Emergency Closings/Early Release

The University may close the campus due to inclement weather when it determines that conditions warrant appropriate closure. If the campus is closed, all non-essential staff ordinarily will not be required to work or will be dismissed early and will be compensated for their regularly scheduled hours for that day. 

Broadcasts covering any delay/cancellation will be announced on radio and television stations in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts (published annually by the Office of University Relations). As media outlets provide only limited information on the University’s schedule during periods of inclement weather, please call the Department of Public Safety Information Line at (401) 232-6002 or visit  http://emergency.bryant.edu for more detailed information. Morning announcements are posted by 6:30 a.m., and evening announcements are posted by 3 p.m. 

In the event of inclement weather during working hours, if a non-exempt employee elects to leave before an official closing of the University, they may use vacation time for those hours.