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Inclement Weather Information

CALL 365-5555 FOR ALL INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICES, CHANGES & ADVISORIES

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CANCELLED OR COMPRESSED SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
In the event of inclement weather, Ferrum College will announce one of two options for a regularly scheduled class day: “Classes Cancelled” or “Compressed Class Schedule.”

In case of a compressed or cancelled class schedule, the cafeteria will open at 10am.

“Classes Cancelled” means no classes will meet and the announcement will specify the status for both day and evening classes.

STAFF EMPLOYEES:

"Closed" – Staff employees are not required to report to work

"Compressed schedule" - Staff employees report if you can do so safely

"Classes cancelled" – Staff employees report if you can do so safely




COMPRESSED SCHEDULE CONVERTER

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY

TUESDAY-THURSDAY

Regular Time

Compressed Time

Regular Time

Compressed Time

8:00 - 8:55

11:00 - 11:35

8:00 - 9:20

11:00 - 11:55

9:05 - 10:00

11:40 - 12:15

9:30 - 10:50

12:00 - 12:55

10:10 - 11:05

12:20 - 12:55

11:00 - 12:20

1:00 - 1:55

11:15 - 12:10

1:00 - 1:35

12:30 - 1:50

2:00 - 2:55

12:20 - 1:15

1:40 - 2:15

2:00 - 3:20

3:00 - 3:55

1:25 - 2:20

2:20 - 2:55

2:30 - 3:50

3:00 - 3:50

Labs

Labs

Labs

Labs

12:20

1:40

12:30

2:00

12:30

2:20

1:25

2:00

1:25

2:20

2:00

2:00

“Compressed Schedule” means that classes will be delayed until 11:00 a.m. and will then meet according to the above schedule. Evening classes will meet at their regular times, and the athletic practice window will begin at 4 p.m.

Download a PDF of the Compressed Schedule

NOTE: The College is never “closed,” as long as students are on campus. Staff should refer to the staff handbook (page 15-16) for the complete inclement weather attendance policy. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Relations office at 365-4300.


SOURCES OF INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION:
Information on Ferrum College class schedule and inclement weather notices can be found in several places...

Primary Source

By Phone:
x5555 (540-365-5555)
This is the most current information available, check here first.

Other Sources

On local TV:
WDBJ Channel 7
WSLS Channel 10
WSET Channel 13

On local radio:
WFFC ferrumradio.com
WVTF 89.1
WXLK 92.3
WROV 96.3
WSLQ 99.1
WZBB 99.9
WYYD 107.9

Online:
Ferrum.edu Homepage
The Ferrum Dispatch
e2Campus Page