Since its founding on the Yale University campus in 1920, the University of New Haven has steadily grown to become a thriving, top-tier comprehensive university that offers world-class programs to both undergraduate and graduate students, in a variety of locations.
Founded in 1920 on the campus of Yale University in cooperation with Northeastern University, the University of New Haven moved to its current West Haven campus in 1960. Situated on 82 acres atop a hill overlooking the New Haven skyline with views of Long Island Sound, this residential campus is conveniently located a mile north of Interstate 95 between Boston and New York City.
A home for the Pompea College of Business, the University of New Haven Orange Campus is bordered by more than 300 acres of beautifully preserved forest land, and offers modern classroom and study spaces situated in an invigorating natural environment.
The University of New Haven opened its satellite campus in Tuscany, Italy, in the fall of 2012. The campus, located in the historic city of Prato, provides an exceptional opportunity for University of New Haven students to immerse themselves in the culture and language of Italy.
We provide a robust system of shuttles to help students, faculty, staff, and visitors navigate quickly travel between University-sponsored parking lots, main campus, local railroad and bus stations, downtown New Haven, and points west of campus on Boston Post Road, including major shopping centers. The University also has additional transportation options for students with the ChargerGo bus pass and ZipCar availability on campus.
The list of services shown here is representative of the types of services that we provide and is intended to give prospective students and families an overview of the shuttle and transportation program.
All persons who will be parking a motor vehicle on property owned or controlled by the University of New Haven are required to display a valid University of New Haven parking permit on their vehicle. Vehicles not properly displaying a valid parking permit will be ticketed and may be towed. The parking program is in effect on weekdays, and all permit holders must park in their designated lots Monday through Friday.
All visitors to the University should proceed to the Maxcy parking lot (P1) and check in with the parking attendant. The attendant will advise visitors where to park. If there are no available spaces the Maxcy Parking Lot, the attendant will issue a temporary placard to park in an alternate location designated by the parking attendant. After 7 p.m. and on weekends, temporary permits can be obtained at the University Police Department, located on the east side of the Campus Store (down the stairs from the Wells Fargo ATM).
All students, faculty, staff and visitors are responsible for each vehicle they operate or park, or cause to be operated or parked on campus. Every vehicle must display a valid University parking permit. Vehicles which present a hazard, are parked in Tow Zones, Fire Lanes, blocking sidewalks, crosswalks, dumpsters or are parked in a Handicap space without displaying government issued authorization are subject to immediate towing at the owner's expense. A vehicle which accrues three parking tickets will be considered a chronic offender and will be ticketed and towed for every subsequent violation.
To pay for a ticket online or to appeal a ticket you received, visit our online parking system. You must enter both the ticket number and the license plate number to proceed, and then follow the prompts to pay or appeal.
Students, faculty, and staff can make use of a number of transportation services offered by the University. We provide a robust system of shuttles to help students, faculty, staff, and visitors navigate quickly travel between University-sponsored parking lots, main campus, local railroad and bus stations, downtown New Haven, and more.
Over the past 15 years, under the leadership of President Steven H. Kaplan, the University has experienced significant growth both in enrollment and in the expansion of the Universitys West Haven campus. Full-time undergraduate enrollment has more than doubled, and first-year applications have nearly tripled.
Within the University of New Haven's colleges and schools, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across engineering, health sciences and healthcare, business, law enforcement and public service, the liberal arts and sciences, and the fine arts. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a longstanding commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.
Here, the experience of learning is both personal and pragmatic, guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about individual student success. As leaders in their fields, faculty members provide the inspiration and recognition needed for students to fulfill their potential and succeed at whatever they choose to do.
Learn from professors dedicated to fostering your personal growth and professional development. This unwavering commitment has guided the personal and professional success of each student for more than 100 years.
A proven, purposeful education, which, through professionally focused courses of study, equips students with the critical skills, knowledge, and experience essential for meaningful careers and productive life.
An engaged, vibrant campus community - that is the right size small enough to feel personal and manageable, yet large enough to offer students a wide array of academic, residential, athletic, and leadership opportunities.
Strong post-graduation success, sustained by an engaged alumni network of more than 61,898 across all industries. More than 91 percent of graduates are employed or are pursuing graduate degrees one year out, and 96 percent are succeeding in their fields within six years of graduating.
The University of New Haven is a student-centered comprehensive university with an emphasis on excellence in liberal arts and professional education. Our mission is to prepare our students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society by providing the highest-quality education through experiential, collaborative, and discovery-based learning.