Inclement Weather Procedure

Communication with the Campus
Queens University of Charlotte is able to share information in a variety of ways with the campus community during an inclement weather situation.  

		Television, Radio and  Queens Information Hotline Television and radio stations will be contacted and the commuter hotline will be updated to provide the most up to date information. Television:   WSOC WCNC WBTV News14 Radio:   WFAE WLYT WRFX WBT WSOC WLNK WKKT WEND Queens Information Hotline: 704 337-2567 During an inclement weather situation, call 704 337-2567 for up-to-date weather delay and closing information.

Commuter Students
Commuters are able to get information using the following methods:

• TV and Radio
• Queens Information Hotline: 704 337-2567
• Website (www.queens.edu)
• Student Activities On-Line Newsletter
  

Resident Students
Residents are able to get information using the following methods:

• Voicemail system
• Word of mouth through the Residence Life Staff
• Signs on doors and bulletin boards
• Student Activities On-Line Newsletter
• TV and Radio
• Website (www.queens.edu)
• Queens Information Hotline: 704 337-2567

 Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff are able to get information using the following methods:

• Voicemail system
• QNews — email newsletter
• Queens Information Hotline: 704 337-2567
• TV and Radio
• Website (www.queens.edu)

 
Campus Safety

Campus Phone System
In the event of a power outage, the campus phone system will be restored through a generator. Please limit the use of phones so that lines are available for emergency calls.

Emergency
In case of an emergency, please contact Campus Police at ext. 2911, or ext. 911, or 704 807-4019. A Campus Police Officer will make the necessary arrangements for fire, medical and/or police.

Meals
All meals will be in the Young Dining Room. Dining Services is equipped to serve meals on the regular meal schedule.

Power Outage
In case of a campus power outage, the staff will close all residence halls except South Hall. Students will be moved from Albright, Barnhardt, Belk, Hayes and Wallace to South Hall during daylight hours.  If we are unable to determine with reasonable certainty when power will be restored, students will be informed that they may leave campus. Students are asked to checkout with a staff member leaving their destination and contact phone number.

Students that remain on campus will stay in South Hall; all staff will gather there and work with students to keep them informed and updated. Students can expect the following:

• Daily “Update” Meetings in Young Dining Room
• Meals in Young Dining Room
• Games, snacks and movies provided by the Student Activities staff

Safety & Security
A Campus Police Officer is on duty 24 hours a day. The officer may be reached by dialing ext. 2306 from an on-campus phone, dialing the cell phone 704 807-4019 or stopping by the office on the first floor of the Stultz Building.

If the campus phones are out, call the cell phone first. Please do not call for updates. Reserve these numbers for only immediate assistance by campus police officers.

State of Emergency
If classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, the campus will be in a State of Emergency and designated a “dry” campus.  Beer, wine and liquor will be prohibited.

Student Life Staff
A Coordinator is on duty 24 hours a day. The Resident Assistant staff will always know how to contact the Coordinator. The Coordinator is able to contact the Dean of Students, Assistant Dean of Students and the Director of Residence Life.