Winter Update

As the seasons change, so does the information parents need to know. See below for an abbreviated academic calendar for spring semester and links to the spring semester tuition payment schedule, health information, Housing & Residential Life important dates, spring commencement, and weather information (emergency closing).

Calendar

For more calendar information see www.parent.umn.edu/calendar.html.

Spring semester tuition payment schedule.

Residential Life

See important dates and deadlines such as residence halls opening for spring semester, room reapplication dates, guaranteed housing deadlines and more at www.housing.umn.edu/student/dates.shtml.

Spring Commencement

Commencement information is available from the Events Calendar at at https://events.umn.edu/commencement/index.htm.

Weather

Emergency Closing Information
As a general practice, the University of Minnesota does not close unless the health, safety, and security of University personnel and students is seriously brought into question. When this does happen, either because of severe weather conditions or other emergencies, there are some routine policies and procedures that the University follows.

The radio is the primary source of information on University closings. The University community is expected to listen to radio announcements for closing information. Information will also be posted at the University's official website, www.umn.edu. Announcements of an emergency closing will, to the extent possible, specify the starting and ending times of the closing, and whether the closing includes specific University services, events, and evening or Saturday classes and programs.

See the Emergency Closing Policy website for the full policy, including radio stations and media outlets that will have closing information.

Snow Emergencies
Students who park on the streets around campus need to be aware of Snow Emergency parking. In the event of major snowfalls, the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul declare a snow emergency, and they will ticket or tow cars parked along snow emergency routes. Students who discover their car missing will first face the panic of not knowing where it is, then they will have to go through the time and expense of locating and retrieving their car. If the car is towed, they could incur more than $150 in fines and towing fees.

Those who live in Minneapolis can sign up for e-mail notification of snow emergencies. For more information about snow emergencies in Minneapolis, see www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/. For snow emergency information in St. Paul, see www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?nid=905.

Both cities also notify radio and TV stations when snow emergencies are going into effect, and plowing information is publicized.