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University of Northwestern Ohio

Delays & Cancellations Policy

UNIVERSITY DELAYS & CANCELLATIONS

When conditions warrant, the University of Northwestern Ohio may delay or cancel classes.  The University attempts to publish any delay or cancellation announcements by 7 a.m. for day classes and by 4 p.m. for evening classes.  For announcements, register for Racer Alerts, check Campus Status on the UNOH website, or call the voice mailbox, 419-998-9689.

In the event of a weather delay or cancellation, the University of Northwestern Ohio will operate on a modified schedule to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff while maintaining academic continuity. Any missed class time resulting from a delay or cancellation will be made up through virtual instruction.

Weather 2-Hour Delay Procedures

  • All classes will begin at 10:00 a.m. on weather delay days.
  • Students and instructors should report directly to their regularly scheduled class at 10:00 a.m.
  • Classes will proceed with their normal course times from that point forward.
  • All class time missed prior to the 10:00 a.m. start will be made up virtually.

Weather Cancellation Procedures

  • In the event of a full cancellation, no in-person classes will be held.
  • All scheduled class sessions will be conducted virtually for that day.
  • Instructors will communicate the plan for virtual instruction to students via RacersOnline announcements prior to or on the day of cancellation.

Virtual Makeup Instruction

Instructors have flexibility in how virtual makeup content is delivered and may use one or more of the following methods:

  • Recorded lecture or instructional content posted to RacersOnline.
  • Content developed and delivered through Canvas Studio.
  • Any other asynchronous method that ensures students have access to the missed material.

Student Responsibilities

  • Check RacersOnline for announcements, posted materials, and any assignment updates on delay or cancellation days.
  • Complete all virtual makeup content by the deadline communicated by the instructor.
  • Contact the instructor via RacersOnline messaging with any questions.

Instructor Responsibilities

  • Post all virtual makeup content for missed class time to RacersOnline by the end of the delay or by 12 p.m. on the cancellation day.
  • Communicate clearly with students regarding the format and deadline for virtual makeup content.
  • Provide instructions for making up any hands-on or lab activities that cannot be replicated virtually.
  • Update attendance policies to reflect the modified schedule.
  • Be available via RacersOnline messaging for student questions.