Graduate Student Affairs’ (GSA) vision is to provide engagement and opportunities for personal and professional growth outside of the classroom.
Graduate Student Affairs enhances the quality of graduate student life by working with the individual student, graduate student groups, and campus partners in creating an inclusive, student-centered community with opportunities that support and encourage personal and professional development.
Graduate Student Affairs offers a wide range of programs in health and well-being, personal enrichment, engagement opportunities, professional development and academic support. GSA works with student groups to plan, fundraise for and implement these programs. In addition, GSA supports facilities operations on the North Haven Campus, including reserving spaces and assigning lockers.
Graduate Student Affairs is responsible for the orientation of all incoming graduate students through the Graduate QStart and Graduate Orientation programs. Graduate QStart is an onboarding program to get students involved prior to arriving at the university. In addition, Graduate Orientation is a half-day program welcoming students to Quinnipiac, spotlighting various resources and support services available to ensure seamless transition to graduate work and success in the classroom.
In addition, GSA oversees medical leave of absence requests, advises Graduate Student Advisory Boards on the Mount Carmel Campus, North Haven Campus, and online, supports graduate student organizations, assists with graduate commencement ceremonies, and provides guidance on graduate student matters.
GSA serves as the central resource for all graduate students. The office is staffed by Gina Frank, dean of graduate student affairs, and Stefano Fasulo, director of graduate student affairs. Students are always welcome to visit the office on the North Haven Campus in MNH-276, or to contact the office at 203-582-GRAD (4723) or gradaffairs@qu.edu
The handbook was edited in June 2025 by the dean of graduate student affairs, with the Office of Marketing and Communications. If you have questions about the content, please contact the dean of graduate student affairs at 203-582-4723.
This handbook is provided to students and applicants for their general guidance only. It does not constitute a contract, either express or implied, and is subject to change at the university’s discretion.