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A decision to close or delay opening ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ will generally be made by 5:30am by the president or the president’s designee in consultation with other members of the University staff.

Notice will be given to the following outlets:

  1. Email:ÌýAll …@worcester.edu email addresses
  2. Website:ÌýA red-colored alert box in the site header on every page
  3. Facebook:Ìý
  4. Twitter:Ìý
  5. Text message:Ìýyou can optionally receive a text message by adding your mobile number to theÌý system

Important:ÌýPlease do not call the University Police to find out if the university is open, closed, or delayed as this ties up the phone line for emergency calls.

Broadcast stations listing Worcester State closures

Radio Stations Television Channels
WRKO 680 AM
WBZ 1030 AM WLVI
WCRN 830 AM WSBK

Closure during normal office/class hours

If, during normal office/class hours* on a work/class day, the president or her/his designee determines that the University should be closed due to an incident or inclement weather, all offices will be notified of the time and duration of cancellation of normal activity. Normal routine will be expected to commence on the next regular class/work day,Ìýunless notified otherwise.

*Normal hours are defined as Monday – Friday from 8am to 5pm.

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