University of New HavenMove-In Guide
West Haven, Connecticut
🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1920🔗 www.newhaven.edu
The University of New Haven is a private university in West Haven, Connecticut, founded in 1920 and known for forensic science. First-year students live in five residence halls, with about 75 percent of the entering class living on campus, and move in on a Thursday in August with assigned time slots. Charge In orientation follows through the weekend.
Enrollment
9,229
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,300
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 20, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
60%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year students move in Thursday, Aug. 20, with an assigned time slot from Residential Life shown in the myHousing portal. Commuter first-years also arrive Aug. 20.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 20, in your assigned time slot.
- Check-in location
- Check-in depends on your hall; UNH provides per-hall maps showing the entrance and check-in point.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (1)
Reserved for first-year students
Bixler Hall
Traditional corridor-style · Coed
First-year only
Residence halls (4)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Bergami Hall
Bethel Hall
Gerber Hall
Westside Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Charge In
Orientation is recommended for all new students.
August 20 - August 23, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$19,928
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.