The University of Georgia continues to monitor the development of the winter storm. UGA will be Closed and on Modified Operations for January 21 and January 22. With the safety and security of our faculty, staff and students foremost in our minds, all in-person classes, campus events and activities will be canceled. Further updates will be sent as they become available.
The University of Georgia continues to monitor the development of the winter storm. UGA will be Closed and on Modified Operations for January 21 and January 22. With the safety and security of our faculty, staff and students foremost in our minds, all in-person classes, campus events and activities will be canceled. Further updates will be sent as they become available.
With ice anticipated on roads and sidewalks and temperatures not expected to move above freezing for much of the day on Wednesday, the University of Georgia will close and move to modified operations on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. All in-person classes, campus events and activities will be canceled throughout the day.
This means School of Law buildings will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22.. We will look to reschedule any events and activities that were scheduled for this period when operations return to normal. For those organizing or hosting events during this period, please reach out to any scheduled guests and registered attendees to ensure they are aware of UGA’s closure.
The Law Library will be closed, which will include swipe card access.
Regarding classes: Consistent with the University's guidance, each faculty instructor will determine whether to hold their class online at the scheduled time, post asynchronous lectures, or reschedule the classes. This is for several reasons, including accreditor rules and institution-wide demands on IT staff and other staff who may be personally affected by weather-related matters.
Regarding clinics: The same closure applies, with one caveat as described. Under no circumstances should students be required to appear in person on campus (or anywhere else). Nor, as a general matter, should clinical faculty or staff come to campus or the clinic offices downtown. That said, we understand that clinical faculty or staff may have certain ethical duties to clients or courts that must be adhered to. If such matters can be rescheduled or conducted remotely, that should be the first course of action. If not, clinical faculty and staff may work in person unless conditions prevent safe travel.
Whom should I contact if I have questions? Students with class-specific questions should contact their professors. Students with more general questions should contact Dean Dennis or Ms. Tickles. Employees should contact their direct supervisors, most of whom are on the School of Law’s Crisis Response Group.
Please remain mindful of weather and treacherous travel conditions and keep your devices charged. Also, be sure to check in with your friends and family.
Please continue to check emergency.uga.edu or UGA’s social accounts, including UGA’s X (@universityofga), for university updates and other safety information. As necessary, the School of Law will supplement UGA’s messaging with law school specific impacts.
As you may be aware, the University of Georgia is moving to an early release with modified operations at 2:00 p.m. today, Jan. 21, 2025. All in-person classes, campus events and activities will be canceled for the remainder of the day due to the winter storm heading toward our area.
This means School of Law buildings will be locked starting at 2:00 p.m. today, Jan. 21, 2025 (however, law buildings will remain accessible by swiping your UGA ID). We will look to reschedule any events and activities that were scheduled for this period when operations return to normal. For those organizing or hosting events during this period, please reach out to any scheduled guests and registered attendees to ensure they are aware of UGA’s early release.
The Law Library will be closed starting at 2:00 p.m., but swipe card access to the law library will remain available.
Regarding classes beginning after 12 noon today: Consistent with the university's guidance, each faculty instructor will determine whether to hold their class or provide an alternative. This is for several reasons including accreditor rules, institution-wide demands on IT staff and other staff who may be personally affected by weather-related matters.
Regarding clinics: The same closure applies, with one caveat as described. Under no circumstances should students be required to appear in person on campus (or anywhere else). Nor, as a general matter, should clinical faculty or staff come to campus or the clinic offices downtown. That said, we understand that clinical faculty or staff may have certain ethical duties to clients or courts that must be adhered to. If such matters can be rescheduled or conducted remotely, that should be the first course of action. If not, clinical faculty and staff may work in person unless conditions prevent safe travel.
Whom should I contact if I have questions? Students with class-specific questions should contact their professors. Students with more general questions should contact Dean Dennis or Ms. Tickles. Employees should contact their direct supervisors, most of whom are on the School of Law’s Crisis Response Group.
Most importantly, please be careful. Make sure your devices are charged and stay in touch with your friends and family.
Note: UGA will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update this evening or tomorrow morning with plans for Wednesday, Jan. 22. Please continue to check emergency.uga.edu or UGA’s social accounts, including UGA’s X (@universityofga), for university updates and other safety information. As necessary, the School of Law will supplement UGA’s messaging with law school specific impacts.
The safety of our community is always our #1 priority, and the law school's standing crisis response team remains in frequent communication regarding potential inclement weather events and the effects they may have on law school operations and on those in our community who are living in and/or traveling through the weather’s path.
In these situations, please remember: