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.
University News
The University of New Haven Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences announced today that it will begin offering the nation’s first master’s degree in forensic technology this fall.
April 09, 2015
"The forensic technology program will provide a high-quality professional program in a highly technical area of study in great demand by police departments all over the country," said Mario Gaboury, dean of the college.
Students admitted into the 42-credit program must have a bachelor’s degree in forensic science, criminal justice, engineering or a natural science, he added. Those admitted to the program will be required to complete coursework and a capstone experiential learning exercise, such as an internship or a research project.
The program will deliver a highly targeted educational experience," said Timothy Palmbach, professor and head of the forensics department and the former director of Connecticut’s state crime lab.
"The new master’s program will benefit students by providing them with a specialized education in demand throughout the United States and it will benefit law enforcement because of an increasing need for highly skilled forensic technologists who can perform their work at crime scenes," Palmbach said.
The program was approved earlier this month by the state Board of Higher Education.
"Crime solving has become more and more reliant on scientific evidence," Palmbach said. "This program will prepare our students to be leaders in an area that is becoming more and more high tech and specialized."
About the University of New Haven
The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution recognized as a national leader in experiential education. Founded in 1920 the university enrolls approximately 1,800 graduate students and more than 4,600 undergraduates.
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."