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Inclement Weather Information

Plan for Inclement Weather Conditions

During severe weather conditions that could potentially impact the safety of students or employees, SBU will consider closing, initiating a remote learning and working day or moving to a delayed start schedule. Decisions to implement any of these options will be made as early as possible. Announcements will be made via text and email through the SBU Alert system, the MyBearcat Portal, social media posts (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) and local television stations.

Delayed Start Schedule

The delayed start schedule will delay the start time for classes by 90 minutes according to the modified class schedule detailed below.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday Classes and Labs

Regular Class Time Delayed Start Time
8-8:50 a.m. (or earlier)     9:30-10:15 a.m.
9-9:50 a.m. 10:25-11:10 a.m.
11-11:50 a.m. 11:20 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
12-12:50 p.m. 12:15-1 p.m.
1-1:50 p.m. 1:10-1:55 p.m.
2-2:50 p.m. 2:05-2:50 p.m.
3-3:50 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m.

Note: The 10 a.m. period has been absorbed into the adjusted schedule requiring Chapel to be cancelled during the delayed start schedule.

Tuesday/Thursday Classes and Labs

Regular Class Time Delayed Start Time
8-9:15 a.m. (or earlier)     9:30-10:25 a.m.
9:30-10:45 a.m. 10:35-11:30 a.m.
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 11:40 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
12:30-1:45 p.m. 12:45-1:40 p.m.
2-3:15 p.m. 1:50-2:45 p.m.
3:30-4:45 p.m. 2:55-3:50 p.m.

Campus Services

  • The dining commons will maintain normal operating hours during the delayed start schedule.
  • The Wellness Center will open at 9:30 a.m.
  • Library will open at 9:30 a.m.
  • The Campus Store will open at 9:30 a.m.

Evening Classes

Evening classes will meet as scheduled unless otherwise announced.

Administrative Offices

University administrative offices will open at 9:30 a.m. when SBU is following the delayed start schedule. Personnel who normally report to work prior to 8 a.m. should report to work 90 minutes after their normal report time. Student workers should contact their supervisors concerning work schedules on such days.

Remote Learning and Working Days

During an Inclement Weather Remote Learning and Working Day:

  • FACULTY are prepared to move learning forward online. Each instructor may choose exactly how to conduct online instruction. Faculty should use Canvas and/or email to communicate details to students. If using a synchronous teaching method, class times will follow the regular class schedule unless communicated otherwise.
  • STUDENTS are expected to check Canvas AND their SBU email before the scheduled start time for each class to receive communication from instructors. For classes where instructors choose to use a synchronous teaching method, class times will follow the regular class schedule unless communicated otherwise.
  • STAFF who are able to work remotely should work their regular hours. Contact your supervisor for details about remote work or what to do if you are unable to do your job remotely.

Campus Services

  • The dining commons will maintain normal operating hours during the delayed start schedule.
  • The Wellness Center will open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.
  • Library will be closed.
  • The Campus Store will be closed.

Snow Routes

Sidewalks between residence halls and the cafeteria will be cleared of snow first. Sidewalks leading to academic buildings will be cleared second. Please use caution when walking on campus in inclement weather.

View snow routes map