{"id":1572,"date":"2026-01-26T11:38:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T16:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/advisories\/?post_type=alert&p=1572"},"modified":"2026-01-27T15:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:02:51","slug":"umw-campus-closure-extended-through-tuesday-jan-27-virtual-class-options","status":"publish","type":"alert","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/advisories\/alert\/umw-campus-closure-extended-through-tuesday-jan-27-virtual-class-options\/","title":{"rendered":"UMW Campus Closure Extended through Tuesday, Jan. 27; Virtual Class Options"},"content":{"rendered":"

UMW campuses (Fredericksburg, Dahlgren and Stafford) are closed Tuesday, Jan. 27 with virtual class options. A cold weather advisory is in effect overnight with extremely cold temperatures in the Fredericksburg area.<\/p>\n

In-person classes and public events will not be held on Tuesday, Jan. 27, on the Fredericksburg, Stafford or Dahlgren Campuses. Please look for communication from your instructors for alternative class planning on Tuesday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Faculty have the discretion to cancel class or switch to another modality or assignment, including holding class virtually. If virtual instruction involves a synchronous element, the meeting time must be during the normal class meeting time. Faculty are responsible for informing students of their intention. However, students should not be penalized if they are unable to attend or complete assignments virtually during the inclement weather period.<\/p>\n

Employees should work from home (telework) on Tuesday, Jan. 27, and plan with their supervisor for options.<\/strong>\u00a0Employees who are designated as essential should report to work as specified by their supervisor.<\/p>\n

Snow emergency parking restrictions<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0continue until further notice. <\/strong>Please do not move your vehicles as snow removal continues. Roads coming to and from campus may not yet be cleared, and parking lots are not available for incoming traffic.<\/p>\n

Updates for Monday, Jan. 26:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

As a reminder, UMW campuses (Fredericksburg, Dahlgren and Stafford) are closed today, Monday, Jan. 26 with virtual class options.<\/p>\n

Meal pick-up for students with meal plans will take place on Monday, Jan. 26 from 2-4 p.m. in the Cedric Rucker University Center,<\/strong> first floor, and will include a hot take-out dinner meal and continental breakfast for Tuesday morning. Please pick up by the residence hall schedule and enter from College Avenue to the first floor or via the accessible ramp at Ball Circle. Retail dining shops will remain closed. Look for updates on UMW Dining on Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or join the UMWFoodies by texting 82257.<\/p>\n

The Fitness Center will open for residential students from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26. See more from Campus Recreation<\/a>\u00a0with updates posted to\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Hurley Convergence Center is available for residential students seeking a space to join classes online. You may need your EagleOne card for access. Please use only the cleared paths to access the building. Check the Hurley Convergence Center (HCC<\/a>) website for updates.<\/p>\n

Exercise caution as you navigate campus, as walkways may refreeze.<\/p>\n

Updates for Tuesday, Jan. 27 and later:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

For Tuesday, Jan. 27, The Top of the Cedric Rucker University Center is planning to open from noon to 2 p.m. for lunch options and 3-5 p.m. for dinner options with continental breakfast pickup for Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The Great Lives lectures<\/a> for Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Thursday, Jan. 29 have been postponed.<\/p>\n

Resources and Reminders:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Residential students should look for additional updates from Residence Life. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Facilities staff will be on campus throughout the winter weather, working to clear the snow when it is safe to do so.\u00a0Residential students can report any issues through the work order system.<\/a>\u00a0For facilities emergencies outside normal business hours call the University Police at 540-654-1025. For any campus emergencies, contact the UMW Police emergency number at 540-654-4444.<\/p>\n