Editor's note: This article will be updated as additional information becomes available.

In anticipation of accumulating snowfall leading to hazardous conditions on campus and regional roadways, the University of Delaware has made alterations to its operations and academic instruction for Wednesday, Feb. 12, at UD’s Newark campus. 

No in-person instruction will be held Wednesday. Instructors are asked to communicate with their course sections, as these sessions may convene virtually (either through synchronous or asynchronous formats), or be canceled or rescheduled at the instructor’s discretion. Flexibility is appreciated, as these measures prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and faculty while ensuring academic continuity.

Essential personnel should report to work on Wednesday as scheduled. Non-essential employees should work remotely on Wednesday and not report to campus. Supervisors will communicate instructions and remote-work assignments for non-essential employees, as needed.

Transportation services will be suspended until further notice, beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. 

Residence Life and Housing staff, and other essential services, will be available to students. Dining will operate Wednesday on the brunch-dinner schedule. For additional information, including hours of operation at retail locations, visit the Dining Services website or the Instagram account for UD Dining Services.

Members of the University community are reminded to use caution while driving or navigating campus.

Other campuses and areas

Administrative staff at the University’s campuses in Wilmington, Lewes, Dover, and Georgetown will continue monitoring real-time weather conditions and provide updates, as appropriate. 

UD activities at the Community Education Building in Wilmington will be remote on Feb. 12 and follow Newark campus operations. 

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at University sites at Lewes, Newark, Ocean View, and Wilmington are closed as of noon Tuesday, Feb. 11, and will remain closed through Wednesday. All OLLI in-person or hybrid/online classes taking place at OLLI’s Wyoming Church location are canceled on Tuesday and Wednesday.

University operations and instruction at the DTCC Terry Campus in Dover will close at 4 p.m. Tuesday and the Georgetown (Owens) Campus will close at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

UD's Carvel Research and Education Center in Georgetown will be closed on Feb. 12. 

Schedule updates

Regarding Student Wellbeing, patients with Wednesday appointments at Student Health Services, Sports Medicine and the Center for Counseling and Student Development will be contacted to reschedule their in-person appointments or transition to virtual appointments. Utilize the UD Hotline and other resources to access after-hours and 24/7 medical- and crisis-care support. 

The Carpenter Sports Building (Little Bob); the Student Centers; the Newark Testing Center; and the Wellbeing Center at Warner Hall will be closed Wednesday. The bookstore will operate from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday. Morris Library will close at 8 p.m. on Feb. 11, and will be closed on Feb. 12.

Personal safety

Safety is UD’s highest priority. Faculty, staff and students should not put themselves at risk, and employees who expect difficulty traveling should contact their supervisors.

• Stay up to date on the University’s winter weather procedures.
• Review the University’s extreme weather and emergency conditions policy.