The University's policy is to close only in the event of extreme weather conditions; decisions are made based on short- and long-term meteorological reports.
While our goal is to have as many people as possible on campus when we are open, the University realizes that some students and employees live a significant distance from campus. Consequently, the administration does not expect individuals to place themselves in a dangerous situation to get here. We encourage you to use your best judgment in deciding whether it is safe to drive when confronted with severe weather.
Snow Closing Advisories
Integrated Marketing and Communications personnel will provide an advisory to the University community through email, posted on jcu.edu and social media. Closings will also be posted on the University's website by 6:30 a.m. At that time, the media will also receive closure notifications.
Delayed Opening
In the event inclement weather poses—for a limited period of time—an extraordinary risk to the safety of students and employees who drive to the university, the University will announce a "Delayed Opening."
This delay will be for two or three hours, using 8 a.m. as the regular opening time.
| Announced Delay | Campus Opens |
|---|---|
| 2-hour delay | 10 a.m. |
| 3-hour delay | 11 a.m. |
Classes scheduled during the hours affected by the delay will be canceled. Faculty may wish to consider alternative or asynchronous modes of instruction through Canvas.
If you have any questions, please contact the Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Sarah Forrer: sforrer@jcu.edu or 216.397.4321.
