Weather Closure: Tuesday, January 26 Open or Close Alert Message
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Due to continued winter weather impacts and slow overnight recovery conditions, Western New England University will remain closed on Tuesday. All classes, offices, and in-person activities are canceled for the day. We expect to resume normal operations on Wednesday morning, and will provide updates should conditions change.

Campus Services During the Closure

While most in-person activities will pause, essential services will remain available for students living on campus. The following services are expected to remain open or staffed:

  • Residence Halls (RDs/RAs on duty)
  • Dining (modified hours as needed)
  • Public Safety
  • Facilities/Housekeeping
  • University Operator
  • Health Services (TBD by Director)

Students living on campus should continue to expect regular support from Residence Life and Public Safety.

Classes and Remote Work

Students

All offices and in-person activities are canceled for the day. In-person classes are canceled but may be held remotely at the discretion of faculty. Faculty will communicate directly, so please check your email and course site for updates. 

Classes that are already scheduled to be fully remote will continue as usual unless otherwise communicated by your instructor. 

Staff
Staff who are able to work remotely should coordinate with supervisors as appropriate. Staff whose work requires on-campus presence should follow supervisor guidance.

Staying Informed
The University’s Inclement Weather Policy is available on the WNE website via the homepage banner. Any changes or reopening information will be shared through WNE Alert, email, and the University website.

Thank you for your flexibility and cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of our campus community.  A special THANK YOU to the Facilities and Public Safety teams for all their hard work and dedication during this significant storm!

Students walking through campus

Local Hotels

Accomodations Close By

All hotels/motels listed have easy on/off access to either the Massachusetts Turnpike (T) or Interstate 91 (I). Most are within a 20-minute drive from the University. Western New England University does not endorse or guarantee the facilities listed. This listing is provided as a service for those visiting Western New England University.

Candlewood Suites (T/I)
572 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA
413-739-1122
Distance: Approx. 8 miles
Travel Time: 15-20 min.

Clarion Hotel (T/I)
1080 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA
413-781-8750
Distance: Approx. 9.4 miles
Travel Time: 15-20 min.

Comfort Inn & Suites (T/I)
106 Capital Dr.
West Springfield, MA
413-736-5000
Distance: Approx. 9 miles
Travel time: 15-20 min.

Crown Plaza (I)
1 Bright Meadow Boulevard
Enfield, CT
860-741-2211
Distance: Approx. 10 miles
Travel time: 20-25 min.

Days Inn (T/I)
437 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA
413-785-5365
Distance: Approx. 8 miles
Travel time: 15-20 min.

Days Inn (T)
450 Memorial Drive
Chicopee, MA
413-739-7311
Distance: Approx. 6 miles
Travel time: 15 min.

Doubletree Hotel–Bradley Airport (I)
16 Ella Grasso Turnpike
Windsor Locks, CT
860-627-5171
Distance: Approx. 22 miles
Travel time: 30-40 min.

Hampton Inn (T/I)
851 E Columbus Ave
Springfield, MA 01105
413-310-2300
(includes continental breakfast)
Distance: Approx. 4.5 miles
Travel Time: 15 min.

Hampton Inn (T/I)
1011 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA
413-732-1300
(includes continental breakfast)
Distance: Approx. 9.5 miles
Travel time: 15-20 min.

Hampton Inn Chicopee (P)
600 Memorial Drive
Chicopee, MA
413-593-1500
Distance: Approx. 8 miles
Travel Time: 15 min.

Hampton Inn (I)
2168 Poquonock Ave
Windsor, CT
860-683-1118
Travel time: 30 min.

Hampton Inn (I)
20 Phoenix Ave
Enfield, CT
860-741-3111
Travel time: 22 min.

Hartford/Windsor Airport Marriott (I)
28 Day Hill Road
Windsor, CT 06095
860-688-7500
Distance: Approx. 22 miles
Travel Time: 25-30 min.

Hilton Garden Inn (I)
800 West Columbus Ave.
Springfield, MA
413-886-8000
Distance: Approx. 4.5 miles
Travel time: 15 min.

Hilton Homewood Suites (I)
375 Whitney Ave
Holyoke, MA
413-532-3100
Travel time: 22 min.

Holiday Inn Express (T)
321 Center St.
Ludlow, MA
413-589-9300
Distance: Approx. 5 miles
Travel time: 15 min.

Holiday Inn Express (T)
39 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA
413-564-6900
Distance: Approx. 17 miles
Travel time: 25 min.

La Quinta Inn (I)
100 Congress Street
Springfield, MA
413-781-0900
Distance: Approx. 5 miles
Travel time: 10-15 min.

MGM Springfield (I)
1 MGM Way
Springfield, MA
413-273-5000
Distance: Approx. 4 miles
Travel time: 15 min

Naomi's Inn B&B (I)
20 Springfield St.
Springfield, MA
413-433-6019
Distance: Approx. 5 miles
Travel time: 15 min.

Red Roof Inn (I)
5 Hazard Ave.
Enfield, CT
860-741-2571
Distance: Approx. 12.1 miles
Travel time: 20-25 min.

Red Roof Inn (I)
1254 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA
413-731-1010
Distance: Approx. 9 miles
Travel time: 15-20 min.

Regency Inn and Suites
21 Baldwin Street 
West Springfield, MA 
413-781-2300
Distance: Approx. 6 miles
Travel Time: 15 min.

Residence Inn by Marriott (I)
64 Border Way
West Springfield, MA
413-732-9543
Distance: Approx. 10 miles
Travel Time: 20 - 25 min

Sheraton Hotel (I)
1 Monarch Place
Springfield, MA
413-781-1010
Distance: Approx. 3.9 miles
Travel time: 10-15 min.

Sheraton @ Bradley Airport (I)
1 Bradley International (Off Rt.75)
Windsor Locks, CT
877-422-5311
Travel time: 30-40 min.

Tower Square Hotel (I)
2 Boland Way
Springfield, MA
413-781-7111
Distance: Approx. 4 miles
Travel time: 10-15 min.

Super 8 Motel (I)
1500 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA
413-736-8080
Travel time: 15-20 min.