The CARE team is housed within the Dean of Students Office, who is able to address all dimensions of concern in this index with coordination to the most appropriate resource(s).
While we continue to encourage referrals to the CARE team, sometimes providing in-the-moment guidance and support directly to the student is the most effective course of action.
Please remember: If this is an emergency — someone’s health, safety and/or property is at risk — please call 911, the suicide and crisis lifeline at 988, or Public Safety at 203-582-6200.
Below are institutional resources that may help to address different concerns that a student may experience:
| Resource | Student concerns prompting outreach to resource | Services offered | Related Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Development and Experiential Learning | Concerns pertaining to career and professional development | Individual career counseling and advising sessions based out of each academic college Assistance with resume/cover letter writing and other job search correspondence Interview practice and preparation Connections with alumni and employers Alumni networking and mentorship portal Career fairs, panels and workshops Job and internship listings and strategy sessions Graduate school information School-specific career information |
Career and Experiential Learning Lab |
| Learning Commons Academic Support Services | Concerns pertaining to academic performance and success | Peer academic support Support for students with disabilities Academic development and outreach Academic coaches Academic specialists |
Academic Support Services |
| Office of Student Accessibility (OSA) | Concerns pertaining to disabilities and need for accommodations | Enables access to technology, information, programs, services, and facilities for success in accordance with applicable law | Accessibility |
| Registrar | Concerns pertaining to course enrollment and planning | Can answer questions about enrolling in courses and accessing official and unofficial transcripts | Registrar |
| Resource | Student concerns prompting outreach to resource | Services offered | Related Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubs and Organizations | Feeling isolated, unsure how to connect with peers and students, interested in social engagement opportunities | Support system to foster personal growth and social engagement through the development of group activities and organizations | Do You QU |
| Office of Community Engagement | Feeling isolated, unsure how to connect with peers and students, interested in social engagement opportunities | Office of Community Engagement provides support to students interested in community service and service learning | Community service opportunities |
| Dining Services | Concerns pertaining to dietary accommodations and needs | Support for students looking to adjust or modify meal plan Individualized support for dietary accommodations and needs |
Dietary Restrictions, Accommodations and Allergy Guide |
| Facilities Department | Concerns pertaining to university housing, buildings, or facilities | Addresses reported concerns via work order requests submitted through MyQ as well as emergency response for major facilities concerns | Submit a facilities work order |
| Fraternity and Sorority Life | Feeling socially isolated, unsure how to connect with peers and students, interested in socialization opportunities, expressing desire for further community engagement and social involvement | Offers advisement, programming, and experiences intended to complement the numerous occasions for leadership and involvement | Fraternity and Sorority Life |
| Housing | Questions about housing Any need for student relocation |
Assistance with student housing needs, opportunities to relocate and discuss housing related concerns | Residential life and housing |
| Human Resources | Student concerns pertaining to faculty, staff, and university associates Student employment |
Provides services such as payroll, benefits, employee relations, HR information systems, talent acquisition Addresses student concerns, complaints and grievances |
Student employment |
| Information Technology Services | Academic difficulties, especially technical concerns/challenges | Offers laptop configuration and technical support to meet university requirements and technical standards | Information Technology Services |
| International Students and Scholars | Concerns pertaining to international students and access to relevant resources | Guides international students to the appropriate resources for their needs Provides specific services including orientation, international paperwork assistance, counseling and social activities |
International Students and Scholars |
| Office of Student Accessibility (OSA) | Concerns pertaining to disabilities and need for accommodations | Enables access to technology, information, programs, services, and facilities for success in accordance with applicable law | Accessibility |
| Parking (One Stop office) |
Questions regarding eligibility for having a car and parking on campus | The parking office oversees parking permits, parking tickets, and parking rules and regulations | Parking |
| Recreation | Feeling socially isolated, unsure how to connect with peers and students, interested in socialization opportunities, expressing desire for further community engagement and social involvement | Features club sports, intramural sports, an eSports lab, fitness centers, aerobic classes, open recreation, and special events | Recreation |
| Residential Life | Transition issues: homesickness, trouble making friends, etc. Death of a family member/loved one Issues at home/Family concerns Financial concerns including food insecurity and homelessness Unresponsive/unable to locate student Interpersonal conflict |
Provides robust residential educational curriculum and residential experience for students Residential involvement and leadership opportunities Living-learning communities 24/7 on call staff to address student concerns and crisis |
Residential Life and Housing |
| Spiritual and Religious Life | Transition issues: homesickness, trouble making friends, etc. Death of a family member/loved one Issues at home/Family concerns Interpersonal conflict |
Offers counseling, worship services, and celebratory activities for students of different faiths as well as those students who are simply looking for meaning in their lives Organizes events on campus and helps students connect with off-campus religious services, if required Student identity spaces |
Spiritual and Religious Life |
| Military and Veteran Student Affairs |
Concerns specifically pertaining to military status, feeling isolated on campus, requiring military assistance and support | Resources and support for veteran and military students, including support for acclimating to university environment | Military and Veteran Student Affairs |
| Resource | Student concerns prompting outreach to resource | Services offered | Related link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling Services (Hartford HealthCare) |
Excessive stress or anxiety Bizarre/Disjointed thoughts or behavior Depressive symptoms Exaggerated change in mood Self-injurious behavior Suicidal ideation or statements Hygiene or eating concerns Change in appearance Illness/Injury Eating disorders or dietary concerns Substance abuse/Misuse (alcohol and/or other drugs) |
Individual counseling Diagnostic evaluation Medication management Group therapy Urgent visits Mental health referrals Consultation with faculty, staff, and medical staff Telehealth services |
Counseling and Support |
| Food Insecurity, Bobcat Foodshare | Food insecurity and dietary concerns | Addresses food insecurity among students Assesses student's individual needs Can also connect students with resources in the local community |
Bobcat Foodshare Referral Form |
| Public Safety | Suicidal ideation or statements Physical assault Reports being victimized, targeted or harassed Threats (made or received) Destructive behaviors Display/use of and/or preoccupation with weapons Hazing Hostile, aggressive, and/or intimidating behaviors Impulsive and/or risk-taking behaviors Inappropriate/Concerning written or verbal communication (including course assignments and social media posts) |
24/7 emergency response In the event of a crisis or threat to the safety or well-being of any facet of the university, a campus alert will be issued and officers will respond as appropriate |
Public Safety |
| Student Conduct and Community Standards | Concerns related to the well-being of a student, potential violations of the Student Code of Conduct, and general student behavioral concerns regardless of whether they occur on or off campus | Advises and assists parties involved in conduct proceedings Trains and advises student conduct officers and student leaders Facilitates conduct meetings Reviews decisions of the code of conduct process Collects and disseminates data and trends concerning student conduct Provides educational outreach programs for students |
Student Conduct and Community Standards |
| Student Health Services (Hartford HealthCare) |
Excessive stress or anxiety Bizarre/Disjointed thoughts or behavior Depressive symptoms Exaggerated change in mood Self-injurious behavior Suicidal ideation or statements Hygiene or eating concerns/Change in appearance Illness/Injury Eating disorders or dietary concerns Substance abuse/Misuse (alcohol and/or other drugs) |
Provides medical assistance and related services Care for injuries STD testing and treatment Physical exams for club sports and clinical placements Prescription and over-the-counter medications available Durable medical equipment (DME) needs TB testing: PPD placement and read Immunizations Bloodwork lab referrals to Quest Referrals provided to HHC specialists within the community |
Student Health Services |
| Title IX | Concerns pertaining to discrimination and misconduct on the basis of gender, such as sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, stalking and any other gender-based harassment or misconduct Bias/Discrimination (on the basis of race, color, creed, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, disability status or other protected category) Reports being victimized, targeted or harassed |
Provides accommodations for students, faculty and staff impacted by behaviors covered under Title IX Extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments Modifications of work or class schedules Campus escort services Mutual restrictions on contact between the parties (No contact orders) Changes in work or housing locations Leaves of absence Connections with university support services (counseling, student health, etc.) as needed |
Title IX |
| Resource | Student concerns prompting outreach to resource | Services offered | Related Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of Inclusive Excellence | Multicultural education-related support Global learning opportunities |
Mentoring and transitional services for underrepresented students Cultural events and experiential learning opportunities to develop cultural humility and understanding of social justice Identity-based student organization involvement and spaces Community-building opportunities LGBTQ+ involvement and support |
Diversity and Inclusion |
| International Students and Scholars | Support for international students studying at Quinnipiac | Support and activities for students of various faiths, including but not limited to Jewish, Catholic and Muslim Opportunities to study abroad for short- and long-term experiences Resources and support for international students, including Visas |
International Students and Scholars |
| Spiritual and Religious Life | Spiritual and religious concerns Supportive community for religious students |
Support and activities for students of various faiths, including but not limited to Jewish, Catholic and Muslim Connections to local religious communities |
Spiritual and Religious Life |
| Title IX | Concerns pertaining to discrimination and misconduct on the basis of gender, such as sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, stalking and any other gender-based harassment or misconduct Bias/Discrimination (on the basis of race, color, creed, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, disability status or other protected category) Reports being victimized, targeted or harassed |
Provides accommodations for students, faculty and staff impacted by behaviors covered under Title IX Extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments Modifications of work or class schedules Campus escort services Mutual restrictions on contact between the parties (No contact orders) Changes in work or housing locations Leaves of absence Connections with university support services (counseling, student health, etc.) as needed |
Title IX |
| Office of Student Accessibility (OSA) | Concerns pertaining to disabilities and need for accommodations | Enables access to technology, information, programs, services, and facilities for success in accordance with applicable law | Accessibility |
| Resource | Student concerns prompting outreach to resource | Services offered | Related Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Affairs | Concerns pertaining to graduate students and access to relevant resources | Guides students to the appropriate resources for their needs Provides specific services including orientation, academic support, counseling, health services, fitness classes, social programs, clubs, professional development workshops, and more |
Graduate Student Life |
| International Students and Scholars | Concerns pertaining to international students and access to relevant resources | Guides international students to the appropriate resources for their needs Provides specific services including orientation, international paperwork assistance, counseling and social activities |
International Students and Scholars |
| Law Student Affairs | Concerns pertaining to law students and access to relevant resources | Guides law students to the appropriate resources for their needs Provides specific services including orientation, academic support, counseling, health services, fitness classes, social programs, clubs, professional development workshops, and more |
Law Student Life |
| Medicine Student Affairs | Concerns pertaining to medicine students and access to relevant resources | Guides medicine students to the appropriate resources for their needs Provides specific services including orientation, academic support, counseling, health services, fitness classes, social programs, clubs, professional development workshops, and more |
Medicine Student Life |
| Military and Veteran Student Affairs | Concerns specifically pertaining to military status, feeling isolated on campus, requiring military assistance and support | Resources and support for veteran and military students, including support for acclimating to university environment | Military and Veteran Student Affairs |
In an emergency situation, immediately call 911 or contact Public Safety at 203-582-6200. The CARE reporting form is not to be used for emergency situations.
Quinnipiac has various forms to report concerns about members of the Quinnipiac community, including Title IX concerns, bias incidents, student conduct violations or academic integrity. Learn more