Charge In 2025: Returning Students

August 21, 2025

Charge In is Your Plan for Arriving on Campus. Please read the details on this page to prepare to continue your journey in Charger Nation!

Commuter Students

Returning commuter students are NOT required to come to campus before the start of classes on Monday, August 25. However, sophomore commuter students should check out the details of our Charge Back program, listed on this page.

Residential Students

Residential Student Move-In - Thursday, August 21

Move-in for returning residential students is Thursday, August 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will occur in three shifts:

  • Time Slot A: 8 - 10:30 a.m.
  • Time Slot B: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Time Slot C: 2 - 4:30 p.m.

Please move in during your assigned move in time. You received this information from the Office of Residential Life and can find this in on the Move In Information page. You will find late arrival information on myHousing, as well.

Charge In Maps - Thursday, August 21

We’ve prepared interactive maps that are specific to each residence hall and made several changes in order for us to provide you with the best Charge In experience possible. Please be sure to follow the instructions on your map, including which campus entrance you should arrive to and where you should check-in and park. There could be significant traffic and you may be delayed if you arrive via the incorrect entrance for your residence hall.

The map links will be posted soon!

ALL Returning Students

Where To Eat During Charge In

Follow the link below for schedules, menus and locations for on-campus dining options during Charge In.

Dining Options

After Charge In

Friday, August 22:The “Power Your Potential” Sophomore Charge Back program is designed to re-energize returning students at the beginning of their second year, providing clear academic and career roadmaps, catalyzing meaningful campus involvement, and strengthening peer and mentor networks. By blending milestone planning and community celebrations, Charge Back will provide sophomores with the clarity, confidence, and connections they need to own their journey, cultivate their passions, and thrive throughout their second year and beyond at the University of New Haven.

Sophomores: Check Out Charge Back

Sunday, August 24: Welcome Week for ALL students begins Sunday. A full schedule is posted on this page.