Belonging at Quinnipiac
At Quinnipiac, we are fiercely committed to building a community where every individual feels a true sense of belonging — a place where you can be your authentic self, your voice is respected, and you have the support needed to truly flourish.
We prioritize active engagement in everything we do, ensuring that every student, faculty member, staff member, alumna and alumnus is an essential part of our vibrant, collaborative and connected campus. By showing up for one another and valuing our shared experiences, we create a culture where everyone is empowered to contribute and grow together.
Our Commitment to Belonging
Our mission thrives on the indelible power of belonging. We are committed to an educational experience where unique identities are celebrated as our greatest strength, fostering an environment where every member is empowered, respected and essential to our shared success.
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How We Engage Together
Our culture isn't a checklist of programs; it is a living environment nurtured by genuine care for one another’s well-being. At Quinnipiac, engagement means...
Bringing Our Whole Selves
We encourage students, faculty and staff to bring both their hearts and minds to campus. When you feel safe being your authentic self, you engage more deeply with your work and your peers.
Courageous Connection
We champion the vigorous and civil exchange of ideas. Deep engagement often requires honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations, and we approach these moments with the strong commitment to support and grow from them.
Caring as a Foundation
We act with genuine care for others to ensure our environment remains a safe space for belonging. We listen and dialogue with sensitivity to the lived and present experiences of those around us.
Rigorous, Respectful Debate
Intellectual growth requires us to engage with viewpoints different from our own. We commit to authentically exploring ideas with academic rigor while never questioning the fundamental legitimacy or equality of the person holding them. By fostering this spirit of engagement, we ensure Quinnipiac remains a place where people genuinely invest in one another and the world we share.
Nondiscrimination Statement
As an athletics department that celebrates belonging, Quinnipiac prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the university community. Women, members of minority groups and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to consider and apply for admission. Quinnipiac does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, or disability status in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs or other university-administered programs. For further information, please go to https://catalog.qu.edu/statements-nondiscrimination-compliance/
Transgender Inclusion Policy
Quinnipiac University welcomes and values students of all genders. The purpose of this guide is to provide Trans-Identifying and Transitioning students with information and resources that promote an inclusive campus experience. For an institutional resource guide, see the link below:
https://catalog.qu.edu/university-policies/titleix-policy/#transgenderresourceguidetext
The NCAA Transgender Participation Policy
The policy outlined below, adopted by the NCAA and Board of Governors and effective February 6, 2025, applies to all practice and competition in NCAA sports in which the NCAA conducts championships separated by gender. This includes all NCAA competition (regular season, conference championships, post-season, scrimmages and exhibitions).
https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2022/1/27/transgender-participation-policy.aspx
Sexual Harassment / Misconduct
Notice of the Title IX Coordinator - The university’s Title IX coordinator manages the university’s compliance with Title IX. The Title IX coordinator is a resource available to anyone seeking information or wishing to file a complaint. When a student, faculty or staff member, or other participant in the university’s programs and activities feels that they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of sex in any university program or activity, including without limitation being subjected to sexual harassment, they may contact the Title IX coordinator or utilize the Title IX grievance procedures to bring concerns forward for the purpose of obtaining a prompt and equitable resolution.
Fan Code of Conduct: MAAC Sportsmanship Statement
The NCAA and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial, sexist or abusive comments or intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the venue. The use of homophobic and transphobic language will not be permitted.
LGBTQ+ Educational Resources and Trainings
Quinnipiac Athletics aims to create a safe, supportive and welcoming campus for all community members, embracing all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. We seek to create a community where everyone expresses their full selves and is supported through an intersectional approach guided by an understanding of how identities combine, resulting often in various forms of discrimination and privilege.
Quinnipiac University aims to provide educational programs, community-building initiatives and advocacy for LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty. Visit here for more details about trainings, events and other offerings: https://www.qu.edu/student-life/diversity-and-inclusion/lgbtq/
