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The University’s Department of Public Safety brings decades of experience and a deep sense of purpose, conviction, and commitment to ensuring the safety of the University community.
Classes Beginning at 4 p.m. or Later
Classes that begin at 4 p.m. and later today are being held as scheduled.
As environments vary in different parts of the State, commuting students should utilize their best judgement when deciding whether to come to campus and faculty are asked to be flexible in accommodating student requests during inclement weather, defining alternatives or makeup provisions as needed. Similarly, faculty members who must change their class format should notify impacted students by e-mail immediately and define what their alternate delivery approach will be.
Classes Beginning Prior to 4 p.m.
As previously announced, all in-person day classes on Thursday, February 6, 2025 are cancelled. All scheduled in-person classes beginning before 4 p.m. will transition to being held online or remotely. Additional information on the virtual format for each class will be provided by the 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 Thursday. 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 Thursday for residential students to use for study space and to participate in online classes.
Residential students should be prepared to move their vehicles, if requested, for snow removal operations.
We will provide updates as warranted. Stay safe.
The University of New Haven Police Department is the first at a private college or university in the state to earn Tier I and Tier II accreditation from the State of Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council. Only one-third of the police departments in Connecticut are accredited.
Accreditation reassures students, their families, faculty, and staff of the high quality of the department. It is also important because the department serves as a model for students at the University's distinguished Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences.
Accredited law enforcement agencies demonstrate excellence in management and service delivery, and earning this distinction is a testament to the department’s leadership and all of the University’s dedicated officers, who work tirelessly to keep our campus community safe.
Safewise, an authority on home security and safety that is known for its Safest Cities reports, included West Haven in its 2017 list of the safest college towns in the United States.
"The brilliant fall foliage may attract flocks of students to the University of New Haven, but the quality of life and the safe city streets make them want to stay," wrote SafeWise in its review. "West Haven was settled in 1648 and is home to multiple buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Preserving its heritage and protecting its citizens are equally important to this historic college town."
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) is a federal law that requires all colleges and universities to annually disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.
Learn MoreThe University of New Haven Police Department provides full-service police protection to the West Haven campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Learn MoreAnonymous reporting options for crime, behavioral intervention, bias incident or other reports.
Learn MoreThe University of New Haven's Security Department enhances and preserves a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and staff studying and working at our campuses around the state, the country, and the world.
Learn moreThe Executive Director of Fire, Environmental and Workplace Safety, in partnership with the campus community, sponsors programs, policies and procedures that promote an understanding of safety as it relates to the well-being of the community, both on and off campus.
Learn moreThe Department of Public Safety employs a comprehensive Environmental Health and Safety program that is responsible for maintaining and enforcing consistent standards of program quality and safety throughout all University of New Haven campuses.
Learn moreParking rules and required permit information for students, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus.
Learn moreThe University of New Haven offers a variety of safe and reliable transportation options that allow students to explore the Greater New Haven and West Haven areas.
Learn moreInformation on the Emergency Notification System and the University of New Haven Emergency Response Guide.
Learn moreWith the LiveSafe app, you have a fast and direct connection to the University of New Haven Police Department, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
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