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.
University News
The University’s 251.4 percent increase in applications over the last decade ranks number 24 in the United States – out of more than 1,500 post secondary schools.
October 23, 2017
Over the last decade, the number of applications to the University of New Haven has increased 251.4 percent, ranking the University 24th in the country for the largest percent rise in applications over that period.
The research was conducted by 24/7 Wall St., which reviewed 10-year changes in the number of applications of more than 1,500 postsecondary schools to identify the 100 colleges where applications rose the most.
"This is a tremendous testament to the University’s students-first philosophy. More and more highly qualified students are learning about our interdisciplinary programs and the many benefits of being part of our community. The success of our alumni, in turn, further endorses the innovative learning opportunities we create for our students and clearly illustrates the transformational impact of a University of New Haven education." President Steven H. Kaplan
Earlier this year, for the second year in a row, the University was featured by The Princeton Review in its annual guidebook of the best colleges and universities in the country. U.S. News & World Report also included the University among its "best value schools" in its 2018 rankings.
This fall, the University welcomed its largest incoming class in its nearly 100-year history.
Among those students is Nicole Stelmack ’21, a criminal justice major who started and ended her college search in West Haven.
"The University of New Haven was the first college I ever toured," she said. "When I first stepped foot on campus, I knew right away that this was my home, and this is where I wanted to be. Everyone I met was so nice and encouraging. I ended up touring six more colleges but, for me, nothing compared to the University of New Haven."
This was a sentiment echoed by accounting major John Bobish ’20. "The first time I saw the University of New Haven, I knew that I found what I was looking for."
He most appreciated the fact that he could start taking classes in his major from day one. "At other schools, you have start off with general education classes first," he said. "Here you dive right into your major in your first year which made it a no brainer to pick the University of New Haven.
"I was always told college is what you make of it, and I can say now that is 100 percent true," he continued. "The University of New Haven allows you to really be yourself while getting involved on campus. I have been able to learn beyond the classroom by working with others in a professional setting, and we have endless possibilities in combining majors and minors to show employers we are well-rounded individuals."
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.