Campus Operations and Inclement Weather Alerts
The latest information and details for the University community about campus emergencies and other incidents.
Winter Weather Closing
Thursday, February 20, 2025 (3:00 P.M. EST)
UNIVERSITY STATUS
North Carolina Wesleyan University’s emergency response team, led by our Director of Safety, has determined that based on the latest weather models, NCWU will remain closed Friday, February 21, 2025 for all in-person classes.
Students should be aware that they may receive communications from their instructors about alternative assignments or possibly meeting through online modalities. Instructors communicating with their students about alternative arrangements should post clear instructions to their students and cc those communications to provost@ncwu.edu.
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.
Current Operations Plan
Main Campus in Rocky Mount: All in-person classes and programs remain CLOSED Friday, February 21, 2025. We do not anticipate the need for any more messaging related to this winter storm.
Accommodations and access for residential students in regard to dining, library, gym and Hartness Center will be communicated from the Dean of Students.
All Community College based programs will operate under the guidance of that College.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (3:30 P.M. EST)
UNIVERSITY STATUS
North Carolina Wesleyan University’s emergency response team, led by our Director of Safety, has determined that based on the latest weather models, that NCWU will remain closed Thursday, February 20, 2025 for all in-person classes. Ice on the roads, trees, power lines and possible freezing rain will make travel dangerous and authorities are asking us to stay off the roads.
Faculty members and instructors should plan to communicate clearly with their students about any changes in course modalities or assignments as a result of the weather. Please inform the Provost’s Office if you are moving any classes online.
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.
Current Operations Plan
Main Campus in Rocky Mount: All in-person classes and programs remain CLOSED Thursday, February 20, 2025. Any decisions for scheduling future delays or closures will be made by 4 P.M. Thursday, February 20.
Accommodations and access for residential students in regard to dining, library, gym and Hartness Center are the same as today and in case of any change these will be communicated from the Dean of Students.
All Community College based programs will operate under the guidance of that College.
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.
