Sep 18, 2024  
2024-2025 Student Handbook 
    
2024-2025 Student Handbook

Introduction and Mission Statement


Introduction

Welcome to Quincy University! Our institution is a vibrant learning community grounded in Franciscan traditions and unwaveringly committed to academic excellence. From your first day on campus, Quincy University is dedicated to supporting and encouraging your success inside and outside the classroom.

The Quincy University Student Handbook, a crucial resource for your academic journey, is designed to inform and educate you about our policies and resources in a user-friendly format. This comprehensive guide covers campus resources, your rights and responsibilities, and essential information regarding your role as a student at Quincy University. You are expected to read, understand, and adhere to the standards, expectations, and rights outlined in this handbook.

It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the policies and regulations found in the Quincy University Student Handbook, the academic catalog, and any additional policies and procedures established by specific academic departments and administrative offices. Quincy University reserves the right to edit and update policies and procedures in this handbook as necessary.

Notification of any edits or updates will be emailed to your current QU student email on file with the University.

Mission Statement

Quincy University stands as a Catholic, independent, liberal arts institution of higher learning in the Franciscan tradition. Inspired by the spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi, we respect each person as a sister or brother with dignity, value, and worth. We work for justice, peace and the integrity of creation. We prepare men and women for leadership and for the transformation of the world by educating them to seek knowledge that leads to wisdom. We welcome and invite all to share our spirit and life.

Quincy University stands as a Catholic, independent, liberal arts institution of higher learning in the Franciscan tradition. Inspired by the spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi, we respect each person as a sister or brother with dignity, value, and worth. We work for justice, peace and the integrity of creation. We prepare students for leadership and for the transformation of the world by educating them to seek knowledge that leads to wisdom. We welcome and invite all to share our spirit and life.

 

The Quincy University Student Handbook applies to all students, regardless of their college or program affiliation. This edition of the Student Handbook contains the most current information available as of its publication date and supersedes all previous editions. The University reserves the right to modify the policies within this handbook at any time, with such changes becoming effective immediately upon publication.

Last Revision: July 2024