The area is currently under a blizzard warning. This major storm is set to impact our area starting early Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. Snow accumulations are predicted in the 12-20 inch range. Due to this storm and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place, the University of New Haven will be closed Monday, February 23, 2026. All classes and events scheduled for Monday have been Cancelled.
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).
The Vice President of Human Resources has authorized the use of the “Other UNH Closing” pay code for non-essential employees. Essential employees are expected to report as directed by their supervisors.
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
March 7, 2023
College is likely one of the biggest investments you will make in your young adult life. Although college is expensive, one way you can reduce the amount of debt is by applying for scholarships.
A scholarship is an award that you do not have to pay back. It can be won or assigned. Scholarships are offered by many different organizations, such as your college, clubs, community organizations, businesses, and many more. Scholarships may require certain GPAs or majors, but this is not always the case. Some scholarships require an essay or other deliverable, and you may need a letter of recommendation as well. Scholarships can vary widely in amount. Even the smallest scholarship can help with expenses.
There are many resources to help you find scholarships. A simple web search is one way you can find scholarships, as well as scholarship search tools that can help you find scholarships that apply to you. iGrad, a financial literacy platform, has a search tool that allows you to filter for a vast number of characteristics such as residency, amount, race-specific awards, and much more. The best part is iGrad is free to University of New Haven students and alumni!
If you still need help finding scholarships, the University of New Haven Financial Wellness Program is here to help. You can come to our Scholarship Workshops or schedule a specific scholarship-search meeting with a peer educator on Navigate. The Financial Wellness Peer Educators offer meetings to help you personalize your search and to give you tips and tricks! We also have a scholarship packet with more than 100 vetted scholarships that you can find on myCharger under Financial Wellness.
One big concern when looking for scholarships is scams. No one wants to waste time doing work that won’t help them, or, even worse, for their information to be stolen. The good news is there are many ways to protect yourself from scams. Some of the ways to stop scammers are:
Help save yourself from the stress of student debt, and follow us on Instagram at @unewhavenfinwell to stay informed on the latest information and updates. You can also find us on myCharger in Student Resources and under Financial Wellness.
Lexie Lajoie ’23 is a criminal justice major at the University and a Student Financial Wellness Peer Educator.
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."
The Charger Blog
Through personal essays, poetry, and visual art, the University’s Living Library Project invited students, faculty, and staff to share personal stories of struggle, growth, and humanity as a reminder that every voice carries a story worth hearing.