Due to winter weather, all university campuses and centers will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19.
Please note the following important information regarding classes, work schedules, services, and special instructions:
Classes
- In-person classes taking place at 4 p.m. or later will not be held in person.
- Faculty who teach in-person classes should use technology to continue classes online, if possible, and notify students of such arrangements.
- Online classes will proceed normally.
Work Schedules
- Essential on-site staff should remain at work or report to work as scheduled. Contact your supervisor directly with any questions or concerns.
- All other staff should telework if work can be performed remotely. Contact your supervisor directly with any questions or concerns.
Clinical Enterprise
- GW Medical Faculty Associates will close at 3 p.m.
- Students with clinical responsibilities/assignments (MD, PA, PT) should continue with their clinical responsibilities unless they are unable to do so.
- Himmelfarb Library will remain open with normal operating hours.
- Ross Hall will remain open with tap access after 4 p.m.
Campus Services
- Campus dining will continue to operate. Updates will be shared on GW Dining’s Instagram account.
- The Mount Vernon Campus Express (VEX) shuttles will remain in service.
- The VSTC Express will remain in service.
Campus Activities
- Activities and university-sponsored events taking place at 4 p.m. or later are canceled.
Additional Information
- Additional updates will be posted on Campus Advisories as they become available.
Background
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the region. More information is available from the National Weather Service here.
The university will continue to monitor winter weather and provide updates on any other impacts on our campuses. GW will communicate any further changes to its operating status via an automatic GW Alert email sent to all GW email addresses. To sign up for optional GW Alert text messages, follow the instructions here.