If inclement weather forecasts have you asking, “Is MTSU closed today?”, or whether classes and events will be delayed or canceled, or whether the university is transitioning to remote operations, there are a number of ways the university will help you keep track of the latest updates!

Remember: All current MTSU students, faculty and staff automatically receive email alerts from the university about weather-related emergencies, delays and cancellations.

Read more about the university’s Inclement Weather Policy and potential impacts to students, faculty and staff. When inclement weather directly affects the university, MTSU will always inform the campus and surrounding community via:

• direct alerts to students, faculty and staff via MTSU’s Critical Notification System from Rave Mobile Safety.
• local radio and television stations.
• the “Alert Updates” webpage at www.mtsu.edu/alertupdates.
• a note on the MTSU homepage at www.mtsu.edu.

• the university’s main Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mtsublueraiders.
• the university’s primary X, formerly known as Twitter, accounts, @mtsunews and @mtsu.

MTSU students, faculty and staff who also want to receive text and/or voice alert messages can click here and log in with an MTSU username and password to add their preferences. (Campus Alert FAQs, including adding or changing contact information, are available here.)

If MTSU cancels or delays classes because of inclement weather, the announcement applies to all classes, credit and noncredit. University offices will be open unless the weather announcement specifically says they’ll be closed.

The university will announce closings, delays or switch to remote operations caused by overnight weather changes as early as possible.

Radio Stations

• WGNS-AM 1450 or FM 100.5
• WQQK-FM 92.1
• WLAC-FM 98.3 and AM 1510

TV Stations

• WKRN-TV (Channel 2)
• WSMV-TV (Channel 4)
• WTVF-TV (Channel 5)
• WZTV (Channel 17)

Other media outlets

The University will also send announcements for closings or delays to other area media such as The Daily News Journal, Murfreesboro Post and Murfreesboro.com, among others.

Weather and class attendance

Student class attendance during inclement weather is mentioned in MTSU’s Class Attendance policy. It explains that the course instructor has the sole prerogative to excuse or refuse to excuse student absences, except that students shall not be penalized for absences related to their participation in university-sanctioned activities or when the university’s policy on inclement weather is applicable. (See Inclement Weather policy above.)

In all cases, the student is responsible for presenting excuses and making arrangements to make up any missed work. Non-attendance in class does not relieve a student of the responsibility for work covered or assigned in their absence.

The Ann Campbell Early Learning Center, MTSU’s early intervention community preschool, follows the university’s weather policy on closures, delays and the like.

You can read the ACE Learning Center policy here and check its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AnnCampbellEarlyLearningCenter for more information.

Tornado-siren tests monthly

MTSU tests its tornado sirens monthly to ensure they operate properly during tornado warnings and other emergency alerts. The tests are typically conducted at 11:20 a.m. on the first Monday of each month, weather permitting, with the exception of University holidays. If inclement weather is forecast or approaching the area, the test can be canceled without notice.

The MTSU Alert4U emergency weather information page at https://mtsu.edu/alert4u/tornado.php also includes tips on preparing for tornadoes and a “Frequently Asked Questions” link to MTSU-specific information for tornado warnings.