Inclement Weather Policy

Due to adverse weather conditions, Stratford University may be required to close, have delayed opening, or early closing. The University recognizes the importance of students attending class, thus, every effort is made to hold on-campus classes during inclement weather as long as staff, faculty, and student safety is not compromised. If a campus is closed or delayed, the decision is made by 6:00 AM and announced on the University website, local TV stations, through the RAVE alert system, and radio. Students, faculty, and staff should check multiple sources for delay and/or closing information. Online courses are not cancelled due to inclement weather.

The campus president determines the need to close, delay opening, or close early due to inclement weather. Each campus makes its own decisions based on weather reports and surrounding conditions, the campus parking lots, commercial transportation schedules, sidewalks, and other commonly used walkways. If adverse weather begins during University hours, classes are dismissed based on the campus president’s coordinated announcement. During inclement weather, the University maintains full operations unless specifically announced by University officials.

Missed class meetings are made up before the grades for the term are submitted. Faculty members are required to make accommodations for fulfilling contact hour requirements for missed classes. Students are responsible to complete all make up hours. Off-site clinical, capstone, or externship courses may follow different inclement weather policies depending on location and/or the policies of the host facility or institution. Students are required to check with the faculty member or advisor about inclement weather policies for courses conducted off campus.