Emergency Information
Weather Update: Loyola campuses reopen on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Loyola will reopen all campuses for normal operations on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Classes
In-person classes will resume on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Dining
All dining locations will reopen for normal operations beginning on Thursday, Jan. 29. More information is available on the Dining Services website.
Employees
Employees are expected to work and should discuss specifics (i.e., remote or on-site) with their supervisor.
Due to limited parking because of clean-up efforts, we are prioritizing spaces for commuter students, faculty, and student-serving professionals who need to be in person. Other employees are encouraged to work remotely with the permission of their supervisor.
Parking
Expect free, on-street parking to be extremely limited. Parking on Cold Spring Lane or Charles Street is strongly discouraged. Expect traffic delays and plan your commute accordingly. Utilize main roads to access campus and avoid side/residential roads. Roads may be icy; exercise caution when driving.
Faculty, administrators, and staff should park at the Triangle, the lower and middle tier of the Cathedral lot, and the lower levels of the FAC. Other locations will be limited.
Students should park in their assigned lots. Students without parking passes may park in the lower and middle tier of the Cathedral lot and will not be ticketed or towed.
Shuttle Service
Shuttle service will resume normal operations beginning at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Shuttles will begin servicing the Cathedral lot beginning at 7 a.m. If you are planning to arrive to campus prior to 7 a.m., you should not park in the Cathedral lot.
More information is available on the Parking and Transportation website. Track Loyola's shuttles in real time by downloading the Transloc app.
Safety Reminders
Baltimore is experiencing extreme cold temperatures and icy conditions; wear appropriate clothing and footwear, exercise caution when walking outdoors, and limit time outdoors.
Athletics
Check for details.
FAC
The FAC will reopen for normal operations beginning at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Library
Loyola/Notre Dame Library will reopen for normal operations beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Weather Closure: Loyola campuses closed through Wednesday, Jan. 28.
Loyola will reopen for remote work and learning on Wednesday, Jan. 28, while the campuses remain closed. The campus closure is effective through 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29.
Classes
Classes will proceed with online or asynchronous learning. Students should check each
course Moodle site for more information.
Campuses Closed
As a city campus, we rely on municipal services for snow and ice removal on city streets
and sidewalks, and some areas may remain inaccessible. Closing campus on Wednesday
allows us additional time to work with municipal services to clear snow from parking
lots and sidewalks with the intention of reopening the campus on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Employees
Employees are expected to work and should discuss specifics (i.e., remote or on-site)
with their supervisor.
Dining
Iggy’s Market and Boulder Garden Café will be open Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Starbucks will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Sellinger Express and Thea Bowman Express stores will remain open, though stock
may be limited.
All other dining locations will be closed on Wednesday.
Shuttle Service
There will be no shuttle service on Wednesday. Safe Rides may be limited during the
closure.
Athletics
Check for details.
FAC
The FAC will be closed Wednesday.
Library
The Loyola/Notre Dame Library will be open with limited staffing from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28.
MLK Convocation
The 33rd annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Reception & Convocation, which was scheduled
for Monday, Jan. 26, has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled
for a new date featuring Carla Hayden, Ph.D., later this semester. Check the MLK Convocation page on Loyola’s website for more updates.
Students and faculty: Academic continuity
There are several options for students and faculty to stay connected and maintain coursework when classes are canceled and campus is closed.
- Faculty members are encouraged to develop a plan and inform students so that they understand course expectations. Please review the Maintaining Class During University Closures page on the academic affairs website for information on inclement weather, options for instructional continuity, and guidance from the Faculty Handbook.
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Students are encouraged to consult the syllabus, course Moodle page, and email communication from their instructors.
Contacts on Campus
Public Safety:410-617-5911 (emergencies)
410-617-5010 (non-emergency)
Weather Line:
410-617-2223
Residence Life & Housing:
410-617-5081 (M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Health Center
410-617-5055
Counseling Center:
410-617-2273 (M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.)