Department of Public Safety

Weather-Related Closing and Delays

Guidance on Brown University principles and communications regarding weather-related closings and delays.

Brown University is a residential academic community supported by a variety of essential operations, including Public Safety, Facilities Management, and Dining Services, which function on a 24/7 basis year-round. Accordingly, the University will close or delay normal administrative and academic operations only in unusual circumstances. In most weather conditions, the University will continue to operate normally. However, no member of the community is expected to endanger themselves traveling to or from campus. Please click here to read our ‘Emergency and/or Administrative Closures and Delays SOPin full…