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Campus Resources ..........................................................................................8
Computer Resources......................................................................................11
Academic Facilities ........................................................................................11
Athletics and Recreation ................................................................................12
Campus Recreation ......................................................................................12
Student Resources and Services ....................................................................16
Student Affairs ..............................................................................................18
Department of Security and Safety ................................................................21
Motor Vehicles and Regulations ....................................................................22
Campus Safety ..............................................................................................27
Other Student Services ..................................................................................28
Other Mount Carmel Campus Facilities ........................................................29
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Campus Resources
Advisers
Quinnipiac professors and administrators serve as advisers for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Once you
declare a major, you’ll receive guidance and encouragement from an adviser in that department.
The Registrar
The Office of the Registrar maintains the academic records of all undergraduate and graduate students. This office is
Quinnipiac’s official agent for such matters as enrollment certification, course registration, academic transcripts,
student loan deferments and veteran benefits. Information from your record may be disclosed only with your written
consent. The registrar’s staff is available to assist you and advise your parents on the procedures for disclosing
information. On the Mount Carmel Campus, the office is located in the Faculty Office Building; on the North Haven
Campus, it is located in the Student Services Center. The email address is: registrar@quinnipiac.edu.
Career Services
Career services at Quinnipiac are provided within each individual school and college to give students targeted,
specialized information. The schools of Business, Communications and Health Sciences, and the College of Arts and
Sciences each have an assistant dean for career services to help students navigate the career exploration process. From
selecting a major and evaluating interests to writing a resume and preparing for interviews, staff members assist
students every step of the way with developing a career plan and achieving their goals. Programs and services include
individual career counseling and advising sessions; connections with alumni and employers; career fairs and on-campus
recruiting; panels and workshops; job and internship listings; and graduate school information. The focus is on offering
personal attention and a wide range of useful resources.
The Learning Center
Quinnipiac recognizes the academic challenges that students face in adjusting to the university experience. The
Learning Center assists students in reaching their academic potential through various programs and resources. The
central office is located on Mount Carmel Campus, in Tator Hall, room 119. Another office is located on the North
Haven Campus, on the first floor of Building 1.
The nationally certified Peer Tutor Program offers individual peer tutoring in nearly all 100-level courses, many
200- and 300-level courses and supports many of our graduate degree programs. Tutoring is content-specific and
addresses both entry-level and advanced courses such as mathematics, writing, science and many other specialized
subject areas.
Content is only one aspect of the educational experience. The Learning Center also offers learning skills seminars,
weekly meetings that address specific skills interactively. In addition, class-specific workshops and individual meetings
help students achieve their academic potential. Working with students to identify the strengths and weaknesses they
bring to the university experience, the Learning Center staff helps students develop skills and strategies that contribute
to their success at Quinnipiac, the better to be prepared for their career.
The Learning Center staff also coordinates academic intervention, a name given to the various programs set up to
identify students who might benefit from intervention. The early warning program, midterm grade program and
advanced learning seminar are all facets of academic intervention. Through assessment and subsequent individual
action plans, students work toward specific academic goals that reinforce their success in the university environment.
The Learning Center recognizes that people learn differently. Following the guidance of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA/504), the coordinator of learning services meets individually with students who disclose a
disability, assisting them to meet the academic challenges they face. The Learning Center offers a venue for academic
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support. Staffed by helpful professionals, equipped with appropriate technology and texts, the Learning Center is an
important facet of a successful student experience at Quinnipiac.
Hours
Monday–Thursday
Friday and days
prior to holidays
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Telephone Extensions
Reception/Information
Director
Assistant Director
Coordinator of Learning Services
8628
5338
5260
5390
Technology in support of teaching and learning
University Laptop Program
Teaching faculty design their courses with the expectation that students will have computer technology in the
classroom when requested. For that reason, all incoming undergraduate students must have a laptop that meets our
academic requirements and technical standards. To facilitate this need, Quinnipiac offers a laptop program that is
cost effective and exceptionally well supported both on and off campus. The recommended laptops are configured so
that they meet the core needs of academic programs and are a key part of the campus computing infrastructure,
designed to support new teaching and learning.
For more information about the Quinnipiac University Laptop Purchase Program, see www.quinnipiac.edu/x1209.xml.
Computing Services
All incoming undergraduate students are required to have a laptop computer readily available to them with no
exceptions. Information Services annually recommends a specific hardware and software laptop configuration that meets
or exceeds these technical standards (specific information on the most current program can be found at
(www.quinnipiac.edu/x1209.xml). By selecting the recommended laptop, students will receive exceptional service and
support on and off campus. Students who elect to bring their own laptops to campus (other than the recommended
one) also will be afforded technology assistance often of a less comprehensive nature due to the many possible variations
of alternatives. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the student to perform in the classroom.
Although laptops meet the vast majority of student needs, for those disciplines that require more specialized hardware
or software, the University has more than 350 computers in 12 computer laboratories throughout the campus. The
University maintains a secure and advanced data network that connects all University computers on all three Quinnipiac
campuses. Students, faculty and staff are able to access this secure network through wired and wireless access. Wireless
access is found across all three campuses, including the residence halls, classrooms, athletic fields and public areas.
The Arnold Bernhard Library
The Arnold Bernhard Library serves the undergraduate and graduate populations of the University. Approximately
48,000 square feet in size, the highly popular library provides 600 seats, 13 group study rooms, a 30-seat instructional
facility, 100 public computer terminals, and nearly 600 power/data connections for laptop computers. The library also
is equipped with wireless Internet capability.
In addition to the group study rooms, students can select from individual study carrels, tables, soft seating and rocking
chairs with magnificent views when they visit the facility. A large variety of web-based resources (including a
substantial number of full text/full image titles) are available, as well as printed volumes, microforms, a CD music
collection, and several thousand VHS and DVD titles.
Numerous additional resources are available in the School of Law Library and are useful to a number of undergraduate
and graduate students. Supporting users of the library are the combined staffs of the library, academic technologies and
media services. If you have questions or need further information, you can reach the Arnold Bernhard Library at
203-582-8634 (circulation desk) or 203-582-8633 (reference).
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Library Hours
During the fall and spring semesters, the building is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with staff and services
available until midnight (6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays) and security guards on duty until library staff members
return the following day.
Key Phone Numbers
Service Hours
203-582-8634
203-582-8633
203-582-3469
203-582-8631
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to midnight
Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, noon to midnight
Circulation/Hours of Operation
Reference
Reservations
Director’s Office
Health Sciences Library
The Health Sciences Library, part of the Arnold Bernhard Library, is located on the North Haven Campus on the first
floor of Building 1. There are networked computer workstations available as well as study carrels and a group study table
for student use. More than 1,400 books and 90 journal titles are available along with materials put on reserve by faculty.
A printer and photocopier are located just outside of the library. The library is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to
8 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. During the summer, the library is open Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call the library at 203-582-5266.
Edward Donnald, health sciences librarian, is the primary contact for information and resource needs. He has developed
an embedded librarian program, which will enable him to join students in the classroom or group study environment.
He will look for opportunities to identify resources that support learning and enhance information fluency.
Students are welcome to voice suggestions and expectations for this library by contacting Donnald at 203-582-3468 or
edward.donnald@quinnipiac.edu.
Combined Help Desk/Media Services Support
The combined Help Desk/Media Services area is located in the Arnold Bernhard Library. This combined support area
provides services to students, faculty and staff. Those services include: computer configuration, computer repair, loaner
laptops, digitizing, duplication, audiovisual event and classroom support, and loaner audio/visual equipment.
Loaner laptops are available for all faculty, staff and students who have gotten a laptop either from the University or
from the QU Laptop Purchase Program. The loaners are strictly for academic use and will be given only to students
who are currently enrolled in classes.
Student employees known as STARs (Student Technology Academic Resources) augment the full-time staff and are
available for the entirety of the times the area is open. They are trained to offer computer and audiovisual support.
The Help Desk/Media Services area also provides support on the North Haven and York Hill campuses. The North
Haven satellite office is located in the Health Sciences Library and the York Hill office is located in the main lobby of
the Rocky Top Student Center. Both areas are available for walk-in support; however, students who need phone
support or loaner equipment need to call the main number.
Further detailed information on audiovisual equipment available for loan as wwell as the hours of operation for all
locations can be found on the MyQ site on the Information Services page located underneath the IT and Libraries tab.
Telephone Extensions
Main Support
Desktop Support Manager
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203-582-3424
Manager of Client Services
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STAR Program
Student employees known as STARs (Student Technology Academic Resources) provide technical support to Quinnipiac
faculty, staff and students. The STARs are specially trained and possess superior communication, problem solving and
critical thinking skills. STARs are stationed at all support locations (Arnold Bernhard Library, North Haven and York Hill).
Computer Resources
Computer Training
Computer-based, self-paced training in Microsoft Office Suite and the Windows operating system is available. This
computer-based training is available on all systems in the computer laboratory, and may be accessed on campus
through individual computers. Orientation to computer-based training, as well as to email, Internet, Windows and
Microsoft Office software programs, is offered.
Computer Facilities
The Cyber Cafe on the second floor of the Arnold Bernhard Library is available to all students. This facility consists of
networked Windows-based computers and high-volume printers, which can be used for completing computer assignments,
writing papers and accessing the Quinnipiac electronic system. There are additional computer labs around campus.
All Quinnipiac students have wireless access to the Internet and email from all classrooms and the residence halls.
Computer Skills Classroom
Classrooms in TH128, TH130, SB253 and SB260 serve as teaching facilities. These rooms are equipped with
computers for hands-on use in a lecture environment. A variety of classes and workshops are held in these rooms.
Academic Facilities
Clarice L. Buckman Center
This building contains the Clarice L. Buckman Theater, specialized classrooms and laboratories for biology, chemistry
and animal technology and faculty offices.
Echlin Center
The Echlin Center is home to undergraduate and graduate admissions, financial aid, faculty offices, classrooms, the
Kresge lecture hall and the Perlroth Boardroom.
Faculty Office Building (FOB)
The Faculty Office Building houses faculty from the Schools of Business and Communications. Additionally the FOB
houses the registrar’s office, Campus Copy, Academic Affairs and the Quinnipiac University Entrepreneurship
Institute. More faculty offices are on the lower level of this building.
Campus Copy
Campus Copy Incorporated is a privately owned and operated, full-service copy center located here on campus for
your convenience. Campus Copy offers black and white copying, digital full-color copying, typing, binding and offset
printing. Some of the other services found at Campus Copy include transparencies, laser printing, fax, a full line of
business and social stationery, a complete resume and cover letter service, and even a notary public. Please check for
posted hours at the beginning of each semester.
The Arnold Bernhard Library Building
This building houses the clock tower, the offices of administrative services, the bursar, human resources and payroll,
the Arnold Bernhard Library and the executive suite.
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Dean Robert W. Evans College of Arts and Sciences Center
The Dean Robert W. Evans College of Arts and Sciences Center comprises three buildings. CAS I houses the dean
of the college, office space for faculty and adjunct faculty as well as nine classrooms and two seminar rooms. CAS II
houses two classrooms and offices for faculty. CAS III accommodates faculty members, three classrooms and a
seminar room.
The Lender School of Business Center
The Lender School of Business Center’s state-of-the-art learning facilities include three case rooms, the Terry
Goodwin ’67 Financial Technology Center, the Mancheski Executive Seminar Room, team study rooms, a student
resource room and standard classrooms. This building also houses offices for the dean and faculty of the School of
Business, and the office of the senior vice president for academic affairs.
The Ed McMahon Mass Communications Center
The Lender School of Business Center also contains the Ed McMahon Mass Communications Center with a fully
digital TV production studio, an audio production studio, news technology facility, video viewing rooms, and editing
suites. The center also houses offices for the dean and faculty of the School of Communications.
Tator Hall
Tator Hall is the primary classroom building on the Mount Carmel Campus. It also is the home of the Help Desk,
the Learning Center, several chemistry, biology, physics and psychology labs, and various faculty offices.
Athletics and Recreation
Quinnipiac recognizes the importance of athletic programs, both intercollegiate and intramural, designed to meet the
needs of its students. Quinnipiac offers 21 varsity-level programs, as well as a comprehensive recreation program.
Men compete on an intercollegiate level in baseball, basketball, cross country, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer and tennis.
Women compete in acrobatics and tumbling, basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, indoor track,
lacrosse, outdoor track, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. Quinnipiac is proud of past champions who have
been honored by selection to all-Conference, all-Academic and all-America teams and drafted by professional teams.
Quinnipiac has full memberships in the following athletic organizations: NCAA, Northeast Conference, and ECAC
Hockey (men’s and women’s ice hockey).
Campus Recreation
Quinnipiac University campus recreation encompasses a variety of activity programs—intramurals, physical education
classes, fitness center/weight room, aerobic/activity classes, “open rec,” and special events on all three campuses.
Intramural Program
The Quinnipiac intramural program offers the entire campus community a variety of competitive sports activities in a
recreational setting. The intramural department believes its participants should have freedom of choice, equality of
opportunity and responsibility for sharing in the planning, supervision and administration of their sports programs.
Participants create their own teams, select their level of competition, and vie for coveted championship T-shirts. Nearly
75 percent of the student body participates in one or more intramural activities.
Intramural teams register at www.imleagues.com, a website for game schedules and standings. The intramural staff
produces daily league standings, scoring leaders, outstanding players and officials of the week. This information is
posted on the Web and on the intramural bulletin boards in the Athletic and Recreation Center.
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Intramural offerings include tennis (men’s, women’s and mixed-doubles divisions); basketball (5 on 5; 3 on 3); slowpitch softball; ultimate Frisbee; soccer; flag football; volleyball (6 on 6; 4 on 4); and dodgeball. One-day weekend
tournaments also are held throughout the school year. Contact the director of intramurals at 203-582-5393.
Aerobic/Activity Classes
Campus Recreation offers a full schedule of free lunchtime and evening activities taught by certified instructors. The
activities include aerobic kickboxing, step aerobics, body sculpting, Pilates, yoga and spinning. Classes are offered on
a first-come, first-served basis and are taught in our dance studios or other designated rooms on all three campuses.
Free classes are scheduled throughout the week, both during the day and evenings. Large “special-event” classes are
occasionally scheduled throughout the semester. Most classes are limited to the first 40 people to sign up. Sign-up lists
are available 15 minutes before scheduled class starting times. Classes usually begin during the second week of each
semester. The schedule is available on Quinnipiac’s internal website, MyQ and at the Fitness Center.
Open Recreation on the Mount Carmel Campus
“Open rec” hours are scheduled in both the Recreation Center and Burt Kahn Court. Quinnipiac community
members are encouraged to use the track; and to play basketball or volleyball in the Recreation Center. “Open rec”
hours are posted outside both the Recreation Center and the gymnasium entrances. During the first half of the spring
semester, many athletic teams practice in the Recreation Center. Check the schedule for “open rec” hours.
The outdoor tennis courts are available for use when the varsity teams are not using them. The varsity tennis team
practices daily from 3 to 6 p.m. on the outdoor courts.
Tennis Court Reservation Procedure on the Mount Carmel Campus
Tennis court reservations are available ONLY between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. To make a reservation, call the
Fitness Center front desk reception area (ext. 8280) or Tami Reilly (ext. 5392). Be sure to leave your name and phone
number in case they need to change or cancel the reservation. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and
subject to prior event reservations.
Athletic Facilities on the Mount Carmel Campus
Gymnasium
The Burt Kahn Court serves as the competitive site for Quinnipiac University home volleyball games. It is also used to
accommodate a variety of educational, cultural, social and recreational activities.
Outdoor Venues
Outdoor athletic facilities consist of fields for softball, baseball, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, touch football, basketball,
as well as six lighted tennis courts. A hitting wall and basketball courts also are available.
Recreation Center
The Recreation Center has four multipurpose tennis/basketball/volleyball courts. Partitions between each court allow
for a variety of activities to take place at the same time. Additional features include a reception desk and lobby, aerobic
studios, fitness center/weight room, suspended track, “cardio corners,” and multipurpose room.
Reception Desk, Lobby and Entry
The entryway to the Recreation Center features a lobby and central access area through which all users and visitors can
access the Fitness Center, Recreation Center and track. Student staff members are stationed at the reception desk to
respond to questions, schedule cardio equipment usage and to sign out recreation equipment. Student staff can
demonstrate how to use equipment, but are not personal trainers; they cannot develop individual workout programs.
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Aerobic Studios
Two mirrored aerobics studios contain state-of-the-art stereo equipment for student use. Aerobics, physical education
classes, dance groups and many other campus groups all share the studios. Each studio is equipped with audio and
video systems. Equipment for all scheduled activities and classes is provided. Mats, steps, body bars and hand weights
usually are available in the aerobic studio equipment storage area. Quinnipiac community members may “drop in”
during free time to use the studios to meet their recreational needs (e.g., dancing, working out, choreography).
Fitness Center/Weight Room
The Fitness Center is open to all members of the Quinnipiac community. Those who wish to use this facility must
complete the orientation process. Prospective users are required to complete a waiver and consent form, and to review
rules and regulations. The waiver can be filled out online by logging into his/her personal WebAdvisor account. Once
he/she “agrees” with the terms of the waiver, his/her Quinnipiac ID is validated. The ID must be presented for entrance
to the facility, and the user is required to sign up for use of cardiovascular equipment. The Fitness Center contains a full
line of free weights, strength and cardiovascular equipment. The cardio equipment includes: (adaptive motion trainers)
AMT, bicycles (recumbent and upright); Concept II rowers; ellipticals; Stairmasters; and treadmills.
Track
The suspended track encircles the four Recreation Center courts. Students and staff can walk and jog upstairs while
games and practices are being conducted downstairs. Nine laps of the track equal one mile.
Cardio Corners
Three of the four corners of the track have been outfitted with various pieces of cardiovascular equipment. Each corner
[approximately 2,800 square feet] has treadmills, ellipticals, steppers and bikes. The fourth corner has been designated
as the “stretching” corner and has been outfitted with mats and Ab Rollers. Each corner overlooks the track and the
Recreation Center for an ever-changing panorama of recreational activities.
Multipurpose Room
A large multipurpose room is located in the southeast corner of the Recreation Center. It is available to student and
recreational groups via reservation only.
Cardiovascular Equipment Sign-up
Users must sign up for cardio equipment at the reception desk. Usage of each type of equipment is limited to 30
minutes. Users are expected to wipe down the equipment after each use. Users must be in attendance to sign up—
telephone reservations are not accepted. Users may not sign up for equipment more than two hours in advance.
Locks/Lockers/Attire
Locks may be signed out at the reception desk for daily use upon presentation of the Q-Card. Men’s locker rooms are
located across from the Fitness Center; women’s locker rooms are upstairs opposite aerobics studios. T-shirts (no sports
bras or halters) are required in the Fitness Center.
All items left unattended are not the responsibility of the Fitness Center or its employees.
Fitness Center Policies and Procedures
• No one will be admitted without a validated Quinnipiac ID. A card is validated upon completion of the
orientation process.
• Cards must be swiped to enter the Recreation Center and again to enter the Fitness Center.
• Appropriate workout clothing is required; T-shirts are required (no sports bras or halter tops) in the Fitness Center.
• Our staff members are undergraduate work-study students—they are not personal trainers.
• Please wipe down equipment thoroughly after use; paper towels and cleanser are available in each corner in the
Fitness Center and in each Cardio Corner of the track.
• Please replace all dumbbells and plates after use.
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• Food and/or beverages are not permitted in any part of the Recreation Center; water fountains are located within or
near every recreation area.
• The computerized sign-up for cardio equipment is located at the Recreation Center reception desk.
• You must sign up for all cardio equipment (limit: 30 minutes per piece).
• You must be in attendance to sign up; no phone reservations.
• You may not sign up more than two hours in advance.
• Use of the facility is at your own risk. Request help if you are unfamiliar with the equipment.
• Immediately report any injury or facility/equipment irregularity to the staff member on duty. Injured parties must
report to the Health Center.
Note: Policies and procedures are designed to enhance the safety and cleanliness of our recreational facilities. Please be
considerate to the recreation staff and other patrons using the facility.
Hours of Operation (Mount Carmel Campus)
Monday–Friday
7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Hours may change on University holidays and snow days. Check MyQ for updates.
Guest Policy
All guests must have a photo ID and complete a waiver/consent form and an information card during their first visit.
These forms are available at the Fitness Center reception desk. Each host is permitted one guest at a time who must
be 18 years or older. The host must sign a waiver form, remain with his/her guest at all times and assume responsibility
for the actions of that guest. The same person may be signed in as a guest only three times per year—regardless of who
signs them in. Faculty and staff are not permitted to have guests in the Fitness Center. Family members—spouses,
children—are not permitted to use the center.
Athletic Facilities on the York Hill Campus
TD Bank Sports Center
The TD Bank Sports Center, which opened in January 2007, is located on Quinnipiac’s 250-acre York Hill Campus,
less than a mile from the Mount Carmel Campus. The center is a state-of-the-art, 185,000-square-foot facility
featuring separate arenas for Quinnipiac University’s NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball and ice hockey
teams. The two arenas are joined by a three-story structure featuring a common lobby and ticket box office, a premier
University Club, administrative and team offices, professional-style locker rooms with student athlete lounges,
conference and meeting rooms, athletic training and equipment rooms and a strength and conditioning center.
Limited allotments of free tickets are available to Quinnipiac undergraduate students for all home games. For ticket information, log on to www.quinnipiacbobcats.com or call 203-582-3905 or visit the box office at the York Hill Campus.
Open Skate and Puck Time
Once a week from October until Finals Week, and the start of the Spring Semester through March, the TD Bank
Sports Center ice is open for students, faculty and staff to “lace up the skates.” Open skate time is a great way to
gather with friends and get a workout on the ice. Open puck time is for hockey players of all skill levels, as it is a noncheck scrimmage time. Times change based on availability. Normal times are from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays during
the fall semester and on Wednesdays during the spring semester.
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York Hill Fitness Center
A fitness center is located on the 3rd floor of the Student Center on the York Hill Campus. All members of the
Quinnipiac University community are permitted to use the facility provided they have gone through the orientation
process. The QCARD provides access to the facility. There is no parking for the facility other than for the York Hill
residents, but the shuttles make regular trips there throughout the day. The facility consists of 5,000 square feet of free
weights, strength-training machines and cardio equipment (treadmills, elliptical, bikes, Stairmaster machines). In
addition, there is a dance studio for aerobic classes and “open rec” as well as a Spinning room. Those who wish to attend a
Spinning class must sign up online. Details are listed on MyQ. There are no lockers or showers in the facility but there
are some cubbies for storage of personal items. Items left unattended are not the responsibility of the Fitness Center staff.
For current hours, please check on MyQ or with the residence hall coordinator for The Crescent residence hall.
Student Resources and Services
Carl Hansen Student Center
The Department of the Student Center and Campus Life manages the Carl Hansen Student Center and the Rocky Top
Student Center. These multipurpose facilities provide opportunities for all members of the Quinnipiac community to
come together in a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a variety of services and programs that are cultural, social and educational
in nature. The Student Center offers a variety of services and functions for the Quinnipiac community, which include:
Banking
TD Bank operates a branch on the first floor of the Carl Hansen Student Center. The branch is equipped with five
automated teller machines that are part of the Cirrus, NYCE and PLUS networks. They are located in the Carl
Hansen Student Center, Perlroth Hall, Law School, TD Bank Sports Arena and the North Haven Campus. A
TD Bank representative is available to provide a full range of products and services Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m. The branch can be reached by phone at 203-287-5109.
TD Bank’s main office is located at 2992 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden (near the old Town Hall and Brown Stone
House Restaurant). The telephone number for the office is 203-287-5104.
Bookstore
The Quinnipiac University Bookstore, open to the Quinnipiac community and the public, is located on the main floor
of the Carl Hansen Student Center. The bookstore carries textbooks, general books, school supplies, insignia giftware,
greeting cards and snacks as well as health and beauty aids. The store hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7
p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bookstore is closed on Sundays. The store can be
reached via phone (203-582-8640), fax (203-281-6305), or on the website, which contains course text listings and a
merchandise catalog (www.quinnipiac.bkstr.com).
Campus Ministry
The Office of Campus Ministry provides spiritual and pastoral counseling, worship, sacraments and celebratory
activities. Campus Ministry also provides an opportunity for students to interact and become aware of the diversity of
the Quinnipiac University community. A full-time priest and rabbi are on staff, as well as a part-time protestant
minister, who represent their own faith communities, and are the spiritual representatives at University gatherings such
as Commencement and Convocation. The chaplains strive to create an environment that will enhance religious and
spiritual awareness. The Rev. Hugh Vincent Dyer’s office is located on the second floor of the Carl Hansen Student
Center in the Campus Ministry offices. He can be reached at 203-582-8257. Rev. Susan Fowler, PhD, is the
University’s protestant chaplain. She can be reached at 203-582-3613. Rabbi Reena Judd’s office and all Jewish events
are held at Campus Hillel House, located on New Road. For more information about Hillel, call 203-582-8206 or
email reena.judd@quinnipiac.edu.
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Campus Reservations and Information Center
The centrally located Campus Reservations and Information Center is a resource for the Quinnipiac community and
visitors. The staff provides information pertaining to campus events and directions for procedures unique to student
activities. Requests for room reservations and vendor tables must be made online at MyQ. Requests for the Student
Center van and commuter lockers must be made in advance with the Campus Reservations and Information Center
secretary at 203-582-8351. This office is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to midnight and Saturdays
and Sundays from 10 a.m. to midnight (during the academic year).
Commuter Lockers
The 183 conveniently located commuter lockers on the second floor of the Carl Hansen Student Center are available
at the beginning of the academic year on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested commuter students must stop by
the Campus Information Center. For information about lockers, contact the Campus Reservations and Information
Center at 203-582-8351.
Food Service
Refer to the Campus Dining website for meal plan information locations, hours of operation, etc.
Post Office
The post office, located on the first floor of the Carl Hansen Student Center, houses mailboxes for all resident
students. Mailboxes should be checked regularly for messages and letters. All mail must be addressed appropriately.
Example:
Jane Doe
Box 0000
Quinnipiac University
275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518-1908
The post office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Student Center Managers
Student Center managers are undergraduate paraprofessionals who provide service and assistance to the University
community during evening and weekend hours. The managers assist student leaders, welcome campus visitors, open
meeting rooms, assist in the interpretation of Quinnipiac policies, supervise information center employees, answer
questions and serve as a professional presence, in lieu of full-time staff. Student Center managers are on duty in the
Carl Hansen Student Center, Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to midnight and Saturday and Sunday from
10 a.m. to midnight (during the academic year). Student Center managers are on duty at the Rocky Top Student
Center Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to midnight and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to midnight
(during the academic year).
Student Government Association Office
The Student Government Association maintains offices in the Carl Hansen Student Center. The SGA office is open
to provide assistance to students and student organizations during regular business hours. You can contact the Student
Government Association at 203-582-8475.
Van Program
The Quinnipiac University van program is designed to provide transportation service to and from approved locations
between Boston, Mass., and New York, N.Y., for recognized student organizations, academic programs and
institutional-related and supported activities. The program, administered by the Department of the Student Center
and Campus Life, fulfills a valuable service as an economical and safe mode of transportation for the aforementioned
campus constituents. The use of the van, gas, and compensation of a trained University driver is absorbed by the
institution, however, participants are responsible for parking and tolls and following the University travel policy.
Requests are subject to the availability of vans and trained drivers. For more information, contact campus reservations
and information at 203-582-8351.
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Rocky Top Student Center
The Rocky Top Student Center offers the following services: activity rooms and team study rooms that can be reserved
for meetings and programs, dining facilities, post office for all York Hill residents, fitness center and administrative offices
for the Departments of the Student Center and Campus Life, Residential Life, Student Affairs, Campus Ministry,
Student Government Association, Student Programming Board, Residence Hall Council and the Fitness Center.
Student Affairs
The Student Affairs Center, located on Bobcat Way, is a central resource for students requiring assistance with any
issues or concerns, or questions relating to student life. The offices of the vice president and dean of students, associate
dean of student affairs and assistant dean of student affairs, are located here, as well as the offices of Residential Life.
The staff oversees a variety of services including Student Code of Conduct; alcohol and drug education; diversity
education; and new student orientation.
Department of the Student Center and Campus Life
The Department of the Student Center and Campus Life manages the Carl Hansen Student Center and the Rocky
Top Student Center. These multipurpose facilities provide opportunities for all members of the Quinnipiac community
to come together in a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a variety of services and programs that are cultural and educational
in nature. The department also oversees the following areas: Campus Reservations and Information, Student
Organization programs and services, Fraternity and Sorority Life, New Student Orientation, Student Media
Organizations, The University’s comprehensive Leadership Program, and advisement of the Student Government
Association, Student Programming Board and QU After Dark.
Mission of the Department of the Student Center and Campus Life
In supporting the mission of Quinnipiac University, the Department of Student Center and Campus Life aims to
offer students exceptional programs, services and opportunities that enhance the academic experience while developing
independent thinkers and effective leaders in college and beyond.
The core values of the Department of Student Center and Campus Life are:
Supporting a strong sense of community by…
• creating an environment that values a diverse student body
• maintaining facilities that sustain the growth of group collaboration and peer interaction
• transitioning students into the University through the orientation program
• offering a wide range of social and educational programming
• advising more than 80 student organizations
Promoting critical thinking by …
• exposing students to new, unique and diverse experiences
• meeting regularly with students to pose questions, raise concerns and provide guidance
• encouraging and evaluating students’ personal and group goals
• helping students analyze multiple points of view on a local and global scale
• engaging students in a comprehensive leadership development program
Fostering individual responsibility by…
• educating students on appropriate and inclusive methods of communication
• helping students develop their character and ethical compass
• holding students accountable for their decisions and actions
• encouraging students to be mindful of their personal health and well-being
• modeling compassion and empathy in relationships with peers, students and colleagues
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Office of Multicultural and Global Education
The Office of Multicultural and Global Education is committed to the philosophy that diversity strengthens and
enriches the individual differences (values, personal interest, personality, learning styles and experiences) and
group/social differences (race/ethnicity, social economic class, gender, sexual orientation, country of origin, and
abilities, political and religious beliefs, age and other cultural values and affiliations) that are integral to the service of
learning. At the same time, an emphasis is placed on the importance of inclusion as the campus engages in discussing
diverse ideas in a globalized world.
The office creates programs, initiatives, services, partnerships and collaboration that support, assist and empower
students regarding issues of inclusion, multiculturalism and globalism in education. The Chief Diversity Officer
oversees the following programs and services for the Office of Multicultural and Global Education:
• assists multicultural student organizations in leadership development and facilitating active engagement and
participation in the University community
• assists other departments in creating an inclusive environment through educational programs and events
• provides services and resources to help students adjust to college life and continue on a successful path to graduation
• provides opportunities for students to embrace and celebrate racial, ethnic and cultural identities
• prepares students to live, work, lead and succeed in a multicultural and global environment
For further information, contact the Office of Multicultural and Global Education at 203-582-8425.
Office of Community Service
The Office of Community Service, a division of Student Affairs, is located on the second floor of the Athletic and
Recreation Center. The Office of Community Service is the central resource for students, faculty and staff interested in
volunteering in the local community. The office provides support to students and faculty interested in community
service and service learning, and is responsible for both expanding and coordinating programs that encourage service,
civic engagement and volunteerism at the local, national and international level.
The Office of Community Service provides the following services:
• Serves as a resource and contact for students, faculty and staff in the development of community service opportunities.
• Assists faculty in the development of service learning opportunities.
• Assists students, student organizations, campus offices and departments in the development, coordination and
funding of community service activities.
• Develops and organizes the Alternative Break Program that engages students in domestic service activities.
• Acts as an advocate for, and adviser to, student organizations committed to service.
• Develops and maintains a database of local community agencies and non-profits searching for volunteer assistance or
open to hosting one-time small group service activities.
• Develops and manages the America Reads Federal College Work Study program that offers students with work
study the opportunity to work in an elementary school or community agency as a reading tutor.
• Develops and manages the Off-Campus Federal College Work Study program that offers students with work study
the opportunity to work with local community non-profits in various capacities.
• Coordinates the Connecticut Independent College Student Community Service Grant Program, which awards
grants to qualifying students for performing regular volunteer service.
• Supports student groups, University departments and faculty in the design and coordination of events that advocate
for and educate the community about the unmet needs and issues of social justice within our local communities.
Counseling Services
Counseling Services offers the following services for undergraduate and graduate students:
• Individual counseling
• Mental health referrals
• Group counseling
Counseling services is located in the Health and Wellness Center on Bobcat Way. The office is open Monday through
Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students wishing to see a counselor must complete a confidential counseling intake
form, which can be obtained online at counseling@quinnipiac.edu or by calling the office at 203-582-8680.
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Appointments are scheduled upon receipt of the intake form.
In cases of emergency, students should go to the security department in Irmagarde Tator Hall or Student Health
Services, also in the Health and Wellness Center.
Student Health Services
Mount Carmel Campus
Located in the Health and Wellness Center on Bobcat Way, Student Health Services is staffed by registered nurses
24 hours a day, seven days a week while students are in residence. A full-time physician, board certified in both
emergency and internal medicine, is available 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The highest priority of the
staff is meeting the emergent health needs of the student population and providing ongoing health education
opportunities as an integral part of the college experience. All questions should be directed to Student Health Services
at 203-582-8742.
Services are available only to students who have completed the Student Health Services online medical history and the
online immunization form. The Student Health Services Physical Examination Form must be downloaded and taken
to your health care provider for completion. The results of a pre-entrance physical examination that was administered
by a licensed advanced practice nurse, a physician assistant, a DO or an MD no more than one year before entrance to
Quinnipiac must be mailed to the SHS office. These forms serve as a basis for health counseling and for decisions
about physical activities in which students can engage. Students who do not comply are not permitted to register,
including preregistration for the second semester. The information provided becomes the basis for the student’s
confidential medical record within Student Health Services.
All charges for referrals, diagnostic procedures and lab work will be billed directly to the student at his/her home
address. Quest Diagnostic Laboratory is the default laboratory where all specimens are sent unless the student advises
the health care provider otherwise. Student Health Services does not participate in third-party billing. To process bills
for insurance reimbursement follow the instructions on the bill.
Required immunizations are:
• Meningitis immunization (required of anyone living in campus-owned housing)
• Two MMR (measles, mumps and rubella)
• TB screening, per guidelines listed on the form
• Two Varicella (or proof of the disease)
• Vaccination against Hepatitis B is strongly recommended and may be required by certain clinical programs.
Quinnipiac University, along with Gallagher Koster, has developed a health insurance plan especially for students. The
plan provides coverage for illnesses and injuries that occur on and off campus and includes special cost-saving features
to keep the coverage as affordable as possible.
This is a hard waiver program, which means that all students MUST maintain major medical insurance. A student
may waive health insurance coverage if he or she presents evidence of other health insurance under a plan that provides
benefits equal to or greater than the Quinnipiac University Student Health Insurance Plan. Students must document
evidence of coverage and make an online waiver decision by the waiver deadline of June 15, 2011. For additional
information regarding the plan, please visit: www.gallagherkoster.com.
A nominal fee is charged for gynecological exams and contraceptive supplies. Routine services and supplies are
provided without charge. Prescriptions may be taken to local pharmacies to be filled at the usual and customary fee.
An allergy clinic is offered to students who are engaged in allergen immunotherapy prior to coming to Quinnipiac.
The allergist of a student wishing to participate in this program must review and sign two forms: an allergy instruction
form and an allergy treatment form. These forms are available in Student Health Services and can be downloaded
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from the website or mailed or emailed to students who will be participating in the program. In addition, students must
make an appointment with the allergy nurse for administration of their extract.
Class excuses are not issued to students. Students who are ill are expected to contact their respective professors to
inform them of their illness. Professors may phone Student Health Services to verify this information and will be told
the student was or was not seen by a professional staff member. Particulars of student visits are not shared with anyone
except parents/legal guardians at the discretion of the professional staff.
Parents or legal guardians are notified of serious illness and emergencies at the discretion of the professional staff. For
additional information, visit the Student Health Services website at https://myq.quinnipiac.edu. Click on the Student
Life tab at the top of the page.
York Hill Facility
Student Health Services at York Hill is located on the first floor of the Rocky Top Student Center. This facility is
open for specified hours each day, Monday through Friday. A physician assistant, under the direction of the Student
Health Services medical director, is available during these hours. Again, services are available only to those students
who have submitted the required information as outlined above.
The highest priority of the York Hill facility will be to meet the emergent health needs of the student population
residing at York Hill. This does not mean that students from any campus who have fulfilled their obligations to
Student Health Services cannot use the facility.
Allergy injections and gynecological exams will be provided on the Mount Carmel Campus only.
Department of Security and Safety
Quinnipiac strives to provide a safe and secure environment and to develop positive attitudes among all members of
the Quinnipiac community.
The mission of the security department is to provide a safe and secure environment for the University community through
the efficient and effective use of resources such as education, crime prevention, technology and enforcement activities.
Although the department’s mission is to ensure a safe environment, ultimate responsibility for personal safety rests with
each individual. Therefore, it is important for students to be aware of their surroundings and potential risks. Students
should be familiar with such procedures as building evacuation, use of Code Blue Light Phone in case of an emergency
and know how to contact the Department of Security and Safety, located in Irmagarde Tator Hall, Room 118.
Campus Security
Campus Security provides the following services for the Quinnipiac community:
• Patrol of all University properties 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Responds to all requests for assistance.
• Responds to and investigates all complaints.
• Responds to all emergencies and assists at medical emergencies.
• Conducts regular checks of all residential and academic buildings for the safety and protection of the Quinnipiac
community.
• Offers escort service (walking escort) 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Conducts regular foot patrol of all campus buildings and residential buildings.
• Provides perimeter security (guard stations) at all entrances of the campus.
• Provides and maintains security for all student and Quinnipiac campus events.
• Maintains a working relationship with all law enforcement agencies and other emergency service agencies.
• Assists all members of the campus community who have a motor vehicle problem (e.g., jump start, attempt to
unlock vehicles).
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Additional Services
In addition to day-to-day responsibilities and services, the Department of Security and Safety also:
• Conducts seminars and group discussions regarding personal safety and campus security.
• Conducts fire drills with the residential life staff.
• Holds discussions regarding security and safety and students’ responsibilities.
• Has representatives from various police agencies discuss law enforcement and how it affects Quinnipiac students.
• Provides information and guidance about security and safety on Quinnipiac property to any member of the campus
community.
• Designs specific safety programs.
• Maintains a lost and found.
Students with complaints or problems should speak with a security supervisor. A student wishing to file a formal
complaint against any member of the Department of Security and Safety may do so in writing at the security
department. A student wishing to file an appeal regarding a parking ticket violation may do so in writing. Complaint
forms are available in the lobby of the Security and Safety office.
Security and Safety Regulations for All Students and Guests
• Building doors should never be propped open or blocked, to avoid problems and prevent unauthorized visitors from
entering the building.
• All students and guests must stop and register at guard stations on the perimeter of the campus. Students should
carry their QCARD at all times.
• Acts of vandalism should be reported to the Department of Security and Safety immediately by dialing 111 for
emergency.
• Strangers within a campus building should be reported immediately to Security and Safety by dialing 111 for
emergency.
• All fire safety regulations must be observed. In the case of a fire alarm, all occupants must evacuate the building and
may not re-enter it until authorized to do so by the fire department or the Department of Security and Safety.
Parking Regulations
The goal of the Quinnipiac University Department of Security & Safety is to serve the Quinnipiac community with
fairness, courtesy and efficiency. While parking for all students, staff, faculty and visitors is free of charge, it is
considered a privilege. Users are expected to abide by University rules and regulations, as well as those enacted by the
State of Connecticut regarding the safe operation of a motor vehicle. All rules and regulations, including a 15-mileper-hour maximum speed limit on campus, are enforced.
Motor Vehicle Registration
All motor vehicles and motorcycles parked on campus must be registered with the Department of Security & Safety
located in Irmagarde Tator Hall, Suite 118, 275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden, Conn., 06518. This office is open
seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Students Registration
All students, except resident freshman, need to complete the online vehicle registration form prior to receiving a
parking decal. The form is on MyQ, the University’s internal website, in the Quick Link section under Vehicle Parking
Permit Application.
Students are allowed to register only one vehicle. Resident freshman students are not allowed to park a vehicle on
campus. Freshman students requiring a medical exception to the freshman no-parking policy must obtain
documentation from their attending physician and submit it to the assistant chief in charge of parking and
transportation in the security office (parkinginformation@quinipiac.edu).
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Issuance of Parking Decals
At the beginning of the fall semester parking decals are mailed to students at either their on-campus mailbox (for
resident students) or their home address (for commuter students). After the beginning of the fall semester, students are
required to pick up their parking decals at the security office.
Each decal indicates the parking lot to which the student is assigned. Decals are to be affixed to the front windshield
on the lower corner of the driver’s side and are not transferrable to another vehicle.
Alternate/New Vehicle Replacement
When an alternate vehicle is used, the student must bring his or her QCARD and vehicle information to the security
office to receive a temporary parking pass.
When a new vehicle replaces a registered vehicle, the student must bring his or her QCARD and all new vehicle
information to the security office to obtain a replacement decal. Vehicles without a current parking decal or temporary
parking pass are subject to being issued a parking ticket and towed at the owner’s expense.
Multiple Assigned Vehicles and Parking Lots
Vehicles registered with two assigned decals due to a student and staff or faculty member in one family sharing the
same vehicle must be parked in the lot to which the driver is assigned. Students driving a vehicle with a staff/faculty
decal are not allowed to park in a staff/faculty lot; they must park in their assigned lot. If a student is using a staff or
faculty member’s vehicle on a temporary basis, the student must report to the security office to obtain a temporary
pass, which will indicate his or her assigned lot.
Parking lots are checked regularly. Students parked in areas other than their assigned parking lot are subject to being
issued a parking ticket and having their vehicle towed at their expense.
Handicap Parking
Handicap-parking areas on the Mount Carmel Campus are in the Buckman/Tator Hall faculty lot, the College of
Arts and Sciences lot, the North Lot in front of the Athletic Center, the car pool lot, the Faculty Office Building lot,
the Harwood Lot and the School of Law faculty/staff section of the commuter lot. In residential areas, handicap
spaces are in front of the Hill Village Circle and the Irma lot.
On the York Hill Campus, handicap-parking areas are in front of the Crescent Residence Hall and in the front row of
the TD Bank Sports Center (basketball side).
On the North Haven Campus, handicap parking is closest to the entrance, as parking permits, and is marked with
state handicap signage.
To park in all lots, a valid state handicap permit must be visible to the security staff. Violators are subject to being
issued a parking ticket and automatically towed at the their expense.
Resident Parking Lots
Mount Carmel Campus
The Hilltop Lot (parking decal beginning with H) and the Westwoods Lot (parking decal beginning with WW) are
the two resident parking lots on the Mount Carmel Campus.
The Hilltop Lot is above the Village buildings and is entered through a QCARD-controlled access gate.
The Westwoods Lot is on Westwoods Road and is staffed 24/7 during the academic year when students are
authorized to park in the lot. Students returning to the Westwoods Lot after the shuttles have stopped running are
allowed to park in the North Lot commuter area in front of the Athletic Center until 6 a.m.; Westwoods Lot vehicles
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parked in the North Lot after 6 a.m. are subject to being issued a parking ticket and towed automatically at the
student’s expense.
All Mount Carmel Campus resident decals are valid on the North Haven Campus.
York Hill Campus
The York Hill Parking Garage (parking decal beginning with YH) is the main parking area for all York Hill student
residents. The garage is entered via a QCARD-controlled access gate and is staffed 24/7 during the academic year when
students are authorized to park there.
The Crescent Lot is a time-posted lot limited to students loading and unloading vehicles. Vehicles parked in this lot
beyond the posted time (20 minutes) are subject to being issued a parking ticket and automatically towed at the
owner’s expense.
The Crescent Lot is a prohibited lot for all visitors.
Students with decals other than York Hill (Commuter, Whitney Village, Westwoods or Hilltop) are allowed to park
only in the lot in front of the TD Bank Sports Center (hockey side, first two rows).
Students with York Hill parking decals are allowed to use the North Lot and park in the commuter area. York Hill
parking decals also are valid on the North Haven Campus.
Visitors to Residence Halls
Visitors to the residence halls must bring a photo ID to the traffic control post at the main entrance on Mount
Carmel Avenue to obtain visitor passes. All visitors must display a valid visitor pass on the dashboard of their vehicle
and carry a visitor ID pass on their person at all times while on campus properties or at campus activities.
Visitors must park only in the east-end section of the North Lot on the Mount Carmel Campus. Visitors to the York
Hill Campus must park in the lot in front of the TD Bank Sports Center (hockey side, first two rows).
Visitors are never allowed to park in the Crescent Residence Hall lot.
All violators are subject to being issued a parking ticket and having their vehicle towed at their expense.
Commuter Parking Lots
Commuter parking decals begin with C and are limited to areas specifically designated commuter parking. Commuter
vehicles parked in other areas are subject to being issued a parking ticket and automatically towed at the owner’s
expense. Commuter students include all non-residential day and evening undergraduate and graduate students as well
as all law school students.
The North Lot and the Hogan Lot are the primary parking areas for commuter students on the Mount Carmel Campus.
The North Lot authorized commuter parking areas are on the east side (in front of the Athletic Center) and in the
car-pool lot on the west side (for vehicles with two or more students only).
The Hogan Lot is for overflow from the North Lot. It is open from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Vehicles are not allowed to remain in this lot overnight. Any commuter student parked in this lot wishing to remain
on campus past 11 p.m. must move his or her vehicle to the North Lot.
Residents of York Hill and Whitney Village, as part of their housing agreement, are allowed to park in the commuter
lots for classes. We encourage all York Hill and Whitney Village residents to use the shuttle as the commuter lot is
often full. When the lot is full, all students, including commuters as well as York Hill and Whitney Village residents,
will be directed to the Hogan Lot.
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Limited courtesy parking also is extended to commuter students in the following areas of the Mount Carmel Campus:
• the South Lot (between 3:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. only)
• the last two rows nearest the woods in the CAS lot (between 3:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. only)
• the first two rows of the School of Law lot facing Mount Carmel Avenue (between 3:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. only)
The North Haven Campus commuter parking is located in the student lot to the left of the main entrance and on the
fourth floor (only) of the parking garage.
The York Hill Campus commuter parking is limited to the parking lot in front of the TD Bank Sports Center
(basketball side).
Admissions Lot
Visitors to the Office of Admissions and those on official business may park in the Harwood Gate lot, which is the
first entrance past New Road coming from Whitney Avenue.
University Employees
Employee parking forms are located on MyQ, the University’s internal website, under Campus Offices and Security &
Safety. Employees are allowed to register multiple vehicles.
Employees must bring their completed forms and their QCARD to the security office to be issued parking decals. Each
decal indicates the type of parking to which the employee is assigned (faculty, staff or contract). Decals are to be
affixed to the front windshield on the lower corner of the driver’s side and are not transferrable to another vehicle.
When an alternate vehicle is used, the employee must bring his or her QCARD and vehicle information to the security
office to obtain a temporary parking pass. When a new vehicle is obtained the employee must present a new parking
form along with his or her QCARD to the security office to obtain a new decal. Vehicles without a current parking
decal or temporary parking pass are subject to towing at the owner’s expense.
Vehicles registered with two assigned decals due to a student and staff/faculty in one family sharing the same vehicle
must park in the parking lot to which the driver is assigned. Staff or faculty driving a vehicle with a student issued
parking decal must obtain an alternate vehicle pass at the security office in order to prevent the vehicle from being
towed.
Parking Restrictions
• Vehicles parked in restricted areas (i.e., fire lanes, handicap spaces, tow zones, fire hydrant areas, pedestrian walkways,
lawns, designated no-parking areas, and any other areas that clearly endanger the community or its property) will be
towed.
• Vehicles parked in any area that is not a specific parking spot—as distinguished by a set of parking lines, whereby a
vehicle can be parked safely in between those lines—are considered parked in restricted areas.
• The School of Law faculty/staff lot, Buckman Center/Tator Hall (faculty lot), South Lot (staff/faculty), facilities lot
(staff ), the Irma lot (security), the Faculty Office Building lot, the lot known as the health center lot, and the career
services lot are prohibited to students, visitors and guests at all times. Violators will be ticketed and towed without
notice.
• Parking is limited to 20 minutes on Bobcat Way and Hill/Village circle with a drop-off/pick-up pass issued at
Gate 1. Vehicles parked for more than 20 minutes and/or without a visible drop-off/pick-up pass will be towed
without notice.
The University is not responsible for the theft of or damage to vehicles using its facilities, nor does it take
responsibility for any damage a tow company may cause when towing a vehicle.
Fines for Parking Violations
Handicap space—$25
Fire hydrant and fire lane—$25
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Driving in unsafe manner—$25
Tow zone—$20
Obstructing traffic and driving or parking on sidewalk—$10
Overtime parking—20-minute residential parking and 10-minute drop off/pick up limit—$10
Restricted area—$10
Grassed area or lawn—$10
Occupying more than one space—$10
Vehicles parked in prohibited lots—$10
Disobeying an officer or posted instructions—$10
Failure to display a current parking permit—$10
Fines are paid at the Bursar’s Office in the library. Failure to pay the fine subjects the student to having his or her
vehicle to tow and other disciplinary measures until violations are paid. Flagrant violations of University, local or state
regulations may result in the loss of driving and parking privileges.
Motor Vehicle Accidents and Reports
The University is not responsible for any damage to or theft from vehicles parked on University property. This is the
sole responsibility of the vehicle owner or operator. We recommend you take every reasonable precaution to prevent
vehicular damage. Such measures include: closing all windows, locking all doors, parking in designated areas only,
following all traffic signs, refraining from displaying valuables such as CDs, purses, cell phones, iPods, etc.
If a theft, injury or vehicle damage occurs while a car is on University property, the driver or owner should contact the
security department for investigative and statistical purposes only. Additionally, the Hamden police department is
called in all cases where damage or injury occurs or the parties are in conflict while on University property. Quinnipiac
University accident or theft reports are not provided for insurance purposes. If such a report is needed, students may
contact the Hamden police department.
Use of Visitors System to gain parking access
Any student found to be signing in another student or a long-term visitor to gain parking privileges will have his or
her car immediately towed and will be referred to student affairs for an appropriate conduct hearing. Please remember,
falsification of any document may be considered as a forgery.
Appeals to Parking Tickets
An appeal to any parking ticket can be filed by submitting an online appeal form to the assistant chief of security,
parking and transportation. That form can be found on MyQ, the University’s internal website, on the safety and
security page.
Quick Reference
Residential Lots
• Hilltop
• Westwoods
• Whitney Village
• York Hill Parking Garage
Freshman residents are not permitted to have decals or parking privileges during their freshman year.
Commuter Lots
• North Lot (east side)
• Hogan Lot (Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. only)
• Car Pool Lot
• North Haven Campus
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Medical Waiver
Freshman students requiring a medical exception (must be significant) to the freshman no parking policy must obtain
documentation from their attending physician and submit it to the assistant chief in charge of parking and
transportation in the security office. (parkinginformation@quinipiac.edu).
Escort Service
As always, the security department offers an escort service to all members of the community 24 hours a day. When
students or guests are required to move their vehicles at odd hours, the security staff on duty provides a visual and/or
walking escort. On campus, dial extension 6200 or 203-582-6200 for escort service.
Parking-related problems, complaints, suggestions or compliments should be referred to the Department of Security
and Safety, Irmagarde Tator Hall, Suite 118, 275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden, CT 06518-1908
(parkinginformation@quinnipiac.edu).
Campus Safety
Safety Recommendations
1. Always close and lock your door.
2. Always carry your QCARD.
3. Always use the peephole before opening the door.
4. Do not prop your door for any reason. When you prop residential building doors you are propositioning trouble
not only for yourself, but for everyone.
5. Never leave valuables in plain view.
6. Be familiar with the location of all exit doors and fire extinguishers.
7. Report suspicious persons or activities to the security department.
8. Report any verbal or physical harassment to the security department.
9. When in doubt or need of assistance, dial 6200.
10. Whenever you are driving, shopping or walking between classes or anywhere on campus, stay alert and be aware of
your surroundings.
11. Walk with confidence. Show that you are aware and in control. Body language sends a message to those around you.
12. Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uncomfortable, leave the area and report the incident to
Security and Safety as soon as possible. This can be done in person or by dialing 203-582-6200 if you are off campus.
13. Walk with a friend whenever possible.
14. Walk or jog in well-lit or well-traveled areas. Avoid shortcuts through wooded areas and alleys. Run against traffic
and in single file on roads. Running at night is dangerous and should be avoided. If you do run at night, wear
reflective clothing.
15. Avoid jogging or biking alone. If you must go alone, stay clear of isolated or poorly lit areas.
16. Never hitchhike. It is not worth the risk.
17. Call a friend or campus security escort service by dialing 6200 when you leave a building after dark or use a Blue
Light Phone to call for help.
18. Don’t tempt fate by flashing large amounts of cash or other valuables.
19. Keep track of your belongings. Watch your purse, wallet, backpack, briefcase, cell phone, iPods and books. Don’t
take a break and leave them behind.
20. If you think someone is following you, abruptly switch directions or cross the street. If you are still being followed
while on campus, call the Security and Safety office at ext. 6200. If you are off campus, go to a public place and ask
for help or call the police. If you are in an off-campus residential area or on a public road or street, go to a private
home and ask for help. Always close your windows when leaving your room, especially if you live on the first floor.
21. Do not tolerate obscene phone calls. Hang up as soon as you realize the nature of the call. Do not try to find out
who the caller is and do not show any reaction. Notify the security department immediately by dialing 6200.
22. Never leave laptop computers unattended. Whenever possible, obtain a model with locking capabilities.
23. Remember to register online for the QU Mobile Communication and RAVE Guardian program.
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Other Student Services
Administrative Services
The Department of Administrative Services is responsible for the QCARD (Quinnipiac ID card) and its associated
accounts and applications. The staff in this area is the liaison for off-campus merchants and our vendor-operated
services: the dining hall, the Bookstore, Campus Copy, and vending and laundry machines. Further inquiries or
requests should be made to the associate vice president for administrative services.
QCARD Office
The QCARD Office, a department within Administrative Services, is responsible for the QCARD and its associated
accounts and applications. As your official University ID, the QCARD is your passport to life at Quinnipiac. You’ll use
it for everything from checking out books from the library to getting through the door at the recreation center.
As a form of payment, you’ll use your QCARD to grab bagels in the morning at the cafeteria, to pay for laundry
machines and to catch awesome on-campus concerts. The area’s most popular off-campus businesses now accept the
QCARD. Textbooks, school supplies, groceries, restaurants, haircuts and other essential student services are all available
through your QCARD.
Features:
• Convenient: Forget about carrying cash, checks or credit cards.
• Fast: With exact change every time, the QCARD is even faster than cash!
• Safe: Your QCARD lost or stolen? Simply notify us or visit www.quinnipiac.edu/qcard to suspend activity on your
QCARD.
• Quinnipiac Spirit: Your QCARD shows off the Quinnipiac name with pride.
Visit www.qcardonline.com for all your QCARD needs including a complete listing of terms and conditions and
locations where you can use your QCARD.
Admissions
Students interested in enrolling at Quinnipiac as undergraduate degree candidates must seek admission through this
office. The office hosts admissions activities throughout the year such as Open House programs for prospective
students, Admitted Student Days and more. Opportunities for student involvement in admissions exist through
employment opportunities and the Admissions Student Volunteer Network. The network is a group of current
students who serve as tour guides at special events and host visiting students. To learn more about the opportunities
available through the Office of Admissions, call 203-582-8600. The office is located in the Echlin Center. Students
interested in continuing their education at the graduate level may contact Graduate Admissions at 203-582-8672 or
School of Law Office of Admissions at 203-582-3400.
Bursar
The Office of the Bursar is the accounting office of Quinnipiac and is responsible for billing all student accounts and
receiving tuition and other payments. The office provides information on all charges and assists officers of student
organizations in setting up and maintaining financial records. For more information, please see www.quinnipiac.edu/bursar.
Facilities
The Department of Facilities is responsible for the care and maintenance of the campus buildings and grounds. To
report any electrical, mechanical or physical problem in the residence halls, you should fill out work request forms
available on the website at workrequest.quinnipiac.edu/request.html. The online system is available to you 24 hours a
day, every day. The Facilities Building is located in Pine Grove and open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In case you
have an emergency outside the normal working day you should call the security department at 203-582-6200.
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Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid is responsible for administering all forms of financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans and
work-study) for the University. Additionally, the office coordinates Quinnipiac’s scholarship programs including
Athletic, SGA Leadership and University merit-based programs.
Students must reapply for financial aid annually by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
prior to April 1, which can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students also must meet Quinnipiac’s requirements for
satisfactory academic progress, which can be found in the University catalog. Financial aid is awarded in subsequent
years provided that the student meets all of the eligibility criteria for financial aid as well as any specific terms required
for scholarship renewal. The Office of Financial Aid is located in the Echlin Center. Staff members are available to
assist and advise parents and students on financing a Quinnipiac education.
Other Mount Carmel Campus Facilities
The Pasquale “Pat” Abbate ’58 Alumni House and Gardens
The original portion of this colonial residence was built in 1790. Expanded in 1986, the building now houses the
Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, which provides services in the areas of alumni affairs, development and
parent relations. The house and adjoining gardens, often the site of University receptions, are dedicated to the memory
of the much-beloved former board chairman and Quinnipiac alumnus.
The Alumni Association
The Quinnipiac University Alumni Association is composed of graduates of Quinnipiac University and Quinnipiac
University School of Law and its predecessors: the Connecticut College of Commerce, the Junior College of
Commerce, Larson College, Wethersfield School of Law and the University of Bridgeport School of Law. These
alumni are an important factor in the continued growth and development of Quinnipiac.
The association aims to create rewarding relationships among alumni and the Quinnipiac community. It seeks to
stimulate the development, advancement and prestige of Quinnipiac, and it offers a means of communication between
Quinnipiac and its alumni.
Leadership of the association is invested in an elected board of governors. The president of the alumni association
serves on the board of trustees of Quinnipiac. Various committee chairmanships are authorized and filled by
appointment of the president.
The Student Alumni Association works closely with the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs to provide
opportunities for current students to promote early involvement in the alumni association. The Alumni Association
Endowed Scholarship offers financial assistance to “legacy” students (e.g., those whose grandparents, parents, siblings
or other close relations have graduated from Quinnipiac). Scholarship recipients are screened by a selection committee
of the board of governors.
The alumni association has three strategic areas of interest, which are pursued for the benefit of all alumni and current
students: career development, alumni engagement and philanthropy. The alumni association is organized on a regional
basis with chapters in areas where significant numbers of alumni live. Each regional chapter is led by a president and a
core committee, including young alumni representatives.
The Parents Association
As a parent of a Quinnipiac student, you are automatically a member of the Quinnipiac University Parents
Association, connecting you to campus life and planning.
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As a member of the Parents Association, you will receive:
• Quinnipiac Magazine, a comprehensive University publication for alumni, parents and friends
• An invitation to Parents & Family Weekend, a weekend in October packed with a variety of activities that capture
the best of University life.
• A monthly Parents Connection newsletter, sent electronically to provide parents with the most up-to-date news and
information from the University.
• Invitations to special events on campus and in your area, including athletic contests, career networking activities and
lectures.
The primary purposes of the Parents Association are:
• to establish lasting and meaningful relationships between Quinnipiac parents and the University
• to communicate with parents on policies, activities and future plans
• to increase participation in the Parents Fund, which provides the necessary financial resources to further enhance the
total educational experience of Quinnipiac students
• to assist the University in planning events and programs of particular interest to parents
• to encourage parents to serve as ambassadors of the University and to assist the Office of Admission in its efforts to
attract the most qualified students to Quinnipiac
• to enlist parents to help with career networking and other special events
The Parents Leadership Gift Society exists within the Parents Association. Members of the Parents Leadership Gift
Society give an annual, fully tax-deductible gift of at least $1,000 to support the mission and goals of Quinnipiac.
In addition to regular University communications, the Parents Leadership Gift Society members receive special
invitations, which may include:
• the Parents Leadership Gift Society reception with the University president, during Parents & Family Weekend
• receptions prior to major University lectures, with opportunities to meet the featured speakers
AM 1220 WQUN
WQUN is a commercially licensed radio station owned by Quinnipiac University. AM 1220 features award-winning
local news and community coverage, an experienced staff of professional broadcasters, CBS News and features, great
music and pop hits, and internship opportunities for students. The state-of-the-art broadcast studios are on Whitney
Avenue, close to the Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses.
The Bobcat Den
Located on Bobcat Way, the Bobcat Den is a place where students, faculty, staff and their guests gather to relax and
socialize. Food is also available.
Development and Public Affairs Building
Located adjacent to the Mount Carmel Campus on Hogan Road, this building houses the Division of Public Affairs,
including the office of the vice president for public affairs and the Alumni Board of Governors Boardroom. The
building also is home to the Quinnipiac Fund phonathon program.
The Quinnipiac University Polling Institute
The Quinnipiac University Poll regularly surveys residents in Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia and nationally about political campaigns and issues of common concern. Polls are
conducted at the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, located adjacent to the Mount Carmel Campus. The poll
covers a wide range of topics, including national elections, and is a frequently cited resource for the media.
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