Cancellation of Classes

Policy Number

II.01.05

Reason for Policy

To establish the University of Oregon policy on cancellation of classes.

Entities Affected

Students, faculty and staff

Responsible Office

Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost: 541-346-3186, provost@uoregon.edu 

or

Office of Enrollment Management: 541-346-9386, vpem@uoregon.edu

Website Address

https://policies.uoregon.edu/vol-2-academics-instruction-research/ch-1-curriculum-instruction/cancellation-classes

Enactment & Revision History

13 April 2017 - Technical changes enacted by the university secretary and policy number changed to II.01.05

08 February 2010 - Policy number revised from 2.000 to 02.99.01

08 November 1985 - Approved by the university president's staff

Policy

Any decision regarding a proposal for campus-wide cancellation of classes rests with the President or the President's designee. In view of the fundamental importance of the University's educational programs, the President's decision to cancel classes will be made only under extraordinary circumstances. The President has delegated to the Vice President for Finance and Administration authority to close the University in the event of severe weather conditions.

Policy Type

UO Policy Statement