Inclement Weather Policy

In general, HSPH teaching and research activities are expected to continue during inclement weather. An absence due to a student’s concern about weather (from a class that was held) should be discussed with the faculty member to determine whether options for making up the lost time in class are possible. In the event of a severe storm in which state officials advise against travel and/or when public transportation facilities are limited or not functioning, the dean may elect to close the school in the interest of faculty, staff, and student safety. In this event, television stations News 4 New England, 7 News, and News Center 5 and radio stations WBZ 1030/AM and WRKO 680/AM will be notified to announce the closing. The school will also post a telephone hotline message at 617-432-NEWS if a decision has been made to close the school. Also, notification will be posted on the school’s main web page.