Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Quinnipiac University has the Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Quinnipiac University include Social Programming Board, Drama Club, Chronicle (student newspaper) and dance company.

Quinnipiac University students' favorite campus events are Campus Concerts, Student/Faculty Holiday Dinner and Midnight Madness (athletics).

Does Quinnipiac University Offer Student Housing?

Quinnipiac offers housing for students featuring traditional, apartment and suite-style accommodations, which are coed by floor. First year students are required to live on campus for the first three years of study to fully experience campus life and culture, and to be close to places where you can quietly study, relax or enjoy a meal with friends. Quinnipiac offers 15 Living Learning Communities, which bring students with shared interests, passions or academic pursuits together in a shared residential environment. Examples include First-Year Honors, Live Well, Multicultural and Interprofessional Healthcare.

The majority of Quinnipiac students live in campus or university-owned housing. In 2022, 59% of undergrads at Quinnipiac lived in university housing and 41% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Quinnipiac. There are 5,000 spots available in on-campus housing for all 6,298 undergraduates. On the weekends, about 76% students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life. While first year students are not allowed to have a vehicle on campus, a free shuttle service provides safe transport to all three campuses as well as local shopping and entertainment destinations.

Quinnipiac University Athletics

At Quinnipiac University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Quinnipiac University:

Is Quinnipiac University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Quinnipiac University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Quinnipiac campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Quinnipiac offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Quinnipiac has text message emergency notification system.

Plan a Visit to Quinnipiac University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Quinnipiac University, take Interstate 91 and Merritt Parkway to Hamden, CT. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bradley International Hartford airport.

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