Inclement Weather
Please review the Inclement Weather Policy and its procedure in order to be prepared in case of inclement weather.
The College will close when weather conditions are such that driving is hazardous.
Alerts
Notifications are sent to students and employees via text, email, and voice call. Announcements are also placed on the alerts section of WLOS.com, as well on HCC's website and social media accounts.
Sign-up or manage your notification preferences: https://haywood.app.regroup.com/login
Announcements concerning college operation will be made by 6:00am for day classes. We encourage you to monitor your announcements following the initial announcement in case weather conditions improve or worsen. Please keep in mind that HCC may have classes even when the Haywood Public Schools are cancelled.
Important: Students and Employees should exercise personal judgment concerning highway conditions regardless of College announcements, particularly those commuting to and from other counties or remote areas within the county, as conditions may be different in those locations.
Delayed Schedule
If it appears that ice or snow may be cleared by mid-morning, the 10:00am schedule listed below will be followed and all College personnel and students should report by 10:00am.
You can also review the delayed schedule flyer.
| Class lasts 50-75 minutes | Class lasts 2 hours | Class lasts 3 hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual Start Time | Adjusted Class Time | ||
| 8:00 am | 10:00 - 10:40 am | 10:00 - 11:20 am | 10:00 am - Noon |
| 8:30 am | 10:00 - 10:40 am | 10:00 - 11:20 am | 10:00 am - Noon |
| 9:00 am | 10:45 - 11:25 am | 10:45 am - 12:05 pm | 10:45 am - 12:45 pm |
| 9:30 am | 10:45 - 11:25 am | 10:45 am - 12:05 pm | 10:45 am - 12:45 pm |
| 10:00 am | 11:30 am - 12:10 pm | 11:30 am - 12:50 pm | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| 10:30 am | 11:30 am - 12:10 pm | 11:30 am - 12:50 pm | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| 11:00 am | 12:15 - 12:55 pm | 12:15 - 1:35 pm | 12:15 - 2:15 pm |
| 11:30 am | 12:15 - 12:55 pm | 12:15 - 1:35 pm | 12:15 - 2:15 pm |
| Noon | 1:00 - 1:40 pm | 1:00 - 2:20 pm | 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
| 12:30 pm | 1:00 - 1:40 pm | 1:00 - 2:20 pm | 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
| 1:00 pm | 1:45 - 2:25 pm | 1:45 - 3:05 pm | 1:45 - 3:45 pm |
| 1:30 pm | 1:45 - 2:25 pm | 1:45 - 3:05 pm | 1:45 - 3:45 pm |
| 2:00 pm | 2:30 - 3:10 pm | 2:30 - 3:50 pm | 2:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 2:30 pm | 2:30 - 3:10 pm | 2:30 - 3:50 pm | 2:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 3:00 pm | 3:15 - 3:55 pm | 3:15 - 4:35 pm | 3:15 - 5:15 pm |
| 3:30 pm | 3:15 - 3:55 pm | 3:15 - 4:35 pm | 3:15 - 5:15 pm |
Students should check Moodle for specific assignments or messages from their instructors.
Early Dismissal
When weather conditions dictate early dismissal of day classes, the announcement will be made to each class, on the HCC Website, and on the local television and radio stations listed above.
Evening Classes
Announcements will be made on the HCC Website, the above television and radio stations no later than 3:00 pm concerning the closing of evening programs. Each evening class will be notified of early dismissal due to inclement weather.