As a result of expected adverse winter weather, the University will move to Condition 1 (reduced operations) effective 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, until further notice.
**Exams scheduled to begin at 6 or 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, will move to the same time on Wednesday, Dec. 12. The University will provide additional information regarding locations to affected students in a message to UNC Charlotte email accounts.**
The forecast for the Charlotte area on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday remains uncertain. We understand exams and Commencement are important events for students and families. To allow for contingency planning, below is what to expect for exams scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 10-11.
Monday Exams and University Operating Condition
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Decisions regarding exams and any necessary condition changes will be made and communicated by noon, Sunday, Dec. 9.
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If Monday, Dec. 10, exams are affected by the winter storm, they will be moved to the same times on Friday, Dec. 14. The University will provide additional information regarding locations to those affected in a message to UNC Charlotte email accounts.
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See below for the effects this change will have on Commencement.
Tuesday Exams and University Operating Condition
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Decisions regarding exams and any necessary condition changes will be made and communicated by noon, Monday, Dec. 10.
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If Tuesday, Dec. 11, exams are affected by the winter storm, they will be moved to the same times on Sunday, Dec. 16. The University will provide additional information regarding locations to those affected in a message to UNC Charlotte email accounts.
Friday Commencement
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If Monday’s exams are moved to Friday, Dec. 14, the 1 p.m. Commencement ceremony scheduled for Friday will be moved to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. The ceremony will still take place in Halton Arena.
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The decision will be made and communicated by noon Sunday, Dec. 9.
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If this decision becomes necessary, the Commencement Committee will provide additional information to graduates and commencement workers via email.
Continue to monitor email and text messages closely throughout the weekend and into Monday. Additional information is below.
Students
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On-campus dining options will be available. The latest information is available here.
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Individuals who have a conflict with a rescheduled exam, should contact their course instructor to discuss possible accommodations. If the exam that has been rescheduled is a common exam (CHEM 1200, 1251, 1252), plan to take that exam and reschedule any others.
Faculty
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Instructors should discuss any travel issues and possible accommodations for exams with their department chair. Faculty members cannot cancel an exam, but they do have some flexibility in how the exam is administered. Refer to University Policy 202 regarding final examinations.
Staff
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In Condition 1, non-mandatory employees who believe they cannot remain at work through their scheduled shift or reach campus to report should contact their supervisors to discuss how they will account for missed time. Mandatory employees are expected to report to work as directed.
Resources
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FAQ, additional information on the winter storm’s effects on campus
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Inclement Weather Services and Events, the latest on available on-campus services.
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University Policy 701, Adverse Weather and Emergency Events, detailed information on Condition 1 and Condition 2
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Operating Condition FAQ, additional information on what to do in each condition