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This is the University’s cancellation and delays policy issued by the provost in December, 2008.

Cancellations and Delays Policy

Provost Barry Brown has issued a reminder concerning the University’s policy for work cancellation, delayed openings, and early dismissal due to inclement weather or other emergencies.

For announcements of cancellations, delays or closings, all employees -- faculty, staff, and administration -- should use the following sources of information beginning at 6:15 a.m.:

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In the event that weather or other emergency conditions warrant the closing, delayed opening or early closure of the University, announcements will be made via the University Emergency Messaging System and posted on the website. Closing or delayed start notifications will be made by 5:30 a.m.  In the event we are closed for the day, we will alert the University community mid-day regarding the status of evening classes/activities that begin at 4:00 p.m. or later (unless already announced). Announcements will be made on the following radio and television stations.

• Radio stations: WBZ 1030 AM, WBUR 90.9 FM, WHJY 94.1 FM, WZID 95.7 FM, WMLL 96.5 FM
• Television News Channels: WBZ-TV Channel 4, WCVB-TV Channel 5, WHDH-TV Channel 7, WFXTFOX25-TV Channel 25, CW-TV Channel 56, WPRI-TV Channel 12, WJAR-TV Channel 10, WLNE-TV Channel 6
  

The decision on early dismissal of employees due to weather conditions will be announced by the provost.  This information will be delivered through a message to office telephone extensions, text or e-mail messages, and Web announcements.

Please note:  

• NECN
• Other: Rhode Island Broadcasters Association (RIBA) participating members http://www.ribroadcasters.com/images/user/file/RIBA%20Stations.pdf

Please call 617-573-8262 for updated messages. Do not call the University Police Department, switchboard, administrative offices, radio, or television stations to verify University closing.

When classes are delayed or canceled, the cancellation will apply to the entire University, including all three schools – Arts & Sciences

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(including NESAD), Business, and Law – as well as libraries and all University activities (Student Affairs, athletic events, performances, etc.)

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• In the event of a delayed opening, classes will begin and administrative offices will open at 10 a.m.  Classes scheduled before 10 a.m. will be canceled for the day.

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Online classes are typically not cancelled due to weather.

Weekend and holiday closings or delays

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will be handled in the same manner as weekdays.

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Faculty should refer to the Continuity of Learning Policy.
Students should consult their course syllabus for guidance and expectations during such instances.

See the Class Make-up Policy for more information concerning classes that are cancelled under this policy.