Penn State Hazleton classes, activities and offices on a delayed opening Jan. 27

HAZLETON - Winter weather conditions have caused Penn State to delay the start of classes, activities and offices opening until 10 a.m. at its Hazleton campus on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The campus will be closed from 5-10 a.m.

Classes

Based on a course's mode of delivery, the following actions apply:

In-person classes or Zoom classes originating from Hazleton:

Monday, Wednesday or Friday classes - Classes starting between 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. are canceled. Classes scheduled from 10:10 a.m. on will meet as scheduled.

Tuesday or Thursday classes - Classes starting between 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. are canceled. Classes scheduled from 10:35 a.m. on will meet as scheduled.

Zoom courses delivered from other campuses: Consult with your instructor.

Web: Classes will continue to be offered as planned with no changes.   

Information on class attendance policies is available at undergrad.psu.edu and in Faculty Senate Policy 42-27 (Class Attendance) at http://senate.psu.edu/policies-and-rules-for-undergraduate-students/42-…;

The gym, library and bookstore will also open at 10 a.m.

On-campus, in-person activities

Any in-person activities scheduled before 10 a.m. will not be held. Activities beginning at or after 10 a.m. will be held as originally scheduled.

Employees

Employees who perform "essential" services: Employees who are required to report to campus for work and have been previously identified as performing duties essential to maintaining operations should report to campus as directed. During such events, employees who are required to report to campus for work are eligible for Campus Closure Compensatory Time, subject to guideline provisions. Employees should clarify their status as essential or nonessential with their supervisor before inclement weather strikes.

All other employees at Penn State Hazleton should not report to work until the resumption of normal campus operations and are eligible for Campus Closure Pay per university policy. Employees should review the "official closedowns" section of the University's Handling Weather Day Absences policy (Human Resources Guideline 10 at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/hrg10) for specific information on how time missed for weather situations is handled.

Employees who have questions about a campus closure should contact their unit's Human Resources consultant. 

Additional weather info, ongoing updates

The decision to delay the start of on-campus classes, work and other activities at Penn State Hazleton was determined to be in the best safety interest of the University community. University officials are continuing to monitor conditions and will provide updates as necessary. The most up-to-date information will be shared via Penn State's PSUAlert system, the campus website.

All employees and students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own safety. Faculty, staff and students should use their own best judgment when considering traveling to campus or the need to leave early during times of inclement weather. Faculty and staff should review Handling Weather Day Absences (Human Resources Guideline 10) for specific information on how time missed for weather situations is handled. Union-represented employees should reference their collective bargaining agreements. Information on class attendance policies is available at undergrad.psu.edu and in Faculty Senate Policy 42-27 (Class Attendance).