Weather Advisories

University Policy

On some occasions, weather conditions may delay or cancel classes. When that happens, decisions on a class delay, cancellation or campus closure will be made before the following times:

• 5:30 a.m. for morning and all-day cancellations
• 10 a.m. for afternoon classes
• 3 p.m. for evening classes.

In the event of a weather closing, university policy specifies that:

• Morning classes begin before 12 p.m. (noon) Monday - Friday.
• Afternoon classes begin after 12 p.m. (noon) Monday - Friday.
• Evening classes begin after 4:15 p.m. Monday - Friday.

For extreme cold, we will delay or cancel when the wind chill reaches (or is predicted to reach) -20 ° Fahrenheit for an extended period.

Campus Closure

• If the notification to close the Kent Campus comes before 5 a.m., 
  • The SRWC will open at 10 a.m.
  • The KSU Ice Arena will adjust facility hours based off private ice rental cancellations.
• If conditions warrant, the administration may choose to close the SRWC, Kent State Ice Arena or Tri-Rec early.
• If inclement weather happens during the weekend, all modifications/closures will be made as quickly as possible with the Kent State University Police Department's assistance.
• When the university closes the Kent Campus, 
  • All programs within the SRWC are canceled.
    • This does NOT include individually scheduled appointments (personal training, private lessons, etc.).
    • Appointments scheduled during that day's modified hours of operation will continue as usual.
    • Appointments scheduled outside of that day's modified hours of operation will be rescheduled.
    • Should a patron decide to cancel their individual appointment, no penalty fees will be applied.
  • All programs within the KSU Ice Arena, such as College Late Night Skate, Club Hockey, and KSU Figure Skating, are canceled.
    • This does NOT include private ice rentals.  Should private ice rentals decide to cancel their ice time, no penalty fees will be applied. (Kent Cyclones, High Schools, Goodyear, etc.)

Class Cancellations

• If conditions warrant, the administration may choose to close the SRWC, Kent State Ice Arena or Tri-Rec early.
• If inclement weather happens during the weekend, all modifications/closures will be made as quickly as possible with the Kent State University Police Department's assistance.
• When the university cancels any classes on the Kent Campus, 
  • All programs within the SRWC are canceled during that same time period.
    • This does NOT include individually scheduled appointments (personal training, private lessons, etc.).
    • Should a patron decide to cancel their individual appointment, no penalty fees will be applied.
  • All programs within the KSU Ice Arena, such as College Late Night Skate, Club Hockey, and KSU Figure Skating, are canceled during that same time period.
    • This does NOT include private ice rentals.  Should private ice rentals decide to cancel their ice time, no penalty fees will be applied.  (Kent Cyclones, High Schools, Goodyear, etc.)

How Modifications Will Be Published

• Winter weather procedures will be published on the department’s website (www.kent.edu/recwell).
• Should conditions warrant modifying facility hours, the following communication procedures will be completed.
  • Update the facility hours on the department website.
  • Post message on all social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
  • Send email to all non-student members using Constant Contact.
  • Post featured announcement on the main department homepage.
  • Update incoming phone announcement recording.
  • Send push notification to KSU Rec-Well app users.
  • Post updated facility signage on main entry doors.
  • Email program participants if programs are cancelled.