Snow Emergency Information for Students, Faculty, and Staff

UPDATE Monday, 1/26/26

Stevenson Reopening Plan, Student Move-In, and Start of Spring Classes

Dear Stevenson Students, Faculty, Staff, and Families,

We hope that you and your families safely weathered the winter storm. So you can plan for the week ahead, we are providing you with our plan for reopening the campus, residential student move-in, and start of in-person Spring semester classes for our campus-based undergraduate and doctoral students. Please review the timeline for reopening campus and the additional information below:

Campus Reopening Timeline

• Tuesday, Jan. 27: The campus will remain closed as we complete snow removal operations and treat campus parking lots, roads, and walkways. For students already on campus, Rockland Marketplace dining will operate on its normal schedule.
• Wednesday, Jan. 28: We will open the campus at 10 AM so that employees can return to their offices and residential students can move-in. Campus offices are open but in-person classes remain cancelled until Thursday. Resident students whose vehicles are parked on North Campus can move their vehicles back to South Campus as of 10 AM. Rockland Marketplace dining will operate on its normal schedule.
• Thursday, Jan. 29: The campus is open on a normal daily schedule and in-person Spring classes begin for our on-campus undergraduates and doctoral students.

Guidance for Students and Employees Concerned About Road Conditions

If you are a student or employee who anticipates that you will not be able to drive safely to campus because of road conditions in your home area, please notify your professors or supervisor in advance if you expect to be absent or delayed. Follow the instructions in our Emergency Snow Delay/Closing Guidelines for students and employees. Faculty should follow the instructions found on the SU Now Portal at “Class and Meeting Cancellation Policy and Procedures.”

Add/Drop Deadline Extended

The add/drop deadline for all students–campus-based undergraduate, doctoral, and online–has been extended to Friday, Feb. 6. If you should have any student account questions, please contact the Office of Student Accounts at studentaccounts@stevenson.edu or 443-334-3500. If you have any financial aid questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at financial-aid@stevenson.edu or 443-334-3200.

Guidance for Stevenson University Online Students
The campus closures and delays do not impact online bachelor’s or master’s courses. Stevenson University Online classes will continue to be held as normally scheduled.

Nursing Students with Clinicals
Nursing students with offsite clinical practicum hours scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27, and Wednesday, Jan. 28, should contact Professor Rachel Farbman, Director of Clinical Education, at rfarbman@stevenson.edu for guidance in the light of the class cancellations.

Event Cancellations and Postponements

All athletic contests and Student Life and Leadership events and activities are postponed from now through and including Thursday, Jan. 29, to prioritize a safe start to the first day of classes. This restriction also applies to any events and activities that include external groups and attendees coming to campus. Departments hosting these events or activities should notify the invited groups and attendees of the cancellation and any plans to reschedule.

Per the above, Winter Welcome Week student events and activities will begin on Friday, Jan. 30. The Office of Student Life and Leadership will communicate with students and the campus about plans to reschedule the prior days’ student events and activities.

The Athletic Department will be in contact with SU student-athletes about rescheduled games.

Campus Safety is Available 24/7

In the event you need assistance on campus, the Office of Campus Safety is staffed 24/7/365 and can be reached at 443-352-4500 or in the Ratcliffe Community Center on South Campus.

Campus Updates and Weather-Related Notifications
Over the coming days and weeks, Stevenson will continue to monitor winter weather forecasts and communicate any official updates and instructions regarding campus status through the channels listed below.

1. Snow Emergency Information Web Page (stevenson.edu/snow-emergency-information)
2. Stevenson email
3. SU Alert text messages
4. Stevenson website homepage (www.stevenson.edu)
5. SU Now Portal
6. Official Stevenson social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram)

Thank you again for your patience and understanding as we prepare the campus for your return and the start of classes. We wish you a great and successful Spring semester!

Sincerely,

Jim Mustard
Vice President, Facilities and Administration

Andre Williams
Vice President, Student Affairs

John Buettner
Vice President, Marketing and Digital Communications

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UPDATE 1.23.2026

Stevenson Closing Campus, Weekend Move-In Postponed, Monday-Tuesday Classes Cancelled

Dear Stevenson Students, Faculty, Staff, and Families,

In anticipation of the major winter storm expected for our region, Stevenson University is following the plan below so we can clear the campus of snow and prepare for a rescheduled student move-in and start of Spring classes next week:

• Stevenson is closing campus as of Saturday, Jan. 24, at 8 PM.
• The campus will remain closed through the weekend, Saturday and Sunday, and Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26-27.
• Classes are canceled on Monday and Tuesday for traditional undergraduate and doctoral students. Stevenson University Online classes will be held as scheduled.
• Residential move-in this weekend is postponed, and early move-ins are prohibited.
• All campus events, activities, and athletic games are cancelled or postponed after 8 PM Saturday and until campus is officially reopened. Stevenson will notify the campus of the dates, times, and locations of rescheduled events and athletic games once details become available.

PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, Jan. 26, we will assess post-storm conditions and the status of our campus snow clearance operations, and we will notify you by 5 PM Monday of Stevenson’s plans for a rescheduled residential move-in and start of Spring semester classes via the communications channels below.

Thank you for your patience as we respond to this high-impact storm. Please review the information below so you can stay on top of updates from Stevenson over the coming days.

Campus Updates and Weather-Related Notifications
Stevenson will communicate official updates and instructions regarding campus status, move-in schedules, and class operations through the channels listed below. Rely on these sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information from Stevenson in the coming days.

1. Snow Emergency Information Web Page (stevenson.edu/snow-emergency-information)
2. Stevenson email
3. SU Alert text messages
4. Stevenson website homepage (www.stevenson.edu)
5. SU Now Portal
6. Official Stevenson social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram)

Guidance for Students Currently on Campus

We are pretreating campus walkways and roads, and ask students currently on campus to move their vehicles to the North Campus MAC Parking lot by 5:00 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 23 to allow space and access for snow removal operations on South Campus.

Students who are currently residing on campus and live in the nearby vicinity are strongly encouraged to consider returning home before the storm begins Saturday evening, as campus accessibility will be limited and campus facilities will be closed during the duration of the storm and snow removal operations.

Students who choose to remain on campus should prepare to shelter in place for the duration of the storm and its immediate aftermath. Residence Life will be communicating with you regarding shelter in place procedures via a separate communication.

For students remaining on campus and enrolled in a meal plan, Rockland Marketplace will serve meals starting Sunday and running through Tuesday on the following schedule: 9:30 AM- 1:30 PM for brunch, and 5-7:30 PM for dinner.

Campus Safety is Available 24/7

In the event you need assistance on campus, the Office of Campus Safety is staffed 24/7/365 and can be reached at 443-352-4500 or in the Ratcliffe Community Center on South Campus.

Always make safety your first priority. Roads throughout the region could be hazardous for several days as county and state road crews respond to the large snow volume. Extremely cold temperatures and high winds also present safety hazards if you are out and about.

Guidance for Stevenson University Online Students
The campus closures will not impact online bachelor’s or master’s courses. Stevenson University Online classes will continue as normally scheduled.

Nursing Students with Clinicals
Nursing students with offsite clinical practicum hours scheduled between Monday, Jan. 26 and Wednesday, Jan. 28 should contact Professor Rachel Farbman, Director of Clinical Education, at rfarbman@stevenson.edu for guidance in the light of the campus closure.

Faculty and Staff Instructions
Faculty and staff should review the Emergency Snow Delay/Closing Guidelines and consult with their supervisors regarding reporting instructions for essential personnel and for offices with remote work arrangements in the event of delays and closures due to the storm.

Please continue to check the sources referenced above for official Stevenson communications in the coming days as we monitor the storm impact and share updates regarding the rescheduled move-in and start of Spring classes.

Sincerely,

Jim Mustard
Vice President, Facilities and Administration

Andre Williams
Vice President, Student Affairs

John Buettner
Vice President, Marketing and Digital Communications

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UPDATE 1.21.2026

Monitoring Possible Weekend Extreme Snow / Cold Weather Event

Dear Stevenson Students, Faculty, Staff, and Families,

Your safety is our top priority, and we are closely monitoring forecasts for a high-impact winter storm expected this weekend and into next Monday that may bring significant snow, ice, and extremely cold temperatures. While it is too early to make final campus delay or closing decisions due to forecast uncertainties, we want to provide advance guidance to help you prepare for potential delays to move-in and the start of the Spring semester.

Weather-Related Notifications and Instructions
In the event of delays or closures, Stevenson will communicate official updates and instructions regarding campus status, move-in schedules, and class operations through the following channels:

1. Snow Emergency Information Web Page (stevenson.edu/snow-emergency-information)
2. Stevenson email
3. SU Alert text messages
4. Stevenson website homepage (www.stevenson.edu)
5. SU Now Portal
6. Official Stevenson social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram)

Please rely on these sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information in the coming days.

Student Move-In Guidance
Your safety is our top priority. Hazardous conditions may require us to delay this weekend’s move-in until campus roadways, parking lots, and walkways are cleared and safe. We will update you per the channels above regarding any delays or modifications to our weekend move-in schedule.

Please note that early move-in is prohibited, except in very limited circumstances. Students with special circumstances should contact the Office of Residence Life by reaching out to Bradley Donovan, Director of Residence Life and Housing at 443-352-4059 or bdonovan@stevenson.edu.

Guidance for Students Currently on Campus

Students who are currently residing on campus and live in the nearby vicinity are encouraged to consider returning home before the storm begins, as campus accessibility may be limited and campus facilities may be closed during the duration of the storm and subsequent snow removal operations.

Students who remain on campus must relocate their vehicles to the North Campus Parking Lot (south of the MAC) by 5:00 p.m. Friday to allow space and access for snow removal operations on South Campus.

For students remaining on campus and enrolled in a meal plan, Rockland Marketplace will serve meals starting Sunday at 5 PM until 9 PM. On subsequent days, even if the campus is closed due to the weather, the Rockland Marketplace will be open for breakfast 7-9:30 AM, lunch 11 AM-2 PM, and dinner 5-9 PM, with continuous dining but limited stations between the scheduled breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Please note: In the event you need assistance on campus, the Office of Campus Safety is staffed 24/7/365 and can be reached at 443-352-4500.

Potential Delay to Start of Spring Classes
If snow accumulation and icy conditions require additional time to make the campus fully safe and accessible, the Spring semester start of in-person classes for traditional undergraduate students and our PsyD doctoral students may be delayed (e.g. until Wednesday, January 28). We will share further information about exact move-in date and times as well as the start of Spring classes as the potential weather impact and campus conditions become clearer.

Guidance for Online Students
Any campus closure or delay will not impact online bachelor’s or master’s courses. Stevenson University Online classes will continue as normally scheduled.

Nursing Students with Clinicals
Nursing students with offsite clinical practicum hours scheduled between Monday, January 26 and Wednesday, January 28 should contact Professor Rachel Farbman, Director of Clinical Education, at rfarbman@stevenson.edu for guidance in the event of delays or closures.

Faculty and Staff Instructions
Faculty and staff should review the Emergency Snow Delay/Closing Guidelines and consult with their supervisors regarding reporting instructions for essential personnel and for offices with remote work arrangements in the event of delays and closures due to the storm.

Campus Events, Activities, and Athletics

In the event of a snowstorm and inclement weather conditions, campus events and activities will be cancelled or postponed. The University will notify the campus of the dates, times, and locations of rescheduled events once details become available. Athletic games will be postponed and rescheduled per conference requirements.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. Please continue to check official Stevenson communications for updates in the coming days as we assess the potential impact of this storm and provide you with additional instructions regarding move-in, the start of classes, campus services, and events. Do not hesitate to reach out with any immediate questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Jim Mustard
Vice President, Facilities and Administration

Andre Williams
Vice President, Student Affairs

John Buettner
Vice President, Marketing and Digital Communications