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QUICK FACTS RESIDENTIAL LIFE Founded: 1920 Making you feel at home is a priority at UNH. Our on-campus hous- Campus: Located in West Haven, Conn., 84 acres on a ing is available in eight residence halls. Residential Life staff mem- hilltop overlooking Long Island Sound and the culturally rich city of bers live in each hall and help promote an atmosphere conducive to New Haven. A southeastern branch is located in New London, study and social interaction among students. Residence Hall Conn. Councils, composed of students elected by their peers, plan social Enrollment: 3540 undergraduate fulltime, 5770 total enrollment and recreational activities and serve as representatives for students Student Ratio: 49% Male, 51% Female living in each hall. Room accommodations range from traditional Geographic Distribution: 46 states and 26 countries residence halls (equipped with a fitness room and campus conven- Diversity: 26% from minority groups (all categories) ience store) to multi-bedroom, apartment-style residences.
FACULTY Over 80% hold PhD’s or the highest degree in their fields. Many The David A. have backgrounds as working professionals and are consultants Beckerman to Connecticut businesses, bringing hands-on experience to the Recreation Center, classroom. UNH has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. opened Fall 2007. Made possible by a ACADEMIC PROGRAMS generous donation UNH offers Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s Degrees in 114 from alumnus David programs in Arts & Sciences; Business; Engineering; and Justice, A. Beckerman, the Safety and Security Studies. There are nearly 100 different Center includes undergraduate programs and 30 graduate programs. basketball courts; a multi-sport court for rollerblading, roller hockey, volleyball and indoor soccer; a fitness center with aerobic equipment, SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS weights and televisions; a multi-purpose room for yoga, step aerobics, Honors Program for highly-motivated students with high levels Pilates and other activities; an elevated running track; and a lounge of academic achievement. Freshman-year program for all new fresh- area for relaxation. men to help them make the transition into university life. Developmental Studies Program for students requiring strengthen- ing of basic academic skills. Center for Learning Resources offers free tutoring for students seeking extra help with their studies. For more information visit us online INTERNSHIPS at: www.newhaven.edu or call
Our location in New Haven and proximity to New York City and ® 800-DIAL-UNH (800-342-5864) Hartford allow us to offer internships with a wide variety of busi- to speak with an admissions nesses, government, and non-profit agencies, including ESPN, MTV, representative. Disney, FBI Crime Labs, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, Unilever, and United Technologies Corporation, among others. CCHARGERHARGER ATHLETICSATHLETICS
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Men’s Cross Country NCAA National Qualifi ers: 1979, 2001 Women’s Cross Country UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS NCAA National Qualifi er: 2004 DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT Baseball NCAA World Series: 1974, 1977, 1978, 1979, The mission of the department of intercollegiate athletics is to support the mission of the university and to integrate intercollegiate 1980, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, athletics into higher education so that the educational experience of the student-athlete is paramount. The department will 1988, 1990, 1995, 1998; NCAA Region- provide growth opportunities to achieve in a nationally competitive intercollegiate program that attracts, nurtures and graduates als: 1972, 1973, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1989, student-athletes who under the guidance of a quality staff, represent the University of New Haven with character and integrity while 1993, 1994, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2006, achieving academic excellence, serving the community and pursuing excellence in their respective sports. 2010; NAIA World Series: 1966, 1970; NAIA Regionals: 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970 DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY Men’s Basketball Higher education has lasting importance on an individual’s future success. For this reason, the emphasis for the student-athlete NCAA Regionals: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, experience at the University of New Haven is a comprehensive program of learning and development in a personal setting. As 2003, 2004; NAIA: 1966, 1968, 1969 an NCAA Division II program, our approach provides growth opportunities through academic achievement, learning in high-level Women’s Basketball athletic competition and development of positive societal attitudes in service to community. The balance and integration of these NCAA National Champions: 1987 different areas of learning opportunity provide our student-athletes a path to graduation while cultivating a variety of skills and NCAA Elite 8: 1988; NCAA Regionals: 1986, knowledge for life ahead. 1989, 2003, 2006, 2007 The University of New Haven seeks to provide the world with leaders who can make a positive difference in a global society. Student- Football athletes are afforded unique opportunities for leadership because of the visibility provided through athletics competition. UNH’s NCAA Runner-up: 1997; NCAA Semifi nals: intercollegiate program provides opportunities for its student-athletes to develop moral virtues, such as courage, self-confi dence, 1992; NCAA Regionals: 1993, 1995 and integrity and to learn communication and teamwork skills associated with outstanding leadership. Thus the Department of Men’s Golf Athletics helps the University satisfy its primary aspiration, which is to prepare students to lead purposeful and fulfi lling lives in a NCAA 7th place: 1970; NCAA Regionals: global society through experiential, collaborative, and discovery-based learning. 2004, 2005; NCAA Nationals: 2004; NCAA Regionals (Individual): 2006, 2007 The Department of Athletics is committed to delivering intercollegiate athletics programs that are consistent with the University’s mission and generates the trust and support of its various constituencies. The goal of the department is to fi eld sports teams Men’s Lacrosse that compete successfully against other NCAA Division II teams while upholding the academic standards of the University of New NCAA Regionals: 1977, 1978 Haven. The department is also committed to conducting its programs in strict adherence to the policies, rules and regulations set Women’s Lacrosse by the University’s administration, Board of Governors, the NCAA and the Northeast-10 Conference. NCAA Regionals: 2009 Through its programs, the department gives its student-athletes of different genders, races, religions, national origins and sexual Men’s Track & Field orientation opportunities to participate in intercollegiate competition. The intercollegiate program will function free of discrimination NCAA National Qualifi ers: 1975, 1976, 1978, with a University commitment to the adherence to Title IX and the Offi ce of Civil Rights guidelines. A major goal of the Department 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1991, 1992, of Athletics is to help student-athletes realize the full potential of their athletic abilities while also increasing their intellectual 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, capabilities and providing them a meaningful opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree. The department will not compromise 2006, 2007, 2009 its commitment to educate and graduate its student-athletes. Women’s Track & Field NCAA National Qualifi ers: 2009, 2010 Department of Athletics personnel are expected to represent the University in a manner consistent with UNH’s principles and values. All personnel are expected to perform their responsibilities with the highest standards of integrity, ethical behavior and Men’s Soccer sportsmanship at all times. Coaches and staff are expected to treat student-athletes fairly and with respect and to facilitate NCAA Runner-up: 1976; NCAA Semifi nals: leadership that helps them mature physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. 1977, 1984; NCAA Regionals: 1972, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1983; NAIA: 1970 DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS HIGHLIGHTS Women’s Soccer NCAA Regionals: 2005, 2006 • The UNH women’s volleyball team has reached the NCAA Sweet 16 seventeen times since 1983, and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight 11 times, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2008. Softball • Baseball has consistently been ranked as one of the winningest Division II programs in NCAA history. Baseball Coach Emeritus NCAA Regionals: 1995, 1996, 2004, 2005, Frank “Porky” Vieira retired after the 2006 season as Division II’s all-time winningest coach by percentage, and logged 1,127 career 2008, 2009, 2010 victories. The team has appeared in 17 College World Series and made 32 Regional appearances. Baseball has also produced Women’s Volleyball nine major league players, including former Cy Young winner Steve Bedrosian of the Philadelphia Phillies. NCAA Elite 8: 1984, 1985, 1988, 1993, • Women’s Basketball won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 1987. 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002, • The football program appeared in four NCAA championship playoffs, earning runner-up status in 1997. That title-game appearance 2008; NCAA Regionals: 1983, 1986, 1989, made UNH the only football team in the State of Connecticut to ever compete for a national title and the smallest school (in terms 1990, 1991, 1992, 1998, 2000, 2001, of enrollment) to compete for an NCAA Championship. 2003, 2006, 2007, 2010; EAIAW: 1978, • Tailback Roger Graham won the 1993 Harlon Hill Trophy as the top Division II Football Player in the nation. 1981 • Men’s Soccer reached the NCAA fi nals in 1976 and fi nished third in 1977.