Winter Storm Alert for Rutgers–New Brunswick Campus

February 21, 2026

Dear Rutgers–New Brunswick Campus Community,

This message provides essential information about Rutgers–New Brunswick campus operations in light of a second major winter storm, which is predicted to begin on Sunday, February 22 and continue through Monday.

This storm has the potential to create dangerous conditions. We are doing everything possible to ensure the safety and well-being of our campus community.

Campus Operations

The University remains open. However, on Monday, February 23, classes at Rutgers–New Brunswick will be online in either synchronous or asynchronous mode. Classes that cannot be held online will be cancelled. Instructors should notify students about their plans for holding or cancelling class on Monday. All events scheduled for Sunday after 4 p.m. through Monday will be cancelled. Please note that the dining halls will remain open and students may stay in their residence halls.

In addition:

• Employees deemed essential will be advised where and when to report by their supervisors.  
  Dining halls will remain open.
  Student health services will be online.
  University Libraries’ buildings will be closed on Sunday and Monday. Instruction and reference services will pivot to fully remote to support our university community without disruption. Please check the Rutgers University Libraries website for more information.
  The Food Pantry in the College Avenue Student Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday.
  Check scarletknights.com for possible changes to athletics schedules.

I want to encourage everyone to:

• Take this situation seriously;
• Keep an eye out for further updates;
• Continue to check rutgers.edu/status and https://newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/operating-status; and
• Take all recommended actions to ensure your safety during hazardous winter conditions.

Just as you did during the last storm, please look after yourself and look out for your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. That is the Rutgers way.

Sincerely,

Francine Conway, Ph.D.
Chancellor and Distinguished Professor
Rutgers University–New Brunswick