Weather Announcements

This information relates to questions that HACC students and employees frequently ask. We share them with you for your convenience.

• The College’s operating schedule will be updated as needed based on weather conditions and other emergencies. In the case of inclement weather, regardless of the decision, all students and employees should use their own judgment to determine whether or not it is safe to travel. Please keep your instructor(s) or supervisor(s) informed.
• Announcements are added to the hacc.edu website homepage immediately. Frequently clearing the cache on your browser will allow new announcements to appear. You also can try changing browsers.
• When classes are canceled due to inclement weather, other HACC-related events and appointments also are canceled.
• When making the closing or delay decisions, we take into consideration a number of factors, including road conditions, the condition of our parking lots and what other schools are doing. We are also sensitive to the faculty's request to hold classes when possible so that material for courses can be covered during the term. Balancing all of these concerns, we do our best to make decisions that will positively impact the largest number of students and employees.
• The team that makes the inclement weather-related decisions is composed of the College president and members of the Cabinet (as selected by the College president).
• The employee handbook addresses the College’s leave policy during inclement weather.

HACC classes are taught on campus and through remote instruction and online learning. Student services are also available on campus and remotely.

Following are possible messages that may be communicated to students and employees in the event that we experience inclement weather. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of messages and thus the list is subject to change as necessary.

• HACC campuses are closed due to inclement weather.
  • All day and evening classes are cancelled. These cancellations include on-campus classes, remote instruction classes, online learning classes, labs, services, off-campus clinicals and off-campus internships.
  • Only essential employees should report to work. Essential employees are those required to perform required critical tasks during a closure to (1) maintain critical services and (2) prepare the campuses for readiness.
  • All other employees do not need to work and are not required to use leave. These employees’ scheduled meetings are canceled.
• HACC campuses are closed until 10:30 a.m. due to inclement weather.
  • All classes that start before 10:30 a.m. are canceled. These cancellations include on-campus classes, remote instruction classes, online learning classes, labs, services, off-campus clinicals and off-campus internships.
  • Only essential HACC employees should report to work before 10:30 a.m. Essential employees are those required to perform required critical tasks during a closure to (1) maintain critical services and (2) prepare the campuses for readiness.
  • All other employees do not need to work and are not required to use leave before 10:30 a.m. These employees’ scheduled meetings before 10:30 a.m. are canceled.
• HACC campuses are closed until noon due to inclement weather.
  • All classes that start before noon are canceled. These cancellations include on-campus classes, remote instruction classes, online learning classes, labs, services, off-campus clinicals and off-campus internships.
  • Only essential HACC employees should report to work before noon. Essential employees are those required to perform required critical tasks during a closure to (1) maintain critical services and (2) prepare the campuses for readiness.
  • All other employees do not need to work and are not required to use leave before noon. These employees’ scheduled meetings before noon are canceled.
• HACC campuses are closing early due to inclement weather.
  • All classes beginning at ___ a.m./p.m. or later are canceled. These cancellations include on-campus classes, remote instruction classes, online learning classes, labs, services, off-campus clinicals and off-campus internships.
  • Only essential HACC employees should report to work after ____ a.m./p.m. Essential employees are those required to perform required critical tasks during a closure to (1) maintain critical services and (2) prepare the campuses for readiness.
  • All other employees do not need to work and are not required to use leave after _____ a.m./p.m. These employees’ scheduled meetings after ____ a.m./p.m. are canceled.
• HACC day classes are cancelled due to inclement weather.
  • All day classes are cancelled. These cancellations include on-campus classes, remote instruction classes, online learning classes, labs, services, off-campus clinicals and off-campus internships.
  • Only essential employees should report to work before 4:30 p.m. Essential employees are those required to perform required critical tasks during a closure to (1) maintain critical services and (2) prepare the campuses for readiness.
  • All other employees do not need to work and are not required to use leave before 4:30 p.m. These employees’ scheduled meetings before 4:30 p.m are canceled.
  • An update will be provided by 2 p.m. regarding on-campus classes, remote instruction classes, online learning classes, labs, services, off-campus clinicals and off-campus internships scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. or later.
• HACC campuses are closed until 4 p.m. due to inclement weather.
  • The College will resume all approved on-campus classes, remote instruction classes, online learning classes, labs, services, off-campus clinicals and off-campus internships at 4 p.m.
  • Only essential employees should report to work before 4 p.m. Essential employees are those required to perform required critical tasks during a closure to (1) maintain critical services and (2) prepare the campuses for readiness.
  • All other employees do not need to work and are not required to use leave before 4 p.m. These employees’ scheduled meetings before 4 p.m. are canceled.
• HACC campuses are closed due to inclement weather (during finals week).
  • All day and evening classes are cancelled. These cancellations include on-campus classes, remote instruction classes, online learning classes, labs, services, off-campus clinicals and off-campus internships.
  • Only essential employees should report to work. Essential employees are those required to perform required critical tasks during a closure to (1) maintain critical services and (2) prepare the campuses for readiness.
  • All other employees do not need to work and are not required to use leave. These employees’ scheduled meetings are canceled.
  • Students with scheduled on-campus final exams will receive instructions from their faculty.

Please Note: The College will not use a delayed-opening schedule. Students enrolled in courses that include hands-on components need the entire scheduled time. Therefore, depending on the severity of inclement weather, the courses will either be held or rescheduled.

When HACC is subject to inclement weather or other emergency situations, students and employees will receive notifications via the following communication methods:

• e2Campus - This may come via text and/or email as an abbreviated message that will lead you to your email or hacc.edu for more information. Please note: You must sign up for this service to receive an e2Campus alert.
• HACC website - Note: If no message appears, please try clearing the cache on your browser to ensure alerts appear.
• myHACC announcement - This abbreviated announcement will lead you to your email or hacc.edu for more information.
• Email to employees - This detailed message will be in addition to the abbreviated e2Campus message.
• Email to students - This detailed message will be in addition to the abbreviated e2Campus message.
• Collegewide Facebook Page - This abbreviated announcement will lead you to your email or hacc.edu for more information.
• Collegewide X (Twitter) Account - This abbreviated announcement will lead you to your email or hacc.edu for more information.