Dear Assumption Community,
With the onset of colder weather and the potential of inclement weather that might disrupt classes and University operations, I wish to share with you the new approach that we will be taking when weather conditions warrant.
NEW UNIVERSITY SNOW DAY POLICY
To ensure students are provided the necessary instruction hours, the University will observe the following when weather events warrant a change in operations:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday classes will be capped at three total snow days
- Tuesday and Thursday classes will be capped at two total snow days
- Classes that meet once a week will be capped at one snow day
If the University exceeds the total number of snow days allotted for each class schedule, classes will meet remotely if weather conditions create unsafe travel conditions. Note that graduate classes that meet remotely are not affected by snow days and will meet as scheduled.
UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS DURING WEATHER EVENTS
If classes are canceled due to inclement weather, critical University services (public safety, Sodexo food services, the Plourde Recreation Center, and d’Alzon Library) will remain operational, but most University offices will be closed. If the University exceeds the allotted number of snow days, University staff will work remotely to ensure students’ needs continue to be met.
DELAYED OPENING
In the event of a delayed opening, please monitor your University email account and the AU Mobile App for details on when classes will begin, and University offices will open. Students with labs on days in which a delayed opening occurs should monitor their University email account for updates from faculty.
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS
I hope this new approach will allow for the least disruption of the academic calendar.
Sincerely,
