In-Person Meetings for Classes on Monday, January 26, 2026 are Cancelled; Online/remote classes to be held as determined by Faculty.

Public Safety is tracking a significant snowfall that will be arriving in our area late Sunday morning (Jan. 25). It will snow heavily throughout the day and evening eventually tapering off Monday (Jan. 26) with 10-14 inches expected statewide. A sleet and freezing rain mix is also possible along the shore. Temperatures will be in the teens and twenties.

Due to this significant winter storm and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place, all in-person day and evening classes scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 have been cancelled. All scheduled in-person classes will transition to being held online or remotely. Additional information on the virtual format for each class will be provided by your instructor.

Faculty have been asked to prepare for Online or Remote sessions in the event of in-person meeting cancellations. These options will be determined by the Faculty member and all questions should be directed to the Faculty teaching each course section. Faculty also have been asked to be very understanding and accommodating of the individual situations of their students who may have difficulty managing these alternative online or remote class meetings on short notice.

Please note that only essential employees, as previously determined by their respective department leaders, should report to campus. All other employees should fulfill the requirements of their role remotely.

Campus operations for residential students, unless otherwise noted, will operate as scheduled, though hours may be modified or changed based on the conditions. Separate messages will be sent from the Peterson Library, the Beckerman Recreation Center, and Dining Services regarding any changes to their normal hours of operation. The Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation will remain open for residential students to use for study space and to participate in online classes.

Off-campus students that live in the City of West Haven should abide by the city’s parking ban during inclement weather to avoid having their vehicle tagged and towed. Please check the City of West Haven’s website for further information on their snow parking ban.

Center for Academic Success and Advising

The mission of the Center for Academic Success and Advising is to familiarize students with the multitude of resources available on campus and to help students make progress toward fulfilling their educational, social, and personal goals.

We support our mission by offering a variety of services and programs for students.

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How We Help

The Center for Academic Success and Advising aims to provide support, resources, and advising assistance for all students at the University of New Haven.

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Incoming Students

Learn more about the support offered by the Center for Academic Success and Advising and how our office can provide assistance to both students and their families.

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Meet the Center for Academic Success and Advising Team

Marissa Balogh

Coordinator of Transfer Student Success

Marissa graduated with a B.A. in Communication and a M.S.Ed in Educational Counseling from Monmouth University. Having been a transfer student herself, she is excited to work with transfer students to help them in their transition to the University of New Haven. She also serves as the Advisor to Tau Sigma Honor Society, a transfer student honor society.

Maxcy Hall 210C
(203) 932-7233
MBalogh@newhaven.edu

Josh Carbajal

Success Advisor

Josh (he/him/his) graduated with both a B.S. in Forensic Science and an M.A. in Community Psychology from the University of New Haven.

Maxcy Hall 210D
(203) 932-7311
JCarbajal@newhaven.edu

Helena Cole

Director, Centers for Academic Success and Advising

Helena Cole graduated with an B.A. degree in History and Italian from Bryn Mawr College. She received her M.Ed in College Student Personnel from the University of Maryland, and her M.A. in Humanities from Hood College. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Leadership in Academic Advising at Kansas State University. Helena started working at the University of New Haven as the Director of the Centers for Academic Success and Advising in January 2013.

Maxcy Hall 210F
(203) 932-7423
HCole@newhaven.edu

Lynn Derobertis

Associate Director, Curriculum Development and Faculty Programming
Success Advisor

Lynn DeRobertis graduated with a B.S. degree in Nursing from Boston College and a M.S. in Public Health from Southern Connecticut State University. Lynn has been a Student Success Advisor since 2000. Lynn supervises the Academic Peer Mentor program and focuses on sophomore student success. She also serves as the Advisor to Lamda Alpha Upsilon.

Maxcy Hall 210E
(203) 932-7043
LDeRobertis@newhaven.edu

Ashley McDowell

Success Advisor

Ashley graduated with a B.S. degree in Legal Studies and a M.S. degree in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven. Ashley joined University of New Haven's Center for Academic Success and Advising as a Success Advisor in December 2021. Ashley is currently working towards a PhD degree in Criminal Justice at the University of New Haven.

Maxcy Hall 106C
(203) 932-7310
AMcDowell@newhaven.edu

Jim Prosper

Senior Success Advisor

Jim graduated with a B.A. in History from Central Connecticut State University and received his M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Post University in Waterbury, CT. Jim joined University of New Haven’s Center for Academic Success and Advising as a Success Advisor in 2017.

Maxcy Hall 106F
(203) 932-7378
JProsper@newhaven.edu

Aschlee Riendeau

Assistant Director

Aschlee (She/Her/Hers) graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.A. in Anthropology and received her M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from North Carolina State University. Aschlee has been a Student Success Advisor since 2010 and also serves as the Advisor to Alpha Lambda Delta first-year honor society.

Maxcy Hall 210B
(203) 479-4581
ARiendeau@newhaven.edu

Julia Vitali

Success Advisor

Julia graduated with a B.A. in Sociology from Eastern Connecticut State University, and with a M.Ed in Student Affairs Administration and Leadership from the University of Bridgeport.

Maxcy Hall 106D
(203) 932-7371
JVitali@newhaven.edu

In-Person Meetings for Classes on Monday, January 26, 2026 are Cancelled; Online/remote classes to be held as determined by Faculty.

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Center for Academic Success and Advising

How We Help

Incoming Students

Meet the Center for Academic Success and Advising Team

Marissa Balogh

Josh Carbajal

Helena Cole

Lynn Derobertis

Ashley McDowell

Jim Prosper

Aschlee Riendeau

Julia Vitali