Campus Operations and Inclement Weather Alerts
The latest information and details for the University community about campus emergencies and other incidents.
Weather Update –
Friday, Sept 27, 2024 (3:06 p.m. EST)
Note: The safety of the NC Wesleyan University community is our highest priority. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to make decisions based on their own personal safety.
WEATHER STATUS
The Wesleyan campus and community witnessed devastating storms and a tornado that touched down on Wesleyan Blvd today. Please be aware that all students are safe and our hearts and prayers are with the entire Rocky Mount community that were affected by the storm. Please continue to pray for these families and businesses as they recover.
UNIVERSITY STATUS
Due to the threat of flooding, NCWU campus will be closing at 3 p.m. All classes at 3pm or after are cancelled and the Library will also be closing as well. The Blue and Gold Dining Hall will operate under regular hours.
We will reopen with regular hours on Monday. If you live in an area that makes traveling to work unsafe on Friday, please notify your supervisor.
FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
North Carolina Wesleyan University’s emergency response team, led by Director of Campus Safety Wayne Sears, closely monitors and assesses this storm system’s impact. We do not anticipate having to send out more updates. However, weather updates and changes to this plan will be communicated through Blackboard alerts, email, social media, and ncwu.edu. Recorded updates can also be obtained by calling 252.985.5463.
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.
