Preparing for Inclement Weather at UMBC

Dear UMBC Community,

As we head into the colder months, we want to make sure our community is prepared for the possibility of inclement weather and knows where to find timely information about any changes to university operations.

When weather affects university operations, UMBC may announce a delayed opening, early closure, campus closure, or other modification to normal operations. Decisions will be communicated through UMBC Alerts and other university communications channels.

We encourage you to take a few minutes now to prepare:

• Sign up for UMBC Alerts or review your contact information to make sure you receive timely notifications.

• Review UMBC’s inclement weather and emergency closing guidance for information about what different changes to university operations mean for students, faculty, and staff. 

• Faculty and staff: Please review your responsibilities during weather-related changes to university operations, including any essential employee designation, with your supervisor in advance.

We recognize that weather conditions can vary considerably across our region. Even when the university remains open, if conditions where you live differ from those at UMBC, employees should communicate with their supervisors about their individual circumstances, and students should communicate directly with their instructors as appropriate.

Inclement weather decisions announced by UMBC apply to the Catonsville campus unless otherwise noted. The Universities at Shady Grove and the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology maintain separate processes for changes to operations. Members of our community who work, study, or travel between locations should pay close attention to the location referenced in each communication and consult location-specific information as needed.

Taking a few minutes to review this information now can help all of us know what to expect when winter weather arrives.

Thank you for helping us keep our community informed and prepared.

Sincerely,

Gamze Zeytinci
Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Manfred H. M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs