UWG Alert
UWG Will Be Open with Full Operations Monday
Sunday, Jan. 12 – 2 p.m.
UWG will be open with full operations Monday, as announced by Interim President Dr. Ashwani Monga. Read the full message online, and please continue to exercise caution as you return to campus.
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Shuttle and Dining Information for Saturday and Sunday
Saturday, Jan. 11 – 10:30 a.m.
East Commons Dining Hall is open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
UWG will run a shuttle on campus with the following primary stops:
- East Commons
- Aycock Hall
- Education Center
- Arbor View
- Biology Building
- Center Pointe Suites
- Technology-enhanced Learning Center (TLC)
The shuttle will operate until 8 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday.
Please continue to limit your travel on campus, exercise caution, and stay weather aware.
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UWG Adjusting Operations Due to Winter Storm
Thursday, Jan. 9 – 11 a.m.
Due to the forecasted winter storm, the University of West Georgia will transition to remote operations on Friday, Jan. 10. Campus facilities will be closed, but university operations will continue virtually. Classes scheduled to begin online on Saturday will be held as usual. The university intends to return to full operations for the start of in-person classes on Monday, Jan. 13.
All non-essential employees should plan to work remotely on Friday. Essential employees should follow their department's guidance regarding on-campus responsibilities.
For students who will be on campus Friday, East Commons is planned to be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. for dining needs. Housing and Residence Life will share information for students planning to move into residence halls this weekend in a separate message later today.
Updates will be provided via email, UWG’s official social media channels, the LiveSafe mobile app, and this webpage.
The safety of our university community is our top priority. Please take precautions during this time, and stay safe.
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UWG Monitoring Winter Storm Forecast
Wednesday, Jan. 8 – 3:15 p.m.
The University of West Georgia is closely monitoring the forecast for the winter storm expected to impact our area.
The university will be open with normal operations tomorrow (Thursday), and we will provide an update soon regarding university operations for Friday and Saturday, including any potential impacts to spring semester move-in activities scheduled for this weekend.
Further updates will be communicated via email, on UWG’s official social media channels, via the LiveSafe mobile app, and on this webpage.
The safety of our university community is our top priority. Thank you for your attention, and please stay safe.
Terminology
An incident that is dynamic and quickly evolving, which involves an individual(s) who presents a potential imminent danger to people by making threats, and/or shows intent to cause harm or perform violence, and/or displays a weapon or uses deadly physical force, including but not limited to firearms, bladed weapons, or a vehicle.
A notification that the emergency or dangerous situation has ended.
LiveSafe is the free mobile safety app for students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and visitors. This app allows you to stay safe by providing a streamlined way to communicate directly with University Police and allows safety officials to better protect you.
The directive used to stop access and/or egress as appropriate, to all or a portion of the buildings on campus.
Strategies initiated and designed to reduce the risk of accidents, harm, or injury. Examples include avoiding walking or parking in shadowed areas, being alert to what and who is around you, being aware of the locations of the blue light emergency phones throughout campus.
An announcement in reference to a specific building or an area of the campus requires the University Police or other law enforcement agencies to stop entry of pedestrians or vehicles into that area.
A directive to seek immediate shelter indoors following the announcement of an emergency condition. The act of sheltering in an area inside a building offers occupants an elevated level of protection. Move to the designated sheltering area in the building you are in. If no sheltering area is indicated, choose an interior room or one with as few doors and windows as possible. Remain there until the danger has passed. Examples include tornado or other severe weather, active threat, or hazardous materials spill.
A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so.
A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring. A warning is used for conditions posing a threat to life or property. For example, if a tornado warning is issued, students, faculty, and staff should take immediate precautions to shelter in place until the threat passes.
Emergency Information and Instructions
In the event of an emergency, please contact 911.
- UWG Fast Command - Learn more about the University of West Georgia's official Digital Disaster Response System.
- LiveSafe App - LiveSafe is the free mobile safety app for the University of West Georgia.
CURRENT CONDITIONS
- Current Conditions (Carrollton)
- Graphical Forecast (Georgia)
- Hourly Weather Forecast (Carrollton)
- Radar/NEXRAD from the National Weather Service (Local)
- Radar/NEXRAD from the National Weather Service (Regional)