CAMPUS CLOSED TODAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH

Since current forecasts suggest that Hurricane Isabel could come close to our area sometime late Thursday we will announce by 6 a.m. Thursday what actions the university will take as the storm approaches.

We take this storm very seriously and will monitor the situation continuously.

Students living in Campus Residence Halls have received information from the Department of Resident Life and from their Resident Assistants about safety measures. You can view this information on line at www.resnet.umd.edu.

Food service will be available to all resident students regardless of the status of the university. Food service information may be found at http://www.dining.umd.edu/releases/isabel.cfm.

We will continue to update this Web site as we receive new information and make decisions about the status of the campus. Look for scheduled updates Thursday at 6 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. More frequent updates may be posted if the situation warrants.

The university policy on severe weather states that we will try to conduct business as usual whenever possible. Decisions about canceling activities, including classes, will be made based on an assessment of conditions as they affect safety and safe travel on campus and throughout the area. University officials will consult with federal, state and local officials to assist with these assessments.

Whether the university remains open or not, the university's status will be posted in a timely way on the university Home Page (www.umd.edu) and on the weather emergency hot line at 301.405.SNOW (7669). The Office of University Communications will also notify Baltimore and Washington radio and television stations.