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
During several new student and transfer orientation sessions this summer, current students and staff welcomed incoming students to Charger Nation. The program was a fun way for them to get to know their new classmates while learning more about the many exciting and immersive opportunities they’ll have as Chargers.
July 21, 2023
Isabella Cimino ’27 stood in the Maxcy Quad with several of her new peers as they introduced themselves and got to know each other. They were smiling and laughing, enjoying being on campus and being new members of the Charger community.
Cimino, who will begin her classes at the University this fall, is excited be a part of Charger Nation. She’ll be joining old friends – her best friend will be her roommate – as well as new ones. She met many of them at a recent session of the University’s Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) program, which enables incoming students such as Cimino to connect with their new classmates.
“The icebreakers we did were a great way to get to know new people,” said Cimino, an incoming psychology major from Brooklyn, NY. “It’s fun to get to know new people before starting school. I’m happy about the small class sizes because I’m a one-on-one learner.”
Cimino was one of the many new Chargers who came to campus in June and July for SOAR. Designed to offer students a seamless transition to the University, the program provides incoming students with important information and a fun and immersive introduction to the University. SOAR covers everything from the many academic and student-life opportunities and resources at the University to creating students’ Fall semester class schedules.
New Chargers were greeted by current students and staff, who offered information, enthusiasm, and a warm welcome.Sheahon Zenger, Ph.D., interim president, addressed the new Chargers, urging them to take advantage of everything the University has to offer.
“Get involved and get passionate,” he encouraged. “Every day is the beginning of the rest of your life.”
Students’ families also attended the welcome held in the University’s Beckerman Recreation Center. It was an opportunity for them to learn more about what their students would be doing during SOAR, as well as the many opportunities and offerings available to their students as Chargers.
For many parents such as Edgard Torres Zayas, dropping off their students was emotional as well as exciting. He and his family, who hail from Puerto Rico, were at SOAR with their student Andrea Torres Cruz ’27, an incoming homeland security major.
“It was difficult, as a parent, to see your child in a different environment, since she’s always been with us,” he explained. “But I appreciate the security at the University of New Haven. Being on campus and dropping her off, I felt secure, and that made me feel more calm.”
Students had a fun program ahead of them at SOAR. Activities included karaoke, a pool tournament, and making smores. It also included a teatime event, something previous students had asked for specifically, which enables students of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community to meet with staff and current students.
Many current students were there to welcome their new classmates, serving as Orientation and Transition Leaders (OTLs). Dedicated to building community and ensuring that new students feel welcome and included, OTLs led group activities and helped ensure that everyone had fun. The OTLs will also serve as a resource for the incoming students throughout the Fall semester.
For Logan Mason ’25, serving as an OTL was particularly exciting because his own SOAR experience was held virtually during the pandemic. He was looking forward to helping to create a memorable and inclusive in-person SOAR experience for his new classmates.
“Being a part of SOAR in person was very interesting for me, since my own experience was so different,” said Mason, a criminal justice major.“I was excited to be here. Working with the other OTLs was great, and I felt a bond with them. It was so much fun to welcome our new students.”
During SOAR, new students say they did indeed feel welcome – and excited about officially beginning their time as Chargers. Samuel Allen ’27, who will study criminal justice, is excited to attend football and baseball games on campus. He says his SOAR experience immediately put him at ease.
“I was nervous to meet new people, but being in small groups makes it a lot easier,” said Allen, of Selden, NY. “Everyone has been very welcoming, and the campus is gorgeous.”
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.