If you’re passionate about affecting positive change and wish to thrive in a learning environment that fosters collaboration and excellence, Quinnipiac invites you to take a closer look.
Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational university enrolling 7,300 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students in business, engineering, communications, liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, nursing, education, social work, law and medicine.
Located in suburban Hamden, CT—midway between New York City and Boston—Quinnipiac offers students a wide range of opportunities, including access to state-of-the-art facilities, a multitude of student clubs and activities, counseling and academic support services, small classes, individual attention from professors, career development, study away, and Division I athletics.
Three promises worth keeping
What can you expect from Quinnipiac University? Three promises, expressed in our mission statement: outstanding academic programs, a student-oriented environment, and a strong sense of community. Quinnipiac provides an educational experience that combines the closeness of a small college with the opportunities of a larger university—all on a picturesque, suburban campus.
U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” places Quinnipiac among the best regional universities in the northern region and The Princeton Review (2019) recognizes QU as one of its “Best 384 Colleges” in the United States.
The Value of a Quinnipiac Education
With a curriculum that blends a career focus with a globally oriented liberal arts foundation, graduates are well-prepared for 21st century careers or graduate studies. The institution delivers a set of market-tested learning outcomes – specific skill sets that are highly desired by employers in today’s competitive job market.
In addition to traditional four-year baccalaureate degree programs, Quinnipiac offers innovative programs that combine baccalaureate and graduate degrees, including: a 3+1 BS/MBA in Business, 3+1 BS/MS in Accounting; 3+1 BS in Biology/MS in Molecular Cell Biology; 3+1 BA/MS in Communications; and 3+3 BA or BS/JD in Law. These programs enable students to accelerate degree completion, enter the workforce ahead of their peers, and realize significant time and cost savings.
Distinctive Learning Opportunities
Every year, Quinnipiac helps students from all academic disciplines secure internship experiences and clinical placements at thousands of globally recognized companies, organizations and firms. Students develop their leadership skills and technological expertise at innovative organizations, while health professions students work alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Many Quinnipiac students have been offered full time employment as the result of their impressive performance and superior capabilities demonstrated during their internship/clinical experiences.
At Quinnipiac, learning will take students to some of the most intriguing and inspiring places, from around the corner to around the world through its extensive study abroad program, alternative spring break service trips or its Quinnipiac in Los Angeles semester-long study/intern away program. Internships, clinical work, service-learning courses, student organizations, guided research and multidisciplinary projects all help to prepare students for their chosen professions, solidify their communication and critical thinking skills and become responsible, engaged global citizens.
Quinnipiac believes that differences enrich every aspect of university life and lead to a heightened sense of community. Life outside the classroom plays an important role in the student experience, as well as personal and intellectual development. Top-tier athletics, intramural activities, cultural and ethnic groups, Greek life, leadership opportunities, community service and student life activities enable QU students to gain more from their college experience.
Eco-Friendly Initiatives that Make a Difference
Quinnipiac obtains some of its electric power from renewable resources. Quinnipiac’s York Hill campus features 25 vertical-axis silent wind turbines designed to generate 33,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable electricity annually, as well as 750 photovoltaic solar panels that produce approximately 250,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity each year. The campus also features a cogeneration micro turbine with which waste steam is used to heat on-site buildings, as well as 50 geo-thermal wells, providing heating and cooling to one of the newest residence halls.
Campus buildings are constructed of environmentally friendly materials, including low VOC paint, sealants and construction materials. Low-flow and motion activated plumbing fixtures help conserve water and a bio-retention pond cleanses storm water runoff to minimize site erosion. Quinnipiac was recognized by the prestigious Connecticut Real Estate Exchange Blue Ribbon Award for Best Sustainable Design for its York Hill Campus.
The university offers single-stream recycling with recycle bins located across all three campuses, while hydration stations encourage the usage of reusable plastic containers on the campus. The university has retrofitted existing light fixtures with high-efficiency LEDs and CFLs to reduce energy consumption.
From the Leader’s Desk
Mark A. Thompson serves as the Executive Vice President and Provost at Quinnipiac University. While talking about the university, he states, “Students come to Quinnipiac University eager to develop the knowledge, skills, and mindsets that lead to meaningful, satisfying career success. Recognizing the ongoing changes in the world around us, Quinnipiac supports and broadens these individual aspirations through a rigorous educational experience. Students acquire important skills valued by employers, along with the aptitudes to creatively and responsibly solve problems and use technologies, including those not yet known or invented. We expect our students to become intentional learners who embody confidence and integrity, and who will emerge as informed leaders in their professions, in the communities where they live, and in their roles as global citizens in the 21st century”.
Description: Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational university enrolling 7,300 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students in business, engineering, communications, liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, nursing, education, social work, law and medicine. Quinnipiac is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC); the School of Business is AACSB accredited; the university’s Engineering programs are accredited by ABET – Engineering Accreditation Commission.
