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.
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The University of New Haven Police Department has a close working relationship with the West Haven police, and they regularly collaborate to serve the University and West Haven communities.
March 1, 2019
Before joining the University of New Haven community, Ron Quagliani, associate vice president of public safety and administrative services, spent years as a member of the West Haven police department, including a stint as chief.
"It was always a priority of mine to try to enhance that relationship," said Quagliani, who came to the University nearly a decade ago. "They’re wonderful partners for us. They help us, and we help them."
At major University events, such as spring weekend, officers from both departments often ride together in police vehicles. They work especially closely when patrolling the campus perimeter, with University police often backing West Haven police up on calls. This benefits the University’s neighbors – many of whom are students – since they have the benefit of having two departments patrolling and protecting their neighborhood.
"We’ve worked very hard with West Haven police, with other city entities, and with our off-campus students to ensure that students know the requirements of being a good citizen of West Haven."Tracy Mooney, University’s Chief of Police
"We’ve worked very hard with West Haven police, with other city entities, and with our off-campus students to ensure that students know the requirements of being a good citizen of West Haven," said Tracy Mooney, the University’s chief of police. "It’s important that we have the ability to work through those relationships and have teaching moments for students."
These teaching moments extend to internships with both departments. These opportunities, as well as the association between the departments, will continue to evolve and expand.
"The level of trust between the two departments has grown significantly," said Quagliani. "They have no qualms with calling us and asking for help."
Though many private universities do not have sworn police officers, most of the University of New Haven’s officers have had full careers at other departments before joining the University’s police department. The department, which was the first at a private college or university in the state to earn Tier I accreditation from the State of Connecticut Police Officers Standards and Training Council, has hundreds of years of collective experience.
"The safety of this community, opening up a dialogue, and having them be responsive to our needs – and us to theirs – it’s a wonderful supplement." Tracy Mooney, University’s Chief of Police
The collaboration between University and city officers extends to the well-being of the community. Officers also work together on goodwill endeavors, including an annual Toys for Tots drive and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut.
"I believe that it is incredibly important for us to have this relationship with the West Haven police," said Mooney. "The safety of this community, opening up a dialogue, and having them be responsive to our needs – and us to theirs – it’s a wonderful supplement."
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."