STUDENT AFFAIRS
Department of the Student Center
and Campus Life........................................17
Department of Residential Life ......................17
Office of Community Service .........................17
Counseling Service ........................................18
Student Health Services.................................18
Athletics and Recreation ................................19
Department of Public Safety ..........................22
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STUDENT AFFAIRS
• 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
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.
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
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.
Department of Residential Life
The Department of Residential Life at Quinnipiac
University is committed to providing students a supportive
and inclusive living environment that enriches their
educational experience. We challenge and support our
students as they develop into responsible members of the
community.
University housing consists of traditional residence halls,
apartment-style units and off-campus houses. Each of
these options provides an opportunity to interact with
students from a wide variety of geographical locations and
cultural backgrounds. Your experiences with your fellow
students will be enhanced by your tolerance, respect for
others, and regard for the standards of good citizenship.
Mission of the Department of the
Student Center and Campus Life
In supporting the mission of Quinnipiac University, the
Department of the 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 Department of Residential Life has two convenient
locations for students. The Mount Carmel office is located
in the Student Affairs Center on Bobcat Way. The
telephone number is 203-582-8666. The York Hill office
is located in the Rocky Top Student Center. The
telephone number is 203-582-3615. Both offices are open
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The core values of the Department of the 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
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.
Promoting critical thinking by …
• exposing students to new, unique and diverse experiences
• meeting regularly with students to pose questions, raise
concerns and provide guidance
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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.
Student Health Services
Counseling Service
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.
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.
The following services are available to undergraduate and
graduate students:
• individual counseling
• mental health referrals
• family counseling
• group counseling
• diagnostic evaluation
• psychoeducational workshops
• consultation to faculty and staff
The following immunizations are required by law:
• 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 having chicken pox)
• Vaccination against Hepatitis B is strongly recommended
and may be required by certain clinical programs.
The counseling service office 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. Appointments are
scheduled upon receipt of the intake form.
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.
In cases of emergency, students should go to the public
safety department in Irmagarde Tator Hall or Student
Health Services, also in the Health and Wellness Center.
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This is a hard waiver program, which means that all
students MUST maintain major medical insurance. A
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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 August
31. For additional information regarding the plan, please
visit: www.gallagherkoster.com.
Athletics and Recreation
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.
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 AllConference, All-Academic and All-America teams and
drafted by professional teams.
Quinnipiac recognizes the importance of athletic
programs, both intercollegiate and intramural, designed to
meet the needs of its students. Quinnipiac offers 21 highly
competitive, Division I intercollegiate teams, as well as a
comprehensive recreation program.
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 or may be
downloaded from the website and printed for completion
by their allergist. If necessary these forms may be 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.
Quinnipiac has full memberships in the following athletic
organizations: NCAA, Northeast Conference, ECAC
Hockey (men’s and women’s ice hockey), and ECAC
Lacrosse.
Campus Recreation
Quinnipiac University campus recreation encompasses a
variety of activity programs—intramurals, fitness
center/weight room, aerobic/activity classes, “open rec,”
and special events on all three campuses.
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.
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.
York Hill Campus
Student Health Services also has a location on the York
Hill Campus, on the ground floor of the Rocky Top
Student Center, opposite the “H” entrance of the Crescent
Residence Hall. This facility is open for eight hours each
day, including weekends. A physician assistant, under the
direction of the Student Health Services medical director,
is available Monday through Friday. Again, services are
available only to those students who have submitted the
required information as outlined above.
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.
Intramural offerings include tennis (men’s, women’s and
mixed-doubles divisions); basketball (5 on 5; 3 on 3);
ultimate Frisbee; soccer (indoor and outdoor); flag football;
volleyball (6 on 6; 4 on 4); field hockey, kickball, dodgeball
and wiffle ball. One-day weekend tournaments also are
held throughout the school year. Contact the director of
intramurals at 203-582-5393 or visit the website at
www.quinnipiac.edu/intramurals.
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 contraceptive-related gynecological
services are provided on the Mount Carmel Campus only.
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Athletic Facilities on the
Mount Carmel Campus
Aerobic/Activity Classes
Campus Recreation offers a full schedule of free classes
and programs taught by certified instructors. The activities
include aerobic kickboxing, step aerobics, body sculpting,
Pilates, yoga and Spinning. Classes are offered on a firstcome, first-served basis and are taught in our dance studios
or other designated rooms on all three campuses.
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.
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. Signup 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Scott Walker, fitness coordinator (ext. 6441). 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.
Aerobic Studios
Two mirrored aerobics studios are available 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 any
of the “open rec” times listed outside the studio entrance to
use the studios for any of 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 a waiver and consent form online, 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
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Fitness Center Policies and
Procedures (applies to Mount
Carmel and York Hill facilities)
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.
• 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; full 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.
• The use of chalk is prohibited.
• 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 attend 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.
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.
Users cannot sign in someone else.
Locks/Lockers/Attire
Locks may be signed out at the reception desk for daily
use upon presentation of the QCard. 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.
Hours (Mount Carmel Campus)
All items left unattended are not the responsibility of the
Fitness Center or its employees.
Guest Policy
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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.
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.
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Athletic Facilities on the
York Hill Campus
Hours (York Hill Campus)
Monday–Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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-squarefoot 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.
Department of Public 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 Department of Public Safety 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 how to contact the Department of
Public Safety, located in Irmagarde Tator Hall, Room 118.
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
non-check 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.
Public Safety Services
The Department of Public Safety provides the following
services for the Quinnipiac community:
• patrols 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)
York Hill Fitness Center
A fitness center is located on the 3rd floor of the Rocky Top
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.
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7 a.m. –11 p.m.
7 a.m. –9 p.m.
10 a.m. –9 p.m.
10 a.m. –11 p.m.
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Additional Services
Student Registration
In addition to day-to-day responsibilities and services,
the Department of Public Safety also:
• conducts seminars and group discussions regarding
personal safety and campus security
• conducts fire drills with the residential life staff
• holds discussions regarding public safety and students’
responsibilities
• has representatives from various police agencies to 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
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 Decals Application.
Students are allowed to register only one vehicle. Resident
freshman students (including those with sophomore level
credits) are not allowed to register or park a vehicle on
campus. No exceptions!
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 local address (for commuter
students). After the beginning of the fall semester, students
are required to pick up their parking decals at the
Department of Public Safety office.
Students with complaints or problems should speak with a
public safety supervisor. A student wishing to file a formal
complaint against any member of the Department of
Public Safety may do so in writing at the Department of
Public Safety office. 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
Department of Public Safety 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. Vehicles in which decals
are not affixed to the window are subject to a fine and/or
towed at the owner’s expense.
Security and Safety Regulations
for All Students and Guests
Alternate/New Vehicle Replacement
• 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
Public Safety immediately 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 Public Safety.
When an alternate vehicle is used, the student must
bring his or her QCard and vehicle information to the
Department of Public Safety 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 Department of Public Safety 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 subject to being towed
at the owner’s expense.
Parking Regulations
Multiple Assigned Vehicles and Parking Lots
The goal of the Quinnipiac University Department of
Public 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-mile-perhour maximum speed limit on campus, are enforced.
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 Department of Public
Safety office to obtain a temporary pass, which will
indicate his or her assigned lot.
Motor Vehicle Registration
All motor vehicles and motorcycles parked on campus
must be registered with the Department of Public Safety
located in Irmagarde Tator Hall, Suite 118, and 275
Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden, Conn., 06518. This office
is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
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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
the expense.
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Handicap Parking
The Crescent Lot is a prohibited lot for all visitors.
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.
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).
North Haven Campus
All Mount Carmel Campus resident decals are valid on
the North Haven Campus.
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).
York Hill parking decals are valid on the North Haven
Campus.
On the North Haven Campus, handicap parking is closest
to the entrance, and is marked with state handicap signage.
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.
To park in the handicap parking areas, a valid state
handicap parking permit must be visible to the public
safety staff. Violators are subject to being issued a parking
ticket and the vehicle being towed at the owner’s expense.
Resident Parking Lots
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.
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 for the Mount Carmel
Campus.
All violators are subject to being issued a parking ticket
and subject to being towed at their own expense.
The Hilltop Lot is above the Village buildings and is
entered through a QCard-controlled access gate.
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 subject to being towed at their own
expense. Commuter students include all non-residential
day and evening undergraduate and graduate students as
well as all law school students.
The Westwoods Lot, 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 parked in the North Lot after 6 a.m. are subject to
being issued a parking ticket and being towed at the
owner’s expense.
The North Lot is the primary parking area 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).
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 QCardcontrolled access gate and is staffed 24/7 during the
academic year when students are authorized to park there.
Resident juniors with designated “Junior” parking decals
are required to park in the Hogan Lot, as well as 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 junior/commuter student
parked in this lot wishing to remain on campus past 11
p.m. must move his/her vehicle to the North Lot. We
strongly encourage all junior residents to use the shuttle
as the commuter lot is often full and the shuttle
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 being towed at the owner’s
expense.
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provides a more convenient drop-off for classroom
access.
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 public safety office in order to prevent the vehicle
from being towed.
Only resident seniors with designated “Senior” parking
decals are allowed in the commuter lots prior to 3:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. We strongly encourage all
senior residents to use the shuttle as the commuter
lot is often full and the shuttle provides more
convenient drop-off for classroom access. When the
commuter lot is full, all students, including resident
seniors, will be directed to the Hogan Lot.
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 (public safety), 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 subject to being towed at their own expense.
• 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.
Limited courtesy parking also is extended to all
Quinnipiac students with authorized parking decals 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.
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.
University Employees
Fines for Parking Violations
Employee parking forms are located on MyQ, the
University’s internal website, under Campus Offices and
Public Safety. Employees are allowed to register multiple
vehicles.
Handicap space — $100
Fire hydrant and fire lane — $50
Driving in unsafe manner — $50
Tow zone — $50
Obstructing traffic and driving or parking
on sidewalk — $40
Overtime parking — 40-minute residential parking and
10-minute drop off/pick up limit — $40
Restricted area — $40
Grassed area or lawn — $40
Occupying more than one space — $40
Vehicles parked in prohibited lots — $40
Disobeying an officer or posted instructions — $40
Failure to display a current parking decal—$40
Employees must bring their completed forms and their
QCard to the public safety 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
public safety 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 public safety 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.
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Fines are paid at the Bursar’s Office. Failure to pay the
fine subjects the student to having his or her vehicle towed
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.
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Quick Reference
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.
Residential Lots
• Hilltop
• Westwoods
• Hogan Lot (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to
11 p.m. for juniors only and overflow)
• Whitney Village
• York Hill Parking Garage
If a theft, injury or vehicle damage occurs while a car is
on University property, the driver or owner should contact
the Department of Public Safety 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.
Freshman residents (including those with sophomore
credits) are not permitted to have parking 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 when needed for overflow)
• Car Pool Lot
• North Haven Campus
Use of Visitors System to gain parking access
Medical Waiver
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.
Freshman students requiring a medical exception (must be
significant) to the freshman no parking policy must
obtain documentation from their attending physician,
approval from the QU Student Health Center and submit
the documentation to the Assistant Chief in charge of
Parking and Transportation in the Department of Public
Safety. (parkinginformation@quinnipiac.edu)
Appeals to Parking Tickets
An appeal to any parking ticket can be filed by submitting
an online appeal form to the assistant chief of public
safety, parking and transportation. That form can be
found on MyQ, the University’s internal website, on the
Department of Public Safety page.
Escort Service
As always, the Department of Public Safety 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 public safety 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
Public Safety, Irmagarde Tator Hall, Suite 118,
275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden, Conn., 06518-1908
(parkinginformation@quinnipiac.edu).
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