Quinnipiac University

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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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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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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Runners run down Bobcat Way

Huge support for new 1929 Fund Memorial 5K honors memory of beloved Bobcat Opens in a new tab or window.

An energized crowd of more than 200 runners and walkers took off from Quinnipiac’s Bobcat Way for the 1929 Fund Memorial 5K. Held to honor the life and memory of Thomas “Tommy” Godbout ’28, proceeds from the new event will support a 1929 Fund scholarship in Godbout’s name for a deserving first-year student.

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Kendra Boulerice smiling

Quinnipiac student creates a new way for families to connect in memory care Opens in a new tab or window.

For families with a loved one in memory care, sometimes the hardest part of a visit is knowing how to connect with one another. Instructional design and technology student, Kendra Boulerice, MS '26, spent her summer working on a way to make those visits easier for families.

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