Policy 1320: Inclement Weather Policy

Policy 1320: Inclement Weather Policy

Policy Number: 1320

Date Approved: 11/05/2024

Executive Responsibility: Executive Committee

References: Wright State University Policy 13220; Wright State University Cancelations and Closures procedure

1320.1 Policy for Classes and Events on the WSU Campus

The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM) follows the Wright State University Emergency Closing Procedures Policy 13220 for all classes and events occurring on the Wright State University campus.

If opening of Wright State University is delayed, any on-campus activities will either be held virtually or canceled until the announced opening time. At that point, the remaining academic schedule for the day will be followed at the normally designated locations and times. Students will be informed of the decision to either hold class activities virtually or have them canceled no later than one (1) hour prior to the activity’s start time.

If Wright State University is closed, any classes scheduled on-campus will either be held virtually or canceled. Students will be informed of the decision to either hold class activities virtually or have them canceled no later than one (1) hour prior to the activity’s start time.

1320.2 Policy for Clinical Rotations

Doctoring phase students, faculty, and staff providing health care services are considered healthcare workers and will follow any inclement weather closings and policies of their assigned clinical site at the time of the severe weather event. Since students in clinical rotations are directly involved in health care delivery, each student must make their own decision in a weather emergency and are expected to report to their assigned location, unless otherwise approved by the clerkship/elective director.