The West Haven area has received a significant snowfall with 16 inches of snow already on the ground. Due to this and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place: All in-person day and evening classes scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 will transition to being held online or remotely..
Campus operations for residential students will be modified based on expected conditions. Separate messages will be sent from various offices and departments regarding changes to normal hours of operation. Current students, faculty, and staff can find the latest information about operations on myCharger (login required).
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.
Residential students should be prepared to move their vehicles, if requested, for snow removal operations. If you are parked on a public street in West Haven, please move your vehicle off-street as a snow parking ban has been issued prohibiting vehicles from parking on all public streets. A list of off-street parking lots can be found on the City of West Haven’s website.
The Charger Blog
Casey Moore ’22, whose father spent two years in the law enforcement field, aspires to follow in his footsteps and pursue a career as an investigator for a state or federal agency.
October 12, 2018
For Casey Moore ’22, it was the criminal justice program that sparked her interest in the University of New Haven. And it was the community that made it feel like home.
"Once I got to campus, I knew this was the school for me," she said. "The people were friendly and always willing to help. The small class sizes and community feel also drew me here."
A criminal justice major, she will pursue a concentration in investigative services.
"My dad worked in the criminal justice field for 25 years, and I became interested in this work because of him," she said. "I wanted to pursue my degree at the University of New Haven because the program is well known, and I knew it would be a good fit for me. I am most excited about all of the great opportunities the University will be able to provide me."
So far, she has most enjoyed getting to know her classmates.
"Once I got to campus, I knew this was the school for me." Casey Moore ’22
"I came from a small town and have had the same group of friends for years," said Moore, one of the newest members of the University’s Criminal Justice Club. "Coming to college allowed me to meet new people from all over."
She offers this advice for high schools seniors who are in the midst of their college searches.
"Visit all of the schools you are interested in because you will be able to get a feel for the community," she says. "Once you step on campus you will just know whether or not it is right for you."
The Charger Blog
Entrepreneur David Sussman partnered with the University of New Haven to pilot Uccountability, a program designed to strengthen student success through structured peer accountability. Students from the first cohort shared the far-reaching impact of their experiences.
University News
The University of New Haven has signed a master research agreement with Capewell Aerial Systems, a Connecticut aerospace manufacturer, to provide hands-on engineering projects and internships focused on aviation safety and advanced manufacturing.
Charger 360
Kat Swistak '26 reflects on her journey from a small town in New Jersey to the University of New Haven to study forensic science. A marketing minor, she talked about her work with Charger Athletics, including serving as the social media manager for women's rugby and field hockey as well as being part of Chargers Creative, the student-led group that supports social and digital media that generate millions of impressions for the University's Division I athletics teams. This work, as well as her involvement with the Office of Marketing and Communications student content team has broadened her career aspirations to work in content creation. She also talked about her plans for the Women in Sports Club, which she hopes will be her legacy as a Charger. "I'm so glad that I came here. I wouldn't have been able to grow and be who I am without coming here."