Inclement Weather

Closing of the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) or Cancellation of Classes or Activities Due to Inclement Weather or Other Emergencies including such things as: fire, tornado, bomb threats, other serious problems related to mechanical or electrical systems, or any other extremely hazardous situation in or around the campus.

Terminology and Definitions

Closing the University: To cease all operations for UMR, other than those operations deemed essential to the protection of life and property. Closing UMR results in the cancellation of classes, student and staff activities and meetings. All general offices are closed.

Delayed Opening: Refers to opening of all operations at a later time, other than those operations essential to the protection of life and property

Cancellation of Classes (off-campus or on-campus): Means to cancel one, several, or all classes, in the absence of officially closing the entire UMR

Cancellation of Non-Academic Activities: Refers to the cancellation of an event such as athletic events, theatrical productions, concerts, or workshops

Winter Weather Procedures and Notification

If a weather emergency situation develops, University officials will collect information on the conditions and consult, and the Chancellor or designee will make the determination on whether to cancel classes or to close the University.

Turn on Your Radio and Television

Whenever possible, the decision to close the University, have a delayed opening, or cancel day classes, will be made prior to 6:00 a.m.

Special attention will be given to night classes as many students travel considerable distances. Whenever possible the decision to cancel evening class will be made by 3:00 p.m.

Local television stations that will be contacted are: KAAL-TV; KTTC-TV; FOX 47-TV; KLCX; KROC AM & FM; KWWK; Y-105; KYBA and KDZZ.

The UMR homepage at www.r.umn.edu will also have the latest info.

Please keep this in mind: The decision to attend or not attend classes when weather and road conditions are questionable should always be made in terms of what is best for your personal safety. Weather and road conditions can vary greatly depending on where you are and where you need to travel.

Special note for students in programs from UMTC and UMD: If other U of M campuses close and UMR remains open, or vice versa, arrangements will be made to capture ITV courses at the other location whenever possible. Check your email and MyU for information from your program director and/or instructors.