Campus Operations and Inclement Weather Alerts
The latest information and details for the University community about campus emergencies and other incidents.
Opening decision for Tuesday, February 3rd
Monday, February 2, 2026 (9:45 A.M. EST)
UNIVERSITY STATUS
North Carolina Wesleyan University’s emergency response team, led by our Director of Safety, has determined that based on the prior preparation of roads by NC DOT, current road conditions, and predicted temperatures, we will have a delayed opening for classes tomorrow.
We will open at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow for staff, with classes resuming at 11:20 a.m.
Students, faculty, and staff should proceed with caution and take their personal location into consideration when determining whether they can make it to campus safely.
Students must communicate with faculty and maintain contact until they can safely return.
Faculty and staff who are unable to make it to campus should coordinate with their direct supervisor regarding remote work expectations.
Thank you for your flexibility and cooperation. Please stay safe.
Current Operations Plan
Main Campus in Rocky Mount: All in-person classes and programs will be operated on a DELAYED schedule for Tuesday, February 3, 2026. We will open at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow for staff, with classes resuming at 11:20 a.m.
Employees who cannot make it to campus safely should communicate with their supervisor.
All Community College based programs will operate under the guidance of that College.
FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
North Carolina Wesleyan University’s emergency response team, led by Director of Safety Wayne Sears, is continuing to closely monitor and assess the impact the weather may have on the University.
We will continue to monitor the impact of this winter storm in our area. All weather updates will be communicated through ALERT AWARE / BISHOP ALERTS, email, social media, and our website.
Note: The safety of the NC Wesleyan University community is our highest priority.
To register to receive alerts and for more information, contact the Office of Student Affairs (252.985.5178) or Registrar’s Office. The University must have the proper resources to notify you on the Campus Emergency Notification System (Blackboard Connect).
Important Notifications
The NCWU Alert webpage, ncwu.edu/alerts, is the primary location for emergency news and situational updates. In case of campus emergencies or other notification devices activate, NCWU Alert webpage is the most accurate source of real time information.
In an emergency, NC Wesleyan will send out text messages as quick as possible. Please remember that delivery of text messages to your device is dependent on your provider and may be delayed. Text messages are only used for serious emergencies and not for follow up information unless it is needed for public safety.
