Weather Emergency Closure/Delay

Welcome to DU’s weather emergency page.

Most likely, you are here because you received an alert from the University, indicating that the campus is closed, has a delayed opening, or will have some other weather-related schedule modification for today. This page is intended to provide additional information beyond the original message received.

Due to the continuation of the storm and poor road conditions, the University of Denver will offer a remote optional learning and workday on Friday, March 15, 2024. DU’s physical campus will open at 10 a.m. and individuals should not prepare to arrive before that time. Some normal business operations may have revised hours or may be closed. 

All instruction and/or assessments scheduled for Friday, March 15, 2024, may be offered in a virtual learning format, according to the decision of each faculty member. Ricks and Fisher will follow the Denver Public Schools’ operating status, as typically, and will be closed on Friday.

Employees: All essential employees should report for in-person duties, as assigned by their immediate supervisor. As there are several events being held on campus tomorrow that require in-person staff involvement and support, please work with your supervisor to determine if it is essential for you to report to the DU campus for work on March 15, 2024. If you are not supporting one of tomorrow’s events, we encourage you to work from home to the extent possible, and we encourage supervisors to remain as flexible as possible. We understand that several childcare and school facilities will be closed once again tomorrow and, as such, we encourage you to work from home to the extent possible. Please contact your immediate supervisor regarding any questions or concerns.

DU snow crews continue to clear the pathways and campus roadways to enable passage to the Community Commons for dining and other essential facilities. Please continue to use caution when traveling around campus.

Additional Operating Information: 

For students in residential housing, please: 

  • Close your windows as pipes could freeze and/or break, which could lead to leaks or floods. 

  • Report concerns with pipes and/or leaks by contacting Campus Safety at 303-871-2334. 

  • Reach out to the Housing Office at 303-871-2246 or housing@dishiniyulechengshiji.com if you have any questions or concerns. 

  • Call your RA on duty if you have an emergency.

If you are outside during the storm, please pay close attention to your surroundings and walk around campus carefully. The weather conditions have made for slippery walkways and some falling branches and/or debris.

The University will continue to monitor conditions and provide further updates on dishiniyulechengshiji.com/weather if necessary.

 

 

Debido a la continuación de la tormenta y a las malas condiciones de las carreteras, la Universidad de Denver ofrecerá un aprendizaje opcional a distancia al igual que un día de trabajo remoto este viernes 15 de marzo de 2024. El campus físico de DU abrirá a las 10:00 a.m. y las personas no deben prepararse para llegar antes de esa hora. Algunas operaciones comerciales normales pueden tener horarios revisados o pueden estar cerradas.   

Toda la instrucción y/o evaluaciones programadas para el viernes 15 de marzo de 2024 podrán ofrecerse en un formato de aprendizaje virtual, según la decisión de cada miembro de la facultad. Ricks y Fisher seguirán el estado operativo de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver, como es típico, y estarán cerradas este viernes.  

Empleados: Todos los empleados esenciales deben presentarse para realizar sus tareas en persona, según lo asignado por su supervisor inmediato. Dado que mañana se celebran varios eventos en el campus que requieren la participación y el apoyo del personal en persona, le rogamos que trabaje con su supervisor para determinar si es esencial que se presente a trabajar en el campus de DU el 15 de marzo de 2024. Si no está apoyando uno de los eventos de mañana, le animamos a trabajar desde casa si es posible, y animamos a los supervisores a permanecer tan flexibles como sea posible. Entendemos que varias guarderías y escuelas volverán a estar cerradas mañana, por lo que le animamos a trabajar desde casa si es posible. Póngase en contacto con su supervisor inmediato para cualquier pregunta o duda.  

Los equipos de nieve de DU continúan limpiando los caminos y las carreteras del campus para permitir el paso al Community Commons para comer y otras instalaciones esenciales. Por favor, siga teniendo cuidado al viajar por el campus. 

Información adicional sobre los servicios de DU:  

  • La información sobre las operaciones del Centro Ritchie se puede encontrar en ritchiecenter.dishiniyulechengshiji.com.  

  • El Anderson Academic Commons permanecerá cerrado, pero se ofrecerá apoyo a la investigación de forma virtual a través de chat y correo electrónico a los usuarios de la biblioteca.  

Para los estudiantes en viviendas residenciales, por favor:  

  • Cierren las ventanas ya que las tuberías podrían congelarse y/o romperse, lo que podría provocar goteras o inundaciones.  

  • Informen sobre problemas de tuberías y/o fugas llamando a la Seguridad del Campus al 303-871-2334.  

  • Comuníquese con la Oficina de Vivienda al 303-871-2246 o housing@dishiniyulechengshiji.com si tienen alguna pregunta o inquietud.  

  • Llamen a su RA de turno si tienen una emergencia. 

 

Si se encuentra afuera durante la tormenta, preste mucha atención a su alrededor y camine con cuidado por el campus.  

Las condiciones meteorológicas previstas incluirán probablemente caminos resbaladizos y, potencialmente, caída de ramas y/o escombros.  

La universidad continuará vigilando las condiciones y ofrecerá más actualizaciones en dishiniyulechengshiji.com/weather si es necesario.  

Updates

Guidance

  • Students in Residential Housing – Cold Weather

    Students in residential housing, please: 

    • Close your windows as pipes could freeze and/or break, which could lead to leaks or floods.
    • Report concerns with pipes and/or leaks by contacting Facilities (303-871-2200). For after-hours concerns, connect with Campus Safety at 303-871-2334.
    • Reach out to the Housing Office at 303-871-2246 or housing@dishiniyulechengshiji.com if you have any questions or concerns.

    If you are outside during the storm, please pay close attention to your surroundings and walk around campus carefully. The anticipated weather conditions will likely include slippery walkways and, potentially, falling branches and/or debris. 

  • Hazardous Conditions

    In the event of hazardous driving conditions, DU encourages students, faculty, and staff to be careful and allow for extra time when traveling to and around campus. 

  • Snow Clearing

    The safety of our community is our top priority. For those residing on campus, please be aware that Facilities Management snow removal protocol prioritizes ADA access routes. This snow clearing map provides information on those locations to better assist you as you navigate the campus. Learn more about Facilities Snow Removal Plan & Policy here. 

     

    La seguridad y salud de nuestra comunidad es nuestra prioridad principal. Para aquellos que están residiendo, por favor estén conscientes que el protocolo de remoción de nieve de la Administración de Comodidades da prioridad a rutas de acceso de ADA. El mapa de remoción de nieve proporciona información sobre las locaciones para mejor asistir a la universidad. Pueden obtener más información sobre el plan y policía de Remoción de Nieve aquí. 

  • When Local School Districts Are Closed

    We understand that local school districts may close when adverse weather conditions or road conditions are present. Per DU policy, employees responsible for the care of their dependents may stay home with them. We encourage employees to do their DU work from home to the extent it is possible. This will not result in the taking of a forced sick or vacation day. 

    Under this policy, staff members who need to stay home while the University remains open must notify their supervisors—as opposed to request permission—to do so. Faculty members unable to make it to campus for exclusively face-to-face classes must contact their departments to arrange for alternative teaching coverage. 

  • Ritchie Center Operations

    For information on Ritchie Center operations, please visit ritchiecenter.dishiniyulechengshiji.com. 

  • Ricks Center For Gifted Children

    Ricks Center closure information will be sent via a message from the Director in order to best plan for student, staff and family safety.

  • Fisher

    Fisher will follow the Denver Public Schools’ operating status and will be closed when Denver Public Schools are closed. 

  • Activities

    When the University of Denver is closed, activities are also cancelled. If exceptions are made, it will be on a limited and case-by-case basis. Activities allowed to operate will be listed in the “Updates” section on this page. 

  • Community Commons

    The Community Commons makes every effort to open for normal business hours for dining. Please check the “Updates” section to see if they will have limited hours during this particular instance. If no updates are listed, The Community Commons will be open for dining, operating under normal hours. 

  • University Shuttle Operations

    When the University is closed, the shuttle does not operate. 

  • Online Course Policy

    When the physical University of Denver campus is closed and on-campus classes are canceled because of dangerous conditions resulting from weather, natural disaster or other emergency; University of Denver online courses will continue as normal. If the instructor’s or student’s ability to continue class because of the dangerous conditions or closure, they should adjust their courses per normal division guidelines. 

  • Essential Employees

    Each division and office of the University is responsible for identifying employees who are essential and are required to report to work despite a campus closure or class cancellation.  

  • It Is a Difficult Decision

    There are several factors that go into determining when to delay the opening of campus or when to close campus altogether. In many cases, there are several factors that go into the decision such as prior, current and future weather conditions, road conditions, the ability for staff and faculty to travel to and around campus, and other considerations that may be unique to each situation. DU’s leadership team and Campus Safety take seriously these decisions and spend a great deal of time assessing the many factors that go into making these decisions. 

DU Campus in winter

What You Can Do To Prepare

There are a variety of steps you can take now to prepare for inclement weather

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    Make sure you haven’t opted out of emergency text messages. See http://jlv.dishiniyulechengshiji.com/campussafety/ and click the sign-up button on the right side of the page.

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    Make sure you are following the University and Campus Safety’s official Twitter and Facebook pages.

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    If you commute, familiarize yourself with bus routes and other alternative transportation. When the snow falls, it may be better to leave the driving to a professional.

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    If you walk to campus, be aware that Denver does not require sidewalks to be cleared immediately or during active snowfall. You may need to use an alternate path.  

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    If you are a student, clarify the expectations with your faculty: When are absences excused and not? How can assignments be made up? How will faculty notify students should they be unable to meet the class?

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    If you are a member of the faculty, give guidance to your students. How will weather affect assignments and deadlines? How must students communicate their inability to travel? How will you notify students that you are unable to attend class?

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    If you are responsible for a university service, how will you notify your clients of your status?

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    If you are responsible for a university event, how will you handle cancelations, refunds and rescheduling?