Winter Weather Update: Changes to normal campus operations announced for Saturday-Monday, Jan. 24-26

Changes to Campus Operations & Closures

• Saturday, Jan. 24 (2 p.m.): As a result of the forecast for winter weather that is calling for snow, ice and sleet beginning Saturday afternoon, we will close all three campus locations at 2 p.m. — Hickory, Asheville and Columbia. Only essential operations will continue after that time.
• Monday, Jan. 26: We will continue campus closure through Monday, Jan. 26, implementing a remote work and remote instruction day for Monday.
• Friday, Jan. 23: Please note that Friday, Jan. 23 will be a full normal operating day at all three university locations — Hickory, Asheville and Columbia.

Hickory Campus Facilities

• Saturday–Monday: The library and fitness center will be closed Saturday through Monday.
• Saturday–Monday: Currently, the Cromer Center dining hall will be open according to the normal dining schedule throughout the duration of campus closure. If weather impacts the dining hall schedule, those impacts will be communicated to residential students.

Essential Personnel

• Essential personnel are expected to report to work in person as scheduled.
• If you are unsure whether your position is considered essential, please contact your direct supervisor for clarification.

Student Information

• All students: Please check your email and monitor Canvas for information from your instructor.
• Residential students: Be on the lookout for a separate message from Dean of Students Harry Titus, which will share additional information and guidance as needed.

Stay Informed

• To help you stay informed in real time, we strongly encourage everyone to download and enable notifications for the SafeZone app, which provides important safety alerts and timely updates.

Ongoing Updates

• We will continue to monitor the weather situation closely and provide updates as they become available.
• Please check your LR email and the university website for the latest information.