Inclement weather procedures for students

Given severe weather is in the forecast, it is important to review Rowan’s inclement weather procedures. 

The University has made it a practice to hold classes during inclement weather whenever possible. For those who have in-person courses, it is the student's decision, based on personal assessment of the situation, whether to attend class in person. Students will not be penalized for missing classes because of inclement weather, but they must contact their professors prior to class and make up any work assigned. 

Faculty have the discretion to switch their in-person classes to virtual instruction using videoconferencing (Zoom or WebEx), instructional tools in Canvas and other means as appropriate.

Notification of closure or delayed opening 

The University uses the Rowan Alert system, email, social media and the Rowan website to notify students and employees when there is a delay or closure. The expectation always should be that the campuses and remote facilities are operating normally unless otherwise indicated.  

Notifications about campus closures are made by 5:30 a.m. for day classes and 3 p.m. for evening classes. Faculty have discretion to shift in-person classes to virtual formats using videoconferencing (Zoom or WebEx), instructional tools in Canvas and other means for maintaining instructional continuity as appropriate.

If weather and campus conditions permit, delayed opening times will be at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Early closure times are 1:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m. or 4:45 p.m. 

Rowan Medicine, Virtua Medical Group Affiliate providers and staff with in-patient duties will receive separate guidance from Rowan Medicine administrators and supervisors. Shreiber Veterinary Teaching Hospital clinicians, staff and students with patient care responsibilities will receive separate guidance from their supervisors.

On occasion, the governor may declare a “state of emergency” due to severe weather. This may also include a declaration that state agencies and offices will not open or will close early. Please note, this does NOT dictate what the University does locally, unless there is a declaration that all roads in the state must be clear of traffic. 

What remains open?

The Glassboro campus Student Centers, Recreation Center and Wellness Center will remain open to residential students during campus closures unless otherwise specified. Please check their respective websites for changes in hours of operation. 

Again, unless announced otherwise, the University will always be physically open. When faced with severe weather or other emergencies, our priority will always be the safety and well-being of the University community.