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Weather and Campus Operating Status

Current Operating Status

Dear Rutgers University – Newark community members,

Following up on the weather emergency communication you received earlier (see below), I write to outline some of the specific effects of the impending snowstorm protocols at Rutgers-Newark for Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

  • Courses normally delivered face-to-face will pivot to remote instruction wherever possible.
  • Instructors should communicate directly with their students about alternate arrangements.
  • Dana Library will have a delayed opening. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Closing time will be the usual 10 p.m. Users should consult the following website for hours of operation: https://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/newark/visit-study. 
  • Stonsby Commons Dining will be open for normal hours: https://dineoncampus.com/rutgersnewark.  
  • The Golden Dome Athletic Center will be closed. Coaches will be in touch with their teams regarding practice schedules.
  • The One-Stop student services offices will be operating remotely. Students should consult https://myrun.newark.rutgers.edu/.
  • The Paul Robeson Campus Center will be closed.
  • The Student Health Center and all Health & Wellness offices will offer all services remotely through https://studentaffairs.newark.rutgers.edu/health-wellness. 
  • Starbucks will be closed at both locations (Paul Robeson Campus Center and RBS at 1 Washington Park).

Please exercise all due caution during the snow emergency. Stay safe!

Peter Englot, Senior Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs & Chief of Staff, Rutgers University – Newark

Accessing Weather Emergency Information for Rutgers University - Newark

The entire Rutgers community is encouraged to be prepared in the event of weather emergencies and potential campus closings/class cancellations/delayed openings.

Except in rare circumstances, notice of campus closing and delayed opening will be announced on the Rutgers University-Newark website by 5am, and evening class cancellations will be announced by 3pm.

Decisions in this regard are taken very seriously, focused first on the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, and informed by National Weather Service reports specially packaged for Rutgers University – Newark, as well as continual consultation with Rutgers leadership, emergency services officials across the state and region, and local public works officials.

Announcements can be accessed via our social media platforms. 

Social Media Resources

When announcements are made, you will also find campus status information through these sources:

Police and Emergency Resources

Please refrain from calling the Rutgers Police regarding possible weather related delays, cancellations, or closures. During inclement weather conditions, it is vitally important that our campus safety offices and personnel are able to receive emergency calls.

Media

Campus status information will also be available through the following media providers.

Radio Stations

Television

  • News 12 NJ Channel 12, Cablevision systems
  • WCBS  - Channel 2
  • WNBC  - Channel 4
  • COMCAST Subscribers - Channel 62
  • TIME WARNER Subscribers - Channel 12

Websites

For more emergency-related information, visit the following sites:

Other Rutgers Locations

State and National Information

More Resources

For more information about the university's policy concerning adverse weather conditions, please visit the Office of Emergency Management's adverse weather information webpage.

For mass transit schedules and information: NJ Transit, PATH Trains, and New York City transit.


Note:  radio and television stations carry simple announcements in their own words regarding school closings. For example, there may be an announcement that Rutgers University-Newark Campus is closed. Please keep in mind that this may only refer to class cancellations.  Always check the website and the facebook page for detailed information.

Rutgers University-Newark Business Offices and Neighboring Schools Information

The University's offices may remain open for business even if classes are delayed or cancelled. Also, we will do our utmost to include up-to-date information about the situations at the Rutgers-New Brunswick/Piscataway Campus, and the campuses of Essex County College, NJIT, and Rutgers Health Sciences-Newark.

Please refrain from calling the Rutgers Police regarding possible weather related delays, cancellations, or closures. During inclement weather conditions, it is vitally important that our campus safety offices and personnel are able to receive emergency calls. Also, please refrain from calling the radio and television stations. They will not give out information over the telephone anyway, and a large volume of calls can tie up their phone lines at critical times too. Instead, please call the information line at 973-353-1766.