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College Closure and Class Cancellations
The following procedures are followed when it becomes necessary to close the college or cancel academic or non-academic activities, or delay the opening of the college due to inclement weather or other emergency conditions:
Closing the College: Closing the college means closing all operations other than those operations deemed essential to the protection of life and property. Closing the college results in the cancellation of classes; student, faculty and staff activities; and all meetings. General offices are closed and the buildings are locked.
Delayed Opening: Delayed opening refers to the closing of all operations for a designated period of time
Cancellation of Classes or Activities: Cancellation of on- or off-campus classes may be of one, several, or all classes, in the absence of officially closing the entire college. Cancellation of non-academic activities refers to cancellation of an event such as athletic events, theatrical productions, concerts, or workshops.
In accordance with Minnesota State Policy 4.4, the authority to close the college campus or cancel classes or other activities resides with the college President or President's designee.
Notification of Delays or Closures
In the case of a delay or closure, the college sends out information to students and the public as early as possible through a number of channels. If severe winter weather is expected, keep an eye on your cell phone, college email, the college website, and college social media accounts.
- Text and email alerts via Blackboard Connect, the emergency notification system.
- A red banner across the top of every page in the college website (southeastmn.edu)
- MSC Southeast social media accounts:
- Regional radio and TV stations in Red Wing, Winona, La Crosse, Rochester, and the Twin Cities
Note that it is possible for one campus to be closed while the other remains open; for example, due to a power failure at one location that does not affect the other, or in case of a weather event that doesn't impact both locations.
Class cancellations
Individual instructors may cancel their classes on a given day. Check the home page of the website under "Class Cancellations" to see if any courses are cancelled.