Weather-Related Closures

When conditions become so severe that the college cannot operate effectively, a decision may be made to change scheduled operations.

A decision to close the college is made by the Emergency Management Response Team (EMRT) on behalf of the President of Durham College, and considers a careful assessment of expected conditions that may place members of the campus community in danger or may have an adverse effect on normal campus operations.

In the event of inclement weather conditions, individuals should allow plenty of time and travel with caution when travelling to or from campus. Individuals living in areas more heavily impacted by the weather should use their judgment and discretion when coming to campus, with safety always being their first consideration.

Communicating weather-related closures

In the event of weather-related impact to operations, we will communicate in the following ways:

Every effort will be made to communicate a decision with as much notice as possible.

Report slippery conditions

If you notice an area on campus is experiencing icy or slippery conditions, please report it to the Service Desk by calling 905.721.2000 ext. 3333, option 1, or by emailing servicedesk@dc-uoit.ca.

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What does a campus closure mean to me?

The following information is an excerpt from the Durham College Emergency Management Plan Policy and Procedure.

When the College is closed:

  • All classes, laboratories, tutorials and other scheduled instructional activities will be cancelled and plans for completion of the learning outcomes will be announced via the learning management system.
  • Assignments and other submissions due on the day of the closure that can be submitted through the learning management system will adhere to the normal due dates for the course, unless otherwise indicated. Assignments and other submissions that are due the day of the closure that cannot be submitted through the learning management system will be due at the same hour on the next working day when the College is not closed.
  • Mid-term examinations and/or in-term tests will be cancelled and will be rescheduled as appropriate.
  • Final examinations will be cancelled and will normally be rescheduled on the alternate examination date at the end of the examination period. Final examinations in progress at the time of the closure will be rescheduled on the alternate examination date at the end of the examination period.
  • Every effort will be made to post notices through a variety of methods with information about alternative services or facilities to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.
  • Meetings and other scheduled events will be cancelled.
  • All areas and operations not defined as essential services will be closed.

If only part of the College (i.e., a specific campus location) is closed, the above measures will apply only to the activities that take place at the designated location.