It is the general policy that Howard University is always open for business, and employees are always expected to report to work. In the event of extreme weather conditions, the President will make a decision regarding the status of the University. No other University official has the authority to determine the status of the University. Once a decision has been made, the Office of Media Relations will contact both the media and internal communication personnel to ensure that changes are communicated quickly and efficiently. It is the responsibility of each Executive Level Administrator or designee to advise each employee in his or her area as to whether the employee is designated a essential or non-essential under this policy.
Classes begin at the announced time.
Essential Staff report at their regular Time. Non-Essential Staff report at the announced time. Administrative leave granted for any portion of their regular business day prior to the announced time. When extreme weather conditions occur during the day, the President shall decide whether to cancel classes and close administrative departments. Classes, both daytime and evening, which are scheduled to begin at or after the announced time are cancelled for the day in question.