The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the region. In anticipation of significant accumulating snowfall and mixed precipitation that may lead to hazardous driving conditions, the University of Delaware has made the following operational adjustments for Sunday, Jan. 25 at its Newark campus:

The University has suspended operations for Sunday, effective at 12:01 a.m., at its Newark campus. Only essential personnel should report to work Sunday, as scheduled, and non-essential employees should not report to campus. Essential personnel who are reporting to work Sunday are encouraged to park personal vehicles in University garages to make snow removal from streets easier for Facilities staff. Parking enforcement during this time will be suspended.

The University will continue monitoring the storm and provide additional information and guidance, as necessary. Updates regarding Monday operations will be shared as conditions evolve and posted on UDaily.

Transportation services will be suspended beginning Sunday at 12:01 a.m., until further notice and depending on road conditions. Monitor the Transportation website or Shuttle app for updates. 

Residence and dining halls will be open to students. The University asks all on-campus resident students to close and lock all windows, as even a slightly open window can lead to frozen and broken pipes. The Caesar Rodney Dining Hall will remain open Sunday and operate on its standard brunch/dinner schedule. For additional information, including hours of operation at retail locations, visit the Dining Services website or the Instagram account for UD Dining Services.

Members of the University community are reminded to use caution while driving on or navigating campus. 

Other campuses and areas

Information regarding operations at other UD campuses and locations will be shared as soon as it becomes available.

Schedule updates

Regarding Student Wellbeing, patients with appointments at Student Health Services, Sports Medicine and the Center for Counseling and Student Development will be contacted to reschedule. Information on how to access after-hours and 24/7 medical- and crisis-care support can be found at https://www.udel.edu/students/health-wellbeing/emergency-and-after-hours/.

The Carpenter Sports Building (Little Bob); UD’s Rust and Gold ice arenas; Morris Library; the Student Centers; the Wellbeing Center at Warner Hall; and the UD Barnes & Noble Bookstore will be closed Sunday.

Information about any additional closings or schedule changes will be posted on UDaily.

Personal safety

Safety is UD’s highest priority. Faculty, staff and students should not put themselves at risk, and employees who expect difficulty traveling should contact their supervisors.

• Stay up to date on the University’s winter weather procedures.
• Review the University’s extreme weather and emergency conditions policy.