Jan. 28 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The campus will be closed to all non-essential personnel, and all campus activities are canceled. All buildings except residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. This is due to the extended time required to clear the extensive snow and ice accumulation on campus. University crews are making every effort to resume campus operations, as a safe return to in-person learning and work remains our top priority. Only essential personnel and residential students are permitted access to the campus on Jan. 28. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

BowieState.edu/weather

Weather-related Closings

In the event of inclement weather or other conditions that may warrant a change in the university’s normal operating schedule, the university will post official information about closing, delayed opening and reopening at the following sources:

  • Bowie State University's homepage – www.bowiestate.edu
  • Main university telephone number – 301-860-4000
  • Bowie State University Electronic Emergency System (BEES) – text and email messages. You can sign up online to receive BEES alerts - bowie.omnilert.net

Notices will only be posted if there is a change in normal operating hours. There will not be a message if the university is opening on schedule.

In determining whether to open or close, the university exercises great care to assess current and forecasted weather and travel conditions on the primary roads leading to the campus.

Although information about university closing will be distributed to regional news outlets, do not depend on the news media for complete, accurate and up-to-date information.

Tune in for inclement weather closings and delays

Television

NBC4 TV Channel 4
WJLA ABC 7 TV Channel 7
WUSA TV Channel 9
WTTG TV Channel 5
WMAR TV Channel 2
WBAL TV Channel 11
WJZ TV Channel 13
WBFF TV Channel 45

Radio

WBAL Radio 1090AM
CBS Radio WLIF 101.9
LITE FM/MIX 106.5
WTOP Radio 103.5FM/103.9FM/820AM