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 has again earned a place on Military Friendly’s list of the most Military Friendly Schools, earning especially high recognition for its culture and commitment to supporting military and veteran students.
March 9, 2020
David Negron ’24 enjoyed a 31-year career in the U.S. Army before enrolling at the University of New Haven.
His career brought him around the world, including on two combat tours: Afghanistan (2005-2006) and Iraq (2010-2011). He also held many leadership positions – rising to the rank of Sergeant Major – and was stationed across the country, including in California, Alaska, and the Marshall Islands.
Now retired, Negron is a marine biology major at the University of New Haven, and he says the University is a great school for veterans.
"Staff members are very friendly, and the students are respectful to veterans," he said. "Danielle Desjardins made my transition very easy, and the process is seamless for future veteran students who are geographically located in a different location during the admissions process."
This commitment has led to the University being recognized on Military Friendly’s 2020-2021 Military Friendly Schools list and earning, for the first time, a "silver" designation that places it among the top 20 percent of the colleges and universities on the list.
The longest-running and most comprehensive review of college and university investments in serving military and veteran students, it provides a guide for veterans and their families, using data from federal agencies and survey information.
"I am incredibly proud of the University of New Haven community for their consistent dedication to the student veteran community," said Desjardins, coordinator of transfer and veteran success. "Earning the silver ranking from Military Friendly is a testament to this and something we should be very proud of. This commitment is key to ensuring that each student veteran or military-affiliated student has a productive and enjoyable experience at the University and that they have access to the tools they need to be successful after graduation."
Military Friendly ranked schools in six categories: academic policies and compliance; admissions and orientation; culture and commitment; financial aid; graduation and career; and support and retention. It measured the degree to which each school exceeded the Military Friendly standard. Ranked highest for culture and commitment, the University of New Haven also received high marks in the academic policies and compliance, and admissions and orientation categories.
Negron cites the guidance he received during the admissions process and tutoring resources – including the Center for Learning Resources and Math Lab – as having been especially helpful to him. He commended the University for fostering a welcoming environment for veterans.
"The University treats veterans with respect," he said. "We are made to feel wanted, appreciated, and included. The climate is really great for everyone."
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.