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
Collaborating with several of the region’s largest nonprofits, the University of New Haven recently hosted its third annual Day of Caring, enabling students to volunteer on projects that benefitted the local community.
August 29, 2019
Paige Little ’22 spent a recent Friday morning playing with children at West Haven Community House. She and several of her fellow students hosted a field day for the kids, who are enrolled in the Head Start program at the community house, ensuring they were having fun in a safe and welcoming environment.
"I think it’s good for the kids to interact with positive influences who are young adults," said Little, a biology major. "I’m glad we can be a positive influence. It’s good for them and for us."
The event was part of the University of New Haven’s third annual Day of Caring. The University’s Office of Residential Life partnered with the United Way of Greater New Haven, the Connecticut Food Bank, and West Haven Community House to host the event.
Nadine Walker ’22, who also volunteered at the West Haven Community House, says everyone had a good time – especially the children.
"They were excited to see us – and to see some of us dressed as princesses," said Walker, a criminal justice major. "I’m glad the University gave us the opportunity to do this."
"It’s important to remember why we serve students, and it’s important to do this by serving the community."Tyler Sansone ’20
After a kickoff ceremony at the University’s main campus, which West Haven Mayor Nancy Rossi and New Haven Mayor Toni Harp attended, nearly 100 undergraduate and graduate students and professional staff members volunteered at three locations across the area.
Volunteers also worked in teams to sort and pack food at the Connecticut Food Bank’s Wallingford and Bridgeport locations.
"United Way is proud of our longstanding relationship with the University of New Haven and its passionate employees and students," said Maria Arnold, chief development officer of United Way of Greater New Haven. "Student-driven volunteer events like this remind us that our future is bright and in good hands."
The student and professional staff members returned to campus in August to prepare for the fall semester, and volunteering was a welcome opportunity to connect with the local community.
"It’s important to remember why we serve students, and it’s important to do this by serving the community," said Tyler Sansone ’20, a biology major. "It’s very humbling."
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.