Weather Announcements

The announcement of a delayed opening or campus closure at Penn State Hazleton will be made on the following timetable:

  • Morning class decisions will be made by 6 a.m. and communicated through various communication channels (text alert, website, social media, etc.) to students, faculty and staff. 

  • Evening class decisions will be made by 2 p.m. and communicated through various communication channels to students, faculty and staff. 

Options for Delayed Opening or Campus Closure

Delayed Opening 

The campus will open at 10 a.m. to allow the highways and campus to be cleared. 

Classes will operate as follows: 

  • In-person classes or Zoom classes originating from Hazleton: 
    • Monday, Wednesday or Friday  – 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 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).

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. 

Additional weather info, ongoing updates
The decision to delay the start of on-campus classes, work and other activities at Penn State Hazleton is determined to be in the best safety interest of the University community. University officials will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as necessary. The most up-to-date information will be shared via PSUAlert in various modes and the Penn State Hazleton website.

Campus closed

No classes are held, only essential employees report and only essential services are available. Under this condition, essential employees report to the campus. These employees are individually notified in advance that they are essential and receive compensatory time for the hours they work when the campus is closed. 

Snow Policy

Driving in inclement weather: The Greater Hazleton area can have some challenging driving conditions during winter weather. While we all have a dedication to providing classes, labs, and other experiences for our students, it's important to understand that no faculty or staff member is expected to put their life in jeopardy to get to campus. Personal safety and the ability to come to campus will be left to the individual. Faculty should extend the same consideration to their students.