Adverse Weather and Emergency Notifications

RamADVISORY: Power Outage Restored - May 31, 2025

RamADVISORY: ALL CLEAR for the previous alert. Power has been restored to the affected parts of campus.

RamADVISORY: Power Outage Affecting Campus - May 31, 2025

RamADVISORY: Authorities are aware of a power outage affecting campus. Please remain calm, updates will be provided by the energy restoration company.

RamADVISORY: Power Outage Affecting Campus - May 03, 2025

RamADVISORY: Authorities are aware of a power outage affecting campus. Please remain calm, updates will be provided by the energy restoration company.

RamALERT: ALL CLEAR  - April 11, 2025

RamALERT: ALL CLEAR for the previous alert. You may resume normal activity on campus.

RamALERT: ALL CLEAR Campus Lockdown - April 11, 2025

RamALERT: ALL CLEAR Suspect is no longer on campus. You may resume normal activity on campus. Please continue to avoid the area near Rams 3.

RamALERT: Update Campus Lockdown - April 11, 2025

RamALERT: We appreciate your patience. Law enforcement is currently clearing buildings to ensure everyone's safety. Please continue to remain in place.

RamALERT: Update Campus Lockdown - April 11, 2025

RamALERT: Law enforcement officers are still searching the campus. Please remain in place until further notice. Updates will follow.

RamALERT: Update Campus Lockdown - April 11, 2025

RamALERT: Law enforcement officers are still searching the campus. Please remain in place until further notice. Updates will follow.

RamALERT: Update Campus Lockdown - April 11, 2025

RamALERT: Law enforcement officers are actively searching the campus. Please remain in place until further notice. Updates will follow.

RamALERT: Update Campus Lockdown - April 11, 2025

RamALERT: Firearm discharged at Rams 3. Suspect remain at large. Please remain in place and stay clear of this area. Updates will follow.

RamALERT: Update Campus Lockdown - April 11, 2025

RamALERT: Police are still conducting an active investigation near Ram 3. Please remain in place. Updates will be provided as they become available.

RamALERT: Campus Lockdown - April 11, 2025

RamALERT: WSSU campus is currently on lockdown. Secure inside a room until further advised. Do not come to campus if you are currently off campus.

RamALERT: ALL CLEAR Tornado Warning - March 5, 2025

RamALERT: ALL CLEAR for the previous alert. You may resume normal activity on campus. The area is still under a tornado watch 1:00PM. REMAIN WEATHER AWARE!

RamALERT: Tornado Warning - March 5, 2025

RamALERT: A tornado warning REMAINS IN EFFECT for the WSSU campus until 8:45AM. Seek shelter immediately until further advised.. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or radar indicates the presence of a thunderstorm circulation that could result in a tornado. If you are outside, seek shelter IMMEDIATELY!

If you are inside, move to an interior room on the lowest floor or basement. Stairwells, bathrooms, and closets are also appropriate sheltering spots. Stay away from windows and glass doors.

RamALERT: Tornado Warning - March 5, 2025

RamALERT: URGENT! A TORNADO WARNING is in effect for the WSSU campus area. Seek shelter immediately until further advised. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or radar indicates the presence of a thunderstorm circulation that could result in a tornado. If you are outside, seek shelter IMMEDIATELY! 

If you are inside, move to an interior room on the lowest floor or basement. Stairwells, bathrooms, and closets are also appropriate sheltering spots. Stay away from windows and glass doors. 

RamALERT: Campus Condition 1 - February 20, 2025

RamALERT: For the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the university will move to Condition 1 – Reduced Operations, 5 a.m. – noon, Thursday, February 20. During this time, the university will be open. Employees should use their best judgment for travel to campus. Normal operations will resume at noon.

CLASSES
Classes before noon will be held on the regular schedule. Students should look for communications from their instructors on whether classes will be in person or online.

On Thursday, Kennedy Dining Hall will be open the following hours. Retail dining in DJR, Hill Hall, and the Amon C-Store will be closed.

KENNEDY DINING HALL HOURS
Brunch: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; ONLY the grill section will be available 2-4 p.m.
Dinner: 4-7 p.m.

RETAIL DINING IN DJR, HILL HALL, AMON C-STORE
Closed

Everyone is asked to please use extra caution on campus walkways and staircases as there may be slick spots in the early morning hours.

RamALERT: Campus Condition 1 - February 20, 2025

RamALERT: For the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the university will move to Condition 1 – Reduced Operations, 5 a.m. – noon, Thursday, February 20. During this time, the university will be open. Employees should use their best judgment for travel to campus. Normal operations will resume at noon.

CLASSES
Classes before noon will be held on the regular schedule. Students should look for communications from their instructors on whether classes will be in person or online.

On Thursday, Kennedy Dining Hall will be open the following hours. Retail dining in DJR, Hill Hall, and the Amon C-Store will be closed.

KENNEDY DINING HALL HOURS
Brunch: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; ONLY the grill section will be available 2-4 p.m.
Dinner: 4-7 p.m.

RETAIL DINING IN DJR, HILL HALL, AMON C-STORE
Closed

Everyone is asked to please use extra caution on campus walkways and staircases as there may be slick spots in the early morning hours.

RamALERT: Campus Condition 2 - February 19, 2025

RamALERT: WSSU moves to Condition 2 – Suspended Operations

WSSU officials are closely monitoring the approach of the impending winter weather. Currently, our area is under a winter storm warning. Weather forecasts show Winston-Salem could receive 1-3 inches of snow and ice, with precipitation potentially beginning Wednesday morning.

For the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the university will move to Condition 2 – Suspended Operations at 5 a.m. Wednesday, February 19. During this time, all activities on campus are canceled.

Remote work is encouraged, or personal leave time must be used. If you do not have any personal leave time, adverse weather leave may be taken but must be made up within the designated timeframe.

On Wednesday, Kennedy Dining Hall and retail dining in DJR will be open the following hours:

KENNEDY DINING HALL HOURS
Brunch: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; ONLY the grill will be available 2-4 p.m.
Dinner: 4-7 p.m.

RETAIL DINING IN DJR
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WSSU officials will continually monitor the weather and provide a timely operational update by Wednesday afternoon for the following day.

Please watch for campus communications via RamAlert, WSSU’s website, the university’s Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) platforms, and local TV outlets.

RamALERT: ALL CLEAR for Campus Lockdown - February 12, 2025

ALL CLEAR for the previous alert. You may resume normal activity on campus. 

RamALERT: Update, Campus Lockdown - February 12, 2025

UPDATE: WSSU campus is currently on lockdown. Secure inside a room until further advised. Do not come to campus if you are currently off campus. More information will be provided as available.

RamALERT: Campus Lockdown - February 12, 2025

WSSU campus is currently on lockdown. Secure inside a room until further advised. Do not come to campus if you are currently off campus. More information will be provided as available.

RamADVISORY: Water Main Break - February 11, 2025

We want to inform you that a significant water main break has occurred on campus near the Cromartie and MLK Drive entry. This leak will impact parking availability on Wednesday, February 12. Lot F will be closed. Lots LSW and LSE will only be accessible via Lowery Street. Lots H and G may also be in the impacted area.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a definite timeline for repairs at this time. We kindly ask that you cooperate with parking personnel and/or campus police, who will provide guidance and redirect you to alternative parking areas once you approach campus. Shuttles will be available for staff members who may be asked to park in off-campus lots. 

The City of Winston-Salem and the WSSU Facilities teams are on site and working to repair the break. We urge everyone to exercise caution when approaching campus on Wednesday as main entry points may be closed. Your understanding and patience during this unexpected incident are greatly appreciated. We are working quickly to resolve this issue.

RamALERT: Winter Weather - January 12th-13th, 2025

As a precautionary measure, the university will be implementing Condition 1 protocols from noon today, Sunday, January 12, until noon on Monday, January 13. Classes scheduled before noon will be conducted online. Regular operations and class schedules will resume at noon on Monday.

We urge students, faculty, and staff to carefully consider their travel plans to campus on Monday. Employees are required to obtain approval from their supervisors in order to work remotely or take leave.

Kennedy Dining Hall will maintain weekend hours today and will return to normal operations on Monday. Retail dining services will reopen at 11 a.m. on Monday. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time. 

RamALERT: Winter Weather - January 10th, 2025

WSSU officials are closely monitoring the approach of the impending winter storm. Currently, our area is under a winter storm warning. Weather forecasts show Winston-Salem could receive 1-3 inches of snow and ice with precipitation beginning Friday afternoon, January 10. 

To allow faculty and staff the time to travel safely, the university will move to Condition 2 – Suspended Operations at 12 p.m. Friday, January 10. During this time, all activities on campus are canceled.

Kennedy Dining Hall will be open regular weekend hours. Retail dining will close at noon on Friday and remain closed until 11 a.m. on Monday, January 13. 

WSSU officials will continually monitor the weather over the weekend and provide timely operational updates. Normal operations are scheduled to resume at noon on Sunday, January 12.

Please watch for campus communications via RamAlert, WSSU’s website, on the university’s Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) platforms, and local TV outlets. 

RamAdvisory Power Outage: November 17, 2024 | 09:32AM

RamADVISORY: Authorities are aware of a power outage affecting campus. Please remain calm, updates will be provided by the energy restoration company as they become available. Duke Energy believes estimated time of restoration will be 12:15pm.

RamAdvisory Hurricane Helene: September 26, 2024 | 04:40PM

RamAdvisory Cromartie Entrance: July 8, 2024 | 03:43PM

RamAdvisory Power Outage: May 24, 2024 | 09:53PM

RamADVISORY: ALL CLEAR for the previous alert. Power has been restored to affected parts of campus.

RamAdvisory Power Outage: May 24, 2024 | 06:16PM

RamADVISORY: Authorities are aware of a power outage affecting campus. The outage is being assessed and updates will be provided once they are available. Power outage safety tips can be found at the University Webpage.

RamAdvisory All Clear: April 12, 2024 | 02:32PM

RamADVISORY: ALL CLEAR for the previous alert. Power has been restored to affected parts of campus.

RamAdvisory Power Outage: April 12, 2024 | 11:25AM

RamADVISORY: Authorities are aware of a power outage affecting parts of campus. The outage is caused by off-campus equipment that has been damaged and is being assessed by Duke Energy. An update will be provided as it becomes available. Power outage safety tips can be found at the University Webpage. A Duke Energy outage map can be found at this link.

RamALERT All Clear: April 04, 2024 | 01:58PM

RamALERT: ALL CLEAR from the previous alert. You may resume normal activities on campus. Rams Commons 1 residents should check their email for further information.

RamALERT Avoid Area: April 04, 2024 | 12:45PM

RamALERT: There was a fire in Ram1. Building has been cleared. Rams 1 students report to the Rams Community Center. Please stay away from the area. WSSU POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

RamALERT Avoid Area: April 04, 2024 | 12:22PM

RamALERT: PLEASE AVOID THE AREA AROUND MARTIN LUTHER KINGS DR AND RAMS 1 WHILE AUTHORITIES RESPOND TO INCIDENTS. WSSU POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

RamAdvisory Water Outage: January 22, 2024 | 11:25AM

RamADVISORY: Authorities are aware of a significant water outage that is impacting several of the buildings on campus. We are early in the assessment as this has just unfolded. More information will forthcoming as we evaluate the issue. 

RamAlert Hit & Run Accident: November 21, 2023 | 3:17PM

RamALERT: WSPD along with WSSUPD is investigating a hit and run near Anderson Center. Possible suspect information: Black male, 5'10-6'2 wearing a black and red puffer jacket, white shirt, black pants, last seen on foot towards Highway 52. Please stay clear of this area until further notice.

RamAdvisory Fire Safety Message: November 17, 2023 | 4:22PM

RamAdvisory: Fire Safety Message 11-17-23 (see email for further information).

RamAlert Condition One for Thursday 11/16: November 15, 2023 | 9:13PM

RamALERT: Due to steam repairs, campus will operate under condition one for Thursday, 11/16/23 until 12:00PM. Check campus email for more details.

Weather Alert Tornado Watch: August 07, 2023 | 2:13PM

RamALERT: Tornado Watch is in effect for the WSSU campus until 9PM. Please continue to monitor weather conditions closely and prepare to seek immediate shelter if conditions worsen or a warning is issued.

Campus Siren Repair: March 01, 2023 | 11:15AM

RamADVISORY: The campus siren system is currently under repair. You may hear the siren sounding during this repair period and you will be notified when the repair is complete.

ALL CLEAR Campus Lockdown: January 18, 2023 | 07:36PM

RamALERT: ALL CLEAR for the previous alert. You may resume normal activity on campus.

RamALERT LOCKDOWN: January 18, 2023 |  06:52PM

RamALERT: WSSU campus is currently on lockdown. Secure inside a room until further advised. Do not come to campus if you are currently off campus.

RamALERT LOCKDOWN: January 18, 2023 |  06:45PM

RamALERT: WSSU campus is currently on lockdown. Secure inside a room until further advised. Do not come to campus if you are currently off campus.

RamAdvisory Building Closure: December 12, 2022 | 10:00AM

RamAdvisory: Please be advised that Coltrane Hall has flooded and experienced significant water damage. The building will be closed until further notice. Students that have exams in the building will receive further instructions for relocation. Please monitor your email carefully. 

Event Details - Campus Lockdown: Sept 30, 2022 | 4:56AM

On September 30, 2022, at approximately 1:36 am, a shooting occurred near the intersection of MLK Jr. Drive and Rams Dr. There were no injuries resulting from the incident. The suspect vehicle and occupant(s) were last seen traveling West on Reynolds Park Rd away from WSSU Campus. At this time, there is no immediate threat to the safety of our campus community.

Winston-Salem Police Department is the lead investigating agency for this investigation. If you have any information to assist with this investigation, please contact WSPD Crime Stoppers at (336-727-2800), WSSU Police & Public Safety at (336-750-2900) or via the Rave Guardian App.

RamALERT All Clear Campus Lockdown: Sept 30, 2022 | 3:03AM

RamALERT Campus Lockdown UPDATE: Sept 30, 2022 | 2:28AM

Weather Alert: WSSU Moves to Condition 1: September 29, 2022 | 10:51PM

Due to anticipated inclement weather and the governor’s issuance of a state of emergency, WSSU will operate under Condition 1 beginning at noon on Friday, September 30, through Saturday, October 1 at 5 p.m.

Under Condition 1, the university remains open, but non-mandatory staff may be reduced. Mandatory employees must report to work or remain at work. All other employees have the option to report late, leave early, or not work at all. Employees must use leave for any work time missed. Any changes in an employee's work schedule, including remote work, must have supervisorial approval.

Planned events are permitted to continue under Condition 1. Per previous communications, all university-sanctioned events after noon remain canceled. We will not cancel morning classes. Instead, students normally attending classes from 8 a.m. until noon will be expected to attend the Wreath-Placing Ceremony at 8:45 a.m. and the Convocation at 9:45 a.m.

As with any adverse weather event, please make decisions about travel based on your personal circumstances and safety.

Please continue to monitor the university’s emergency communication tools for further updates.

RamALERT All Clear Tornado Warning: May 06, 2022 | 3:45PM

RamALERT: The Tornado Warning issued for our area has expired. The WSSU campus area will remain under a Tornado Watch until 10PM.

Ram ALERT Tornado Warning: May 06, 2022 | 3:24PM

RamALERT: A tornado warning is in effect for the WSSU campus area. Seek shelter immediately until further advised. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or radar indicates the presence of a thunderstorm circulation that could result in a tornado. If you are outside, seek shelter immediately. If you are inside, move to an interior room on the lowest floor.

Campus Power Outage: March 19, 2022  |  11:02AM

RamADVISORY: Power has been restored to all areas of campus. WSSU is operating under normal conditions. 

RamAdvisory Campus Power Outage: March 19, 2022  |  5:00PM

RamADVISORY: Reports of power outages across the immediate area and effecting campus. Facilities is onsite and Duke Energy is working to restore power to impacted areas

Timely Warning Report: February 26, 2022  |  1:18PM

TIMELY WARNING REPORT: FONDLING

On 2/25/2022, at approximately 7:50pm, a black male followed a female student at Foundation Heights from the laundry area to her dorm room door and fondled her. He was about 5’11”, wearing a mask, black durag with starter locs, and wore all black pants and shirt. No injuries were reported. At this point, a suspect has not been identified. If you have any information that can identify the suspect, we urge you to call WSSU Campus Police at 336-750-2900 or submit a tip using the WSSU Rave Guardian app.

Safety Tips:

• Do not let people piggyback in the main door of residence hall 

• Be aware of your surroundings

• Report suspicious behavior any time you observe it to WSSU Police

• When possible, use the buddy system

Update for Threat of Violence: February 16, 2022  |  5:15PM

The following update is being provided regarding today’s bomb threat. At approximately 11:30 a.m. today a bomb threat came in to the WSSU main phone number. The threat was immediately assessed by campus police and law enforcement partners and determined to be unsubstantiated and therefore not a risk for campus warranting any campus building evacuations. 

Out of an abundance of caution, WSSU Campus Police and Office of Emergency Management enlisted the assistance of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the Winston-Salem Fire Department, and the Winston-Salem Police Department, and the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Office of Emergency Management. All agencies worked in conjunction to coordinate and conduct a full-campus building-by-building search out of an abundance of caution. Nothing has been found and an official all-clear has been issued. 

WSSU is very appreciative of all the additional support from our local law enforcement agencies. In particular, we want to thank our building coordinators that assisted law enforcement officers. Your assistance allowed law enforcement to direct their resources appropriately and provided building familiarity. 

Given the all-clear, we will proceed with tonight’s basketball game. 

Again, we want to remind everyone to make sure you have opted into the campus emergency notification system, RamAlert and downloaded the Rave Guardian app for emergency alerts. Also, please make sure your contact information is up to date in Banner. 

Investigating Threat of Violence: February 16, 2022  |  1:17PM

RamALERT: WSSU Investigating Threat of Violence
The University is currently investigating a bomb threat against campus received on Wednesday 2/16. Out of an abundance of caution, the University along with local, state, and federal officials are investigating the situation – so far, no substantiated risks have been found. The situation has been contained and there is no immediate threat to campus. Please keep an eye on your emergency alerts for further updates or direction.

RamAdvisory Winter Weather: February 07, 2022  |  8:54AM

RamAdvisory: A winter weather advisory is in effect for portions of North Carolina. Bridges and elevated roadways could see some light ice and slick spots. As with any adverse weather, use caution while driving, walking, and using elevated ramps, stairs, and sidewalks. Normal campus operations are in effect. Current forecast information can be found at NWS-Raleigh webpage.

Inclement Weather Alert for January 28, 2022  |  4:45PM

The university will operate under Condition 1 on January 28, beginning at 9 p.m. until 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 29.  

Inclement Weather Update for January 20, 2022  |  5:37PM

Due to anticipated winter weather, WSSU will move to Condition 2  beginning today at 10 p.m. until tomorrow, January 21 at 10 a.m. At 10 a.m. on Friday, the university will resume normal operations. 

CONDITION 2 GUIDELINES

(Classes are canceled, and the university is open only for mandatory operations.)

• Classes are canceled until 10 a.m.
• The university is closed until 10 a.m., except for mandatory employees.
• Non-mandatory employees must take personal leave time (vacation, bonus, compensatory, or adverse weather). Adverse weather leave must be made up within 90 days.
• Mandatory staff must report on time unless a direct supervisor gives alternate instructions.
• Regular operations resume at 10 a.m.   
• All employees are expected to be at their duty stations or have received approval for leave time on or before Friday at 10 a.m.  
• Telework or flexible scheduling is permitted with supervisor approval. 

Parking enforcement remains suspended this week, and open parking is authorized. Please feel free to park at your discretion except for Reserved Spaces. 

Your safety remains our highest priority. Please be cautious when entering campus, as sidewalks and stairways may still be slippery from overnight refreezing. 

Please keep an eye on your university email for timely updates and share this information with your colleagues who may need additional assistance.

Inclement Weather Update for January 18, 2022  |  6:31PM

The university will operate under Condition 1 on January 19, 8 a.m. until noon.  

CONDITION 1 GUIDELINES

(Faculty, staff, and students should consider their own personal circumstances to determine whether to report late or not report at all.)

• Classes are to be held at their regularly scheduled time.
• Individual faculty may use discretion to adjust class schedules, but each faculty must communicate the adjustment to their students in a timely fashion and must arrange make-up work for students unable to report to class.
• Departments should open on time. If a department needs to open later, supervisor approval must be obtained in a timely manner. 
• Non-mandatory staff have the option to report in late. 
• Mandatory staff must report on time unless a direct supervisor gives alternate instructions.
• Telework is permitted with supervisor approval. 
• All employees are expected to be at their duty stations or have received approval for leave time on or before noon on Wednesday, January 19. 
• Employees choosing not to report to work must use personal leave time (bonus, compensatory, or vacation). Adverse weather leave it not permissible under Condition 1 as the university is open. 

Parking enforcement is suspended this week, and open parking is authorized until conditions are clear. Please feel free to park at your discretion except for Reserved Spaces.

Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to use their best discretion when reporting to work on Wednesday, January 19. WSSU facilities crews have worked tirelessly to make walk and roadways as safe as possible over the past several days. Please be cautious when entering campus as sidewalks and stair ways may still be slippery from overnight refreezing.

Please keep an eye on your university email for timely updates and share this information with your colleagues who may need additional assistance.

Inclement Weather Alert for January 17, 2022  |  3:30PM

The university will operate under Condition 2 beginning today at 5 p.m. until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19. Under this condition, classes are canceled, and the university will be closed on Tuesday, January 18 for everyone, EXCEPT mandatory staff. Employees must take personal leave time (bonus, compensatory, vacation, or adverse weather) for this day. Employees that choose to use adverse weather leave must make this day up within 90 days.

Employees are permitted to work remotely without using personal leave time with supervisor approval.

The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is our highest priority when making inclement weather decisions about campus operations. We recognize that conditions change quickly, and as such, we monitor the weather very carefully. Please keep an eye on your university email for timely updates. Also, please share this information with your colleagues that may need additional assistance.