17吃瓜

In 2017, a new was approved by the 17吃瓜 Board of Governors and endorsed by the University Senate. The policy and associated University Closure Procedures to help guide senior management in making decisions about storm closures and how to communicate them.

The decision to close 17吃瓜 is not made lightly. However, in weather situations where the potential risk to 17吃瓜鈥檚 students and employees as well as property, are high, the University may 鈥渃lose,鈥�* meaning classes and exams are cancelled and services are reduced.

How will I know if 17吃瓜 is closed?
The University uses a number of different channels to communicate storm closures. These include:

• A message on the home page of upei.ca
• An email to all students, faculty, and staff to their upei.ca email account
• Updates from the University鈥檚 Twitter account, @17吃瓜, and announcements posted to 17吃瓜鈥檚 Facebook page
• Media outlets (radio, TV, and print news websites) are informed and encouraged to share our status
• A message is placed on the 17吃瓜 Campus Closure and Alert Phone Line (902-894-2882)
• A message is placed on the 17吃瓜 Campus Screen network (there are screens in several buildings across campus).

When will I know if 17吃瓜 has decided to delay opening or close?
When conditions develop outside of normal operating hours, announcements will be made according to the following schedule:

• 6:30 am - The decision to delay opening or close the University will be made on or before 6:30 am. If there is a delay, there will be a further announcement at 10:00 am.
• 10:00 am - The decision to open the University at 12:00 pm or again delay opening will be made on or before 10:00 am. If there is a further delay, the next announcement will be made at 2:00 pm.
• 2:00 pm - The decision to open the University at 4:00 pm for evening classes or close the University for the remainder of the day will be made on or before 2:00 pm.

If the decision to close the University is made during normal operating hours, it will be announced as soon as possible through the University鈥檚 various communications channels as outlined above.

Will the 17吃瓜 reopen after a closure announcement is made?
When the conditions that caused the closure improve and no longer pose a danger to the University community or prevent the normal operation of the campus, 17吃瓜 may reopen all or parts of the campus. The change in status will be announced as soon as possible through the University鈥檚 various communications channels as outlined above.

For more information, email communications@upei.ca

Reminder: Winter Parking Restrictions

From November 1 to April 30, winter restrictions on overnight campus parking are enforced. Parking Lot 鈥淎鈥� is the only lot where overnight parking is permitted for the winter season. Residents of Andrew Hall and Bernardine Hall may park overnight in the Andrew Hall lot, provided that their vehicles are moved to Lot 鈥淎鈥� during storm conditions and until the lots have been plowed after a storm.

If vehicles are left in any parking lot other than Lot 鈥淎鈥� during storms or before snow removal is complete, the vehicle will be towed at the owner's expense. Facilities Management appreciates your co-operation to ensure parking lots are cleared safely. If you have any questions or concerns regarding winter parking, contact Mark Pharand, Manager, Security Services, at mpharand@upei.ca.

*Technically, 17吃瓜 is only closed completely in extreme circumstances, as there are essential personnel who need to work on campus and we have students living in residence. However, the University will use the word 鈥渃losed鈥� to communicate to the campus community that classes and most services are suspended.