Hazardous Weather Notification

Update: 5:40 a.m. March 2, 2009

The University of South Carolina's Columbia campus--including the School of Medicine--will open at 10 a.m. Monday, March 2, due to inclement weather and road conditions.

Classes starting at 10:10 a.m. and later will meet as regularly scheduled.

When weather affects the University of South Carolina Columbia Campus operating schedule, the University normally follows directions issued by the Governor for state agencies.

However, because faculty, staff and students travel to campus from across the state, the University administration may decide independent of any state decision that a delayed opening or closing is necessary.

Information about delayed openings or closings will be posted on the Internet as soon as it is available.

For instructions on how to register for e-mail notification of emergency weather advisories, go to: http://hr.sc.edu/advisory.html.

For current information on hazardous weather notifications affecting state employees, go to the S.C. Office of Human Resources website at http://www.scemd.org/scgovweb/weather_alert.htm.

During non-work hours, employees and students who miss media broadcasts can call the USC Columbia Emergency Information Network at 803-777-5700 for a recorded message on delayed openings or closings.

For more information about University policy and procedures during hazardous weather please check the Hazardous Weather and Emergency Leave Policy and the FAQ on Hazardous Weather and Emergency Closings.