Baylor University Waco Campus to Shift to Remote Instruction, Telework Until Noon Thursday Feb. 24, 2022

February 23, 2022
Baylor Weather

WACO, Texas (Feb. 23, 2022) - Baylor University will hold classes via remote instruction and staff will telework until 12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 24.

Over the last 24 hours, the weather forecast for the Waco area has deteriorated as we anticipate freezing rain with at/or below freezing temperatures that could lead to icing on bridges and overpasses and some surface streets.

Classes that begin before 12 noon will be held via remote instruction. Classes that begin after 12 noon will be held in person. University offices will open at 12 noon. For staff who are unable to telework, please consult your direct supervisor.

Essential services

Essential campus services, such as residential dining halls and Moody and Jones libraries, will be open.

Nursing School in Dallas

The Louise Herrington School of Nursing campus in Dallas will shift to remote instruction and telework all day Thursday. Please check your email for instructions from Dean Plank.

BUS Service*

BUS service plans to start at 8 a.m. Thursday instead of the regular 7:30 a.m. start. *May be delayed based on road conditions.

Parking garages

Campus parking garages are open, however, due to the possible icy conditions, Baylor Parking & Transportation Services will close the top floors of the garages until noon Thursday.

Telehealth/Counseling

The Baylor Health Center will open at noon Thursday. If students are in need of healthcare or counseling during this time, 24/7 access is available for on-demand urgent care and counseling services through Baylor Telehealth by AcademicLiveCare.

COVID Testing

The COVID-19 testing location in the North Village Community Center will operate from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday.

Annual Service Milestone Recognition Luncheon Thursday's Annual Service Milestone Recognition Luncheon has been canceled and will be rescheduled later in the semester. Mayborn Museum The Mayborn Museum will open at 1 p.m. Thursday.

Additional updates

Please continue to monitor the Baylor website, Baylor Alert email/text messages and University social media, including @Baylor on Twitter, for additional updates. In addition, monitor local media outlets for the latest weather forecast and local conditions.

Waco TV

KWTX-TV Ch. 10 (cable Ch. 2, CBS)
KCEN-TV Ch. 6 (cable Ch. 3, NBC)
KXXV-TV Ch. 25 (cable Ch. 5, ABC)
KWKT-TV Ch. 44 (cable Ch. 14, FOX)

Newspaper

Waco Tribune-Herald
Baylor Lariat

Radio

WACO-FM 99.9
KWTX-FM 97.5
KBGO-FM 95.7
KBRQ-FM 102.5
KWTX-AM 1230
KWBU-FM 103.3
KLRK-FM 92.9
KRZI-AM 1660
KWOW-FM 104.1
KBW-AM/FM 1010, 105.9
KWBT-FM 94.5
KBHT-FM 104.9
KLFX-FM 107.3
KWPW-FM 107.9