Quinnipiac University - Overview
Quinnipiac University Overview
Quinnipiac, located in Hamden, Connecticut, just 8 miles north of New Haven and mid-way between New York City and Boston, is a coeducational, private, non-sectarian university with about 6,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students. The student to faculty member ratio is 16:1 with an average of 25 students per class. Quinnipiac has 21 Division I teams for men and women plus extensive recreation and intramural sports, 100 clubs and organizations, Greek life, community based activities, service-learning courses, clinical placements, internships, career planning and study abroad options. All of these elements combine to provide a broad based educational experience.
Majors and Degree Offerings at Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac has more than 50 undergraduate majors, and about 48 minors provided by the departments in the Schools of Communications, Health Sciences, Nursing, Education, Business and Engineering, and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Some of the most unique programs are "Diagnostic Imaging", "Entrepreneurship", "Biomedical Marketing"," Film, Video, and Interactive Media", "Game Design and Development", "Interactive Digital Design", and several programs feature both undergraduate and graduate degrees that can be completed in 4 to 7 years. About 30% of the Quinnipiac undergraduates remain at the university for their graduate work, several are in the dual-degree programs which include: a 5-year BS/MBA in business; a 5 ½ year BS/MOT in Occupational Therapy; a 6 or 7 year BS/Doctor of Physical Therapy; a 5-year BA/MAT in elementary or secondary education; and a 6-year BS/MHS for Physician Assistant.
The Faculty at Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University takes pride in its highly qualified faculty members. The university recognizes several faculty members each year with the "Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students" awards. Quinnipiac University faculty members are experts in their fields of study and are known for being generous with their time and knowledge.
Quinnipiac University's Undergraduate Curriculum
Majors at Quinnipiac are grounded in the core distribution that complements professional preparation in business, communications, engineering, health sciences, nursing, education, and arts and sciences. Attention is paid to having students participate in the planning and delivery of their educational goals, and students develop e-portfolios which demonstrate their educational progress.
Quinnipiac offers 3 interdisciplinary seminars: "The Individual in the Community", "National Community", and "Global Community". These seminars introduce students to local, national, and world issues over time, and often involve community projects and an international experience or study abroad.
Quinnipiac also supports "Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)" which focuses on developing strong writing proficiency in all subjects.
Admissions at Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University offers many options, from an early decision plan (binding) in all majors, with a November 1 application deadline as an option, to regular admissions, which has a February 1 deadline. Files are reviewed as they become complete and notification begins in early December. Students applying for nursing, physical therapy and physician assistant programs should file the application by November 15 and provide all supportive materials as soon as possible.
Financial Aid for Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University recognizes that an education is an investment, and strives to help its students receive the maximum federal and state aid available per their eligibility.
Approximately 78 percent of Quinnipiac University's student body receives financial aid through scholarships, grants, on-campus jobs, and student loans. At the time of acceptance, students are notified of any merit based awards determined by their previous academic record and test scores. All students who would like to apply for need based financial aid must submit the FAFSA and the CSS Profile by March 1. Information regarding financial aid can best be found on the university Web site.
Quinnipiac University Facilities
Quinnipiac University offers its students numerous state-of-the-art facilities on each of its 3 campus settings, all with wireless access to the campus network. The 250 acre Mount Carmel campus houses the Arnold Bernhard Library; a recreation and athletic center with a gym, cardio equipment, free weights, volleyball and basketball courts, and a suspended running track; the Carl Hansen Student Center, with the 600 seat Q-cafe, post office, bookstore, study and meeting spaces, a student-run radio station, and campus ministry; the Lender School of Business Center with case method classrooms and the Terry W. Goodwin `67 Financial Technology Center; the Ed McMahon Mass Communications Center, with digital high definition TV and audio production studios, video editing suites, and Web design work stations, plus residence halls, parking broad fields and views of Sleeping Giant state park with 1700 acres for hiking.
The North Haven campus is a center for health sciences, nursing, education, and the soon to open School of Medicine, which provides state-of-the-art facilities in diagnostic equipment, exam suites, neonatal, pediatric and adult clinical labs, a curriculum center, classrooms, and study areas, all on the 104 acre campus.
The York Hill campus of 250 acres has 1500-bed all-suite residence halls; "Rocky Top", a lodge-like student center with amazing views of the region; the TD Bank Sports center with twin 3300 seat arenas for ice hockey and basketball; and a 2000 car parking garage.
Quinnipiac University Residence Life
Quinnipiac University is located in Hamden, Connecticut, only 90 minutes driving from New York City and 2 hours away from Boston.
Approximately 95% of all freshmen and 75% of all students live in Quinnipiac housing. Freshmen and sophomores live on the Mount Carmel campus in traditional style doubles or quads, suites with double rooms, and apartments with kitchens. Juniors and seniors live on the York Hill campus, which are all suite-style, with kitchens. Seniors have single or double room options. Some juniors or seniors choose university owned houses near the campus, and there is some graduate housing available in an apartment complex owned by Quinnipiac.
All Quinnipiac University residence halls are coed and offer wireless Internet access, smoke-free living, 24-hour security access, hall directors and resident assistants, and vending and laundry rooms.