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OBU—Oklahoma Baptist University

Policy for Inclement Weather Conditions

Only during the most severe weather conditions—which could potentially endanger the safety of students or staff—will OBU consider closing or moving to a late start schedule. The decision to close or to adopt the late start schedule will be made as early as possible and will be released for broadcast on the following television stations:

  • KFOR (NBC, Channel 4) Oklahoma City
  • KOCO (ABC, Channel 5) Oklahoma City
  • KOKH (FOX, Channel 25) Oklahoma City
  • KWTV (CBS, Channel 9) Oklahoma City

Announcements will be made via text and email through the emergency alert system. The OBU switchboard operator will be informed of the decision and OBU students and personnel can call the switchboard at 405.585.4000 for 24-hour information regarding the University’s operating schedule.

Late Start Schedules

Evening classes will meet as scheduled unless otherwise announced.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Classes
Regular Class Time Late Start Schedule
8:00–8:50 a.m. 9:30–10:15 a.m.
9:00–9:50 a.m. 10:25–11:10 a.m.
11:00–11:50 a.m. 11:20 a.m.–12:05 p.m.
12:00–12:50 p.m. 12:15–1:00 p.m.
1:00–1:50 p.m. 1:10–1:55 p.m.
2:00–2:50 p.m. 2:05–2:50 p.m.
3:00–3:50 p.m. 3:00-3:45 p.m.

NOTE: The 10 a.m. period has been absorbed into the adjusted schedule, leaving no free period or Chapel during the inclement weather schedule.

Tuesday and Thursday Classes
Regular Class Time Late Start Schedule
8:00–9:15 a.m. 9:30–10:25 a.m.
9:30–10:45 a.m. 10:35–11:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 11:40 a.m.–12:35 p.m.
12:30–1:45 p.m. 12:45–1:40 p.m.
2:00–3:15 p.m. 1:50–2:45 p.m.
3:30–4:45 p.m. 2:55–3:50 p.m.

University administrative offices will open at 9:30 a.m. when OBU is following the late start schedule. The offices will be informed of closing times on days when the late start schedule is utilized. Student workers should contact their supervisors concerning work schedules on such days.