GW classes are canceled, administrative and academic offices are closed, and activities and events will not take place on February 17, 2015 because of inclement weather throughout the Washington metropolitan area. This includes Foggy Bottom, Mount Vernon, Virginia Science and Technology campuses, Biostatistics Center, Alexandria and Arlington graduate education centers, and other locations throughout the Washington metropolitan area.

Updates and information on dining, transportation, library and other university services will be posted on Campus Advisories.

When the university declares a change to its operating status, employees classified as Designated On-Site are required to report to and/or remain at work, employees classified as Essential are required to work/telework remotely, and employees classified as Non-Essential are not required to work unless directed to do so by a supervisor.

For updates affecting the Virginia Science and Technology Campus, call 571-553-8333. For updates on GW’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences, call 202-994-3501.

Continue to monitor CampusAdvisories.gwu.edu for updates.

For preparedness tips and safety information, refer to the GW Emergency Response Handbook (CampusAdvisories.gwu.edu/handbook) and the Designated and Essential Employee brochure (CampusAdvisories.gwu.edu/brochure).