Based on information from the state’s meteorologist and local weather forecasts, the University determines when it will close and/or classes are canceled or delayed. It may also make modifications to the normal hours of operation.“Level One” employees are expected to report to work at their regularly scheduled time, regardless of any delay or cancellation, unless instructed otherwise by their supervisor. Staff (other than Level One employees) are not required to work remotely when campus is closed unless administrative faculty (SUOAF) are regularly scheduled to telework on a day that the University is closed, in which case those employees are still expected to telework their normal schedule per union agreement as outlined in the telework guidelines.
When decisions are made
To the extent reasonably possible, the University will communicate decisions about a delayed opening/closed campus by 6:15 a.m. for daytime classes, and by 2:15 p.m. for classes that begin after 4:30 p.m.
Where to find the latest information
- Online: Go to ccsu.edu and check to see if there is a notification at the top of the page. Additional details about campus, if any, will be posted at ccsu.edu/cancel
- Central Storm Phone: (860) 832-3333
- Check your Central email account
- Television: Check for closing information on WFSB-TV, WTNH-TV, NBC CT, and Fox CT and/or check the stations’ websites
- Emergency Notification System: The ENS system may be deployed if severe weather rapidly develops.
- Central’s social media accounts:
“X” (formerly Twitter): @ccsu
Instagram: ccsu_official
Facebook: Central Connecticut State University
Campus parking ban
When snow or icy conditions are forecasted, Central’s parking ban automatically goes into effect. Under the parking ban, the following applies:
- All vehicles must be removed from surface parking lots. Cars left in lots may be ticketed and towed.
- Parking is allowed in the garages except for the top floors.
- Staff and faculty required to report to work during inclement weather should park in the garages (other than the top floors) when possible.
Travel decisions
Please keep in mind that only you can determine whether it is safe enough to travel to campus. Our decision to cancel, close, or delay is based on many factors, but not all individual situations can be considered. For example, roads in New Britain may be fine while another part of the state may be experiencing severe conditions.
We urge all parties to make allowances for different situations and the various levels of driving confidence.
Upon making your decision, please share it in a timely manner as follows:
- Faculty who decide that conditions are not sufficiently safe for their travel are expected to make every effort to notify their students via university e-mail or voice mail.
- Students who elect not to travel to campus should inform their instructors at their first opportunity.
- Faculty and Staff who decide they are unable to travel should alert their supervisor and charge that time to accrued leave.
We urge all parties to make allowances for the diversity of situations and the various levels of driving confidence.