Weather & Campus Closures
In the event of inclement weather or other emergency situations, be sure to check the emergency closure information sources before heading to classes. A message about classes and College closing will be updated as needed. On days when the college is closed due to inclement weather, students in classes are not expected to attend. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain closure information. Be sure to check the closure information for both schools, as each makes their own closure decisions and at different times.
If the college is closed, students are not to attend professional practice or pregrad experience.
For severe weather events, or other closure situations affecting The Institute for Applied Health Sciences, the policy of both Mohawk College and McMaster University will apply. Contact your Program Area for specific information.
Mohawk Closures:
- Mohawk College’s Emergencies on Campus Website
- MyMohawk Home Page
- Mohawk College’s Home Page
- Mohawk College Closure Info Line: 905-575-2444.
McMaster Closures:
Closure information for both schools can also be found by listening to local radio and TV stations. Also, each school will send out notifications to subscribers via the mobile notification systems.
If the college is open but a student chooses not to travel on an exam/test day, the student must notify the faculty prior to the event. Failure to do so can result in a mark of 0.
Note: Information about cancellation of particular classes or exams is generally not available. Students should clarify the policy regarding clinical and work placements with faculty and/or clinical preceptors.
The college will be closed for all Statutory Holidays: Please follow the academic calendar for identified dates.
Notification Systems
McMaster and Mohawk provide mobile notification systems, which will alert staff and students to campus closures. Detailed information and instructions are available at the links below. It is recommended that all students sign-up with the notification systems, as there is no overhead announcement system on campus.
- MUSST App (McMaster) – Security: Visit McMaster’s Safety App website for more details.
- Alert Messenger “SAM” (Mohawk): Visit Mohawk College’s SAM website for more details.
- Mohawk Safety App: Visit Mohawk College’s Safety App website for more details.
