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
Having been as successful as any institution in mitigating the impact of the virus and continuing to provide meaningful educational experiences in and out of the classroom, the University of New Haven is looking forward to the start of the 2021-22 academic year when the hope and expectation is the impact of the pandemic will be significantly reduced.
April 30, 2021
With widespread availability of several highly effective COVID-19 vaccines, University of New Haven leaders have a high degree of confidence the University will be able to return to many of its pre-pandemic norms in terms of class formats, student life, and other staples of the Charger experience.
In a recent email to the University community, President Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D., announced that if the number of COVID-19 cases are low and controlled, and if the University community attains an 85 percent level of natural or acquired COVID-19 immunity before July 1, 2021, the anticipation is the following policies would be in place for Fall 2021:
“As one of Connecticut’s recognized leaders in COVID preparedness and response, the University is committed to maintaining the college experience while doing so in a safe manner,” said Summer McGee, Ph.D., CPH, dean of the University’s School of Health Sciences and COVID coordinator who has become a much sought-after expert to comment on the impact of and the response to the coronavirus pandemic. “Our campus continues to have one of the lowest COVID case numbers in the state because Charger Nation is committed to campus health.”
The University, says President Kaplan, has long prided itself on being prepared for all eventualities – and instilling that mindset in its students.
That’s why, he says, the University has excelled in protecting its community from COVID-19 and in continuing to provide rewarding curricular and co-curricular opportunities despite the widespread impact of the global pandemic.
“This is a credit to everyone in our community,” said President Kaplan. “Over the past year, we have confronted – and confidently overcome – unprecedented challenges and obstacles that have impacted in far-reaching ways how we live, learn, work, and interact with others. We all should take great pride in how our community has responded, and be proud of all you have continued to achieve facing such adversity.”
Depending on vaccination levels in the University community and local public health conditions, the University may continue certain public health measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all members of our University community, President Kaplan shared. These measures will be based on health guidance at the time. Fully vaccinated individuals will not need to complete surveillance testing in the Fall.
If the University reaches its 85 percent vaccination goal, there may also be the opportunity for further reduced physical distancing; full-capacity classrooms, labs and events; on-campus guests without testing; and other returns to normal operations.
Above all, President Kaplan stressed, the University will continue to plan for every eventuality.
“As always, all decisions will continue to be made with the safety and well-being of our University community as our paramount priority,” said President Kaplan.
More than 11,000 students have applied to be part of the University’s incoming Class of 2025. The University is on track to welcome one of its largest, most diverse, and most competitive classes in its 101-year history. Incoming members of the Class of 2025 can submit their enrollment deposit to officially join Charger Nation.
Among the incoming Chargers is Saige Batza ’25, who will major in psychology.
“As soon as I set foot on campus, I felt at home,” she said. “I felt closer to my dream than ever before. I look forward to watching my dream come true with my future set at the University.”
“The University of New Haven is not only the best choice for me, but for furthering my education so that I will have a successful career,” added Hannah Fitzgerald ’25, an incoming cybersecurity and networks major. “Being able to further my education at a great school is an amazing opportunity that I am so grateful to have.”
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.