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Commencement

Travel, Maps, Directions and Hotels

Commencement will take place on our Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses located in Hamden, Connecticut. Learn more about how to get here, where to stay, parking and things to do in the area.

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How to Get Here

The undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies will take place on the Mount Carmel Campus Quadrangle, 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut.

The School of Law and Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Commencement ceremonies will take place in the M&T Bank Arena on the York Hill Campus, 305 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut.

 

Mount Carmel Campus

Our Mount Carmel Campus, home to most of our first- and second-year students, is nestled at the foot of the picturesque Sleeping Giant State Park. The sprawling lawns lead to the Carl Hansen Student Center, our network of academic classroom buildings, the Arnold Bernhard Library and a series of traditional, apartment and suite-style residence halls.

Getting to the Mount Carmel Campus

275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06518
800-462-1944

From I-91

  • Take I-91 North or South to Exit 10.
  • Take Route 40 to the end and turn right onto Whitney Avenue.
  • Proceed 1.4 miles, turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue.

From I-95

  • Take I-95 to I-91 North.
  • Get off at Exit 10.
  • Take Route 40 to the end and turn right onto Whitney Avenue.
  • Proceed 1.4 miles, turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue.

From Route 15

  • North to exit 61 or South to exit 62.
  • Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north 3 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue.
  • Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and drive 0.3 miles to campus.


From I-91

  • Take I-91 North or South to Exit 10.
  • Take Route 40 to the end and turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10).
  • Proceed .75 miles and turn left onto Sherman Avenue.
  • The entrance to campus is approximately 0.25 miles on the right across from a hiking/biking trail and its parking lot.


From I-95

  • Take I-95 to I-91 North. Get off at Exit 10.
  • Take Route 40 to the end and turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10).
  • Proceed .75 miles and turn left onto Sherman Avenue.
  • The entrance to campus is approximately 0.25 miles on the right across from a hiking/biking trail and its parking lot.

From Route 15 

  • North to Exit 61 or South to Exit 62.
  • Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north 2.7 miles and turn left onto Sherman Avenue.
  • The entrance to campus is approximately 0.25 miles on the right across from a hiking/biking trail and its parking lot.

For more detailed driving directions to the York Hill Campus, view the PDF campus map below.

York Hill Campus PDF Map

Make your trip memorable

Below, we've gathered up resources for you to explore the area in addition to your Commencement ceremony experience.

Downtown New Haven skyline right after sunset

Explore the Area

Connecticut has a lot to boast about. With beaches, amusement and adventure parks, hiking, boating, theater, history, museums, concerts, restaurants, shopping, resorts, and more, there's always something to do. And since we're in New England, we get the best of it all, with activities for all four seasons. We're also situated just a short trip to New York City and Boston.

Explore our recommendations for what to do in the area

Questions?

If you have questions about Commencement after reading through the site, please contact quevents@qu.edu for assistance.