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The University of Maryland may close, delay opening or close the campus early in the event of extreme weather conditions such as heavy snow or significant freezing rain. This decision will be made based on the severity of the weather, the potential impact on campus operations and the safety of students, faculty and staff. We prioritize the safety of our community while doing our best to minimize impacts on the academic and research enterprise.
Notification Procedures
The best way to receive inclement weather notifications directly is to make sure you are signed up for UMD text alerts.
Updates regarding UMD’s closures, delays and other schedule changes will be announced through various channels, including:
The university will not make an announcement if the campus is open and operating under normal operations. Every effort will be made to communicate changes to campus operations by 4:30 a.m. Local media outlets often cover changes to university operations; however, for the most up-to-date information, please check the university sites listed.
Campus Impact and FAQs
When the university is closed, all classes during that time are canceled, and all university offices and non-essential services are closed unless specifically noted.
Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on umd.edu/weather, including information regarding availability of student services during a closure, class schedule impacts and definitions of weather-essential employees.
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