Alert Archive

Recent Alerts

  • Winter Storm (All Clear) February 26, 2026 3:10pm - URI ALERT: With significant progress made in cleanup and recovery following this week’s historic blizzard, normal operations will resume Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
  • 2026-02-26 Hybrid Schedule for Classes and Operations February 25, 2026 4:56pm - URI ALERT: Based on the progress of recovery efforts, the University of Rhode Island will resume a hybrid schedule for campus operations and classes on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.
  • 2026-02-25 Classes Canceled, Offices Closed February 24, 2026 5:18pm - URI ALERT: As cleanup and recovery efforts continue following the historic blizzard impacting our state, all classes are canceled and offices will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.
  • 2026-02-24 Classes Canceled, Offices Closed February 23, 2026 4:07pm - URI ALERT: Heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions continue across Rhode Island. All classes are canceled and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
  • 2026-02-23 Offices Closed, Classes Canceled February 22, 2026 5:28pm - URI ALERT: The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Rhode Island, and Gov. Dan McKee has declared a State of Emergency. All URI offices will be closed and all classes are canceled.
  • 2026-02-23 Class Cancellation February 21, 2026 5:00pm - URI ALERT: The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Rhode Island, with snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet expected from Sunday afternoon through Monday, along with strong winds and hazardous travel conditions. All classes on all campuses are canceled for Monday, February 23, 2026.
  • Winter Storm Cancellation January 26, 2026 11:40am - URI ALERT: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Rhode Island. All in-person classes on all URI campuses are canceled for Monday, January 26, 2026. No synchronous online courses will be held. For asynchronous online courses, please check your course site in Brightspace. Check uri.edu and your URI email for more […]
  • 2025-12-15 Class Cancellation December 15, 2025 7:58am - 2025-12-15 Class Cancellation URI ALERT: As we continue to prioritize the well-being of our community, URI will not hold in-person exams today, Monday, Dec. 15. Online exams will proceed as scheduled. Importantly, there is no known threat to our campuses; this decision follows consideration of concerns shared by members of our community. Additional information regarding […]
  • 20250205-2200 Snow Cancellation February 5, 2025 10:04pm - URI ALERT: All day classes (starting before 5 p.m.) tomorrow Feb 6 are canceled. Evening classes starting at 5 p.m. or later will meet as scheduled. Check your URI email for additional information.
  • Internet Outage 20240820 August 20, 2024 9:50am - ALERT: URI is experiencing campus wide internet issues. Technicians working on the issue. Access from off campus is functional. Updates provided as available.
  • URI Test of the Emergency Alert System April 30, 2024 9:00am - URI Alert: This is a test of the URI Emergency Alert System. No action is needed at this time. This is only a test.
  • 20240216-0909 Gmail passwords February 16, 2024 9:09am - URI ALERT – System disruption: If your URI Gmail password is not working, visit https://its.uri.edu/. If your URI Gmail password is working, no action required.
  • Tuesday, Feb. 13, classes canceled, URI and state offices closed February 12, 2024 7:36pm - A winter storm warning has been issued for the entire state of Rhode Island. The University of Rhode Island is making the following changes to University operations for Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Course Instruction All classes on all URI campuses are canceled tomorrow—Tuesday, Feb. 13. Employee Schedules/Essential Employees Gov. McKee has announced that state offices—including […]
  • 20240212-1925 Snowstorm closure February 12, 2024 7:23pm - URI ALERT: Due to a snow emergency, all Tuesday classes and activities are cancelled. See your URI email or visit uri.edu for additional information.
  • Exeter Brush Fire Alert 20230413 April 14, 2023 3:36pm - URI ALERT: RIEMA has issued an emergency alert for large brush fire in Town of Exeter. No immediate threat to URI campuses. Check URI email for additional info.
  • Weather Alert: Schedule Modifications for Tuesday, Feb. 28 February 27, 2023 5:47pm - In response to the Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service, the University will institute a full parking ban from 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Classes on Tuesday, Feb. 28, that begin before 12:30 p.m. are canceled.
  • Snowstorm 2023-02-28 February 27, 2023 5:37pm - URI ALERT: Due to an anticipated snow emergency, classes starting before 12:30 pm Tuesday are canceled. Please check your URI email or visit uri.edu for additional information about changes to university operations.
  • Plains Rd Lot Power Outage December 13, 2022 7:46pm - URI ALERT: Street lights out in Plains Rd parking lot on Kingston Campus due to limited power outage. No buildings affected. Please use caution in the area.
  • Limited Power Outage April 20, 2022 7:55am - URI ALERT: Limited power outage affecting some Kingston Campus buildings and classes. Please check your email for a list of cancellations.
  • Full parking ban starts at midnight tonight, ending at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb 25. February 24, 2022 2:48pm - With the National Weather Service forecasting a winter storm that will bring a mix of snow and rain to the region starting late tonight, the University has instituted a full parking ban, which starts at midnight tonight and will continue until 6 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 25.