Today is Friday, February 24, 2012. As of 6:00 am, SHU will have a delayed opening - Day Classes will commence at 10:00 a.m. on all campuses. University offices will open at 10:00 a.m. Campus essential service personnel are currently working to clear snow.

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SHU Weather Cancellations/Delays

As we prepare for a change in season, please take a moment to review the updated inclement weather cancellation/delay policy.

The operations and activities of an institution of higher education, such as Sacred Heart University, necessitate that the campus remain open with essential services available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Therefore, the University never fully closes or ceases operations.  The default position in the event of inclement weather is that classes and all other activities will continue as scheduled, and cancellations or delays will be kept to an absolute minimum.  Students, faculty and staff should plan in advance accordingly.
 
(No notice means…we are Open!)
 
In the event of extraordinary inclement weather conditions that affect the normal operations of the University, the information regarding any schedule changes will be disseminated by one or more of the following methods:

• Recording on the SHU Info Line: (203) 365-7669 or ext. 7669
  
• Posting on the University’s web site: www.sacredheart.edu
  
• Alerts sent through SHU EAS emergency alert system (text message & e-mail)
  
• Postings through various media outlets. For a complete list, please click here.

Due to space or other limitations with voice recordings or electronic messages, the University’s web site will contain the most complete and updated information. Every effort will be made to disseminate information by 6 a.m. if any morning classes or activities will be cancelled or delayed and by 2 p.m. if any late afternoon or evening classes or activities will be cancelled.

In order to receive SHU EAS alerts, please check and update as necessary your cell phone information on record. This can be done anytime via WebAdvisor. The SHU EAS system’s data is refreshed and updated daily.
 
Unless formally announced that University operations are officially cancelled or delayed, classes and all other activities will continue as scheduled and all offices are to remain open in accordance with their regular schedule.

Campus Operations personnel will prioritize their efforts and clear main roadways and main doorways on campus before attending to lesser used areas.  Therefore, you are encouraged to use the main thoroughfares during bad weather whenever possible.

Lastly, helpful contacts for specific departmental activities or services in the event of inclement weather may be available directly at the following numbers:

• Athletics:  (203) 371-7917 (ext. 7917)
• Bookstore:  (203) 365-4768 (ext. 4768)
• Campus Ministry:  (203) 371-7840 (ext. 7840)
• Library:  (203) 371-7700 (ext. 7700)
• William H. Pitt Center:  (203) 365-7533 (ext. 7533)

Note: This policy includes the Stamford and Griswold campuses, unless specified on the University’s main web site.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Paul J. Healy, Executive Director
Emergency Management, Public Safety & Campus Operations