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

Cancellations and Delays Policy

• In the event that weather or other emergency conditions warrant the all-day closing, delayed opening or early closure of the University, announcements will be made via the University Emergency Messaging System; no school closing notifications will be made before 5:30 a.m. School closing information will also be posted on the website.
• In the event that weather or other emergency conditions warrant the all-day closing,  delayed opening or early closure of the University, announcements will be made on the following radio and television stations, and websites:
• Radio stations: WBZ 1030 AM
• Television Channels: WBZ-TV Channel 4, WCVB-TV Channel 5, WHDH-TV Channel 7, FOX25-TV Channel 25
• Other: Rhode Island Broadcasters Association (RIBA) participating members http://www.ribroadcasters.com/images/user/file/RIBA%20Stations.pdf
• Websites: www.suffolk.edu
• Please call 866-312-2632 for updated messages. Do not call the University Police Department, switchboard, administrative offices, radio, or television stations to verify University closing.
• On-line classes are typically not cancelled due to weather.

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.

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