Due to winter weather, all university campuses and centers will be open after a delayed start at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Important guidance for classes and work schedules follows below. This applies to the Foggy Bottom, Mount Vernon, and Virginia Science and Technology campuses; the Biostatistics Center; and the Alexandria and Arlington education centers.
Classes
- Faculty who teach in-person classes that begin prior to 10 a.m. should use technology to continue classes online, if possible, and notify students of such arrangements as soon as possible. Students with questions should contact their faculty directly.
- In-person classes taking place at or after 10 a.m. will proceed normally.
- All online classes will proceed normally.
Work Schedules
- Essential on-site staff should report to work in person as scheduled. Contact your supervisor directly with any questions or concerns.
- Staff typically scheduled to work in person on Wednesdays should report to work beginning at 10 a.m. Contact your supervisor directly with any questions or concerns.
- Staff typically scheduled to telework on Wednesdays should telework beginning at normal business hours.
Clinical Enterprise
- Those with clinical responsibilities should follow the guidance of your clinical coordinator or designated supervisor. An email will be sent with additional guidance from SMHS.
- The GW Medical Faculty Associates and GW Hospital will be open and operating on a normal schedule.
Residential Life and Campus Services
- Residence halls remain available for students approved to stay in their halls over winter break.
- Campus dining remains closed due to the winter break schedule.
- Specific building hours and campus services may vary; contact the relevant university office directly for more information.
Campus Activities
- In-person activities and events may be rescheduled, have a delayed start, or proceed normally. Check with the event organizer for updates.
Additional Information
- Any further changes to the university’s operating status will be communicated via a GW Alert email sent to all GW email addresses and posted on Campus Advisories.
- To sign up for GW Alert text messages, follow the instructions here.