With the potential for winter-like weather in the forecast, campus community members are reminded of the University’s procedures for inclement weather conditions.
Students, faculty and staff are advised to be cautious and make their own judgments before venturing out into possibly dangerous driving conditions. Additional information regarding weather emergencies is available from University Police.
Any announcement of class cancellations — or to close the University or a regional campus or office — will be made after University officials have reviewed and discussed the conditions of campus roads and others in the vicinity.
A state declaration of a weather emergency does not automatically close WVU campuses or offices.
Students are advised to inform instructors and work supervisors of any expected absences due to inclement weather. Faculty should also notify students of class cancellations well in advance.
In the event of delayed or canceled classes while the University is still open, many units may remain operational, including dining and residence hall services, roads and grounds crews, libraries and others.
All units should review their emergency internal operating procedures.
Unless the University is closed, employees who need to be on campus will need to report to work on campus, work with their supervisors to take annual leave or PTO (whichever is applicable), work remotely or flex their schedules within the work week.
Health Sciences faculty, staff and students who work in patient care areas or in clinical rotations should check with their dean, program director or clinic manager.
