Quinnipiac University, founded in 1929, is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher education. It is primarily a residential campus in an attractive New England setting. Quinnipiac's mission is to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for the intellectual and personal growth of undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students.

The University offers broadly based undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in selected professional fields. Through integrated liberal arts and professional curricula, undergraduate programs in the schools of business, communications, health sciences, education and the College of Arts and Sciences prepare students for career entry or advanced studies. Graduate programs provide professional qualifications for success in business, education, health sciences, communications and law.

A Quinnipiac education embodies the University's commitment to three important values:

• Excellence in education
• Sensitivity to students
• A spirit of community

Quinnipiac's learning environment is highly personalized and features small classes and ready faculty access. This environment reflects the University's commitment to excellence in teaching, support for scholarship and professional development. The entire University is oriented toward servicing students' needs. Its collegial atmosphere fosters a strong sense of community, identity and purpose among faculty, staff and students.

Quinnipiac University strives to prepare graduates with the following attributes:

• Critical and creative thinking
• Effective communication skills
• Informed value judgments
• An educational foundation for continued growth and development in a changing world of diverse cultures and people

Through public service and cultural events, Quinnipiac extends its resources to the professions and communities it serves.