Emergency Notices

All RWU Operations Returned to Normal for Tuesday, February 12
Posted Monday, February 11, at 3:00 p.m.

With the Providence campus and the School of Law already returned to Level 1 – all operations normal – please be advised that the main University’s Bristol campus will resume normal operations for Tuesday, February 12. This means that by Tuesday morning, operations across the University will be returned to normal status, and all classes and events will be held as scheduled.

While today’s rain is causing some snow melt and the Facilities team has cleared walkways and parking lots as fully as possible, please come prepared for slushy conditions on Tuesday and some limitations in parking availability. Allow extra time to get to class or work on schedule, carpool as possible to help reduce the number of vehicles on campus, and be prepared to use the shuttle system to travel from outer parking lots. And wear boots!

Power Full Restored at RWU
Posted Sunday, February 10, at 6:15 p.m.

As of 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 10, full electrical power has been restored to the Roger Williams University campus.

This message contains three separate status updates – for the main University (Bristol campus), for the RWU School of Law and for the Providence campus – regarding operating status:

Main University, Bristol Campus

The main University (Bristol campus) will operate at Level 3 beginning at 9:00 pm on Sunday, February 10, and extending through Monday, February 11.

This means all classes and significant events on the main Bristol campus are cancelled for Monday, but other operations are as normal. Starting Sunday night at 9:00 pm, all employees should report to work on their normal schedule.

Classes and events will resume on Tuesday.

RWU School of Law

The law school will operate at Level 3 beginning at 9:00 pm on Sunday, February 10, through the morning hours before transitioning to Level 1 at 12 noon on Monday.

This means that classes and events at RWU Law scheduled to begin earlier than 12 noon on Monday are cancelled; all classes and events scheduled to begin at 12 noon or later will be held as scheduled. For those able to travel to campus earlier, the building and the library will be open by 8:30 a.m.

Starting Sunday night at 9:00 pm, all law school employees should report to work on their normal schedule.

Providence Campus

The Providence campus will operate at Level 3 beginning at 9:00 pm on Sunday, February 10, through the morning hours before transitioning to Level 1 at 8:00 am on Monday. This means all operations are normal at the Providence campus, classes will be held as scheduled on Monday, and starting Sunday night at 9:00 pm, Providence campus employees should report to work on their normal schedule.

Storm Update: Campus Status
Updated Sunday, February 10, at 5:30 p.m.

As of 2:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, the Roger Williams University campus has partial, but not complete, electrical power. Until power has been fully restored, the University cannot run a full schedule of classes – for that reason, this message contains separate status updates for the main University (Bristol campus), for the RWU School of Law and for the Providence campus.

Because the Providence building has full power, the Providence campus will operate at Level 1 on Monday, February 11 – this means all operations normal at the Providence campus, classes will be held as scheduled and employees should report as usual.

The School of Law will operate at Level 3 through the morning hours before transitioning to Level 1 at 12 noon on Monday. This means that classes and events at RWU scheduled to begin earlier than 12 noon are cancelled; all classes and events scheduled to begin at 12 noon or later will be held as scheduled. For those able to travel to campus earlier, the building and the library will be open by 8:30 a.m. Law school employees should report as usual on Monday.

The remainder of the university will operate at a minimum of Campus Operating Level 3 for Monday, February 11. This means that with the exception of the School of Law and Providence campus, all classes and significant events are cancelled for Monday.

While generators continue to provide emergency-level heat and lighting to the few remaining areas on campus that do not have power, students are encouraged to make alternative arrangements as needed. For those who remain on campus, the University has ample food and water, and the Dining Commons will be open until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. Also, the Library will be open until 2:00 a.m.

Employees (non law school and non Providence) – further information on operating status for Monday and the need for non-essential employees to report will be provided subsequently.

Finally, the ELS Center will be open for business tomorrow.

Storm Update: Campus Status
Posted Sunday, February 10, at 10:45 a.m.

As of 10:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, the Roger Williams University campus remains without electrical power, like much of the region. The campus will continue to operate at Level 4 until further notice is posted – this means that all university operations are canceled, and until otherwise posted, only Essential Services Personnel are required to report.

At this point, it is impossible to say with certainty when electrical power will be restored. In recognition that many students, both those on and off campus, are living in conditions that are less than ideal and would benefit from a decision regarding status for Monday, the University will communicate a decision at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon about the status of classes for Monday. This will allow time for students to travel to or from campus, or make alternative arrangements, depending on power status and decision regarding classes.

Generators continue to provide emergency-level heat and lighting at most locations on campus. The University has ample food and water, and the Dining Commons will be open until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Storm Update: Campus Status
Posted Saturday, February 9, at 7:05 p.m.

Like much of the region, the Roger Williams University campus is without electrical power in the aftermath of the snowstorm. The campus will continue to operate at Level 4 until further notice is posted. This means that all university operations are cancelled, and until otherwise posted, only Essential Services Personnel are required to report.

The University residence halls and dining facilities are currently being powered by generators and we are able to provide emergency-level heat and lighting. The University has ample food and water for the entire weekend, we are on a brunch and dinner schedule and also have the Lower Commons retail area upon until midnight on Saturday. Shuttle service will resume Sunday morning from Baypoint to the main campus, and the Recreation Center will be open from noon - 5 PM for student use. Our Facilities and Grounds crews continue to clear walkways and parking lots on campus and at some point on Sunday we will begin to move vehicles to clear spots to be able to clear remaining spots. Public Safety is present and available to transport any students with mobility issues.

Update: Sunday's Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Professor Josh Stein CANCELLED

Posted Saturday, February 9, at 1:30 p.m.

The Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Professor Josh Stein scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 10, has been CANCELLED. Details on rescheduling the event will be shared in the coming days.

Snow Alert: All RWU Operations, Including Classes, Cancelled for Friday, February 8, and Saturday, February 9
Posted Thursday, February 7, at 6:15 p.m.

In response to the snowstorm predicted to affect the region beginning tomorrow, Roger Williams University will operate at Campus Operating Level 4 for Friday, February 8, and Saturday, February 9.

This means that all university operations are cancelled, and as of 5:30 a.m. on Friday, only Essential Services Personnel will be required to report. Students and faculty members, this includes all undergraduate, graduate and law school classes at both the Bristol and Providence campuses.

Students, please note that Public Safety has issued an Extended Winter Parking Ban beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Vehicles near South Campus, (Maple, Cedar, Willow, Stonewall) must be relocated to Lot A on Lower Ferry Road. Vehicles parked on the North Campus, (Bayside, NCRH) must be relocated to Lots H, I and J as well as the first two levels of the parking garage.

In addition, the Town of Bristol has implemented a parking ban effective at 12:00 noon on Friday. Vehicles left on the street may be towed to facilitate plowing.

If any assistance is needed during the storm, contact Public Safety at (401) 254-3611.

For those students on campus, here is information on Dining and Recreation Center hours:

--On Friday, the Upper Commons will be open for brunch and for dinner. The Lower Commons retail area will be open from 1:30 p.m. until weather allows. All other retail locations will be closed.

--On Saturday, the Upper Commons will be open for brunch and for dinner. All retail locations will be closed.

--On Friday, the Fitness Center and the Field House will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

--On Saturday, the Recreation Center will be open to Varsity Athletics only.