Weather and Safety Information

For Inclement Weather

During inclement weather, students and employees must use their best judgment as to whether they feel comfortable traveling on roadways. The College asks that employees notify their supervisor and students notify their instructors of a planned absence. Faculty should communicate any changes to their students. Students are encouraged to check their email and myOFTC Dashboard for any notifications that may be sent or posted.

The safety of all students and employees is of major concern when deciding if OFTC must be closed or its opening delayed because of weather conditions. The decision to close the College or to delay its opening will be made as early as possible.

Important Things to Remember

Because local radio and television stations allow only standard messages that may sometimes be confusing or possibly incorrect, please check OFTC’s website first to confirm plans for all College locations.

Because inclement weather can range in severity within a few miles, students should use good judgment in making decisions about traveling on roads in the area they live.

It is also possible, for example, that classes at the Dublin Campus may be held while the Sandersville Campus is closed or vice versa.

Closing of other public and private schools in OFTC’s service area does not mean that OFTC will be closed.

If no announcement is made, you may assume that OFTC will operate on a normal schedule. Weather conditions sometimes worsen during the day after classes have begun. If early dismissal is necessary, the announcement will be made at the College through email/text alerts and online portals, as well as through local media.

If OFTC has a delayed opening due to inclement weather or another emergency, students should report to the class/lab/clinic they would normally be in at the announced opening time.

Generally, faculty members establish guidelines on their syllabi for the cancellation of classes and how work will be made up. Please check with your instructor to determine their plans for missed classes due to inclement weather.