ULM to hold classes virtually Friday, Jan. 23; campus closed Monday, Jan. 26 due to winter weather

Published January 22, 2026

Snowflake graphic with "School Closure"

 

MONROE, La. – The University of Louisiana Monroe will hold classes virtually on Friday, Jan. 23, and the campus will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to the latest inclement winter weather forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS).  

Please check Canvas regularly and monitor your university email for instructions from your instructors. Faculty will provide flexibility as needed during this period, and students should communicate directly with their instructors if weather-related issues affect their ability to participate or meet deadlines. Your safety remains our top priority. 

The greatest threat is icing on bridges and roadways, with patches of black ice. Temperatures as low as around 12° on Sunday night into Monday morning create the danger of wet roads freezing or refreezing. ULM students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary and to exercise extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. 

Schulze Dining Hall will be open for normal hours on Friday, Jan. 23 and with limited hours from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan 24. through Monday, Jan. 26. Students will be able to take to-go meals during these hours.  

The ULM Activity Center will be open regular hours Friday through Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday. The Activity Center will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26. The ULM Food Pantry located in the Activity Center will be open during these hours as well.  

The HUB (including Starbucks) will be open through 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23 and closed Saturday, Jan. 24, through Monday, Jan. 26. The ULM Library, PODs, and the ULM Bookstore will be closed Friday through Monday and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 27.  

All ULM employees will report to work as usual on Friday, Jan. 23. Essential employees will be notified by their supervisors if they are to report to work on Monday, Jan. 26.  

The ULM women’s basketball game scheduled for Friday, Jan. 23 at 2:00 p.m. will continue as planned.  

University officials will continue to monitor the developing weather situation throughout the weekend. If further closures are necessary, employees and students will be notified through email and the ULM Safe app. As of now, the university will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 27. 

ULM will issue statements on the ULM Safe app (download at  App Store and Google Play), campus-wide email, ulm.edu, ULM Facebook, X @ulm_official, and Instagram @ulmonroe. Stay informed at 90.3 KEDM, Facebook/National Weather Service Shreveport, and X @NWSShreveport.     

For emergencies on campus, use the ULM Safe app to contact the University Police Department or call 318-342-5350, or dial 911.    

#StaySafeWarhawks