their next opportunity — all in one place.
What’s happening across our campuses
Residential Life Bobcat's Got Talent
April 12, 2025
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (ET)
Buckman Center BC 150 Clarice L. Buckman Theater & Lobby
Our 11th annual Greek Week will be held the week of April 7. The schedule is outlined below and can be found on the @qu_greek_week Instagram account. Events are open to anyone in the Quinnipiac community!
Monday, April 7: FSL’s Got Talent (9:30 p.m. in M&T Bank Arena)
Tuesday, April 8: Step, Stroll, and Salute Showcase (8:30 p.m. in M&T Bank Arena)
Wednesday, April 9: Lip Sync (9:30 p.m. in M&T Bank Arena)
Thursday, April 10: Canned Good Drive for the Guilford Food Bank (in the Student Center)
Friday, April 11: Change Challenge (10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the student center)
Save the date for FSL Awards 2025: April 15 at 8 p.m. Information about live streaming the event to celebrate our individuals, chapters and community will be available in April. All are welcome to Zoom in.
Our community has had an amazing start to the spring semester, welcoming over 100 new members, raising over $35,000 for philanthropic organizations and performing over 475 hours of hands-on service. If your Bobcat wants to join the community, please send them our way!
Questions about Fraternity and Sorority Life
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. There’s so much coming up in the fraternity and sorority community; if your Bobcat is interested in joining us, please don’t hesitate to reach out. All questions can be directed to fslife@qu.edu or asked via Instagram @qufsl.
We had lots of engaging events this past month, including Wellness Wednesday topics involving World Sleep Day, Global Day of Unplugging and an upcoming topic of mindfulness. There are high levels of engagement with our mental health services this semester, as well as a plethora of student groups continuing to make a difference on campus with their advocacy and awareness campaigns around wellness. We look forward to continuing to support our students through the next few months until the end of the school year and beyond!
Fitness and Recreation
Upcoming programs from Fitness & Wellness
Wellness Wednesday – every week
Look for an email from Student Affairs with the topic of the week, programs, tips and resources. Tabling in RecWell lobby from noon to 2 p.m. weekly.
April 2: Take Down Tobacco
April 9: National Pet Day (with Ryder!)
April 16: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 23: Alcohol Awareness
April 30: Destress for Finals: Puppy Hugs with Ryder
Zero Waste Cooking with Quinnipiac Dining
April 9, 5-7 p.m. RecWell, Teaching Kitchen
In honor of Earth Day, come learn how to minimize your kitchen waste when you cook and shop with Quinnipiac Dining. And make a tasty dish to eat too!
Thursday, April 10, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. On the quad (rain site in the recreation center)
This year is all about your-self care! Visit our vendors for education, activities and lots of give-a-ways all related to your self-care! Therapy ponies, Italian ice and more!
QPR Trainings – Question, Persuade, Refer
CPR is for your physical health, QPR is for mental health. Learn how to best help yourself and your friends in time of crisis.
We will add dates all throughout the year. Registration is open.
Thursday, March 27 4-6 p.m. with Lily Philip and Whitney Bibens
Friday, April 11 4-6 p.m. with Prof. Jeffery Saerys-Foy
Tuesday, April 15 4:15-6:15 p.m. with Tami Reilly
Monday, April 21 5-7 p.m. with Professor Alan Bruce and Christine Chew
Bobcats: 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
Student Health Services, available on both the Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses, is available year-round for the students. Student Health Services offers management for sick visits, allergy injections, placement physicals, immunizations, sexual-health related visits and nutrition services. Students can make an appointment online or by calling 203-407-4050, Students must bring a state-issued ID, a copy of their insurance card and a form of payment to all visits (co-pays may be collected depending on the student’s insurance). Most insurance plans are accepted but we ask all students to contact their insurance company to ensure that Hartford Healthcare Medical Group, Specialty is in-network (Tax ID: 37-1911194).
Student Counseling Services are available for students on all three campuses and can help with anxiety, depression, adjustment to college life, time management and organizational skills and overall well-being. Students can make an appointment online or by calling 203-407-4020, and selecting option #1. Counseling services are provided at no additional cost to students. Psychiatry services are also available through the Counseling Center.
Fitness and Recreation
Students should follow these Instagram accounts for up-to-date hours, programs and incentives:
Free fitness classes run throughout the semester. Classes are offered year-round on all three campuses, including Spinning, body sculpting, Zumba, bootcamp, core conditioning, yoga and pilates. Sign-ups for each class open 24 hours prior to the class start time. Find info on our website: recwell.qu.edu or in our app.
If your student is under the age of 18 and will not be 18 by the time they move onto campus please reach out to Campus Recreation at recreation@qu.edu for a copy of the Fitness Center waiver.
Fitness Center Hours
For the most up-to-date hours, changes in schedule or announcements, be sure to visit recwell.qu.edu
RecWell Regular Facility Hours
Monday - Thursday: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
York Hill Campus Fitness Center Hours
Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
North Haven Campus Fitness Center Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
For the most up-to-date hours, changes in schedule or announcements, be sure to visit recwell.qu.edu
Upcoming Health and Wellness events
Barre fitness class
April 4, 2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)
Recreation and Wellness Center RWA 203 Dance Studio
Community, Assessment, Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team
The CARE Team seeks to support students in overcoming obstacles and reducing distress. Led by well-trained and experienced professional staff members, CARE offers non-clinical support and connection to resources to address areas of concern that may arise during a student’s time at Quinnipiac.
Did you know that 1 in 3 first-year students have a concern addressed by the CARE Team? If your Bobcat has any concerns that arise during their time at Quinnipiac, know that the CARE Team is here to support your student.
Common concerns addressed by the CARE Team:
Excessive stress/anxiety
Interpersonal conflict
Academic concerns
Death of a loved one/family member
Transitional issues: homesickness/trouble making friends
To learn about the CARE Team, types of concerns addressed and supported by CARE and resources of support for students, please visit qu.edu/care.
Housing and Residential Life Updates
Room selection for rising sophomores and juniors is just around the corner.
Residential Life sponsored open houses of the sophomore and junior housing on March 21 and 22 offering tours of the areas to students before selection.
Selection numbers and times will be posted on MyHousing March 27 at 2 p.m. for students participating in the process.
Residential Life is sponsoring roommate socials to assist students looking for roommates:
Rising junior roommate social: March 31, 8 p.m., Perlroth Mall
Rising sophomore roommate social: April 3, 8 p.m., Perlroth Mall
All roommate groups must be fully matched: each student in the group must select every other student in the group as a roommate. Students should their roommate groups BEFORE their selection time to be sure they don’t have a last-minute scramble to get roommates matched.
Rising juniors will select April 1 and 2; rising sophomores will select April 7 and 8.
The list of available rooms will be available on MyHousing at 9 a.m. the day of selection. Students participating in the process can log in at any time after that to see the list of spaces their group can fit but will not be able to choose until their designated start time.
We encourage all students to have a backup plan in case their first choice is not available.
Students must be able to fill a room to select it. A four-person group could choose two singles and a double, or two doubles. A three-person group could choose a single room and a double, but not two singles and half of a double room as the double would not be filled. A 5-person group will not be able to select a 6-person suite because they cannot fill all the beds in the suite as one of the doubles would not be filled.
Once a group chooses a room, none of the roommates can leave that room to select again with another group. No room changes will be made until the conclusion of the room selection process.
Staff will be available throughout the process to assist students.
We look forward to having your bobcat on campus again next year!
Contact us
Our staff are available in the Office of Housing in the Student Affairs Center behind the Bobcat Den. We are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are also available as follows:
As we are coming to the close of the academic year, students should be especially mindful of their meal points. All students are encouraged to check their meal points at least once a week by installing the Transact app on their mobile device or accessing the Transact website. Comparing the actual meal point balance to the week-by-week guidelines will help students to stay on track.
Too many points
Any leftover meal points will roll over from the fall to the spring semester. However, spring semester points will expire if they are not used at the end of the term. The last day to use meal points is on May 10.
Students with too many points have three options available to them:
Participate in the Tap Out Hunger program and donate meal points to charity. This program opens in April.
Purchase food or beverages in bulk quantities directly from the dining hall to bring home. Dining services offers limited items based on cost value at the end of each year. There is a sign-up process announced in April and pick ups take place in the final weeks of the semester. Students will receive a notification when the bulk purchasing opportunity begins.
Too few points
Students who have fewer points than the budget recommends can negotiate a transfer of points from another student.
If a student runs out of meal points, they can supplement with Q-Cash. The dining facilities accept Q-Cash and credit cards. Q-Cash acts as a debit account separate from the student's meal plan, and students may add Q-Cash to their account at any time by making a deposit on the Transact page. Parents and guardians can also make guest deposits. In addition to each dining location on our three campuses, Q-Cash is accepted at numerous establishments in the surrounding area.
Mail Center Updates
We hope this message finds you well. As we continue to enhance our campus services, we would like to inform you of some important protocols regarding package deliveries. Please read the following guidelines carefully to ensure smooth and efficient handling of your mail and packages:
Unified Address for All Deliveries: All mail and packages should be addressed to 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, regardless of your office, residence hall, or housing location. Please do not use 305 Sherman Avenue for mail or package deliveries.
Use Your Official Name: Ensure that the name on your mail or packages matches the name you used with Admissions at the time of your application. Unless you have updated your name with the Registrar’s Office, this is the only name Mail Services recognizes. Avoid using nicknames, screen names or pet names.
Include Your Mail Services Code (MSC): Always include your uniquely assigned Mail Services Code (MSC) on each envelope and package. This code helps us accurately identify the recipient, especially for students with similar names.
Plan for Weekends and Holidays: Mail Services is closed on weekends and university holidays. Please plan your deliveries accordingly, as locating packages delivered during these times can be challenging if they are not delivered to Mail Services on the Mount Carmel campus.
Official Receiving Location: The Mail Services office on the Mount Carmel campus is the designated receiving location for all mail and packages. The locker locations in the student centers are not equipped or staffed to handle deliveries, particularly outside their operating hours.
Prompt Package Pickup: Please heed Mail Services delivery notifications and pick up your mail and packages promptly to avoid any inconvenience.
Third-party delivery companies: We strongly encourage you to use companies that have trusted experience and knowledge of Quinnipiac delivery protocols (FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, OnTrac and Amazon). Others have not been successful in following our hours of operation and location for mail delivery. This could lead to loss of a package.
Students should not meet drivers for pick-ups: There have been cases where delivery drivers have not been consistent in their delivery of packages. Avoid non-insured companies that cannot be verified for delivery. Additionally, these companies are not allowed on campus for deliveries.
Thank you for your attention to these guidelines. By following these protocols, you will help ensure that all deliveries are handled efficiently and securely. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mail Services.
What’s new from Spiritual and Religious Life
Dear parents,
I hope everyone – students and all their families, had a relaxing and thought-provoking vacation. We now enter those last few weeks of the semester when everyone seems to be both excited and a bit nervous about these last, few weeks. Spring weather will be here soon and with that – Pessach!
This year Pessach begins on Saturday, April 12. First seder is held at my home and all students who wish to share it are invited. We generally begin around 6 in the evening.
We use an easy but accessible to all hagadah, we share in the mitzvah of Matzah and eat matzah ball soup and a nice seder meal! I will send out a Pessach email later this week, but please let your child know about this. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
On April 25, The Hereld House is hosting a last shabbat of the semester for students and parents. If there is any way you can come and share shabbat with Quinnipiac’s Jewish community, please know you are most welcome!
I hope spring brings you all good and the world has a bit more Shalom.
Continuing F-1 students wishing to engage in an internship in the U.S. during the summer, must be eligible for and enrolled in a course requiring work and approved for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) prior to engaging in work.
Travel
Students with international travel plans should consult the Travel Guidance on the OISS website. Students must obtain a travel signature from the OISS office prior to reentry into the U.S. If students have concerns about travel, they can email oiss@qu.edu or schedule an appointment with an advisor.
Taxes
Every international students on an F-1 or J-1 visa that was present in the US during 2024 is required to file tax forms with the IRS, even if they didn’t earn income. Quinnipiac partners with Sprintax, an expert in non-resident tax prep in the US. Sprintax will guide international students through the tax preparation process and arrange the necessary documents. Students should reference emails and information provided by oiss@qu.edu about tax filing and refer to the information on our tax webpage
Upcoming event
OISS and the International Student Advisory Board are hosting the inaugural Global Fusion Fest, a celebration of culture, creativity, and talent within our international student community. The Global Fusion Fest will take place on April 12 from 12-4 p.m. at On the Rocks on York Hill Campus.
More information
Students and families can review the international website at international.qu.edu for helpful information and upcoming events. New and continuing students can access their immigration documents and requests in the ISS Portal.
You can reach us by email at oiss@qu.edu or visit our office in the Arnold Bernhard Library 122S, across from One Stop. You can also follow us on Instagram at @qu.oiss and @quglobalpartners.
Global Engagement
During the spring semester, students will be studying in Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Poland, Scotland and Spain. Our faculty-led programs are traveling to the Bahamas, Bonaire, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Poland and Portugal.
We are excited to see our students exploring and thriving in such diverse international settings!
I hope everyone – students and all their families, had a relaxing and thought-provoking vacation. We now enter those last few weeks of the semester when everyone seems to be both excited and a bit nervous about these last, few weeks. Spring weather will be here soon and with that – Pessach!
This year Pessach begins on Saturday, April 12. First seder is held at my home and all students who wish to share it are invited. We generally begin around 6 in the evening.
We use an easy but accessible to all hagadah, we share in the mitzvah of Matzah and eat matzah ball soup and a nice seder meal! I will send out a Pessach email later this week, but please let your child know about this. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
On April 25, The Hereld House is hosting a last shabbat of the semester for students and parents. If there is any way you can come and share shabbat with Quinnipiac’s Jewish community, please know you are most welcome!
I hope spring brings you all good and the world has a bit more Shalom.
If your student has a financial hold on their account as registration nears, please consider checking the Financial Aid tab on Self-Service, to be sure the federal student loan offer is accepted for this school year. Students wanting to borrow a federal student loan that have not filed a current FAFSA, have limited time to do so. The 2024-2025 FAFSA is located on the StudentAid.gov website. Submissions for this current school year must be filed prior to April 15 in order to provide ample time for the office to process the loan offer.
If you need assistance outside of the financial aid offer, there are educational borrowing options available to explore.
The federal Parent PLUS Loan offers parents the opportunity to borrow an educational loan to pay their student’s bill. The loan application is located on the StudentAid.gov website and the Financial Aid Office will be notified within 48 hours of the application submission.
If the parent is declined credit for the PLUS Loan, the student may be eligible for an additional federal unsubsidized loan as part of their current financial aid offer. A valid FAFSA submission is required in order to process federal loans. Refer to the Student Aid website for more information regarding the Parent PLUS Loan, studentaid.gov/plus-app/
Private educational loans are available to students, parents and guardians to pay for school. Please refer to elmselect.com, an unbiased website providing the most current information on private lenders historically used by Quinnipiac families. There, you will find the link to each lender’s application, along with the lender’s customer service phone number, should you have questions relating to your specific financial situation. The lender will notify the Financial Aid Office once the loan is ready for certification. Note, undergraduate students will be asked to obtain a co-signer in order to secure a private educational loan.
The Financial Aid Office can be reached at finaid@qu.edu with additional questions.
Loans
Are you planning to secure an educational loan to finance the balance due on your student’s spring semester invoice?
Many students use outside scholarships as a resource to help with funding their education. We encourage all students to research outside scholarship opportunities. Learn more about searching for scholarships.
Questions
For any questions or to speak with a financial aid counselor, please call 203-582-8750 or visit the Financial Aid Office in the Echlin Center. Counselors are available Monday – Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
One Stop Office (Student Administrative Services)
Check Your Email
Consistent with the university policy, One Stop uses email as our official means of communication with students. We send frequent emails to students and to their proxies with important information that is time-sensitive. All students are required to check their emails regularly.
Student Accounts
Students with unpaid balances who are not on payment plans from the January and Spring 2025 terms will have late fees applied monthly. In addition, these students have holds on their accounts which will prevent them from registering for the Summer and Fall 2025 terms. Students and their proxies should access Self-Service to check for outstanding balances and pay accounts in full.
Please reference the following for assistance as needed:
Students and proxies can visit Self-Service to review the invoice and make a payment.
Self-Service Student Finance Guide provides complete instructions on using Self-Service to set up a proxy, view and pay invoices and set up a payment plan.
As required by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), Form 1098-T is mailed by January 31 to all students who had qualified tuition and other related educational expenses paid during the previous calendar year.
The information reported on Form 1098-T is intended to help students evaluate their eligibility for education tax assistantships as part of their federal income tax return. While it is a good starting point, the 1098-T, as designed and regulated by the IRS, does not contain all of the information needed to claim a tax credit. It is up to each taxpayer to determine eligibility for the credits and how to calculate them. IRS Publication 970 "Tax Benefits for Higher Education" as well as Chapter 35 of IRS Publication 17 provide additional information on these credits.
While the 1098T is mailed to the student, students can also find their 1098T in Self-Service> Tax Information> 1098T Information
Summer and Fall 2025 tuition and fees due dates announced
With Summer and Fall 2025 registration just around the corner, the billing dates and payment due dates for Summer and Fall 2025 have been announced. Please visit the When is tuition due for Summer and Fall 2025 FAQ on our website.
What You Need to Know for Summer and Fall 2025
Undergraduate registration is approaching. Please check your email for a message from the Registrar with your registration appointment or view information on the Registrar's Office Website: Information on Course Planning and Registration.
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.
Payment Information
Summer 2025
Billing for Summer 2025: Notices that invoices are available will be sent around Thursday, April 24. Look for an email when your bill is ready for review.
Payment due date: Thursday, May 15. Be sure to settle your account by this date to avoid any holds or late fees.
No payment plans are available for the Summer Term.
Fall 2025
Billing for Fall 2025: Notices that invoices are available will be sent around Monday, June 16, 2025. Look for an email when your bill is ready for review.
Payment due date: Tuesday, July 15. Be sure to settle your account by this date to avoid any holds or late fees.
Fall 2025 payment plan: You must enroll in a plan by Monday, July 14, if you'd like to use this option.
Fall 2025 Payment Plan Installment Dates:
July 15
August 15
September 15
October 15
November 15
More Information
For more detailed assistance, please refer to the following:
Outstanding balances result in financial holds and can lead to a late fee charge. A financial hold prevents students from registering for classes, adding or dropping a class, receiving final grades or transcripts and more.
Please reference the following for assistance as needed:
The Self-Service Finance Guide provides complete instructions on using Self-Service to set up a proxy, view and pay invoices and set up a payment plan.
Costs and budgets provide detailed information on tuition and fees.
The Paying for College section provides information to answer most financial aid questions.
Additional questions which are not addressed above, should be directed to One Stop at onestop@qu.edu.
Office of the Registrar (Academic Enrollment and Course Schedules)
Commencement is approaching. If your student is planning to graduate in 2025, please remind them to complete the Graduation Application. This will help ensure that they receive all communication regarding activities leading up to commencement as well as all important information they need to know about the day.
The Graduation Application is located at your students' Self Service under the ‘Graduation Overview.’
Summer and Fall 2025: Registration dates have been announced. Appointment days and times are based on credits that are already complete. Students can view their appointment day and time at their Quinnipiac Self Service account. For more information, please visit Planning, Advising and other Registration Information.
Students are assigned their day to register for courses based on how many credits they have completed:
Credits Completed
Registration Date
Graduate/doctoral students
March 17
Undergraduates with more than 87 credits
March 24
Undergraduates with 57-86.9 credits
March 25
Undergraduates with 27-56.9 credits
March 27
Undergraduates with 0-26.9 credits
March 28
Important Reminders:
Do NOT register from multiple devices simultaneously
Undergraduate students can register for up to 19 credits for the Spring term
Additional Registration Period: All students will have the opportunity to make changes to their schedules according to the dates below:
March 31-April 17: Open Registration for all current students at all academic levels to register for Summer and Fall courses
April 28-May 19: Open Registration for Summer and Fall courses
May 27-July 8: Open Registration for Summer 2 courses
July 15 – August 29: Open Registration for Fall courses
First-year students may not bring their vehicle to campus for the Spring term.
Sophomores must park their vehicles in the York Hill Garage.
Juniors, seniors and graduate students should consult the maps which show the parking permit types permitted to park in each lot.
Public Safety enforces all parking rules and regulations and will be ticketing and towing as needed.
Students with three or more unpaid parking violations will have a hold placed on their account and will be subject to towing until the violations are paid in full.
Campus maps will help to identify the lots for which the permit entitles the driver to park.
All students with vehicles on campus must check their email regularly, especially when inclement weather is expected. Students will be asked to move their vehicles during inclement weather to allow facilities to clear parking lots. Students who fail to move their vehicles risk a ticket and tow.
Any questions, please reach out to One Stop Auxiliary Services at parking@qu.edu. Learn more on the parking page of our website.
The College Break Bus service for Spring Break to/from Quinnipiac has been canceled because of low enrollment.
Live Shuttle Tracking
Our shuttles are here to provide constant, reliable transportation to our students. As with any commute, students should allow themselves ample time to travel to their destination. Students are encouraged to download the Passio GO! app for live mapping of the shuttles.
Contact Us
If your student is experiencing any concerns or issues with the shuttles, please email us at qushuttles@qu.edu.
Title IX and Bias Response
Students, staff and faculty are reminded that reports of sexual misconduct, harassment, intimate partner/dating violence, stalking, bias and discrimination should be made to the Title IX Office and Bias Response Office.
Public Safety is located in the heart of the Mount Carmel Campus on Bobcat Way in a stand-alone building. Our department is always open to assist our students, faculty, staff and parents.
Public Safety is responsible for the protection of lives and property at Quinnipiac. We strive to achieve this goal through proactive patrol (vehicle, foot, bike and video surveillance), investigations of incidents, victim assistance and educational programs. We provide campus coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Our mission is to provide the highest level of service, safety and security to the Quinnipiac community through an unwavering commitment to our core values, which are R.E.S.P.E.C.T.:
Responsibility
Excellence
Service
Professionalism
Education
Compassion
Trust
Emergency Alerts
Are you receiving the Quinnipiac emergency alerts? If you are not receiving the alerts and wish to do so, please have your student log into Self-Service and add emergency contacts on the bottom. Parents can’t log into this site, only the students. Please be advised that you will receive all alerts from Quinnipiac (bear sighting, road closures, weather alerts, emergency situations, etc). You will receive the alerts (as texts, phone calls and emails) in real time.
Register for approved Quinnipiac University emergency communications and other important information via text message and email. You may also register for Guardian and transform your mobile phone into a personal alarm beacon. In the event of an emergency, critical information you elect to share will be provided to Quinnipiac University to help them more quickly respond and help you. This service is provided to you free of charge by Quinnipiac University. Learn more about Rave
Quinnipiac Public Safety is available 24/7 for a safety escort. Public Safety officers will drive or walk you to/from your vehicle or classroom at any time and for any reason.
Contact
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911
For all other emergencies, or requests for help, contact:
Our Commencement website will be updated with information throughout the spring semester. You can access the site at https://commencement.qu.edu. All eligible graduates will receive information throughout the semester via their Quinnipiac email. Please make sure your student is regularly checking their Quinnipiac email.
Ceremony schedule
Friday, May 9, M&T Bank Arena, York Hill Campus
1 p.m. — Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Commencement
5 p.m. — School of Law Commencement
Saturday, May 10, Quad, Mount Carmel Campus
10 a.m. — School of Education and School of Nursing Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
3 p.m. — College of Arts and Sciences and School of Communications Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
Sunday, May 11, Quad, Mount Carmel Campus
10 a.m. — School of Business and School of Computing and Engineering Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
3 p.m. — School of Health Sciences Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
Post-Ceremony Reception
We invite you to join us for a reception at the conclusion of your ceremony. The reception will offer light refreshments and an opportunity to meet up with your families and take photos. The faculty and platform parties also attend the post-ceremony reception. The reception is not mandatory.
Transition to Graduate School Meetings (Accelerated Dual-Degree and Dual-Degree Students)
Congratulations! Your student has almost completed their undergraduate education here at Quinnipiac University. We are gearing up to meet with students to assist them in planning for and making the transition to their graduate program.
During the fall semester, graduate admissions held the initial "Transition to Graduate School" meeting with students. Katie Ludovico, senior associate director of graduate admissions, explained the admissions process to students and shared the “Transition to Grad School” form, which serves as their application to graduate school at Quinnipiac.
As we kick off the spring semester, we will start to meet with students to complete the "Transition to Graduate School" meetings. These meetings have been scheduled in collaboration with their program directors and/or schools, graduate financial aid, graduate student affairs and graduate admissions.
During this second meeting, the students learn about graduate student life and graduate engagement opportunities from graduate student affairs. Graduate financial aid shares in-depth information on how to finance their graduate education including the costs, timelines and paperwork. All students who attend this session can access the handouts on Blackboard under the "Organization" section they have been invited to join. This allows them to easily share that information with you. These sessions will be conducted by Heather Hamilton, director of graduate financial aid, and Gina Frank, dean of graduate student affairs.
All events have passed, but the make-up date for everyone is Monday, March 3 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., SB-109.
In addition, we are excited to share that your student will be invited to an event on Tuesday, April 8 at 4 p.m. to celebrate their accomplishment in completing their undergrad degree and joining graduate school at Quinnipiac. The provost, chief experience officer, academic deans and faculty will be there to welcome students to grad school. Each student will receive an academic cord to designate them as a dual-degree student who will be entering our graduate programs.
Join us on April 25 for “A Night for the Ambitious” in NYC!
Join your fellow Bobcat parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends for Quinnipiac’s inaugural gala, a fundraising event supporting student success and celebrating our ambition, achievement, and the bold vision shaping Quinnipiac University’s next century. We are excited to announce that Ynon Kries, chairman and CEO of Mattel, will join us as our special guest for a fireside chat with President Olian that you won’t want to miss!
Tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and program acknowledgments are available at ambitious.qu.edu/gala. Let’s celebrate “A Night for the Ambitious” in style! Attire is formal, black tie optional.
Want more information, have questions, or need assistance with your support? Please contact Jenna McClain Morlong at jenna.mcclain@qu.edu or 203-582-7274.
For the Ambitious
Quinnipiac has launched the first comprehensive fundraising campaign in our history! Titled “For the Ambitious, A Campaign for the Next Century,” this $160 million initiative looks towards the University’s centennial in 2029, and celebrates our legacy of achieving new possibilities.
“We are launching a historic undertaking that will enable us to continue to fuel the ambitions of the change-makers, world-shakers and mold-breakers,” said Nick Wormley ’00, MBA ‘02, vice president for alumni and development. Your students are the reason we strive to always do more.
Head to ambitious.qu.edu to learn more about our campaign vision, priorities, and commitment to our community.
Parents & Families Leadership Council
Want to join us in our ambitious effort? Parents and families play a pivotal role as volunteers by leveraging their expertise and networks, and as donors through our Parents & Families Leadership Council.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact:
Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce launches app to showcase what is happening off campus
As you plan your visit to Quinnipiac, check out the recently launched Hamden community app, Hello Hamden This app features news, events and pertinent information about what is going on in the Hamden area. Download the app
Parents and Families Portal
Our faculty and staff are dedicated to your students' success and well-being. There are numerous ways for your students to access support — many of which can be found on this portal. From seeing faculty in office hours to meeting with a peer tutor in the Learning Commons or an adviser in career services, we have the resources to support every student. Learn more by exploring our parents and families portal today.
Parents and relatives will need to login with their Quinnipiac issued username when being granted student access to “academic” or “financial” proxy information.
The use of non-Quinnipiac usernames or email addresses (including but not limited to Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.) can no longer be accepted per Microsoft information security mandates.
In the event you need to set a password for your Quinnipiac issued parent or relative account, please visit the password reset page
If you don’t know your parent or relative account information, reach out to help@qu.edu and someone will reach out to assist you further.
Plan a Visit
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