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 more than 1,400 students in the University’s Class of 2024 are part of a diverse and accomplished group, hailing from across the country and around the world.
August 27, 2020
When Nalin Koo ’24 first visited the University of New Haven, she felt at home. That feeling continued when she arrived on campus last week to begin her initial year as a Charger.
As a dental assistant student at her vocational high school, she discovered a passion for dental hygiene, which she is now studying at the University. She hopes to become a pediatric hygienist.
“College is a life-changing experience, and an important one,” said Koo, of Southbridge, Mass. “Being at the right school, in the right environment, and surrounded by supportive people makes me excited about being at the University of New Haven.”
Koo is one of the more than 1,400 students who make up the University’s Class of 2024, one of the largest in its 100-year history. They hail from more than 30 states – including Alaska and Hawaii – and eight different countries, including Spain, Nigeria, and China. More than one third of them are students of color.
Approximately 75 percent of the University’s first-year students will live on campus, including Tyler Sittnick, an accounting major.
“I chose the University of New Haven because of the small class sizes and the hands-on learning environment,” he said. “I am especially excited about being a student at the University because it will put me ahead in the working world. The professors have excellent connections and are willing to reach out to others in the field.”
In addition to the incoming first-year students, the University welcomed nearly 200 transfer students. The Class of 2024 includes 100 Honors students and 200 students who are enrolled in dual-degree programs.
Forensic science is the most popular major for first-year students, followed by criminal justice (investigative services concentration), psychology, cybersecurity and networks, and criminal justice (police science concentration).
Samantha Borsari ’24 is one of the University’s newest forensic science majors. Hoping to become a forensic medical examiner, she also plans to attend medical school.
“After searching for months for the perfect school that offered my major, when I toured the University’s campus, I immediately knew that is where I belonged,” she said. “As a student, I am most looking forward to meeting new people and learning more about not only about myself but who I want to become.”
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.