A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT
I am delighted to welcome you to our Graduate & International student welcome. This is an exciting time to start a new journey with us! Enjoy your time on campus and the opportunities you will have to interact with our dedicated faculty and staff, meet fellow students, and learn more about all we have to offer. Above all, I hope that you leave your orientation experience with full confidence in and a deeper understanding of our University-wide commitment to empowering the experiences and outcomes of our students and maximizing the return on your investment.
I encourage you to immerse yourself in the life of the University, create meaningful relationships with your classmates and professors, and challenge yourself to achieve more than you ever thought possible. The success of our students is deeply personal to us. The college years present countless opportunities to grow personally and as future leaders. We believe there is no ceiling on what our students can achieve as Chargers, and we will be here to support you every step of the way.
Power On!
All my best,
Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D. President
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
OFFICE OF GRADUATE & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LIFE (OGISL): MEET THE STAFF
Steve Macchiarolo
Director of Graduate & International Student Life SMacchiarolo@newhaven.edu
Owen Quantick
Assistant Director of Graduate & International Student Life OQuantick@newhaven.edu
Dorothy Classen
International Student Life Advisor DClassen@newhaven.edu
WHO WE ARE
The Office of Graduate and International Student Life is committed to building a supportive and vibrant community for students by helping you connect with any University of New Haven service or office and acting as your advocate and support system. We provide learning opportunities to add value to your Graduate & International experience, such as the Go-Getters and the Campus Connectors program and preparing students for the future through the #ProSeries workshops. We also organize a variety of social, networking, and community service opportunities to engage the graduate and international student community, including our monthly Grad’s Night Out and Graduate Student Appreciation Week, which takes place every spring semester.
CONNECT WITH US
203.479.4570 OGISL@newhaven.edu
newhaven.edu/OGISL OGISLUNewhaven
ONE COMMUNITY, DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES GRADUATE & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LIFE
GET INVOLVED
We encourage all our students to make many connections during their time at the University of New Haven and put into practice the value and importance of networking. Find out all OGISL has to offer with these organizations, events, and volunteer positions to get involved with at the University of New Haven.
Monday Muse
The Monday Muse is a weekly Graduate and International Student newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday. The Monday Muse covers various topics, such as upcoming events announcements, safety guidelines, and much more.
Graduate Student Council (GSC)
GSC is a student-run governing body dedicated to being your advocate and voice. GSC also works with OGISL and other graduate and hybrid Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to plan professional, cultural, and social events.
Campus Connectors
The Campus Connector Program provides new international students with strong support during their transition to both the United States and the University of New Haven. As a true mentor-mentee program, Campus Connectors play a crucial role in fostering a sense of community with our students and assisting our students in having a transformative and collaborative experience at the University of New Haven.
LEARN MORE ONLINE
Want to know more about our services? Scan the QR Code or visit: newhaven.edu/OGISL
Graduate Go-Getter
A Go-Getter is a volunteer position for students interested in supporting OGISL host one, some, or many of the countless events available throughout the semester. Find the application on OGISL’s Charger Connection page.
International Festival (ifest)
Ifest is an annual event celebrating the university community and showcasing diverse culture, food and performances
International Education Week (IEW)
Hosted annually in November, OGISL collaborates with cultural RSOs to celebrate the diverse cultures on campus. If you want to include an event, contact OGISL to propose an event idea before October 1.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GAW)
Hosted annually in the spring, OGISL celebrates our graduate students with popular events such as the Graduate Student Showcase, pizza crawl, paint-n-sip, comedy show, a trip to New York City to see a Broadway show, and much more!
MY CHARGER PORTAL
Want to stay on top of student life and events? Scan the QR Code or visit: mycharger.newhaven.edu
GRADUATE STUDENT COUNCIL
The purpose of the Graduate Student Council (GSC) is to advocate and promote the welfare of the student body of the Graduate School, to engage the active participation of all graduate students in the determination of their academic environment, to develop and encourage a school spirit among the graduate student body through social and other activities, and to convey student opinion to the university administration. The Graduate Student Council annually elects one of its members to serve as a delegate to the University’s Board of Governors.
WANT TO BE A PART OF GSC?
Email GSC president for more info on open Senate and E-board positions.
GSCpresident@newhaven.edu
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
There are over 150 Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) operating at the University of New Haven. The following RSOs are some of our most active Graduate and Hybrid (open to both graduate and undergraduate students) Organizations. One of best ways to enjoy your experience as a Charger and maximize your time at UNewHaven is to get involved. Many RSO representatives will be available at tables during Graduate Orientation’s Resource Fair and Welcome Week’s Involvement Fair. More information about these organizations can be found on MyCharger, under “Charger Connection.”
• African Graduate Student Association (AGSA)
• Alpha Phi Omega
• American Chemical Society
• American Criminal Justice Association
• Asian American Student Union (AASU)
• Badminton Club
• Bangladesh Student Association
• BioMedical Engineering Society
• Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU)
• Caribbean Student Association (CSA)
• Community Psychology Club
• Graduate Forensic Science Club
LEARN MORE ABOUT GSC
Scan the QR code.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OTHER RSOs
Scan the QR code.
• Graduate Student Council
• Incendio Dance Project
• Indian Student Council (ISC)
• Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
• Iranian Student Association (IranianSA)
• Latin American Student Association (LASA)
• Military Veterans of UNH
• Monsoon Dance Crew
• Muslim Student Association (MSA)
• Nepalese Student Association (NSA)
• New Haven Homeland Security/Emergency Management Association
• Rotaract
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• Student Public Health Association (SPHA)
• The Engineering Council
• The Entrepreuneurship Club
• Women in Business (WIB)
• Women of Color Collective
• Women’s Club Soccer
STUDENT SUCCESS RESOURCES
ACTIVATE YOUR RESOURCES TO POWER ON
The following resources are available to support and assist you, our newest Chargers. We aim to help you “activate” and “power on” as you navigate your academic, social, and emotional journey as members of Charger Nation. We recognize your investment in attending the University of New Haven. You can thrive in an environment that will support you every step of the way. We want you to build confidence, step out of your comfort zone, and use the resources available. We encourage you to embrace the Charger mindset: We were born for more!
TUTORING & ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER (TASC)
203.932.7215 • TASC@newhaven.edu
@unewhavenCLR
Tutoring & Academic Support Center (TASC) is the main tutoring center on campus, located on the lower level of Marvin K. Peterson Library. Tutoring is free to all students and is available in person and via Zoom throughout the day and on weekends.
The CLR is a past recipient of the Tutoring Program of Excellence Award from the Association of Tutoring Professionals. For more information, students can visit CLR on myCharger (login required).
Marvin K. Peterson Library • 203.932.7197
The Marvin K. Peterson Library includes three floors of quiet study space, an Information Commons, the Charger Café, group study rooms, comfortable seating, stacks and reference areas, eight iMacs, 71 desktop and 10 laptop computers, four iPads, four high-speed black and white printers, a color printer, and two full-color scanners. Wireless networking is available in all areas of the library.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LIAISON TEAM
ISL@newhaven.edu
The International Student Liaisons (ISLs) for The Office of Graduate and International Student Life are responsible for assisting with all aspects of onboarding, cultural, and academic support for our international student population. ISL’s will offer support for the planning and implementation of professional development, training workshops, and expanding students’ Competency Learning Experience via programs for international students. The ISLs will evaluate the needs of graduate and international students through assessments with data analysis and the use of UNewHaven’s information systems (such as Navigate and Canvas). The main areas of support the ISLs provide for our students are Academics, Cultural, and Social Support.
DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE (DOS)
203.932.7432 • DeanofStudents@newhaven.edu @unewhaven_StuAffairs
The Dean of Students Office provides opportunities and experiences that foster student learning and personal development. DOS assists students with issues impacting their academic pursuits and their personal life.
THE CAMPUS ASSESSMENT, RESPONSE & EDUCATION (CARE) TEAM engages in proactive and collaborative approaches to identify, assess, and connect with students needing support by partnering with faculty and staff. The Dean of Students Office facilitates the CARE Team with representatives from Student Services, Student Affairs, and Academic Affairs.
ONLINE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT To help create a safe environment for students, the University of New Haven, through the Dean of Students Office, requires all incoming students to complete online education modules for sexual assault and alcohol education. The University will send invitations to complete these courses before students arrive on campus, and they are due to be completed before the semester’s start.
STUDENT SUPPORT
ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES CENTER (ARC)
203.932.7332 • ARC@newhaven.edu
@unewhavenARC
The Accessibility Resources Center (ARC) provides comprehensive support and a range of services that serve to promote educational equity and ensure that students can participate in the opportunities available at the University of New Haven. To utilize reasonable accommodations for academics, modifications to housing and/ or dining accommodations, students should review information online at newhaven.edu/accessibilityresources. Students should submit their request before the semester starts. Please note: these accommodations relate to academic assistance, not housing.
CAMPUS RECREATION (ChargerREC)
203.931.2965 • ChargerREC@newhaven.edu
@ChargerRec
At ChargerREC, we support student well-being by providing opportunities for stress relief, social connections, skill building, and play. You’ll find a variety of options for staying active, including drop-in informal recreation on courts, equipment for strength training, cardio machines, and an indoor track. Additionally, we offer GroupX fitness classes, special events, and collaborative programs with other student service offices to help students feel better and have the energy to succeed in the classroom. To get started, students must activate a membership and bring their student ID card whenever they plan to use the facility or attend programs. The ChargerREC Portal app to scan into the facility, register for classes, and more. Scan the code to download.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC)
203.479.4858 • CareerDevelopmentCenter@newhaven.edu @unewhavenCDC
The Career Development Center provides complete career development services, resources, programs, and guidance to students. It focuses on educating students on potential major and career options; connecting them with resources for learning about careers; preparing students for experiential opportunities; helping them learn from and leverage their experience into marketable skills; and guiding them through the internship, job, and graduate school process.
COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS)
203.932.7333 • newhaven.edu/counseling @unewhavenCAPS
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides free, confidential consultation and counseling for a variety of mental health concerns. The center is staffed by licensed clinical staff who provide confidential individual and group therapy and 24/7 crisis intervention. CAPS works closely with the Student Health Center on student mental health concerns and with external communitybased organizations for psychiatric services. Students’ insurance is required for students seeking off-campus services campus.
HEALTH CENTER
203.932.7079 • HealthServices@newhaven.edu
The Nicholson Health Center primarily provides on-campus medical care for student illness or injury cases. Clinicians from Hartford Healthcare, oversee on-site medical care. All students will receive a notification with instructions to set up a MyChart Account. The Health Center is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with select Saturday hours. Students can make an appointment by logging into MyCharger or calling the office at 203.932.7079. Domestic students who are out of state must check with their insurance carrier to ensure that their insurance will be accepted in the state of Connecticut.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (OIT)
203.932.8324 • StudentTechSupport@newhaven.edu
The Office of Information Technology coordinates all computing, networking, and telecommunication services for all constituents of the University community. The department is organized into several subcomponents to provide service-specific assistance. For new students, this includes Campus Card and the myCharger Portal.
MEDITATION & SPIRITUALITY CENTER
15 Ruden Street, Ground Level • 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Open to all campus community members (entry with Campus ID Card), the Meditation & Spirituality Center provides students, faculty, and staff of all faiths and beliefs with use of the space in a manner that reflects the best that their religious or spiritual tradition has to offer the campus community. There is a dedicated space for community members of the Muslim faith, including separate prayer rooms for men and women, and foot-washing stations for convenient ritual washing. Questions or concerns can be sent to the Myatt Center at CDI@newhaven.edu.
STUDENT SUPPORT
MYATT CENTER FOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
203. 932.7427 • CDI@newhaven.edu
@unewhaven_MCDI
The Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and supportive community that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our mission is to empower students from historically underrepresented ethnic and racial students, as well as LGBTQ+ students, by providing a welcoming space that encourages authenticity, personal growth, and holistic well-being. We strive to create an environment that values the unique perspectives and experiences of every individual, recognizing the strength that comes from embracing diversity. Through educational programming, advocacy, and community engagement, we aim to promote awareness, understanding, and dialogue around issues related to marginalized communities.
OFFICE OF GRADUATE & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LIFE (OGISL)
203.479.4570 • OGISL@newhaven.edu • newhaven.edu/OGISL OGISLUNewhaven
The Office of Graduate and International Student Life is committed to building a supportive and vibrant community for students by helping you connect with any University of New Haven service or office and acting as your advocate and support system. We provide learning opportunities to add value to your graduate experience, such as providing leadership roles like the Go-Getters and the Campus Connectors Program and preparing students for the future through the #ProSeries workshops. We also organize a variety of social, networking, and community service opportunities to engage the graduate and international student community, including our monthly Grad’s Night Out and Graduate Student Appreciation Week, which takes place every spring semester.
OFFICE OF MILITARY & VETERAN AFFAIRS
203.932.7351 • RNoonan@newhaven.edu @unewhaven_MilitaryVeterans
The University of New Haven was recently ranked one of the Best Colleges for Veterans” by US News & World Report, a Top 10 Military Friendly School, and a Military Times “Best for Vets” school. Our dedicated team consisting of both full-time staff and VA Work Study students will assist, guide, and lead nontraditional military and veteran students throughout their academic careers on campus. Our VA Work Study students assist in the duties of the Military & Veteran Services Team and act as liaisons for the student population and our Services Team.
OFFICE OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE (ORL)
203.932.7076 • ResLife@newhaven.edu
@unewhavenResLife
Student success starts where they wake up every day! The Office of Residential Life (ORL) provides students with housing on campus at the University. ORL aims to provide students with quality housing and a quality experience, engaging them in a community designed to support their academic, personal, and professional pursuits.
ONE STOP STUDENT FINANCIAL & REGISTRAR SERVICES OFFICE
The One Stop Shop is an integrated customer service office representing the offices of the Bursar, Financial Aid, and Registrar. Their office assists students and families with their student billing, financial aid, and registration questions.
Bursar’s Office: Tuition Billing and Payment Processing
203.932.7217 • Bursar@newhaven.edu
Financial Aid: Grants, Scholarships, and Loans
203.932.7315 • FinancialAid@newhaven.edu
Registrar’s Office: Course Registration, Academic Records, & Transcripts
203.932.7309 • Registrar@newhaven.edu
UNIVERSITY IMMIGRATION SERVICES
203.932.7475 • UIS@newhaven.edu @Unewhaven_UIS
The Office of University Immigration Services (UIS) provides document services and visa advising to the university’s diverse international student and scholar population throughout their visa status life cycle, from the issuance of the I-20 or DS-2019 until the end of post-program periods of practical training. UIS helps navigate compliance to complex visa regulations and serves the immigration needs of F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, their dependents, and other nonimmigrant visa holders who seek advice. Visit myCharger for more info or submit the General Inquiry e-form found on the UIS Forms page.
USEFUL APPS TO DOWNLOAD
ACADEMICS
CANVAS is a computer-based platform where faculty and staff conduct classes and establish classrooms where students share information and upload assignments, take tests, etc.
Visit myCharger Portal at mycharger.newhaven.edu and selecting Canvas from the icons on the top of the page. Specific instructions to log into canvas are included in the account letter sent to each student.
APPOINTMENTS
NAVIGATE is a mobile app that can help you explore the right major, navigate resources from financial aid to dining halls, and stay on top of important dates and deadlines.
MYCHART can keep track of your medications, test results, upcoming appointments, medical bills, price estimates, and more, all in one place, even if you’ve been seen at multiple healthcare organizations.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
HANDSHAKE is a mobile app that can help you make career moves with the people, support, inspo, and info to get ahead and get hired.
INTERSTRIDE is a plug-and-play platform to support international students across the full lifecycle, from admissions through graduation.
CAMPUS SAFETY
LIVESAFE gives a fast and direct connection to the University of New Haven Police Department, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not just for emergencies, the app can help you — and us — be more proactive in keeping everyone in our community safe.
MICROSOFT AUTHENTICATOR
Security Check for Access to myCharger.
EVENT OPPORTUNITIES
CORQ can help you stay up to date with all of the upcoming campus events. Make sure to check your email every Thursday for Charlie’s Events Roundup, which features the week’s events on campus. Check your email every Monday for the Monday Muse.
FOOD
TRANSACT
Mobile Dining Ordering.
TRANSPORTATION
PASSIOGO gives you the ability to see university bus locations, schedules, and ETA in real time.
TRANSIT is your real-time urban travel companion. Open the app to instantly see accurate next departure times, track buses and trains near you on the map, and see upcoming transit schedules.
MENTAL HEALTH
TAO Mental Health Curriculum.
