Severe weather may cause Fort Lewis College to delay opening, close early, or close campus for the day. Check Skyhawk Alerts and FLC email for official information about changes to campus operations.
FLC considers road conditions, campus safety, and forecast information when making weather-related operating decisions.
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Use this summary to compare common campus operations. See the detailed sections below for employee guidance, contacts, and additional information.
| Service |
Campus closed |
Two-hour delay |
Early closure |
| Classes |
In-person classes canceled |
First two hours canceled |
Classes after the closure time canceled |
| Administrative offices |
Closed unless otherwise announced |
Open when campus opens |
Close at the announced time |
| Dining and Student Union |
San Juan Dining Hall remains open; other locations may have modified hours or close |
Adjusted dining hours; Student Union and retail locations may open when campus opens |
San Juan Dining Hall remains open for scheduled meals |
| Student Life Center |
Opens at noon; programs and activities canceled |
Opens when campus opens; regular schedules resume after opening |
Closes one hour after campus closes; later programs canceled or postponed |
| Post Office and SkyStore |
Closed |
Open when campus opens |
Close at the announced time |
| Meetings and events |
Canceled |
Not specified in the current draft |
Canceled after the announced closure time |
| Counseling Center |
Closed; affected appointments rescheduled |
Not specified in the current draft |
Closes at the announced time; affected appointments rescheduled |
Employee expectations are not included in the table because supervisors determine work needs. Employees should contact their supervisor, and supervisors should review the employee responsibilities and procedures and the appropriate handbook.
Campus closed
When campus is closed, in-person classes are canceled, and administrative offices are closed for the day unless otherwise announced.
Classes
In-person classes are canceled. Faculty will communicate directly with students if alternative instruction takes place.
Employees
Supervisors determine work needs during a campus closure and will communicate expectations to employees. Employees should contact their supervisor if they have questions about whether they are expected to work.
Supervisors should review the applicable employee handbook for guidance on work expectations, Flexible Work Agreements, essential services and leave during a campus closure.
Dining and Student Union
San Juan Dining Hall remains open for students living on campus. Hours will be included in the closure notice. Durango Eats Retail may operate with modified hours, and other retail dining locations will be closed. The Student Union remains open during posted dining hours to serve residential students.
Community members should avoid traveling to campus solely to use dining services during severe weather.
For dining questions, email mbrown@freshideasfood.com.
Student Life Center
The Student Life Center opens at noon. Programs and activities scheduled for the day are canceled, and administrative offices are closed. During holidays and breaks, the Student Life Center remains closed for the day.
Post Office and SkyStore
The Post Office and SkyStore are closed.
Meetings and events
Meetings and events are canceled. To reschedule a campus event, email events@fortlewis.edu.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is closed. Students with appointments scheduled during the closure will be contacted to reschedule.
Visit the Counseling Center for resources and additional information
Two-hour delay
A two-hour delay means campus opens two hours later than normal. The first two hours of classes are canceled.
Employees
Supervisors determine work needs during a delayed opening and will communicate expectations to employees. Employees should contact their supervisor if they have questions about whether they are expected to work.
Supervisors should review the applicable employee handbook or Human Resources guidance for work and leave expectations during a delayed opening.
Dining and Student Union
San Juan Dining Hall opens in time for adjusted meal hours. Retail dining locations may open when campus opens. Adjusted dining hours will be included in the official notification. The Student Union opens when campus opens to support dining operations.
Student Life Center
The Student Life Center opens when campus opens. Programs and activities follow their regular schedules after opening, and administrative offices open when campus opens.
Post Office and SkyStore
The Post Office and SkyStore open when campus opens.
Early closure
If worsening conditions require FLC to close early, classes scheduled after the closure time are canceled and administrative offices close at the announced time.
Employees
Supervisors determine work needs during an early closure and will communicate expectations to employees. Employees should contact their supervisor if they have questions about whether they are expected to work.
Supervisors should review the applicable employee handbook or Human Resources guidance for work and leave expectations during an early closure.
Dining and Student Union
San Juan Dining Hall remains open for scheduled meals.
Student Life Center
The Student Life Center closes one hour after campus closes. Programs and activities scheduled after the campus closure are canceled or postponed. Administrative offices close when campus closes.
Post Office and SkyStore
The Post Office and SkyStore close at the announced time.
Meetings and events
Meetings and events scheduled after the announced closure time are canceled. To reschedule a campus event, email Events@fortlewis.edu.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center closes at the announced time. Students with appointments affected by the closure will be contacted to reschedule.
Visit the Counseling Center for resources and additional information
If campus remains open during severe weather
If campus remains open, students, faculty and staff should use their best judgment about whether they can travel safely to campus. Students should contact their faculty, faculty should contact their department chairs, and staff should contact their supervisors if they believe they cannot safely travel to campus.
Employees should contact their supervisor with questions about work expectations or reporting missed time. Supervisors should review the applicable employee handbook or Human Resources guidance.