Operating Status
February 21, 2026 | 4:00 pm
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.
The Rutgers–New Brunswick community is encouraged to:
- Take this situation seriously
- Keep an eye out for further updates
- Continue to check rutgers.edu/status and the Rutgers–New Brunswick Operating Status page
- Take all recommended actions to ensure your safety during hazardous winter conditions.
Social Media Resources
When announcements are made, you will also find campus status information through these sources:
Police and Emergency Resources
- Sign up to receive emergency text alerts by subscribing to Emergency Notification System (NetID required)
- Rutgers University Police Department
- Text to RUPD program (For non-emergencies)
- In Case of Emergency: Dial 9-1-1
Media Stations
Campus status information will also be available through the following media providers and their websites:
- News-12 New Jersey
- New Jersey 101.5 (FM)
- WCTC Radio (1450 AM)
- WCBS Radio (880 AM)
- WRNJ Radio (1510 AM, 104.7 and 92.7 FM)
- WRSU Radio (88.7 FM)
Websites
For more emergency-related information, visit the following sites:
Other Rutgers Locations
State and National Information
- NJ Office of Emergency Management
- National Weather Service
- From the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station:
More Resources
For more information about the university's policy concerning adverse weather conditions, please visit the Office of Emergency Management's adverse weather information webpage.