An Overview
The University comprises the Schools of Business, Communications, Health Sciences, and Law and the College of Liberal Arts. Quinnipiac University is a private, nondenominational institution of higher learning founded in 1929. Quinnipiac's mission is to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for the intellectual and personal growth of its students.

Quinnipiac University enrolls approximately 1,800 graduate students. Of these, approximately 1100 are enrolled in Graduate Studies, with the remainder enrolled in the Law School. In Graduate Studies, 60 percent of the students are women and about 50 percent attend full-time. There is a small but growing number of international students and students of color on the Quinnipiac campus. Quinnipiac University has a firm commitment to increasing diversity on campus.

The Community
Quinnipiac University is located on a beautiful campus in Hamden, Connecticut, a suburb of New Haven. Hamden is approximately 30 minutes from Hartford, 2 hours from New York City, and 2 hours from Boston. Quinnipiac is located at the base of Sleeping Giant Park with more than 1,500 acres of wooded trails. New Haven is a vibrant city with much to offer, including theaters, art museums, shops, and restaurants. Hartford, the state capital, also offers historical and cultural attractions, concerts, and athletic events.

Programs of Study
Quinnipiac University offers master’s degrees in the following programs: accounting, MBA, MBA – chartered financial analyst track, MBA in health care management, computer information systems, interactive communications, journalism, teaching (elementary & secondary), biomedical sciences, nurse practitioner, post master’s certificate for nurse practitioner, cardiovascular perfusion, radiologist assistant, molecular and cell biology, pathologists’ assistant, physician assistant, a sixth year diploma in educational leadership, a juris doctor (J.D.) degree through the School of Law as well as a master of science in organizational leadership from the School of Professional Studies.  Programs range in length from twelve months to three years. Both full- and part-time study are available in certain fields. Through its graduate programs, the University has recognized a substantial trend toward greater professionalism and the rapidly expanding body of knowledge in these fields. All graduate programs at the University share three foundations. Instruction is provided by a team of academicians who hold the highest available academic credentials and practicing professionals who hold advanced positions in their fields. Every graduate student is provided with the opportunity to obtain practical experience through residencies, internships, thesis research, special projects, clinical rotations, consulting practicums, or small laboratory classes. Study in all graduate programs is advanced and builds upon both undergraduate education and professional experience.

Facilities and Resources
All graduate and professional students have access to the materials in the Arnold Bernhard Library and the School of Law Library. Education students can utilize ERIC, PsychInfo, and the Wilson Full-Text Educational Service via the World Wide Web; assorted curriculum materials in all formats; a children/young adult literature collection; electronic and paper copies of periodicals; and a collection of current textbooks. Students in the School of Business can access ABI/Inform, LEXIS-NEXIS, and Business Abstracts databases via the World Wide Web. Many business journals and business monographs are available. In the sciences, Science Direct, MEDLINE, and the Nursing Index are offered, among other Web-based resources. Librarians maintain a joint online catalog for the two libraries. Communications students utilize the Ed McMahon Mass Communications Center. The center provides students with hands-on experience in studios, radio and TV control rooms, video and audio editing suites, and the news technology center. Students in the programs offered through the School of Health Sciences utilize the facilities on campus in Echlin Health Sciences Center and the Clinical Skills Laboratory. Echlin Center houses classrooms designed for clinical practice in the health sciences, extensive computer and robotics equipment, and lecture halls and seminar rooms. The Clinical Skills Laboratory is a well-equipped simulation of a hospital setting. The Law Library contains more than 280,000 volumes and an extensive audiovisual collection. It is equipped with LEXIS and WESTLAW, computerized legal research systems, and IBM PCs for word processing and computer-assisted legal instruction programs.

Expenses and Aid
Costs: Tuition for all graduate programs is computed per credit hour. In 2008–09, the tuition rate is $730 per credit hour. Students in some programs are charged by the semester. The tuition cost for the physician assistant program is approximately $69,500; for the pathologists' assistant program, approximately $63,500; for the cardiovascular perfusion program, approximately $35,700 and for the M.A.T. program, students are assigned internships that offer a partial tuition waiver, reducing the overall tuition costs. Students pay a $35 student fee per credit (not to exceed $315) each semester. The University offers students a variety of payment plans, including deferred payment and installment programs, and cooperates fully with most employer reimbursement programs. Other expenses, such as books and supplies, vary by program. Information about financial aid and student budgets should be obtained directly from the Graduate Financial Aid Office.

Financial Aid: Graduate assistantships are available on a limited basis to both full- and part-time students. Some programs offer a tuition waiver in return for assistance in areas such as faculty research, admissions, or other administrative departments. Some education students receive tuition waivers while they are participating in the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program. Pathologists' assistant and physician assistant students receive tuition waivers during the clinical portions of their programs. In addition, graduate students are eligible to apply for federal and commercial loan programs.

Housing/Living Expenses: On-campus housing is available during the summer. The Office of Residential Life maintains a listing of nearby privately owned housing. Students can contact the Office of Residential Life at 203-582-8666. Costs for off-campus housing range from $500 to $700 or more monthly. Housing is available in apartments and private homes.

How to Apply
With the exception of the pathologists' assistant, physician assistant programs, and nursing, application deadlines are rolling. Applications for the physician assistant program must be complete no later than October 1; for the pathologists' assistant program, applications must be complete by December 15 and for nursing students who wish to pursue their studies full time starting in the fall, applications must be complete no later than June 30. Interviews are required for the M.A.T., nursing, physician assistant, and pathologists' assistant programs. Files are reviewed upon receipt of all required materials. All application materials are submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office.