Quinnipiac University North Haven Campus Facilities: A Comprehensive Overview

Quinnipiac University, with its three campuses, provides a wide array of facilities designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students, faculty, and staff. This article delves into the facilities available at the North Haven Campus, with a focus on dining, academics, health sciences, and recreation.

Dining Options at Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University's dining halls across its three campuses offer a diverse range of culinary choices, blending global flavors with familiar favorites, and prioritizing fresh, sustainable, and often locally sourced ingredients.

North Haven Campus Dining

The dining hall on the North Haven Campus is designed with the needs of busy and passionate students in mind. Students can purchase grab-and-go meals and snacks from Outtakes, a 24-hour convenience store. For a quick pick-me-up, freshly brewed Starbucks coffee is readily available.

Other Campus Dining

While the North Haven Campus offers convenient options, it's worth noting the extensive dining choices available on the Mount Carmel and York Hill Campuses.

Mount Carmel Campus:

Café Q: Located in the Carl Hansen Student Center, Café Q is a central dining hub.
Starbucks Cafe: A full-service Starbucks cafe is also located in the Carl Hansen Student Center.
Sushi Do: Offers handcrafted sushi.
Au Bon Pain Cafe and Bakery: Provides cafe and bakery options.
Bobcat Den: Located on Bobcat Way, the Bobcat Den offers a variety of choices, including:
- Pico Mesa: Features Mexican and Southwestern classics like quesadillas, taco bowls, burritos, and salads, with vegan and vegetarian options.
- Q Diner: Serves classic diner meals and custom-made Chop'd Salads.
Shake Smart: Located in the Recreation and Wellness Center.
Heritage Kitchen: An indoor dining station with a rotating weekly schedule of international and unique cuisine, catered by local food truck businesses.
Delicious Without: Healthy cuisine that appeals to all guests.
Create Global: Features a constantly changing menu including contemporary American, Asian, and Moroccan-inspired dishes.
Fuel Up: A grab-and-go station with a 2-pound container for students to fill up for a set price.

York Hill Campus:

York Hill Cafe: Offers breakfast, sandwiches and subs made fresh to order (both cold and grilled), personal wood fire pizza, a range of classic Italian pasta dishes and grilled meals.
Create: For Lunch, Create has a plant-forward concept where students can choose plant-based options.
Rocky Top Chef's Table: Bringing delicious food and entertainment to you!
On The Rocks Pub and Grill: Opened in the spring of 2020, this pub hosts university community events, from hockey watch parties to galas and open-mic nights. It offers beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and pub-style food, with a stage for live entertainment, TV screens, and table-top shuffleboard.

Academic Facilities on the North Haven Campus

The North Haven Campus is primarily home to graduate programs in education, health sciences, law, medicine, nursing, and the master of social work program. It features state-of-the-art facilities designed to support advanced learning and research in these fields.

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Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Building

The state-of-the-art Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences building on the North Haven Campus is equipped with advanced technology and emulates interdisciplinary, team-based environments. The 325,000-square-foot facility is designed for collaborative and hands-on learning opportunities.

Clinics

Undergraduate and graduate students can work in student- and faculty-led clinics, providing rehabilitation and other forms of care for patients who normally don’t have access to it. One such clinic is the Lions Low Vision Center, which offers free services and equipment for patients with vision impairments.

Specialized Labs

Cutting-edge facilities include a motion analysis lab, a rehabilitative sciences lab, an intensive care unit, and a neonatal lab. A model apartment is designed to teach students how to provide care in a residential setting.

The School of Business

The Waking Giant Café, a student-run operation, features breakfast items such as overnight oats and warm breakfast items, made-to-order and grab-and-go lunch sandwiches, as well as a We Proudly Serve Starbucks coffee with brewed iced and hot beverages and bottled drinks. The cafe is conveniently located in the first floor of the School of Business in the Brett M. Amendola Family Atrium, with a beautiful view of the courtyard and near dozens of cozy seating and study nooks.

The South Quad Development

As part of the broader South Quad development, the SITE embodies Quinnipiac’s vision for a sustainable, innovative and future-ready campus.

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SITE (Science, Innovation, Technology and Exploration)

The SITE is Quinnipiac’s newest academic landmark, purposefully designed to bring together Science, Innovation, Technology and Exploration. The SITE features state-of-the-art wet and dry labs, 15 modern science teaching labs and a specialized greenhouse for live plant research. Dedicated exploration spaces extend learning into the future with immersive environments for augmented reality, virtual reality, gaming and emerging technologies. With more than 30,000 square feet of research space, the SITE bridges classroom learning with real-world inquiry.

Health and Wellness Facilities

Quinnipiac University prioritizes health and wellness across its campuses.

Recreation and Wellness Center (Mount Carmel Campus)

While not located on the North Haven Campus, the Recreation and Wellness Center on the Mount Carmel Campus is a key facility for all Quinnipiac students. Completed in 2023, the multi-purpose facility includes expanded recreational space and equipment, a rock-climbing wall, an upgraded health center, a counseling center with outdoor views, and a fuel bar for nutritional needs.

Fitness and Recreation Programs

The university offers a variety of fitness and recreation programs throughout the week and semester, including Spin classes, weightlifting, yoga, and other recreational opportunities. The Fitness and Recreation department regularly hosts events for students of all skill levels.

Libraries

Quinnipiac's libraries promote intellectual curiosity, strive for excellence in education, and facilitate scholarship through collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.

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Clinical Affiliations

Quinnipiac students have the opportunity to work at prestigious hospitals, health care organizations, and research facilities. The pathologists’ assistant program, for example, features a clinical year at partnering institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, UCLA, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and Yale New Haven Hospital. Many programs have clinical affiliations in Connecticut and the Northeast.

Sustainability

Quinnipiac University is committed to sustainability, as demonstrated by the Recreation and Wellness Center's LEED Gold certification.

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