Congratulations and Welcome to the University of New Haven!

Orientation is hosted at the beginning of each term for new graduate and international students. The program provides students with an overview of the services and resources available to them at the University of New Haven, a demonstration of how to navigate the school's online systems, information on where to obtain your University of New Haven Campus Card ID and parking permit and, most importantly, the opportunity to meet other students new to the program.

The Office of Graduate and International Student Life (OGISL) is the primary resource for graduate and international students at the University of New Haven. As a UNewHaven student, you have access to many support services. The office provides personal support, including navigating campus life and adapting to student life in the United States. The OGISL staff can also help you communicate with support services if you encounter cultural or language barriers. All below information and schedule content is subject to change.

A Letter from Your Dean of Students


Tagliatela College of Engineering Graduate Orientation
Thursday, January 13, 2022

For the following programs only: civil engineering, environmental engineering, industrial engineering, engineering operations management, mechanical engineering, and engineering and applied science Ph.D.

Join Live via Zoom

Passcode: 610658


  • Schedule subject to change.

    Time Event Description Location
    11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. COVID Testing Beckerman Rec Center Track
    8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Check-In & Continental Breakfast Beckerman Recreation Center
    9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Orientation Overview
    Steve Macchiarolo, Director of Graduate & International Student Life
    		 Learn about who the Office of Graduate and International Student Life serves, who we are, and how you can get involved and make the University of New Haven your home away from home. Beckerman Recreation Center
    9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Student Life & Support Panel Members of different offices such as Counseling and Psychological Services, Career Services, and more will be here to answer your questions about the University of New Haven. Beckerman Recreation Center
    10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Graduate Student Success Panel A panel of graduate student leaders will answer any questions you may have, along with speaking about their experiences, ways to get involved on campus and common issues facing graduate students. Beckerman Recreation Center
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. COVID Task Force Info Session Information about the most up to date COVID-19 policies on campus and how you can stay safe and healthy during your time at the University of New Haven. Beckerman Recreation Center
    11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Group Activity
    OGISL Orientation Leaders    		 Your Orientation Leader will conduct an ice-breaker activity to help you meet some peers. Beckerman Recreation Center
    11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Digital Campus Presentation Learn:
    • How to register
    • How to pay your bill
    • What CANVAS is
    • How to use your Campus Card
    • How to use Blackboard
    • What the Charger Connection & CORQ App are
    12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Student Resource Video
    12:15 p.m. – 12:30PM Lunch Dismissal by Group
    12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch w/ Graduate Orientation Leaders Various Locations
    1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Charger to Charger Session Breakout session with Graduate Orientation Leaders Various Locations
    2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Graduate Program Meeting and Advising Session Meet w/ faculty members from your College/Program to discuss course registration and expectations for your program. Various Locations
Friday, January 14, 2022

For the following programs only: computer science, chemistry, biomedical engineering, cybersecurity & networks, data science, and electrical engineering.

Join Live via Zoom

Passcode: 077 189


  • Schedule subject to change.

    Time Event Description Location
    11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. COVID Testing Beckerman Rec Center Track
    8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Check-In & Continental Breakfast Beckerman Recreation Center
    9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Orientation Overview
    Steve Macchiarolo, Director of Graduate & International Student Life    		 Learn about who the Office of Graduate and International Student Life serves, who we are, and how you can get involved and make the University of New Haven your home away from home. Beckerman Recreation Center
    9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Student Life & Support Panel Members of different offices such as Counseling and Psychological Services, Career Services, and more will be here to answer your questions about the University of New Haven. Beckerman Recreation Center
    10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Graduate Student Success Panel
    A panel of graduate student leaders will answer any questions you may have, along with speaking about their experiences, ways to get involved on campus and common issues facing graduate students.    		 A panel of graduate student leaders will answer any questions you may have, along with speaking about their experiences, ways to get involved on campus and common issues facing graduate students. Beckerman Recreation Center
    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. COVID Task Force Info Session Information about the most up to date COVID-19 policies on campus and how you can stay safe and healthy during your time at the University of New Haven. Beckerman Recreation Center
    11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Group Activity
    OGISL Orientation Leaders    		 Your Orientation Leader will conduct an ice-breaker activity to help you meet some peers. Beckerman Recreation Center
    11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Digital Campus Presentation Learn:
    • How to register
    • How to pay your bill
    • What CANVAS is
    • How to use your Campus Card
    • How to use Blackboard
    • What the Charger Connection & CORQ App are
    12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Student Resource Video
    12:15 p.m. – 12:30PM Lunch Dismissal by Group
    12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch w/ Graduate Orientation Leaders Various Locations
    1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Charger to Charger Session Breakout session with Graduate Orientation Leaders Various Locations
    2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Graduate Program Meeting and Advising Session Meet w/ faculty members from your College/Program to discuss course registration and expectations for your program. Various Locations
New International Student Weekend Programming
Saturday, January 15, 2022

  • Schedule subject to change.

    Time Event Location
    11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. COVID Testing Beckerman Rec Center Track
    11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Shuttle to Boston Post Road Stores & Markets
    (Target, Best Buy, Burlington Coat Factory, India Farmers Market)    		 Meet outside of Maxcy Hall for the shuttle
    4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. International Student Social
    (Trivia, Board Games, Indoor lawn games)    		 Beckerman Recreation Center
Sunday, January 16, 2022

  • Schedule subject to change.

    Time Event Location
    10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. COVID Testing Beckerman Rec Center Track
    11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Shuttle to CT Post Mall
    (Milford, CT)    		 Meet outside of Maxcy Hall for the shuttle
    5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Karaoke Night Bucknall Theater
International Student Welcome

Monday's Orientation Will Be Virtual


Due to the impending winter storm scheduled for Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, the Office of Graduate and International Student Life has made the decision to move the New International Student Orientation program to a virtual format.

The webinar will begin at 10:00 a.m. (EST) and conclude at 3:30 p.m. (EST). The international student welcome center on campus located in the German Club WILL be open on Monday beginning at 10 a.m. for any students needing assistance and COVID testing will be taking place as scheduled. Please email ogisl@newhaven.edu if you have any questions.
Monday, January 17, 2022

Mandatory for all NEW International Students.

Join Live via Zoom

Passcode: 429327


  • Schedule subject to change.

    Time Event Description Location
    11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. COVID Testing Beckerman Rec Center Track
    10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Welcome and OGISL Introduction
    Steve Macchiarolo, Director of Graduate & International Student Life and OGISL Staff

    Introduction to the Graduate Student Council
    Camille Sosa – Graduate Student Council President     		Zoom
    10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. University Immigration Services Session Keep up to date with paperwork, visas, I-20s and more, and find out how UIS can help you throughout the year. Zoom
    11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. One Stop Office Overview Zoom
    12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. International Student Panel Hear from a panel of current first and second year international students about their experiences as they offer advice and feedback to your questions. Zoom
    12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Virtual Break
    		 Take a break to relax, eat lunch, and get ready for the second half of the day's orientation.
    1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Understanding Cultures, Etiquette and Belonging An overview of American cultural norms and how they will impact your sense of belonging. Explaining what your professors, peers, and university staff will expect of you as a student in the USA. Zoom
    2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Navigating the American Education System Panel Learn the ins and outs of the American Education system and how they may differ from what you are accustomed to in a presentation from our Senior Associate Dean of Students, Ric Baker. Zoom
    3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. How the U.S. Health System Works & the Importance of Medical Insurance
    Health Services Rep. & Marc Maniatis     		Sick? Need medicine? Emergency? These are all things you may need to see a healthcare provider for while in the USA. Find out the ins and outs of the healthcare system and how it may differ to what you are accustomed to. Marc Maniatis and a representative from Health Services will explain the how the US healthcare system will impact you during your time here. Zoom
Graduate Student Orientation
Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Graduate Student Orientation for the College of Arts & Sciences, Pompea College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice & Forensic Sciences, and School of Health Sciences.

Join Live via Zoom

Passcode: 258897


  • Schedule subject to change.

    Time Event Description Location
    11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. COVID Testing Beckerman Rec Center Track
    8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Check-In & Continental Breakfast
    		 Beckerman Recreation Center
    9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Orientation Overview
    Steve Macchiarolo, Director of Graduate & International Student Life     		Learn about who the Office of Graduate and International Student Life serves, who we are, and how you can get involved and make the University of New Haven your home away from home. Beckerman Recreation Center
    9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. COVID Task Force Info Session Members of different offices such as Counseling and Psychological Services, Career Services, and more will be here to answer your questions about the University of New Haven. Beckerman Recreation Center
    9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Graduate Student Success Panel A panel of graduate student leaders will answer any questions you may have, along with speaking about their experiences, ways to get involved on campus and common issues facing graduate students. Beckerman Recreation Center
    10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Student Life & Support Panel Members of different offices such as Counseling and Psychological Services, Career Services, and more will be here to answer your questions about the University of New Haven. Beckerman Recreation Center
    11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Group Activity
    OGISL Orientation Leaders     		Beckerman Recreation Center
    11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Digital Campus Presentation Learn:
    • How to register
    • How to pay your bill
    • What CANVAS is
    • How to use your Campus Card
    • How to use Blackboard
    • What the Charger Connection & CORQ App are
    12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Student Resource Video
    12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch w/ Graduate Orientation Leaders Various Locations
    1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Graduate Program Meeting and Advising Session Meet w/ faculty members from your College/Program to discuss course registration and expectations for your program. Various Locations
    2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Graduate Student Resource & Involvement Fair
    		 Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation
Make-Up Orientation
Monday, February 7, 2022

Come out and join us! The Office of Graduate and International Student Life will be hosting our Make-Up Orientation on Monday, February 7th at 4 p.m. in the Bucknall Theater. Face coverings must be always worn! Attendees must follow COVID-19 guidelines and protocols throughout the event. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel to contact us at OGISL@newaven.edu.

Register

New International Student Airport Arrival

An email was sent out to all new international students by the Enrollment department explaining this process in detail. If you did not receive this email please contact Colby Thammavongsa at CThammavongsa@newhaven.edu.

Airport pickups will begin January, 9 - 17, 2022 for international students at JFK International Airport ONLY.

If you are arriving ONLY to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York between January 9th, 2022, and January 17th, 2022 please read and follow these instructions:

  • Register your arrival a minimum of 72 hours in advance.
  • Once you get off the plane, obtain your luggage and follow signs for the Air Train.
  • Take the Air Train to Terminal 5/the TWA Hotel. The Air Train is free if you get off here.
  • Once you are at the TWA Hotel, follow signs for the University of New Haven International Student Arrival Center which is located in the “Superlatives of Villains and Legends Room”.
  • Check in with the University staff on site who will be there to assist you.
  • Once you are checked in, feel free to relax and wait for the shuttle that will be taking groups of students to campus. There will be two shuttles per day, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, and times may vary based on student arrival time.
  • The shuttle will drop you off at The German Club on campus, where a myriad of University staff at the Welcome Center will be to assist you with questions about registration, finances, health services, etc.
  • Once you have checked in on campus in the welcome center and are all set, there will be a taxi through Metro Taxi that can take you to your final destination (your apartment, a hotel, etc.). The University does not cover the cost of these, and the cost must be paid by the student.

If you are arriving to the United States BEFORE January 9th, 2022 or AFTER January 17th, 2022 please read and follow the instructions below:

  • You may use the following link to book a discounted ride to your final destination through Go Airport Shuttles: UNH Intl Student Ground Transportation Portal Winter '22. The ride will cost you $59.
  • Go Airport recommends booking a minimum of three days in advance if possible.
  • This discounted rate is only offered for students coming into John F. Kennedy Airport.

Please contact the Office of Graduate and International Student Life if you have any questions about what to do once you arrive to the United States via phone or email. Please be advised our office will be closed for the winter holidays starting on December 24th, 2021 and will not re-open until January 3rd, 2022. The best way to contact our office while we are closed is to email ogisl@newhaven.edu, as somebody will be checking this email twice per day.

If you have questions about Visas, I-20s, or other paperwork, please contact University Immigration Services at UIS@newhaven.edu.

Temporary Hotel Room Accommodations

The University has a room block set up for international and graduate students at the Hampton Inn West Haven. The rate each student would be responsible for paying is $118 per night. The room block is available from January 3 - February 1, 2022.

Make Reservation