Weather Emergency Information

Inclement Weather School Closing Policy
As Cabrini College is a residential campus, every effort will be made to keep the business of the College running as close to a normal schedule as possible; however, if weather factors are unfavorable and not expected to improve, classes normally will be cancelled for the day. If there is a good chance that conditions will be acceptable by mid-morning, the opening of school will be delayed.

• One-Hour Delay
  In such delayed opening circumstances, a "one-hour delay" means that the 8:15 a.m. class will be cancelled and the school day will begin with the second regularly scheduled class at 9:40 a.m.

• Two-Hour Delay
  A "two-hour delay" implies that the first two classes will be cancelled, and the school day will begin with the third regularly scheduled class at 11:05 a.m.

Occasionally, classes in the later afternoon and evening are cancelled when bad weather conditions develop during the day.

During Final Exams
During final examination week, a delayed opening means that the first exam of the day (9‑11 a.m.) is cancelled. It will be rescheduled in an appropriate manner. If weather conditions make it impossible for a student to come to campus for an exam, s/he should contact the professor to explain the situation and to schedule a make-up examination.

Because commuter students, faculty, and staff travel come from various locations and distances, some of which may be more seriously affected by adverse weather than others, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to exercise their judgment on whether or not it is safe to drive to the College.

In the case of an announced delayed opening, if the situation should worsen and if a subsequent decision is made to cancel classes and close the College, a closing announcement will normally be made by 8 a.m. Cabrini faculty, staff and students are therefore advised to recheck the announcements until 8 a.m., prior to departing for school or work.

Evening class closure announcements will be made in the same manner on

If weather conditions change, a closing announcement may be made up to 4 p.m. Cabrini faculty and students are therefore advised to recheck the announcements until 4 p.m., prior to departing for evening classes.

Friday evening and Saturday Class Cancellation or Postponement of Classes
Classes and workshops on Friday evening and Saturday will be held as scheduled unless the instructor has directly contacted the students otherwise.

Off-campus programs are subject to the closing procedures of the host school. Cabrini's closing information does not extend to off-campus locations. For more information, please contact the Graduate Studies office at 610-902-8500.

Staff Information
In the case of a delayed opening, staff employees are expected to arrive at work as soon as the College is open or at the beginning of their normal work shift, whichever is later. For a one-hour delay, offices will open no later than 9 a.m. For a two-hour delay, offices will open no later than 10 a.m.

When the College is Not Closed
When the college is open, all students and employees are expected to report to campus. Appropriate precautions should be taken, such as an earlier-than-usual departure from home to compensate for travel delays.