While the safety of our community is our top priority, the University typically does not close or cancel classes due to cold weather, winter ice and/or snow. However, on rare occasions, weather conditions may result in class delay, cancellation or complete campus closure.

When inclement weather becomes a threat to safety or extreme cold prevails, we expect to announce our course of action by 5:30 a.m. for morning delays and campus closures, 10 a.m. for afternoon class cancellation and 3 p.m. for evening class cancellation. 

Our decision will be guided by the condition of major roadways, campus roadways and sidewalks, and by our ability to plow campus parking lots. For extreme cold, we will delay or cancel when the wind chill reaches (or is predicted to reach) -15 degrees Fahrenheit over an extended time frame.

There are several ways to learn about delays, class cancellations or campus closings:

• Campus Alerts via call and/or text. (Make sure your contact info is up-to-date in CampusNet under CSU Alerts.)
• Email sent to your CSU email account
• Home page of our website csuohio.edu
• Local media broadcasts
• CSU main social media platforms:
  • X
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Additional Information Concerning Classes:

• Classes meeting virtually in a synchronized format follow the same delay or closure schedule as outlined for in-person courses.
• Students enrolled in special classes – such as clinical rotations – should consult with their course instructor, site supervisor and/or site contact to determine appropriate procedures for a morning delay, morning/afternoon cancellation, or campus closure.

Below are additional points to keep in mind:

• When classes are canceled, University services will remain open. This means that staff members are expected to report to work as usual unless informed otherwise.
• University closure due to inclement weather will result in office closure and limited services being provided. In the event of a closure, essential staff members are required to report to work to maintain the functioning of areas that require 24-hour attention. Non-essential staff members are not required to report to work on-campus or virtually during a closure, regardless of telecommuting arrangement.
• A closing order from the governor’s office applies to state office buildings and other state employees in the field. Colleges and universities do not fall into this category.

We understand that on bad weather days some areas on campus may require additional attention. Please help identify those areas on campus by calling 216-687-2500.

Employees and commuting students should always use sound personal judgment regarding the safety of their travel when deciding whether to report to work or class. Students must arrange to make up missed work promptly; University leave policy governs the reporting and recording of work absences for faculty/staff.

When driving in the snow, please warm up your car before driving, allow extra travel time to get to your destination, and go slow.

Please be safe as you travel this winter and Go Vikes!