While it has been a relatively mild winter, the potential of severe winter weather looms. Students and employees traveling to and from campus may experience some heavy snow and challenging conditions in the region this week, according to the National Weather Service.
Members of the campus community can receive updates about inclement weather and the status of campus operations through several channels:
- The UW Oshkosh home page — www.uwosh.edu — and UW Oshkosh Today — uwosh.edu/today — will display the latest weather-related updates.
- The TitanAlert system sends emergency alerts and weather-related announcements directly to your cell phone via text messaging. Visit www.uwosh.edu/home/titanalert to sign up.
- Our official UW Oshkosh Facebook page and our Twitter accounts — @uwoshkosh and @UWOshkoshToday – echo inclement weather updates relayed via the aforementioned University channels.
- The UW Oshkosh Weather Advisory telephone line can be reached at (920) 424-0000.
- Closing and delay notices also are sent to local media (newspapers, radio and television).
The decision to cancel classes or close the UW Oshkosh campus is made by the University’s administration. Though the Governor may close state offices or local schools, that decision does not imply that the University will close or cancel classes.
The University rarely suspends classes for weather-related conditions. However, in the event of inclement weather, driving conditions may vary across the region served by our campus, and thus, individuals need to take their own local conditions into account. The judgment about whether or not to travel to campus rests with the individual. If students and employees feel it is unsafe, they are advised not attempt the trip.
Employees who experience extreme weather-related transportation difficulties are advised to work with their supervisors regarding absences or the need to leave campus. Students should contact their course instructors prior to when the class is scheduled to meet and make arrangements to make up work.
For more information about TitanAlert and other campus safety resources, visit www.uwosh.edu/home/current-students/safety.
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