We've had a great time throughout June Orientation welcoming our newest Bobcats and their families. Each session has been filled with excitement, connection and the beginning of lifelong friendships. We look forward to officially kicking off this tremendous class's journey at Bobcat Welcome in August.

See photos and stories about each of the Orientation sessions at Quinnipiac Today

Help us help you: Complete your Academic Information Form

Incoming students are required to complete the Academic Information Form ASAP. This helps us enhance the resources you may need for a successful education and student experience. Our academic coaches will use this information to ease your transition to college. You can find the Academic Information Form on Q-Start

Upload your photo for your QCard student ID

Please upload your photo to be used for your QCard student ID as soon as possible. Waiting until you arrive on campus for the fall semester is much more challenging. Reduce the rush and stress, and upload your QCard photo through Q-Start

Submit your immunization form by June 30

Immunization documentation is required for all incoming students. It may take several days — if not longer — to get all necessary paperwork completed by your physician so please plan ahead. Get all of the details about immunizations on Q-Start

The first step in changing your major is to email Admissions

If you would like to change or declare your major at any point this summer, please email the Office of Admissions at admissions@qu.edu with your name, student ID number and the major you'd like to change to. Beginning August 25, you can add minors and double majors. Your major is listed in both Self-Service and Stellic. If you changed your major before or during Orientation and you do not see your new major listed, please reach out to the Office of Admissions to confirm your request to change.

Billing and payment information has been sent out

The university has five terms each academic year: Fall, January (J-Term), Spring, Summer I and Summer II. Students are billed separately for each term. We are currently preparing for the Fall 2026 term.

Billing for Fall 2026: Invoice notices have been sent to all students and their proxies this week.

Payment Due Date: Wednesday, July 15

Proxy access

Students may authorize a proxy (parent, guardian, spouse or other individual) to have access to Self-Service to make payments on behalf of the student or to view grades. In addition, authorizing a proxy also allows the appropriate Quinnipiac faculty and staff to discuss relevant matters with the proxy. The student may authorize a proxy to all or a subset of the following:

• Student finance information

• Financial aid information

• Academics (final grades)

• Tax information

Learn more about granting proxy access

Payment options

Payment options include one-time payments via ACH or check, payment plans, international payments and payments on behalf of a student as a proxy or a third-party.

Learn more about payment options

Payment plans

The university offers payment plans to help meet educational expenses. These plans are available for the fall and spring terms on a semester-by-semester basis and can be set up for up to five monthly payments per semester.

The payment plan is not a loan program. There is no debt, no interest or finance charges assessed and no credit check.

The cost to budget the interest-free monthly payment plan is a $75, nonrefundable enrollment fee per agreement.

For the Fall 2026 term, two payment plans are offered:

• 2026 Fall UG/GR (Auto-Adjust) – This plan covers the student’s full balance due and will automatically adjust if the amount owed changes. Therefore, if financial aid is applied, the balance due on the payment plan will automatically adjust. This adjustment can lead to an increase or decrease of the monthly payment plan. The remaining balance due will be split among the remaining payments.

• 2026 Fall UG/GR (Fixed Balance) – This plan allows the student to determine the amount to pay via the payment plan. To make any adjustments to the amount after the first payment is due, the student needs to email the One Stop office.

Payment Plan Installment Dates for Fall:

• July 15

• August 15

   

• September 15

   

• October 15

   

• November 15

Information for the 5-month Spring 2027 Payment Plan will be offered with receipt of the spring semester invoice later this year. Payment plan registration is required each term. There are no payment plans for the January, Summer I or Summer II terms.

More information

The One Stop and Financial Aid offices will be hosting a webinar on June 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for students and families to learn more about important financial resources like payment plans, loan options, billing cycles and more. Please expect emails from the Office of Admissions inviting you to these webinars.

The same presentation is held for families on the first day of Orientation. Please check your family schedule when you arrive at Orientation for details.

Learn more about the following at One Stop:

• Managing Student Finances pages show cost of attendance and financial aid options.

• Self-Service Student Finance Guide provides complete instructions on using Self-Service to set up a proxy, view and pay invoices and set up a payment plan.

• Health Insurance charges appear on all first-year student invoices by default. Students have a deadline of August 31 to waive health insurance if they have equal coverage with another carrier. Students opting out of the Quinnipiac plan will reflect charge removal from their invoice in seven business days.

• In Self-Service, students and proxies will be asked to consent to the statement of financial responsibility which includes Quinnipiac's withdrawal and refund policy.

• Students will also be offered the opportunity to purchase tuition insurance. Tuition insurance strengthens and broadens the scope of our withdrawal and refund policy by ensuring reimbursement for tuition, housing and other payments if a student withdraws for any covered medical reason at any time during the semester.

• At the conclusion of the add/drop registration period, students may owe a balance or be due a refund. It can take up to three weeks after the start of the term for refunds to be processed. The fastest way to get a refund is to sign up for direct deposit.

• The One Stop website provides answers to many questions and the frequently asked questions page is a particularly helpful resource.

Email onestop@qu.edu or contact One Stop for questions about billing and payment.

Email finaid@qu.edu or contact Financial Aid for questions about financial aid.

Be sure to visit Q-Start often

The next few months will be busy and a little bit stressful — but that is where Q-Start comes in. It is carefully designed with you in mind. It takes the uncertainty away from the on-boarding process and will let you know what you will need to complete and when.

Email qstart@qu.edu with any questions.

Check your email often 

There are a lot of exciting opportunities headed your way this summer — most of which will come through your Quinnipiac email. Be sure to set it up and check it often. We also recommend adding it to your phone.

Join the conversation

Connect with @bobcatbound for timely updates and information.