Here are some of the popular questions we have been receiving regarding this semesters senior photos and the effects of Covid-19 on the planning process. For additional clarification, please email yearbook@quinnipiac.edu.
Who will take my senior portrait?
Lauren Studios will take all on-campus senior portraits and will provide all communication directly to seniors on campus on when to sign up.
When can I get my portrait taken?
The on-campus portrait dates for spring semester 2021 will be announced at the end of February, 2021. Due to current circumstances, future dates will be released a week to two weeks prior to sessions beginning.
Where are senior portraits taken?
Sessions will be happening in either Carl Hansen Student Center or Rocky Top Student Center. It is important that the student refers to the email confirmation sent out by Lauren Studios regarding location.
How do I schedule my senior portrait?
Lauren Studio’s is handling the management of all scheduling for seniors. An email will be sent out to all seniors where they will be able to register through a link provided.
How much does it cost to get my portrait taken?
Price varies by what package the senior choses.
What should I wear?
You should wear business attire to the sitting. Men should wear a button up shirt and tie. Jackets are optional. Women can wear business or business casual attire. Long sleeves are recommended.
How will I get to see my portraits?
Lauren Studios will provide a link to all students to choose their portrait.
Is the class of 2020 able to participate in the current senior portrait sessions?
At this time we are not able to provide additional sessions for the 2020 alums due to a number of reasons. Some being the Quinnipiac mitigation efforts regarding the spread of COVID-19 on our campus. Focusing just on one smaller population who live on campus and participate in the on campus testing. Another being limited sessions already available for our class of 2021 seniors. Due to last semesters early closure of on-campus operations, we are still working with Lauren Studios to reschedule those individuals. If the situation is to improve where we can accommodate additional sessions we will communicate directly to the Class of 2020.
What have you done specifically for the class of 2020 regarding senior portraits?
Last year when the shutdowns first began, The Summit worked hard to provide a variety of options for our 2020 graduates given the circumstances. Seniors were allowed to have their own photos taken from home or go to another studio in their area to then submit to the yearbook.
Who Can participate in senior photos?
Class of 2021 individuals who are participating in on-campus class instruction and participating in the campus Covid-19 testing.
What if I am an on-campus student but my professors decided to teach their classes completely online for the semester?
You can still participate as long as you are still reporting into campus for the on ground Covid-19 testing. If you are not partaking in the testing or have not been cleared by Health Services, you are not able to come to senior photos. This is a decision made by the QU Covid-19 Taskforce.
How do you determine who can and can not partake in senior portraits?
As a student organization we must follow the strict guidance given to us by Quinnipiac University and the Covid-19 Taskforce. We are given a list of students from IT generated with the help of Student Health Services and Registrars Office. This list will clarify who identifies as an on-campus senior Vs. a remote senior as well as who partakes in the testing and who does not. It is in accordance with the guidance given to us.
I purchased a senior photo package and the yearbook last semester (Fall 2020) through Lauren Studios but my session was cancelled and I am now a remote learner/Alumni this semester. How do I receive a refund?
You can reach out directly to Lauren Studios and they will provide you with a full refund.
I purchased a senior photo package and the yearbook last semester (Fall 2020) through Lauren Studios but my session was cancelled and I am now a remote learner/Alumni this semester but I still want to be in the yearbook. What do I do?
Request a full refund from Lauren Studios. You can still participate by having your photo taken from home or going to another photographer near you (refer to the email sent out from campus life of 2/15. You can also see this email in the Covid-19 Response section of our website). Your photographer or you can then send the photo directly to The Summit email so that we can manually input your photo into the yearbook. To purchase the yearbook, simply click “purchase yearbook” on our website and you will be taken to our page with them to ensure a copy is printed for you. We recommend to purchase the yearbook after the refund is issued from Lauren Studios, that way it will save on any confusion for you in the end.