Graduate School, USDA Closure Policy In an effort to provide clarity and consistency for our participants, instructors, and staff regarding School closings, the Graduate School mirrors the federal government with regard to closings due to inclement weather or other emergencies. Therefore, if the federal government is closed, the School will also be closed. However, the Graduate School does not have delayed openings, even if the federal government declares a late opening. Classes will always begin at their normally scheduled start time (8:30 a.m. for most daytime classes and 6:00 p.m. for most evening classes). Check your confirmation letter for the precise times. Closing updates will be available on the home page of our Web site. Classes missed due to these closings may be made up at no cost on a later date. Closings/Dismissals in Washington, D.C. Weather-related notices will be broadcast on television at NBC4 (Channel 4) and on radio by WTOP (103.5 FM or 820 AM). There will also be recorded messages at (202) 314-3320, (202) 314-3300, and (888) 744-4723. Closings/Dismissals in Other Class Locations For a course scheduled in another location, the Graduate School campus managing the course will make every attempt possible to notify all participants of the course status due to inclement weather or an emergency. In addition, the campus will leave a voice mail message on its general information phone number and will post a notice on the home page of the Graduate School Web site. The general information telephone number for each Graduate School campus outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is:
Please contact the Customer Support Center for more information at customerservicecenter@grad.usda.gov or by telephone at (202) 314-3320 or (888) 744-4723. |