Severe Weather - Winter Storms

The NDSU Vice-President for Student Affairs normally decides if and when NDSU will close.  Normally, snow or low temperatures are not reasons to close the University, but significant amounts of snow might warrant a delayed start.  Snow combined with severe windchills and blizzard conditions may warrant closing the University.

During periods of severe weather, one of the following three statements will be made through area media by the University and, when necessary, by department heads: 1) the University will be in full operation, 2) classes are to be canceled, or 3) the University is closed.

1. Employees who are unable to report to work when the University remains open during inclement weather shall notify their supervisor at the beginning of their work day and take annual leave or leave without pay.
2. When classes are simply canceled, all personnel will be on regular duty even though classes are not held.
3. Only "key employees" may be required to work during the period when the institution is officially closed. All other employees will be granted leave with pay for hours which they would normally work during the storm period. "Key employees" shall be designated in writing by each department. During the emergency the department head may authorize other regular employees to work as "key employees".

During evening and weekend hours, when the University as a whole is closed, contact your supervisor for the proper course of action.

(For additional information see in Winter Storms section of the NDSU Policies and Procedures Manual, Section 164)