Charge In 2021: First-Year & Transfer Students

Your Plan for Arriving on Campus.

Monday, August 16 - Sunday, August 22

We hope that you are as excited as we are about the beginning of the Fall 2021 semester. Most of you will participate in VSOAR this summer, which is part one of the two-part orientation program at the University of New Haven. Part two of our orientation program is Charge In.

Charge In is designed to assist you to acclimate to the campus community and with your classmates. We have planned some very exciting, informative and interactive activities and events to help you with you transition to the Charger Community.

All students, resident or commuter, will come to campus during this time and participate. Charge In is mandatory for any new students (both first-year and transfer students, resident and commuter) from August 16 - 22. Residential students will be assigned a move-in day based on your housing assignment, which will be released in mid-July. Commuter students will also be assigned a day to return.

As you prepare to come to campus in August, it is imperative that you are familiar with all guidelines and policies that have been put in place by our COVID Task Force in collaboration with state and local public health officials. Included in those policies is the University's COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all students, faculty, and staff who will be on campus for the Fall 2021 semester. All students, faculty, and staff must upload their vaccination record to CoVerified, or request a vaccination exemption. You can find additional information at newhaven.edu/COVID19.

NOTE: All students with University-approved exemptions (unvaccinated or partially vaccinated students) MUST go to Charger Gymnasium for arrival testing. Go to Charger Gymnasium at least 30 minutes before your scheduled arrival time, to allow for testing and processing, before proceeding to your residence hall via the maps below.

Map to Charger Gymnasium


Charge In Maps & Car Signs

To make for the smoothest Charge In possible, we’ve prepared maps and car signs that are specific to each residence hall. Charge In is an exciting and active time on campus; please be sure to follow the instructions on your map, and print your car sign to leave in your vehicle window.



Charge-In Schedule

★ = Attendance Mandatory
😀 = Attendance Highly Encouraged

All other events are recommended, but not mandatory.


Time Event Location
8:30 - 9 a.m. OTL Group Time ★ Maxcy Quad
9 - 10 a.m. Get A Life ★
  • You will learn how to get involved inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Location: Bethel Tent
Tips and Tricks ★
  • Hear from a panel of current University student leaders and discover how you can succeed and get more involved at the University of New Haven.
  • Location: Library Tent
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10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Get A Life ★
  • You will learn how to get involved inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Location: Bethel Tent
Tips and Tricks ★
  • Hear from a panel of current University student leaders and discover how you can succeed and get more involved at the University of New Haven.
  • Location: Library Tent
11:30 p.m. Lunch
Dining Options
12 - 2 p.m. Involvement Fair ★
  • Learn about the over 150 Recognized Student Organizations and involvement opportunities the University of New Haven has to offer.
 Maxcy Quad
2:30 p.m. One Reason Why Not ★
Introducing solutions to many of life’s mental health challenges for today’s college students. 		Bethel Tent
4 - 7 p.m. Charger Pride - Campus-wide BBQ
  • Come celebrate the return of everyone to campus with a campus-wide BBQ! Enjoy music from WNHU, the campus radio station, great food, games & inflatables.
  • All other dining locations will be closed during this campus-wide BBQ.
Dunham Parking Lot
7:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m.		 Hypnotist: Jim Spinnato Bucknall Theater

Time Event Location
12 - 3 p.m. Civic Engagement Activities (optional)
Give back to the local community by participating in one of three service initiatives:
  • Allingtown Clean Up: Roll up your sleeves and sign up in groups of 3 or more to help keep our neighborhood clean. Gloves, trash bags and other materials provided
  • DIY Animal Shelter Donations: Make DIY blankets and toys for dogs and cats seeking their furever homes at the West Haven animal shelter. Materials and instructions provided
  • Campus Pantry Hygiene Drive: Drop off any new, unopened hygiene products to donate to the University’s Campus Career Closet & Food Pantry. Help support your fellow chargers in need
 Bixler/Gerber Quad
3:30 - 7 p.m. USGA Kickball Tournament
  • Compete against your classmates in our kickball tournament!
 Kayo Field
7 p.m. Pajama Jam Bixler/Gerber Quad