Tuition and Fees: 2009-10 undergraduate tuition and fees: $30,298. Room and board: $11,684.
Financial Assistance: Completion of the CSS Profile and FAFSA required. Need-based and merit aid as well as academic scholarships and loans are available through federal, state, University, and private sources. Student employment is available on- and off-campus through federal and institutional work-study program and internships. 40% of full-time undergraduates participate in work-study. 97% of students receive financial assistance.
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University of New Haven
“A leader in experiential education, the University of New Haven provides its students with a unique blend of solid liberal arts and real-world, hands-on professional training.”
West Haven, CT
http://www.newhaven.edu/ - [email protected]
INTRODUCTION:
As a recognized leader in experiential education, the University of New Haven employs a combination of internships, study abroad, faculty-led research, and academic service learning to prepare students to be successful in their future careers.
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ENGAGED STUDENTS
The University believes that gaining hands-on, real-world experience while still in college is the best preparation for future success in a professional field. To that end, the University offers numerous opportunities for students to start making their mark in their chosen field before graduation.
Internships Each department in UNH’s College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Tagliatela College of Engineering, and Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences — provides an opportunity for its students to enroll in a three-credit internship. Some programs require this experience as a part of the degree program.
Practicums Small student teams work on an actual project developed by a corporate sponsor and guided by a faculty member. The students produce a solution to the corporation’s project and earn three credits.
Study Abroad UNH’s study abroad program provides students with numerous opportunities to gain international experience. Choices include China, Germany, India, and Ireland, among other countries. UNH is one of only a few universities in the United States that offers freshman-year study abroad.
Student Academic Sponsored Research The University promotes collaborative research among small groups of students or between students and faculty. Students receive valuable exposure to academic and professional circles by presenting their research at conferences and workshops held by recognized associations.
Personalized Academic Curricular Experience (PACE) College of Business students in this program work with their advisers to form a cluster of four 3-credit courses, not from the College of Business, that are thematically related to the student’s proposed field of work upon graduation.
Corporate Challenge Student groups competitively perform field work on a case study prepared by the College of Business and a local business organization. The case study is relevant to emerging issues in business, and addresses an ongoing project provided by the local business. Finalists receive awards, scholarships, and cash prize opportunities.
Professional Enrichment Program These seminars and forums focus on professional readiness and/or current work-related issues while giving students the opportunity to network with industry professionals.
Job Shadowing Graduating seniors accompany an industry professional throughout the day to experience the professional’s workplace and career, first-hand.
Mentoring The College of Business sponsors a three-tiered mentoring program: Business Leader to Student, the E-mentoring program, and the Student to Student mentoring program.
Student Advisory Board Run by students and overseen by the dean, the board provides information about special programs and opportunities that the College of Business has to offer. It also provides feedback and advice to the leadership team of the College of Business.
Student Ambassador Program This program welcomes eligible business students who demonstrate academic accomplishment and professional expertise. Students serve as stewards to the community, ambassadors for the College to its alumni and business and community leaders, and role models for current students.
GREAT TEACHING
The University believes that the best and the brightest deserve to learn from the best and the brightest. The faculty members at UNH have impressive academic and professional credentials, in many cases bringing with them national and even international reputations in their field. They are committed to the success of each of their students, allowing for the establishing of relationships that extend beyond their experience at UNH.
Small class sizes allow for an uncommon degree of individual attention. The student faculty ratio is approximately 15:1. The University has 522 faculty members. Among the 200 full-time faculty members, 83 percent hold the highest degree in their field and 52 percent have tenure.
The University keeps up with the latest in high-tech educational innovations to fully engage students and faculty in the learning and teaching process. The Tegrity learning system allows faculty members to record class lectures and post them to the University’s Blackboard Academic Suite so students can download actual audio and video of the class to review. Numerous computer labs and wireless technology help to ensure students stay connected across campus, enabling them to study on their own time, in their own way.
VIBRANT COMMUNITIES
The University of New Haven is home to more than 100 clubs, professional and academic honor societies, a student government association, Greek life organizations, 17 Division-II sports, and a number of intramural sports opportunities. The 58,000 square foot David A. Beckerman Recreation Center houses three basketball and volleyball courts, a multi-activity court and two racquetball courts, as well as fitness equipment and classes for students. In addition, Bartels Hall, the campus center, was recently expanded to add space for campus club and organization offices and events, student group meetings and programs, and dining options.
SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES
Through an innovative combination of faculty-led research, work-integrated learning internships and co-op programs, academic service learning, and numerous study abroad programs, students at the University of New Haven are not just given an education … they are prepared to be successful after graduation. The life-long learning skills achieved by students through participation in these opportunities, as well as the University’s core curriculum, not only prepare students for a job upon graduation, but for career growth throughout their lifetime.
FAST FACTS
University of New Haven is a private, comprehensive, student-focused institution that is a recognized leader in experiential education with an emphasis on career preparation. Founded in 1920, the University currently has an enrollment of more than 5,900: approximately 1,700 graduate students and more than 4,200 undergraduates, 70 percent of whom reside in University housing. The University offers more than 80 undergraduate degrees and more than 25 graduate degrees through the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, the Tagliatela College of Engineering, and University College.