Local Community

For nearly 100 years, Quinnipiac University has called New Haven County home. And with our 3 campuses located in the towns of Hamden and North Haven, we take our responsibility to be a good community member and neighbor seriously. We are committed to doing our part to enhance and enrich the quality of life for our students and the residents in our local communities through open communication, collaboration and positive action.

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Giumetti family sitting down for a Thanksgiving dinner with international students.

Faculty and staff welcome international students into their home for a beloved Quinnipiac Thanksgiving tradition Opens in a new tab or window.

For many international students, Thanksgiving is something they have only heard about — but thanks to the generosity of many Quinnipiac faculty and staff, it is something they now that have the opportunity to experience for themselves.

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Sophie Ouellet poses with a flower in the middle of a sunflower field.

Quinnipiac student finds community and purpose through America Reads Opens in a new tab or window.

For Sophie Ouellet ' 27, DPT '30, a simple moment with a second-grade student served as a powerful reminder of why she loves being an America Reads tutor. A child who once became frustrated at the thought of reading was now confidently asking for more challenging books. It was a full-circle moment that demonstrated the lasting impact of Ouellet's work at the Ulbrich Wallingford Boys & Girls Club.

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Women's basketball player connects personal experience to adaptive recreation course Opens in a new tab or window.

Maria Kealy ‘27, a Division I women’s basketball player, enrolled in HSC 280: Adaptive Sports and Recreation during the spring of her first year at Quinnipiac. Now as a senior health sciences major, Kealy still thinks back to one of the courses that transformed her understanding of athletics.

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Two toddlers parttaking in Boo Bash festivities.

Boomer’s Boo Bash energizes the Quad with community spirit Opens in a new tab or window.

Costumes as colorful as the Quad’s changing leaves energized Quinnipiac’s favorite Halloween tradition, Boomer’s Boo Bash. In the spirit of the day on October 24, scores of student-athletes came out to play with area kids while student organizations and clubs joined with local businesses to offer activities and giveaways, and spooky tunes filled the air. Cloaked in his not-so-spooky vampire attire, Boomer conjured up the ultimate photo op for fans, complementing a picture-perfect fall day on the Mount Carmel Campus.

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Opportunities for High School Students

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Scholarships for Hamden and North Haven Students

Quinnipiac is proud to be part of the Hamden and North Haven communities, and this scholarship is an important investment in the future talent of local students. Select admitted students who are residents of the town of Hamden or North Haven may be offered this award during the admissions process, in place of other academic scholarships.

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Gaining College-Level Experience

Students have a number of opportunities available to explore topics of interest at the college level, build a portfolio of work within a field of interest and connect with Quinnipiac faculty, staff and other students. These include summer camps and taking courses for college credit through your high school. We'll also help you make a plan for college while you're still in high school.

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Recognized for Benefitting the Community

Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

The university is recognized for our ongoing initiatives to partner and collaborate with local communities by leveraging university knowledge and resources to contribute to the public good.

Age-Friendly University

We are committed to age-inclusivity, where members of every generation are acknowledged, respected and given the necessary resources to thrive—both individually and as a group.

Programs and Services

As champions of community service, our students volunteer throughout Connecticut, from assisting with Ronald McDonald House projects and raising money for charities to motivating school children in the region with Read Aloud days to beautifying neighborhoods. Our health professions students provide free clinics, our law students perform legal services and our accounting students help with tax preparation for residents in need. The university enriches the community with cultural opportunities, athletics and entertainment options that attract thousands annually.