All in-person/hybrid classes will resume under virtual course instruction only. Fully online courses will continue as scheduled. 

Class Schedules/Format

Wednesday, January 28

• In-person and hybrid courses: Will be delivered virtually
• Fully online courses: Will continue as scheduled

Additional Course Guidance for Students

• Faculty have been asked to communicate their virtual course plans for Wednesday, January 28, to students through Canvas or via email prior to their scheduled class start.
• All students taking courses with off-campus learning components, including clinical rotations, are encouraged to connect with their instructor or preceptor for additional guidance.

Additional Course Guidance for Faculty

• Canvas vendor support is available 24/7 for those with questions or specific needs. OHIO’s IT Help Desk (3-1222) is available to provide support.
• All OHIO faculty have also received a separate communication providing guidance and instructions for transitioning their courses to a virtual format.

OHIO Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (including Athens, Dublin and Cleveland Campuses): Will reopen at 5 a.m. on Wednesday (1/28). In-person classes will resume on Wednesday (1/28) and will continue through Friday (1/30) under modified instruction; all campus locations have received a separate email message with additional guidance.

Employee Information and Guidance

Wednesday, January 28

• All Ohio University campuses will officially reopen and resume normal operations at 5 a.m.
• All non-essential employees and employees covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement are expected to report to their work locations under normal hours.

Please Note: OHIO employees who do not feel it is safe to travel to campus should follow normal call-off procedures or contact their supervisor.

Athens Campus Operations/Facilities

Wednesday, January 28

• Culinary Services: All campus locations will resume normal hours.
  • Hours of operation for all Culinary Services venues are available online at: ohio.edu/food/locations-hours.
• Campus Transit: CATS Daily Campus Shuttles will operate under a modified route schedule between 6 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to best support the safety and transport needs of our students, faculty and staff across campus. Additional details are available online.
  • Standard service for both CATCAB and CATS Late Night will resume (1/28)
• Baker University Center: Will operate under normal hours and is available to serve as a campus warming station.
• Ping Center: Will operate under normal hours
• Campus/Community Events: If you are uncertain about the status of an upcoming event at any point this week, please contact the event organizer(s) directly.

Additional Information and Guidance

Living on Campus

• Housing and Residence Life staff stand ready to continue to serve as a resource for students as they monitor temperatures in their rooms and/or experience heating concerns.
• Students with heating concerns are encouraged to connect with their in-hall staff.

Living Off Campus

• Students living off campus are encouraged to contact their landlord or property manager if they have concerns about heating and/or freezing pipes.
• If you choose to use a space heater or other electric heating device, plug it directly into a wall outlet and avoid using extension cords or power strips. Always place these devices on flat, stable, non-flammable surfaces, and never leave them unattended or in use while you’re away or sleeping.

Commuting to Campus

• Plan your travel ahead of time and monitor all weather conditions.
• Be very cautious on roadways, sidewalks and other surfaces.
• Keep all vehicle windows and mirrors free of snow, ice and salt spray to maximize visibility.

Utilizing Campus Facilities

• OHIO’s Facilities Management team has been working diligently to clear campus roadways, parking lots, steps and sidewalks and to respond to heating-related requests across our campus facilities; they appreciate your patience as such requests continue to be monitored, assessed and remediated in a timely fashion.
• Those with immediate concerns regarding campus facilities are encouraged to contact Facilities directly at 740-593-2911.

Tips for staying safe and warm

• Dress in layers in order to adjust to both campus building temperatures and temperatures outdoors.
• Give yourself extra time to arrive at your destination. When walking on campus, travel slowly if needed.
• Take small steps, and "walk like a penguin."
• Avoid extended time outdoors to avoid frostbite or hypothermia.
• Additional cold-weather safety tips from the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control are available online.

All Ohio University campuses will remain closed until 5 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, due to the continued inclement weather conditions affecting the region. All University campuses will officially reopen at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28.

All non-Athletics events have been canceled through Tuesday, January 27, due to ongoing inclement weather conditions. If you are uncertain about the status of an upcoming event at any point this week, please contact the event organizer(s) directly.

Class Schedules/Format

Tuesday, January 27

• In-person and hybrid classes: Are canceled on Tuesday (1/27)
• All fully online courses: Will resume as scheduled

Wednesday, January 28

• In-person and hybrid courses: Will be delivered virtually
• Fully online courses: Will continue as scheduled

Additional Course Guidance for Students

• Faculty will communicate their virtual course plans for Wednesday, January 28, to students through Canvas or via email prior to their scheduled class start.
• All students taking courses with off-campus learning components, including clinical rotations, are encouraged to connect with their instructor or preceptor for additional guidance. 

Additional Course Guidance for Faculty

• All OHIO faculty will receive a separate communication providing guidance and instructions for transitioning their courses to a virtual format.
• Canvas vendor support is available 24/7 for those with questions or specific needs. OHIO’s IT Help Desk (3-1222) is also available to provide support.

OHIO Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (including Athens, Dublin and Cleveland Campuses): Will be closed Tuesday (1/27) and will reopen at 5 a.m. on Wednesday (1/28). In-person classes will resume on Wednesday (1/28) and will continue through Friday (1/30) under modified instruction; all campus locations have received a separate email message with additional guidance.

Employee Information and Guidance

Tuesday, January 27

Essential Service Employees: Will be paid at their regular hourly rate and, in addition, will be paid at their overtime rate for any hours that are actually worked.

Facilities Management essential personnel groups A, B, C, D and E and other scheduled personnel should report as scheduled, provided they are able to arrive safely to campus. 

Non-essential Service Employees: Are not required to report to their work locations until after 5 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, and individuals should not report to work beforehand without supervisory approval. Employees who have not been designated as essential service employees, but are scheduled to work, will not be required to work unless they are assigned and work a 100% remote appointment.

Employees covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement: Are encouraged to review their collective bargaining contract for guidance regarding work and compensation during a declared emergency.

Employees are encouraged to review Ohio University Policy 40.051 for additional details and to contact their supervisor if they have questions.

Wednesday, January 28

• The Athens Campus will officially reopen and resume normal operations at 5 a.m.
• All non-essential employees and employees covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement are expected to report to their work locations under normal hours.

Please Note: OHIO employees who do not feel it is safe to travel to campus should follow normal call-off procedures or contact their supervisor.

Athens Campus Operations/Facilities

Tuesday, January 27

• Culinary Services: Both Nelson Dining Court and the District on West Green will be open during normal hours. All other Culinary Services venues will be closed.
  • The latest Culinary Services hours of operation are available at: ohio.edu/food/locations-hours.
• Campus Transit: CATS Daily Campus Shuttles will operate under a modified route schedule. Additional details are available online.
  • CATCAB and CATS Late Night services will not be available; however, all CATS Daily Campus shuttles are fully accessible and can be utilized by those with mobility concerns.
  • Athens Public Transit: Will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 27.
    • Public Transit lines 3-7 will resume at 9 a.m.; Line 2 will resume operations at 9:30 a.m.
  • Athens On Demand will resume operations at 10 a.m.
• Baker University Center: will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is available to serve as a campus warming station.
• Ping Center: Will open at 12 p.m.

Wednesday, January 28

• Culinary Services: All campus locations will resume normal hours.
  • Hours of operation for all Culinary Services venues are available online at: ohio.edu/food/locations-hours.
• Campus Transit: CATS Daily Campus Shuttles will operate under a modified route schedule between 6 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to best support the safety and transport needs of our students, faculty and staff across campus. Additional details are available online.
  • Standard service for both CATCAB and CATS Late Night will resume (1/28)
• Baker University Center: Will operate under normal hours and is available to serve as a campus warming station.
• Ping Center: Will operate under normal hours

Additional Information and Guidance

Living on Campus

• Housing and Residence Life staff stand ready to continue to serve as a resource for students as they monitor temperatures in their rooms and/or experience heating concerns.
• Students with heating concerns are encouraged to connect with their in-hall staff.

Living Off Campus

• Students living off campus are encouraged to contact their landlord or property manager if they have concerns about heating and/or freezing pipes.
• If you choose to use a space heater or other electric heating device, plug it directly into a wall outlet and avoid using extension cords or power strips. Always place these devices on flat, stable, non-flammable surfaces, and never leave them unattended or in use while you’re away or sleeping.

Commuting to Campus

• Plan your travel ahead of time and monitor all weather conditions.
• Be very cautious on roadways, sidewalks and other surfaces.
• Keep all vehicle windows and mirrors free of snow, ice and salt spray to maximize visibility.

Utilizing Campus Facilities

• OHIO’s Facilities Management team has been working diligently to clear campus roadways, parking lots, steps and sidewalks and to respond to heating-related requests across our campus facilities; they appreciate your patience as such requests continue to be monitored, assessed and remediated in a timely fashion.
• Those with immediate concerns regarding campus facilities are encouraged to contact Facilities directly at 740-593-2911.

Tips for staying safe and warm

• Dress in layers in order to adjust to both campus building temperatures and temperatures outdoors.
• Give yourself extra time to arrive at your destination. When walking on campus, travel slowly if needed.
• Take small steps, and "walk like a penguin."
• Avoid extended time outdoors to avoid frostbite or hypothermia.
• Additional cold-weather safety tips from the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control are available online.

All Ohio University campuses will be closed through the end of the day, Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather.  All classes and campus events are canceled through Monday, January 26.

Crews with Facilities Management are continuing to work to clear campus parking lots, paths and walkways; however, to help ensure appropriate safety, we recommend minimal movement during this time due to ongoing extreme winter weather conditions.

If you are uncertain about the status of an upcoming event, please contact the event organizer(s) directly.

Additional Campus Operations Details:

• Housing and Residence Life staff stand ready to continue to serve as a resource for students as they monitor temperatures in their rooms and/or experience heating concerns. Students with heating concerns are encouraged to connect with their in-hall staff.
  • Students living off campus are encouraged to contact their landlord or property manager if they have concerns about heating and/or freezing pipes.
• Both Nelson Dining Court and the District on West Green will be open during normal hours on Monday, January 26. All other Culinary Services venues will be closed.
  • The latest Culinary Services hours of operation are available at: ohio.edu/food/locations-hours.
• Baker University Center will be open on Monday, January 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is available to serve as a campus warming station.
• Ping Center is anticipated to open at 12 p.m. on Monday, January 26
• Bobcat Pass, CATS Transit CATCAB Transportation and CATS Late Night services will be unavailable on Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather. 

Employee Information and Guidance

Essential Service Employees: Will be paid at their regular hourly rate and, in addition, will be paid at their overtime rate for any hours that are actually worked.

Facilities Management essential personnel groups A, B, C, D and E and other scheduled personnel should report as scheduled, provided they are able to arrive safely to campus. 

Non-essential Service Employees: Are not required to report to their work locations through 5 p.m. on Monday, January 26, at this time, and individuals should not report to work without supervisory approval. Employees who have not been designated as essential service employees, but are scheduled to work, will not be required to work unless they are assigned and work a 100% remote appointment.

Employees covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement: Are encouraged to review their collective bargaining contract for guidance regarding work and compensation during a declared emergency.

Employees are encouraged to review Ohio University Policy 40.051 for additional details and to contact their supervisor if they have questions.  Additionally, please continue to monitor ohio.edu/alert for the most up-to-date University operating status information.

Tips for staying safe and warm:

• Watch out: Watch for hazards such as ice or snow accumulations and report issues immediately.
• Stay alert: The chances of an accident are greater if you're distracted.
• Dress warm: Wear well-fitting clothing to protect exposed skin.
• Walk like a penguin! This means keeping your hands free and extended to maintain balance and catch yourself if you fall, keeping your knees bent, and spreading your feet slightly to the sides as you move forward. Keep your center of gravity over your front foot, rather than extending it in front of you.
• Additional extreme weather safety tips: Are available online via the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control.

OHIO’s Athens Campus is currently closed today (1/25) due to a Level 3 Snow Emergency. All area roadways are currently closed to non-emergency personnel while the Level 3 remains in effect. Individuals are not permitted to travel unless needed.

Crews with Facilities Management are working to clear campus parking lots, paths and walkways; however, to help ensure appropriate safety, we recommend minimal movement during this time due to extreme conditions. Those with immediate concerns regarding campus facilities are encouraged to contact Facilities directly at 740-593-2911.

If you are uncertain about the status of an event that was scheduled to occur on the Athens Campus this weekend, please contact the event organizer(s) directly.

Employee Information and Guidance

Essential Service Employees: Will be paid at their regular hourly rate and, in addition, will be paid at their overtime rate for any hours that are actually worked.

Facilities Management essential personnel groups A, B, C, D and E and other scheduled personnel should report as planned, provided they can make it safely to campus.

Non-essential Service Employees: Are not required to report to their work locations at this time, and individuals should not report to work without supervisory approval. Employees who have not been designated as essential service employees, but are scheduled to work, will not be required to work unless they are assigned and work a 100% remote appointment.

Employees covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement: Are encouraged to review their collective bargaining contract for guidance regarding work and compensation during a declared emergency.

Employees are encouraged to review Ohio University Policy 40.051 for additional details and to contact their supervisor if they have questions.  Additionally, please continue to monitor ohio.edu/alert for the most up-to-date University operating status information. 

Additional Campus Operations Information

• Housing and Residence Life staff stand ready to continue to serve as a resource for students as they monitor temperatures in their rooms and/or experience heating concerns. Students with heating concerns are encouraged to connect with their in-hall staff.
  • Students living off campus are encouraged to contact their landlord or property manager if they have concerns about heating and/or freezing pipes.
• All Culinary Dining Courts will continue to operate under normal hours today.
  • Nelson Market will open at noon today (1/25)
  • The latest Culinary Services hours of operation are available at: ohio.edu/food/locations-hours.
• Baker University Center will open at 10 a.m. today (1/25), and is available to serve as a campus warming station.
• Ping Center will open at noon today (1/25)
• All campus transportation services are suspended while the county is under a Level 3 snow emergency.
• Alden Library will remain closed and inaccessible throughout the Level 3 Snow Emergency period.

Tips for staying safe and warm:

• Watch out: Watch for hazards such as ice or snow accumulations and report issues immediately.
• Stay alert: The chances of an accident are greater if you're distracted.
• Dress warm: Wear well-fitting clothing to protect exposed skin.
• Walk like a penguin! This means keeping your hands free and extended to maintain balance and catch yourself if you fall, keeping your knees bent, and spreading your feet slightly to the sides as you move forward. Keep your center of gravity over your front foot, rather than extending it in front of you.
• Additional extreme weather safety tips: Are available online via the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control.