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 (completed)
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.
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
Dana Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyIrma Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyThe Grove
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
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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Dates last checked September 2026.