Quinnipiac University Prison Education and Community Engagement
Our Mission: Bridging Education and Dignity
We are committed to providing trauma-responsive education and community support for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals. Through the Prison Education and Community Engagement (PECE) center, we foster educational equity and empower returning citizens with the tools they need for successful reentry and lifelong growth.
We aspire to end mass incarceration and build a more just society.
Inside-Out Prison Exchange
A unique academic exchange program that brings university faculty directly into the prison environment to provide high-quality, trauma-responsive education.
Academic Pathways & Community Engagement
Empowering incarcerated individuals through high-quality, trauma-responsive education and reentry support.
Credentialed Courses
Led by University professors, these courses provide official university credit and focus on critical thinking, civic engagement, and personal development.
Community Engagement
We bridge the gap between the university and the community, fostering educational equity and providing essential reentry resources for returning citizens.
Get in Touch
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Admissions
Contact us through the form to the left.
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Location
Office of Lifelong Learning
275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
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Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM