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Tours

  1. Drive-Thru Campus Tour

    When an in-person walking tour isn't an option, try this innovative way to ensure you can still get a feel for our campus!

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    1. Welcome

      Welcome to our Virtual Drive-Thru Campus Tour!

      Thank you for joining us today! During this tour, you will have the opportunity to get a feel of what campus life is like at the University of New Haven.

      Please follow the route outlined on the interactive campus map. You can navigate from stop-to-stop by using the arrows on the map tour. At each stop, click the "Listen" button to hear from one of our Charger Ambassadors. When you're done at that stop, simply click the "Next" button to navigate to the next stop on the route.

      The tour is self-guided and self-paced. While you must remain in your vehicle at all times, you're free to pull to the side of the road and stop your vehicle to look around at each stop. Please abide by the campus speed limit of 15 miles per hour, watch out for pedestrians and other vehicles, and please don't operate your mobile device while driving. We estimate that a vehicle making no stops will complete the tour in about 20-25 minutes.

      Please note the following:

      • Please remain in your vehicle at all times.
      • All buildings on campus are closed.
      • If you encounter an issue while on the tour, please contact our Director of Events, Megan Kolis, at 475-355-0086.

      Enjoy your Drive-Thru Campus Tour Experience!

    2. Maxcy Hall

      Ellis C. Maxcy Hall

      Built in: 1910

      Named for the University’s first president, Maxcy Hall is the centerpiece of campus. A place that carries us back to our roots and continues to move us forward, it is an iconic backdrop for Commencement photos and Instagram selfies. Elegantly historic on the outside, inside it’s about immersive, collaborative, and hands-on learning spaces: the Samuel S. Bergami Jr. Cybersecurity Center, the home of the only NSA-designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations, the Vlock Center for Convergent Media, the Health Sciences Lab, a high-definition television studio, and the student-run Hazell Nut Café.

      Maxcy Hall is also home to the Office of the President and many senior administrative offices, as well as the College of Arts and Sciences, the Center for Student Success, and the Veteran Success Center.

      Rumor has it that the building, which once served as an orphanage, is haunted. Visitors can be assured, though, that the Paranormal Investigation and Research Organization, one of the largest student groups on campus, is on the case.

      This Building Houses:

      • Office of Graduate Admissions
      • Administrative Offices
      • Classrooms
      • Collge of Arts & Sciences
      • Hazell Nut Café
      • Center fo Student Success
      • Veteran Success Office
      • Campus Mail Room
      • Health Sciences Simulation Lab
      • Study Abroad Ofiice
    3. Gehring Hall

      John and Leona Gehring Hall, Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science

      Built in: 2010
      Sq. Footage: 16,000

      John and Leona Gehring Hall is home to the world-renowned Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Sciences. Named for forensic scientist Dr. Henry C. Lee, the Lee Institute’s ultra-modern facility opened in 2010. It is a contemporary teaching, research, and training facility for students studying forensic science, criminal justice, national security, and related fields. It features a crime-scene simulation center, a high-tech forensic room, a crisis-management center, three classrooms, and a forensic learning center.

      The latest in virtual instruction and touch-screen technology brings in-depth information regarding various areas of forensic science to students and professionals from around the world.

      This Building Houses:

      • Henry C. Lee Institue of Forensic Sciences
      • Classrooms
    4. Campus Store

      Campus Store

      Built in: 1971
      Sq. Footage: 10,000

      Show off your Charger Pride by purchasing University of New Haven apparel or a wide variety of other Charger-themed items. You can also buy or rent textbooks here, get your University ID, or visit student tech support to fix an issue with your laptop.

      This Building Houses:

      • Bookstore
      • Student Tech Support
    5. University Police / Fire Marshal's Office

      Police Department/Fire Marshal's Office 
      Built in:
      1971
      Sq. Footage: 10,000

      Our University Police Department – the first at a private college or university in the state to earn Tier I accreditation from the state of Connecticut – features 20 sworn officers who are part of the very fabric of our campus community and who are on duty 24/7. Our police officers hold self-defense classes, public safety block parties, and an array of public safety programs in our residence halls.

    6. Bethel Hall

      Lawrence L. Bethel Hall

      Built in: 1965
      Sq. Footage: 37,000

      If you’re looking for a first-year suite with lots of space, Lawrence L. Bethel Hall is just the place. The suites – the largest of any in the University’s residence halls – each centered around common lounge space. Bethel Hall also has its own quad, and it’s steps away from the University’s main dining hall.

      Take a video tour of Bethel Hall

      This Building Houses:

      • Residence Hall
    7. Bartels Hall (Campus Center)

      Bartels Hall

      Built in: 1963
      Sq. Footage: 26,000

      Often called the “living room” of the University, Bartels Hall is the very center of student life. It is home to our Center for Student Engagement, Leadership, and Orientation and provides meeting space for our more than 180 student organizations.

      Bartels Hall is also home to Jazzman’s Café and The Marketplace, our busy main dining facility with stations for every taste: Beach Grill, All-Day Breakfast, Holy Habanero, Vegetarian, and Hearty American food choices.

      This Building Houses:

      • Jazzman's Cafe & Bakery
      • The Marketplace
      • Undergraduate Student Government Association Office
      • Dean of Students
      • Center for Student Engagement, Leadership, and Orientation
      • Alumni Lounge
      • Sodexo Office
      • Emergency Shelter
    8. Dodds Hall

      Robert B. Dodds Hall

      Built in: 1983
      Sq. Footage: 77,000

      One of the most comprehensive academic buildings you can find on a campus, Dodds Hall offers a world of academic exploration.

      Among the state-of-the-art spaces are DNA labs for forensic science majors and labs for our marine biology and environmental science majors. Dodds Hall also includes three recording studios and a MIDI/theory lab for music and sound recording majors and practice and ensemble rooms for our musicians.

      Our visual and performing arts students are at home in Dodds Hall, where they have access to performing arts space, art studios, a graphic design computer lab, and an interior design studio.

      Dodds Hall also features the 300-seat Bucknall Theater that is the main stage for our acclaimed theater arts program, as well as Seton Art Gallery, which displays the work of emerging artists, faculty, and students.

      This Building Houses:

      • Bucknall Theater
      • Seton Art Gallery
      • Recording Studios
      • Labs
      • Classrooms
      • Faculty Offices
    9. Kaplan Hall

      Phillip S. Kaplan Hall

      Built in: 1965
      Sq. Footage: 16,000

      A traditional academic building featuring the latest “smart” technology, Kaplan Hall is also home to our Study Abroad Office. Students have hundreds of opportunities to travel around the globe.

      This Building Houses:

      • Classrooms
    10. Bergami Center for Science, Technology & Innovation and Buckman Hall

      Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation (Under Construction)

      This 40,000-square-foot facility is currently under construction and scheduled to open in 2020.

      The building is emblematic of something that's been built into the University's DNA from the very start – a desire to innovate, explore, and create. Connected to Buckman Hall, the Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation's design centers on creating common spaces where students can develop and test ideas across disciplines alongside their peers, with mentorship from faculty, alumni, and corporate partners.

      The state-of-the-art facility will feature a makerspace, science classrooms, communications studios, advanced "smart" classrooms, and an atrium/café.

      Buckman Hall

      Home to our Tagliatela College of Engineering, Buckman Hall features space to think, create, and collaboratively problem-solve in the University Makerspace, as well as the cyber forensics lab, which has gained international attention for its work and multidisciplinary engineering and chemistry labs.

    11. Peterson Library

      Marvin K. Peterson Library

      Built in: 1975
      Sq. Footage: 42,000

      The Peterson Library is about 21st century learning. You’ll find places for quiet study on the hushed upper floors and bustling collaborative learning space on the first floor. Peterson Library also features the latest research and news databases, computer labs, printing, and photocopying. You can rev up to power through a group project with a coffee from the library’s Charger Café.

      Should you need some extra help in your courses, drop in to the Center for Learning Resources for tutoring, workshops, or to use our Writing Lab. Nationally recognized for its successful student outcomes, the Center for Learning Resources – which has 14 professional and 24 peer tutors – is a past recipient of the Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession Program of Excellence Award. There are 20,000 student visits to the CLR annually.

      This Building Houses:

    12. South Campus Hall

      South Campus Hall

      Built in: 1912
      Sq. Footage: 16,000

      The location of South Campus Hall led to our early nickname “the college at the top of the hill.” It is home to the faculty and administrative offices of our renowned Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences.

      This Building Houses:

    13. WNHU/Bergami Broadcast Media Center

      Lois Evalyn Bergami Broadcast Media Center

      Built in: 1930
      Sq. Footage: 2,700

      WNHU 88.7 FM, the “voice” of the University, is where future radio personalities and broadcast production staff get their start. Managed by longtime Connecticut radio personality Bruce Barber, the station’s state-of-the-art facilities are in the Lois Evalyn Bergami Broadcast Media Center at 46 Ruden Street. In addition to the studio, the building includes student offices and a staff lounge.

      Founded in 1970, WNHU features an eclectic mix of music and conversation led by more than 100 students and community members.

      This Building Houses:

      • Lois Evalyn Bergami Broadcast Media Center
      • Faculty Offices
    14. Celentano Hall

      Celentano Hall

      Built in: 2009
      Sq. Footage: 127,000

      Opened in 2009 and named in honor of Joseph E. "Chick" Celentano, Celentano Hall is our largest student residence. With sweeping views of Long Island Sound and downtown New Haven, the building features four- or six-person apartments with two bathrooms, a kitchen, and living area, all with central air conditioning and popular common rooms with 52-inch flat screen TVs.

      Check Out a 360 View of Celentano Hall:


      Sustainability
      Celentano Hall is a LEED Gold Certified building. LEED certifications incorporate sustainability concerns into different aspects of construction including site usage, water efficiency, energy efficiency, material and resource usage, indoor environmental quality, and innovation. Celentano Hall also features 228 solar panels on the roof of the building that produce enough energy to power 12 homes, and a digital display dedicated to sustainability information for residents.

      This Building Houses:

      • Residence Hall
    15. Re-Charge Convenience Market (C-Store)

      Ground level, Sheffield Hall (southeast corner near Soundview Hall)

      Re-Charge Convenience Market, located on the ground floor of Sheffield Hall, offers a wide assortment of snacks and groceries, including organic and vegetarian options, dairy products, ice cream, beverages, as well as health and beauty products. Stay warm in the winter with our new hot cocoa and cappuccino machine and fresh-baked cookies. Re-Charge is also affectionately known as the "C-Store."

      Re-Charge accepts Dining Dollars or Charger Cash using your University of New Haven Charger Card and accepts traditional payment options including cash, credit, and debit.

      Grubhub logo Re-Charge is a GrubHub on-campus pickup location. Pick up your favorite snack in between classes through campus dining in the Grubhub app.

    16. Dunham Hall

      Dunham Hall

      Built in: 1970
      Sq. Footage: 29,000

      Each apartment in Dunham Hall features two to three bedrooms, a full kitchen with a stove, oven, and refrigerator, and a private bathroom. You can binge watch Game of Thrones or shoot pool in the common area.

      Check Out a 360 View of Dunham Hall:


      This Building Houses:

      • Residence Hall
    17. Sheffield Hall

      Sheffield Hall

      Built in: 1973
      Sq. Footage: 63,000

      Sheffield Hall is the residence hall for upper-class students who live in apartment-style units, each with one to three bedrooms.

      Sheffield Hall also houses the Nicholson Health Center, which provides on-campus medical care. Campus Access Services, which supports students who need accommodation or have physical challenges, is located here.

      Check Out a 360 View of Sheffield Hall:


      This Building Houses:

    18. Westside Hall

      Westside Hall

      Built in: 2014
      Sq. Footage: 90,000

      Our newest on-campus residence hall, Westside is the essence of a vibrant living-learning community.


      The upper floors feature pods of rooms centered around common living-learning spaces. State-of-the-art classrooms and music practice rooms are located on the lower floors.

      You can dine on made-to-order gourmet food in the 250-seat Food on Demand (FOD) or, on warm days, eat at the outside dining area. On winter nights, you and your friends can settle in with coffee to study around the fireplace in the common lounge. Part of this green building sits atop a 70-space indoor parking garage.

      Take a video tour of Westside Hall

      Sustainability
      Westside Hall is a LEED Silver Certified building. LEED certifications incorporate sustainability concerns into different aspects of construction, including site usage, water efficiency, energy efficiency, material and resource usage, indoor environmental quality, and innovation.


      This Building Houses:

    19. Winchester Hall

      Winchester Hall

      Built in: 1972
      Sq. Footage: 63,000

      The apartments in Winchester Hall each feature a furnished living room with hardwood floors, a full kitchen, and one to three bedrooms, with two to six students per apartment. Winchester Hall overlooks Kathy Zolad Stadium, so residents can take in a soccer or lacrosse game right from the comfort of their apartment.

      Check Out a 360 View of Winchester Hall:


      This Building Houses:

      • Residence Halls
      • Facilities
      • Conference Centers
    20. Residential Quad

      While on the drive-thru tour, you can't go into our residential quad, but if you stop your vehicle here, you can look into the quad. From here you can see Gerber Hall, Bixler Hall, and the Bartels Student Activity Center.

      Gerber Hall
      Gerber Hall is home to more than 200 students who live in triple occupancy rooms. Common lounges and music practice rooms are part of each wing.

      The Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion, which promotes cultural diversity, awareness, and sensitivity throughout the campus community, is also located in Gerber Hall.

      Bixler Hall
      Bixler Hall is home to more than 200 first-year students who live in triple occupancy rooms. Each wing of Bixler Hall has a common lounge for late-night study sessions or epic Xbox tournaments. Located off the lively Bixler-Gerber Quad, Bixler Hall also houses the Office of Residential Life.

      Bartels Student Activity Center (BSAC)
      Stepping into the Bartels Student Activity Center is like stepping into your future. At our Career Development Center, we've integrated career planning into the entire college experience. You can take part in career workshops, one-on-one career counseling, mock job interviews, and gather information about career fairs and hundreds of annual employer visits to campus.

      You can also drop in to Bartels to study or to work with classmates on projects. The center has computers, quiet study areas, group work spaces, comfy lounge chairs, and a multipurpose room that student clubs and organizations use for meetings, events, and programs.

    21. Beckerman Recreation Center

      David A. Beckerman Recreation Center

      Built in: 2007
      Sq. Footage: 57,000

      Since the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center was opened in 2008, it has been the go-to place on campus for health and wellness, fitness, and fun.

      The variety of programs, services, and facilities offered in the 56,600-square-ft. Beckerman Center is breathtaking. In search of a pickup basketball game? Competitive club sports? Yoga? Intramurals? Weight-lifting? Personal training? Fitness classes? An elevated track where you can run indoors year-round? It’s all right here.

      ChargerREC is our comprehensive campus recreation and wellness program open to all students as well as faculty, staff, and alumni. Adventure recreation opportunities – like hiking and climbing in spots around New England – abound as well.

      This Building Houses:

    22. Zolad Stadium

      Kathy Zolad Stadium


      First Game:
      Women's Soccer - September 20, 2007

      Kathy Zolad Stadium is always hopping. It is home to the Chargers men's and women's soccer teams and the women’s lacrosse team, and serves as a go-to spot for campus recreation. Named for Kathy Zolad, a visionary leader in youth soccer, the stadium has seating for 400 spectators.

      Built on the site of the former Arcadio "Kayo" Rodriguez Jr. Field, Zolad Stadium saw a $1.3 million upgrade prior to the 2007 fall season. Three years later, the stadium underwent additional upgrades to improve spectator seating and add a press box. Later, lights were installed for the first time ever.

      Click here for Zolad Stadium Gameday information.

      NOTE - No pets or alcoholic beverages are allowed at Zolad Stadium or any other facility on the University's main campus.

      Sustainability
      In May 2019, updates to Zolad Stadium included the installation of a new Cradle to Cradle Bronze Certified turf field.

    23. German Club (Arbeiter Maenner Chor)

      German Club, Arbeiter Maenner Chor

      Built in: 1910
      Sq. Footage:
      18,000

      Also known as the Arbeiter Maenner Chor, the German Club is a popular locale for club meetings and a variety of events.

      This Building Houses:

      • German Club
    24. Bergami Hall

      Bergami Hall

      Built in: 2003
      Sq. Footage: 68,000

      Bergami Hall is many things to many people. It’s our suite-style residence hall known for lively common lounges and sweeping views of Kathy Zolad Stadium.

      It’s home to One Stop, which is where you’ll find the Bursar, the Office of Financial Aid, the Registrar’s office, the Student Employment office, and the Campus Card office. It is also a great place to refuel, as the WOW Café, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Dunkin' Donuts are all housed in Bergami.

      Take a video tour of Bergami Hall

      This Building Houses:

      • Residence Hall
      • Dunkin' Donuts
      • WOW Café American Grill & Wingery
      • Moe's Southwest Grill
      • Classroom
      • One Stop Student Financial and Registrar Services
      • Payroll
      • Student Employment
    25. Dental Center

      Dental Center

      Built in: 1950
      Sq. Footage: 9,000

      Our bachelor’s program in dental hygiene is considered one of the finest in the country. Our students have the chance to work with patients from the surrounding community in our Dental Hygiene Center. The state-of-the-art clinical and teaching center includes a 19-chair preventive dental clinic, three radiology rooms, and a materials laboratory.

    26. Echlin Hall

      Echlin Hall

      Built in: 1920
      Sq. Footage: 30,000

      Echlin Hall is home to our School of Health Sciences, one of the most progressive health sciences schools in the country, which has been recognized for its innovative commitment to preparing healthcare professionals for the 21st century.

      This Building Houses:

      • Information Technology
      • Fire Science
      • School of Health Science
      • Classrooms
      • International Services Office
    27. Jeffery P. Hazell Athletic Center

      Jeffery P. Hazell Athletic Center
      (formerly Charger Gymnasium)

      Built in: 1972
      Sq. Footage: 42,000

      Charger Nation is known to raise the roof here, cheering on our basketball and volleyball teams. Jeffery P. Hazell Athletic Center, which was known as Charger Gymnasium until Summer 2023, has hosted conference and NCAA championships, as well as convocations, concerts, and even the Special Olympics.

      Located on our North Campus, across the Boston Post Road from the main campus, Jeffery P. Hazell Athletic Center includes athletic administration and coaches' offices, locker rooms for our varsity athletic programs, the Tony Sparano Training Center, and sports medicine and equipment rooms. The main court in the Jeffery P. Hazell Athletic Center is dedicated in honor of longtime Director of Athletics Deborah Chin.

      This Building Houses:

      • Charger Gymnasium
      • Main Athletic Offices
      • Emergency Shelter
    28. The Atwood

      1 Atwood Place

      Built in: 2017
      Sq. Footage: 84,000

      Located just steps from campus, The Atwood, which features upscale apartments and retail options, is part of the University Commons development that is creating a college town atmosphere in the Allingtown section of West Haven. The fully-furnished, air-conditioned units feature televisions in the living area and bedrooms, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, and a washer-dryer. Students can work out in the fitness room, relax in common lounge space, and use convenient on-site parking. The complex also includes Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes, EbLens Clothing & Footwear, and USAlliance Financial.

      Check Out a 360 View of The Atwood:

    29. Thanks for Coming!

      We hope that you enjoyed your Virtual Drive-Thru Campus Tour Experience! Before your drive home, we invite you to enjoy and get a feel for the area.

      We would love to connect with you virtually. Please see our upcoming Virtual Event opportunities here: www.newhaven.edu/visit.

      If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Events, Megan Kolis, at 475-355-0086. Safe travels!