Quinnipiac University's Mount Carmel campus sits at the foot of Sleeping Giant State Park, anchored by the Arnold Bernhard Library, with first-year students housed in traditional residence halls including Irma, Dana, and The Grove - a newly opened 2024 building purposefully designed around the university's Immersive Curricular Experience.
Enrollment
6,557
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,639
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
74%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
New students can access information about their housing process in the summer through Q-Start, the university's new student onboarding portal. Move-in runs by individually assigned date and time within Quinnipiac's broader Aug. 17-23 move-in week, which also covers sophomore, junior, and senior move-in on separate days.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Students are assigned an individual move-in date and time within the Aug. 17-23 move-in week.
- Check-in location
- Check in at your assigned residence hall.
- Parking
- Volunteer Move-In Crew students help carry belongings from vehicles into the building.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Irma Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Dana Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
The Grove
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Quinnipiac University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 20, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$17,260
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walmart1.9 miles
- CVS Pharmacy2.3 miles
- Walgreens2.8 miles
- Target4.1 miles
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Quinnipiac University.
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