Soon after you’ve arrived on campus, you’ll be officially accepted into the Quinnipiac community during a ceremony, and you’ll wear a gown similar to those worn at graduation. This Freshman Induction Ceremony introduces you to your new life and encourages you to make the most of Quinnipiac.

Kathleen McCourt, senior vice president for academic and student affairs, advised freshmen at the 2007 ceremony to allow the Quinnipiac community to enter their lives. “Talk to faculty after class; visit your adviser during office hours; learn about Quinnipiac from the RAs,” McCourt said. “They are here for you.”

Bruce White, chairman of the information systems management department, delivered the ceremony’s faculty address. “I suggest that you need to strive towards excellence and greatness to be ready for the global marketplace,” he said. “There are no shortcuts for excellence and greatness.”

White also encouraged students to focus on school work, be active in student organizations and set specific goals.
 
Junior Sean Geary, president of the Student Government Association and a political science major, told the new students: “Your experience at Quinnipiac University can be the greatest of your life. You can meet friends who will be with you much longer than you ever expected. You can witness events and go to places that will change your life."