1004.2 Inclement Weather Policy

Section 1000: Campus Policy

Effective: March 2009
Revised: November 2021; October 2024
Last Review: October 2024
Next Review: November 2026
Responsible Party: Chancellor

The University intends to be in full operation every scheduled class day. However, during extremely inclement weather, when it appears that the interests of all concerned will be best served by closing the University, appropriate announcements will be made through Communications and Marketing over local radio, on the main page of the College website, via official campus sponsored social media, and the Emergency Notification System. The sole authority for class cancellation lies with the Chancellor or designee.

A number of students live on campus, and these students are dependent upon food services and Physical Plant services regardless of weather conditions. The University will continue to provide these essential services, and in addition, every effort will be made to keep these buildings open.

All announcements should be noted carefully since only morning, afternoon, or evening classes may be cancelled. Any notices or cancellations will be sent to local radio stations and Great Falls based television stations.

The closing of on-campus courses may or may not apply to off-campus classes. The university offices on campus can be contacted directly at 406-265-3700.

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