EMU Today

YPSILANTI - Eastern Michigan University will close tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to the second consecutive day of extreme cold temperatures and sub-zero wind chill forecasts.

Weather Closure Guidelines

Unless exempted by the guidelines outlined below, a weather closure applies as follows: 

(1) course activities (including class sessions, exams, assignment submissions, etc.) are canceled unless the classes were already scheduled as 100% online and 100% asynchronous; 

(2) all employee meetings (even if they were scheduled to occur on Zoom) are canceled; and,

(3) all employees should refrain from conducting regular, compensable work duties in accordance with the Eastern Michigan University Weather Policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements.  

Exemptions

The weather closure guidelines do not apply in the following circumstances: 

• The guidelines do not apply to certain designated employees who may be required to work on campus due to the 24/7 nature of some campus operations, such as employees who work in the heating plant, physical plant, food service, public safety, WEMU, and other employees within specific areas of the University. 
• Residence halls and apartments will remain open during a weather closing. Campus dining/food service will be available at select locations. Please check the EDining website for up-to-date information.

Students who have off-campus placements in teaching, clinical, or similar settings should follow the instructions of their placement coordinator or onsite instructor.

When the University is closed for severe weather, students, faculty and staff should monitor their emich.edu email and the main University website for condition updates. Campus closure guidelines can be found on the University closure website.