UTRGV, UT Health RGV to Delay Opening Until 10 a.m.
Dear Campus Community,
Due to inclement winter weather and icy road conditions throughout the region, UTRGV will delay opening until 10 a.m. today (Tuesday, January 16).
Students
All classes and activities will be delayed until 10 a.m. If you have a class or activity that begins before 10 a.m., it is cancelled. All students are advised to stay in close contact with faculty members for the latest updates regarding their missed coursework. Faculty members will work with those students to ensure the continuity of their coursework.
Employees
Only UTRGV employees designated as essential by their supervisor should access the workplace before 10 a.m. If you are unsure of your essential status, please contact your supervisor.
If necessary, please record any missed work time on your timecard as Emergency Leave Due to Inclement Weather. If you have any questions, please discuss with your supervisor, or contact hr@utrgv.edu.
UT Health RGV
UT Health RGV medical facilities will also delay opening until 10 a.m. All employees and students associated with our medical facilities should report at 10 a.m.
Transportation
UTRGV transportation services (Vaquero Express buses and VOLT) will begin operating at 9 a.m. To receive real-time updates and information regarding the transportation routes, please download the RideSystems app or follow transportations services on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Stay Informed. Stay Safe.
University officials will continue to monitor weather and road conditions, and any change to the operations schedule will be shared through email, the emergency notification system, on UTRGV Alert, and on UTRGV’s Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram accounts.
All UTRGV community members are advised to stay informed about this emerging weather event through local weather and news outlets.