Severe Weather Information
IF IT SNOWS
California University will remain open, classes will be held, and services will be provided during periods of severe winter weather.
Only on those rare occasions when it is impossible to reasonably accommodate students and others due to weather-related conditions on campus will consideration be given to adjusting class schedules and/or employee work shifts or authorizing a partial- or full-day closing.
Only the President of the University may authorize these adjustments in weather-related circumstances.
IF CHANGES ARE MADE
Announcements will be made ONLY if the University’s regular operation is disrupted. Announcements will NOT be made saying the University is open.
Changes before 8:00 a.m.
Changes in schedule affecting the University’s daytime classes and work shifts will be announced by the
University by 5:00 a.m.
Changes during the dayChanges in schedule affecting the University’s classes and work shifts during the regular day will be made as soon as conditions warrant during that period.
Changes before night schedules
Changes in schedule affecting the University’s evening classes and work shifts will be announced by the
University by 3:00 p.m. or earlier if conditions warrant.
Information
| Frequency | Radio Station Name |
|---|---|
| FM 91.9 | WVCS |
FM 94.9 | WASP |
| FM 98.3 | WESA |
| AM 1020 | KDKA |
| Channel | Television Station Name |
|---|---|
| CUTV | |
| WPXI-TV (Pittsburgh) | |
| WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh) | |
| KDKA (Pittsburgh) |
Available 24 hours a day at (724) 938-4507 or 1-800-422-5639.
For Southpointe Center
- call 1-888-333-CALU
For RET
- call (412) 565-2207
Class Delay Schedule
If a decision is made to delay classes, the class schedule will begin at 10:00 a.m. for classes which meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and 9:30 a.m. for classes which meet on Tuesday and Thursday.
Snow Clearing Priorities
Snow and ice removal efforts will focus on clearing roads and pedestrian accesses to buildings. Road and pedestrian routes will be cleared in the following priority:
Priority One:
- Third Street
- Gallagher Way
- Sixth Street
- Hickory Street
- Access to Ambulance Entry serving Wellness Center at Carter Hall
- Pedestrian and handicap walkways from Residence Halls to Natali Student Center
- Pedestrian and handicap walkways from Residence Halls to Wellness Center
Priority Two:
- University Avenue
- Hamer Way
- Riverview Drive
- Senior Drive
- East Alley
- Access to Pollock, Central Heat Plant, and South Hall
- Access to Loading Docks at Natali and Gallagher Hall
Priority Three:
- Student Commuter Lots
- Staff and Faculty Lots
- Remaining Connecting Walkways
- Access to buildings not normally occupied until after 7:30 a.m.
Parking lots will be cleared once the access roads and pedestrian ways are under control.
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