You will meet people with backgrounds and interests that hold your attention. You are never “just another student”; you have a personality and identity that deserve respect. Quinnipiac celebrates diversity through organizations such as the Black Student Union, the Asian/Pacific Islander Association, and the Latino Cultural Society

A place for constant beginnings
What can you expect from Quinnipiac University? Accessible, engaged faculty who prepare students for the ever-changing 21^st-century workplace and a world where cultural diversity, lifelong learning, and civic involvement are valued. We providean educational experience that combines the closeness of a small collegewith the opportunities of a large university—all on a campus that is rated among the most beautiful in New England.

At Quinnipiac, we believe ourdifferences enrich every aspect of University life and lead to a heightened sense of community. We welcome students from diversebackgrounds; 20% of our student body identify themselves as students of color.

U.S. News & World Report’s list of“America’s Best Colleges” (2020)places Quinnipiac among the “Best National Universities” in the United States. We are also recognized in The Princeton Review’s Best 385 Colleges and the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2020.

And you are never just another face in the crowd. Our alumni remember the individual attentionthey received from faculty. Our professors are, of course, experts, researchers, and authors, but their time is spent mostly with their students inside and outside the classroom. 

Transformative initiatives
We’re on the journey with you todevelop your knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve your goals. In every class, your professors will encourage you to thinkcritically and develop a sense of informed independence. 

Many courses feature real-world experiences as essential parts of their studies. Quinnipiac cosponsors internships at more than 1,000 locations, including health care centers, network television stations, Fortune Global 500 businesses, and government offices.

The College of Arts and Sciences provides most of the core curriculum courses that give you a solid and broadfoundation for your career and future plans as well as in-depth majors such as Criminal Justice,Political Science, and Psychology.

The School of Business Center for Entrepreneurship, the active App Lab, and new collaborative classrooms enhance learning along with internships and international experiences.

The School of Engineering majors include Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, and Software Engineering, plus Computer Science.

The School of Communications helps students tell stories in all majorsusing ultra-high-definition SonyFS5 4k and 5k Super 35 Red Dragon cameras, multimedia and digital design labs, a news innovation center, and all the latest software. 

The Schools of Health Sciences and Nursing have graduated health professionals in nearly every field who work in hospitals, clinics, corporations, and organizations across the country.

The School of Education offers a five-year BA/Master of Arts in Teaching program to students interested in teaching. The innovative program combines education courses with a liberal arts or science major and provides experience in classroom teaching.

Advising now and for the future
College-level academics can be demanding, but Quinnipiac is a learning community. The Learning Commons provides full tutoring assistance in academic subjects, plus workshops to improve your study skills, time management, and research techniques. Tutors are upperclass students who are certified in those subjects.

What happens after your years at Quinnipiac? Our Integrated Advising Center caters to the lifespan of students and alumni. Career advisement in each of the schools is a potent resource that bridges your college experiences withyour career expectations. During your Quinnipiac years, your academic advisor will help you select courses to meet graduation requirements and monitor your progress. Our programs and staff focus on job-seeking skills and resources that you’ll need to begin and continue your career.

It is an education that works. In a survey of a recent Quinnipiac class taken six months after graduation, about 97% of respondents were either employed or in graduate school full-time.

Multicultural affairs
The needs of a diverse student body are embraced, celebrated, and advanced through the Center for Cultural & Global Engagement and a varietyof campus organizations and events. The Office is committed to providing services, resources, and initiatives that assist students with a successful transition to, matriculation at, and graduation from the University.