The University's Web Alert system will be activated if there is an advisory. A message will appear on the University's home page detailing the emergency announcement.
Telephone
From off-campus
768-4100
From campus residences
"0"
From campus offices
"0" then select option 2
768-4100
From campus residences
"0"
From campus offices
"0" then select option 2
Web
Emergency and cancellation information will be prominently displayed on the front pages of www.hartford.edu and uhaweb.hartford.edu
Text Message
Emergency closing alerts will be sent via text message to those cell phone numbers registered with UHTXT, the University’s mass notification system. To sign up, go to www.hartford.edu/alert.
Radio
WTIC - 1080 AM/96.5 FM
WRCH - 100.5 FM
WWUH - 91.3 FM
WSAM - on campus only
WRCH - 100.5 FM
WWUH - 91.3 FM
WSAM - on campus only
Television
Important Notice
Local commercial television stations use automated systems with limited choices for colleges and universities. Currently, Channel 3 (WFSB) is the only area station that airs specific opening and closing times. We thus advise that you follow up on any announcements that you see on Channels 8 (WTNH) or 30 (WVIT) by checking the University's Web site or by calling 860-768-4100.
Student Television News
on campus only
Local commercial television stations use automated systems with limited choices for colleges and universities. Currently, Channel 3 (WFSB) is the only area station that airs specific opening and closing times. We thus advise that you follow up on any announcements that you see on Channels 8 (WTNH) or 30 (WVIT) by checking the University's Web site or by calling 860-768-4100.
Student Television News
on campus only
Dining Services
From on campus, call the ARAMARK hotline at ext. 3663 (FOOD) for updates on dining and convenience store hours during severe weather.
Sports Center
During inclement weather, the Sports Center will follow the operating schedule of the University. Call 768-5070 for the latest Sports Center hours.
- The University will open at "X"
- • All classes of 90 minutes or less with a start time prior to X will not meet.
- • All longer classes and labs with a start time prior to X will meet beginning at X if 50 percent or more of the regular meeting time remains.
- • All classes and labs beginning at or after X will be held at their normally scheduled times.
Example— if the University opens at 10 a.m.: MWF: 8:30 and 9:30 classes are cancelled, 10:30 and later classes held as scheduled T TR: 8:00 and 9:20 classes are cancelled, 10:40 and later classes held as scheduled A lab that meets 9 a.m. to 12 noon will meet beginning at 10 a.m. (because two of the three hours or 50 percent or more of the lab remains).
- The University will close at "Y"
- • All classes meeting at or after Y will not be held.
- • All classes in session will dismiss at Y.
Example—if the University closes at 4 p.m.: All evening classes are cancelled. All classes in session will dismiss at 4 p.m.
Advisories for late openings and all-day closings will be issued by 6 a.m. Early closings will be announced at least two hours in advance.
