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Interdisciplinary study is the highlight of an education from the University of New Haven, where students take courses from across the five colleges and schools and engage in project-based learning to build out a practical, personalized degree. The lauded criminal justice program, for instance, has "a lot of opportunities...and different pathways offered for those going into law," and "academics, especially the legal studies department, are out of this world." Because at least one component of experiential education is required for graduation, the school works to ensure that students get internships or service learning, whether that's in a booming field like cybersecurity or international business, or an upand-coming degree in Fire Science or Esports and Gaming. "Most students choose this school due to their specific major," notes one student, and another points out that New Haven "has a lot of amazing programs you cannot attend anywhere else." Several students point to the renowned Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, "a great strength in this school."

Faculty "have résumés that are incredibly proficient, in some cases to the point where they are overqualified to teach," and bring this experience to the classroom via case studies, examples, and "real world stories as well as hands-on events and exercises." Also, because "class sizes tend to stay small [we can form] better relationships with our professors." Those seeking further support outside class will find "flexible office hours for professors," a "writing center [that] helps with papers," and Centers for Academic Success and Advising. Overall, "the learning style here feels very hands-on," with burn rooms and a crime scene house that students can investigate and "unique equipment, materials, and procedures." As one student puts it, "I've taken a number of labs and field trips in my classes that have really prepared me to use equipment and methods I'll need in my field."

At New Haven you'll find "a large number of like-minded people who are motivated by the course work and offered programs." There are "people of different race, religion, and all other kinds of backgrounds" here, and "it is easy to find people you fit in with because the campus is so diverse." Students and faculty "are very protective over making sure everyone gets along and doesn't feel out of place," and people here are "very welcoming, always open to helping one another and supportive of people who want to learn more" regardless of their major, as well as "caring and considerate." Students say that "even though it's a small campus, there are still tons of people to meet," and "you don't have to run into or see anyone you don't want to see, unless they live on your floor."

Slightly more than half of the students live on campus, enjoying the "wonderful facilities for a school of our size" and because first-years can choose their Enhanced Learning Community by interest, things like "watching movies in the lounges and playing poker, dominoes, or cards are always fun every night." The weekdays, however, are "usually packed with school time" and activities with the 150 clubs and organizations (like Greek life), many of which support the different majors, like the Forensic Science club, or which set about "taking part in public service opportunities." As for the weekends, athletics are a big part of this Division II school, and both intramurals and intercollegiate games "always can bring out a good crowd," while New Haven itself features plenty of "cool places and restaurants" to explore.