Winter Weather

Winter weather often means snow, and sometimes lots of it, making for dangerous driving conditions and longer commute times. Occasionally, excess snowfall mandates that Oakland University must declare an official closing.

 

Oakland University will announce an official closing if the university finds weather conditions too hazardous for travel to and from campus, or when utility failure or other contingency prevents the normal and safe operation of the university. During official closings, all scheduled classes and special events are canceled; all university offices are closed; and official university operations cease, though specific exceptions may be authorized as directed by appropriate university officials.

 

Students, faculty and staff are advised to refer to the following sources for information on official university closings and the cancellation of special events, including athletics events:

 

Call the Oakland University school closing hotline at (248) 370-2000. A tape-recorded message will be carried on the system, which can handle 52 calls at one time.

 

Check the home page of the Oakland University.

Tune in to the following TV and radio stations for school closing listings:

WJBK-TV Channel 2

WDIV-TV Channel 4

WXYZ-TV Channel 7

WJR AM 760

WWJ AM 950

Please do not telephone the Oakland University Police Department or switchboard. Oakland University Police Dispatchers are expected to be available to receive communications of an emergency nature and to stay in communication with patrol vehicles.