Online Education at Quinnipiac University

About Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University (QU), founded in 1929, is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher education. Consistently ranked among the best universities by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Quinnipiac is renowned for its excellent undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Simply put, a Quinnipiac education embodies the University's commitment to three important values:

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

 Mission of Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac's mission is to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for the intellectual and personal growth of undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students.

Online Degree Experience at Quinnipiac University

QU Online is your key to eLearning. Our courses and online degree programs are accredited, taught by Quinnipiac faculty and follow the same high academic standards as on-campus courses.

As a distance learner, you will learn from reading assignments, online presentations (designed by the professor) and lively discussions with classmates.

What you need to know to be a successful distance learner at Quinnipiac University

People who succeed taking online courses are self-motivated and work well independently. A good work ethic is also important, as the amount of class work is the same as a traditional on-campus course.

Basic computer skills are all you need to take courses. These skills include being able to navigate the Internet, use e-mail and Microsoft Office programs (primarily Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Why choose Quinnipiac University?

Because Quinnipiac is where professors who want to teach, and where students who want a personal, challenging education come to learn. At Quinnipiac, students are our first, second and third priorities.

In fact, collaborative, innovative teaching is so important to us that we give annual awards to professors who do it best. Our faculty members are experts in their field, generous with their time and eager to share their knowledge.