Wichita State University will be open for normal operations Monday, Jan. 26. In-person classes will be in session, and campus operations will continue as normal.  

University leadership carefully reviews weather forecasts, transportation conditions, campus safety, essential services and the potential impact on education, research, residential life and applied learning, assessing safety risks and whether they can be mitigated through campus response and individual caution, before deciding to remain open. Because everyone’s circumstances are different, you are encouraged to assess your own situation and use reasonable judgment in deciding if it’s safe for you to travel to campus. 

Students with questions or who are unable to safely travel or get around on campus can reach out to their instructor.   

Faculty or staff with similar concerns should immediately contact their supervisor or department chair to develop an alternative plan that accommodates their needs and minimizes disruption to operations.   

Facilities Services personnel are working hard to clear roadways and sidewalks on campus. Using caution and allowing for extra travel time is always advised.   

Very cold temperatures are expected throughout Monday. The campus community is asked to please plan accordingly.

Safety reminders 

• Dress in layers and limit time outdoors during extreme cold. 
• Keep devices charged and check email regularly for updates. 
• Weather conditions can vary widely depending on where you live or the time of day you travel. When the university remains open for normal operations, each individual must evaluate their own situation, prioritize personal safety, and make responsible choices about whether it is safe to come to campus. 

We understand that weather-related decisions can impact individuals in different ways.  

Please know that these decisions are made with the best intentions by university leaders who are working diligently to balance the safety of our community with the need to maintain operations. 

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Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 25,000 students between its main campus and the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech), including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student-centered and innovation-driven.

Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students. The National Science Foundation ranked WSU No. 1 in the nation for aerospace engineering R&D, No. 2 for industry- and defense-funded engineering R&D and No. 9 overall for engineering R&D.

The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.

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