The following message is for any student, faculty, and staff who report to class or work on Grounds in Charlottesville, Virginia.
University officials have continued to assess inclement weather impacts and road conditions throughout the region and we have confirmed that the University Academic Division will operate on a modified schedule. We will delay opening until noon on Friday, December 5, 2025. Classes scheduled prior to noon will not meet in person on Grounds, but we encourage faculty to shift those classes online, if feasible. Please communicate your plans to your students, and be accommodating to those transitioning between online and in-person coursework.
University officials will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions and provide updates should additional schedule modifications become necessary.
The BOV Meeting and Lighting of the Lawn will continue as scheduled.
Designated Academic Division employees should report to work as scheduled.
Non-designated Academic Division employees who report to Grounds should report at noon. Non-designated Academic Division employees who work from home should follow their normal schedule. Any employee who is unable to work should contact their manager or supervisor so a reasonable accommodation plan can be made.
Supervisors and faculty in the Academic division are asked to provide flexibility for staff members who have other responsibilities at home (such as childcare or eldercare) while continuing to meet the needs of the University.
Students and Academic Division faculty and staff should monitor the for changes to operations on Grounds.
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Patient care services at UVA Medical Center, Ambulatory Operations, and UVA Community Health will provide their own message.
UVA Health team members should monitor internal communications and the for changes to patient care and business operations.
University officials will continue to monitor the weather conditions and provide updates should additional schedule modifications become necessary. Please use extra precautions and allow extra time while traveling.
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