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.
The Charger Blog
Recognizing the impact of COVID-19 could present financial challenges for some of their classmates, the University’s Graduate Student Council is providing support to students in need. Their efforts are one of many ways Chargers are helping Chargers during this unprecedented situation.
April 9, 2020
Kacie Cressey ’18, ’20 M.S., president of the University of New Haven’s Graduate Student Council, understands that the global COVID-19 pandemic could present some financial difficulties for some of her fellow graduate students.
To assist students in need, the GSC has pledged $10,000 to purchase four hundred $25 electronic gift cards to Target, Walmart, and Amazon Pantry to help graduate students buy essential items.
"As a board, we wanted to focus on what we could do to support graduate students most affected by the pandemic," said Cressey, a candidate in the University’s graduate program in cellular and molecular biology. "We recognize the challenges graduate students are experiencing because of the pandemic aren't the same for everyone, and many of them need some additional help."
"It is refreshing to see our students – and the entire University community – come together to support one another."Steve Macchiarolo
The money allocated for the gift cards was originally intended for graduate student programs and events during the spring semester. Since the University made the decision that students would finish the spring semester remotely amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, many of the planned programs and events are now being held virtually.
"The GSC Executive Board brainstormed several different options to assist graduate students during this pandemic, and they wanted to have an impact on as many graduate students as possible," said Steve Macchiarolo, director of graduate student engagement. "To date, we have already delivered half of the $25 gift cards that the GSC has allocated."
Students recently received an email from the GSC president explaining the initiative and providing the link to an application. A subcommittee reviews the applications and grants gift cards based on demonstrated need.
This is one of many initiatives that members of the University community are spearheading to help fellow Chargers during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, University Advancement has launched the Charge Ahead Student Support Fund and the Centennial Scholarship Fund to support the most urgent needs of students.
Macchiarolo praised the Graduate Student Council for their commitment to giving back.
"The leadership of the GSC executive board has been astounding," he said. "They are constantly evaluating the needs and concerns of their fellow graduate students and exploring other ways they can offer assistance during these challenging times. It is refreshing to see our students – and the entire University community – come together to support one another."
Throughout the shift to remote learning, the GSC has been responding to students’ questions and concerns. Student leaders have directed their peers to resources and departments, such as Graduate Student Services and the Dean of Students Office.
Cressey acknowledges that many graduate students don’t receive financial support from family members, and that many have been forced to move home because of the pandemic. For some students, this means returning to their families across the globe. She hopes the gift cards will serve as a reminder that they still have the support of the University community during this challenging time.
"We are very grateful for the kind responses we have been getting from students who have applied," said Cressey. "We are glad to hear that this initiative is appreciated and is filling a need for the students we represent. We realize that $25 isn’t enough for weeks of groceries, but we hope it will relieve some of their stress – even if just for a few days."
We've launched the Charge Ahead Student Support Fund in an effort to raise financial assistance for our students for such necessities as remote learning technology, food, housing, medical expenses, and other emergency needs. Please click here to make a contribution that will assist those in our University community who need our support.
University News
New University-wide council will advance strategic partnerships, immersive student opportunities, and innovative research, supporting the University’s strategic plan the development of its pioneering Center for Innovation and Applied Technology.
The Charger Blog
Entrepreneur David Sussman, Pompea College of Business Advisory Board Member and chief visionary officer of The Family Security Plan®, is collaborating with University of New Haven students, faculty, and staff to create a program and app that helps Chargers support each other to achieve academic, personal, and professional goals. It’s called Uccountability.
University News
Vice President for Innovation and Applied Technology Paul Lavoie will serve on the Board of Directors and as America’s Chief Manufacturing Officer for the newly launched American Manufacturing Futures Institute.