Severe Weather Information

NIU campus locations and offices are open for normally scheduled activities, and classes are being held.

During winter months, all students, faculty and staff are urged to use caution and personal judgment in their travels to and from campus and to dress appropriately for protection from cold temperatures and wind chills.

This page will be updated as necessary to provide the latest information in the event of a change in the university's operational status.

University Operations During Severe Weather Conditions

Weather conditions can develop, especially in winter months, that require the university to consider the status of operations. Factors considered include the impact of the weather forecast and maintenance of necessary services for our on-campus student population.

The decision to declare an emergency change to virtual campus operations (including classes moving to a virtual format) is a consultative process involving several administrative areas responsible for the safety and operations of the university. The provost finalizes decisions about class modality adjustments and presidential authorization is required for an emergency change to virtual campus operations or closure of the university. 

Weather Notices

Changes in operational status will be posted on this page, which provides detailed information in the event of a change in operational status at any of the university’s campus locations.

Faculty are responsible for communicating with their students about the status of their classes.

Employees will be notified via their official NIU email address in the event of a change to virtual services, delayed start times, and/or weather emergency closures at the DeKalb, Naperville or Rockford campus locations.

Status of Specific Buildings/Services During Virtual Operations

The following are the normal operating hours of several campus units or services during situations when the campus is virtually open. Please note that circumstances may require modifications to these hours. 

Campus Operation Status
Athletics events Check NIUHuskies.com
Campus events information Check the NIU calendar for updates and contact
Buses Operating on break service
Campus Rec Center Closed
Elburn Shuttle Operating on break service
Founders Memorial Library Closed
Holmes Student Center Closed
Residential Dining Services Check Campus Dining Services
Retail and Catering Operations Closed
Safe Walk Huskie Patrol Safe Walk not operating. 
Safe walk feature in the NIU Safe App available 24/7.

Winter Weather Advisories, Watches and Warnings

Check for current National Weather Service Winter Weather Watches, Warnings or Advisories for your location: