Inclement Weather Policy

• Day Classes
• Evening Classes
• Snow Emergency Parking Procedure

As a general rule, Daniel Webster College does not close because of inclement weather. However, each forecast is evaluated to determine if a delay or closure is warranted.

Should it be necessary to delay or close, this decision will be made by 6:00 a.m. and will be communicated to the DWC community in the following ways:

• An email message will be distributed to College addressees
  (day students only)
• A message will be placed on the College’s information line, 603-577-6200 extension 4599
• We will transmit this information to WMUR-TV Channel 9 (Manchester)
• We will also transmit this information for broadcast on

Please be aware that the College has no control over the time these stations may take to include the College’s announcement in their system. The College also has no control over the exact wording these media outlets may use. Since the College does not normally discriminate between classes and operations, an announcement that classes are delayed also means that offices will also delay opening until the specified time.

Weather delays and closures do not affect personnel essential to the well-being of the resident student community. If you have questions about your status, please consult your supervisor

Students should note that a delay cancels classes during the delay period. For example, if the College delays to (opens at) 10 am, classes that begin before 10 am are cancelled.

If deteriorating weather conditions put evening classes in doubt, this decision will be made no later than 3 p.m., with every effort made to do so earlier.  Unless otherwise noted, delay or closure decisions affect both Nashua and Portsmouth.

Note, because the timing of the implementation of evening cancellations can vary, such decisions also affect the evening hours of support offices such as the Library. Please be alert to e-mail messages from these offices.

Remember, no one should place their personal safety at risk. However, if you elect not to travel when the College remains open, you must notify your instructor or supervisor. Faculty must notify the Vice President for Academic Affairs or Dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies, as appropriate. Staff must notify the appropriate supervisor. Under such circumstances, because the College remains open, employees who do not report are expected to use personal time or vacation.