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  "id": "2022-01-18-clemson-university-delayed-opening-jan-18-2022",
  "slug": "clemson-university-delayed-opening-jan-18-2022-2022-01-18",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Clemson University",
    "shortName": "Clemson",
    "state": "SC",
    "type": "public-r1",
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    "enrollment": 28000
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  "incident": {
    "date": "2022-01-18",
    "type": "winter-storm",
    "cleryCategory": "advisory",
    "resolution": "contained",
    "headline": "University announces Tuesday delayed opening for winter weather",
    "headlinePublic": "University announces Tuesday delayed opening for winter weather",
    "summary": "Clemson [announced winter weather status](https://alerts.clemson.edu/2022/01/17/winter-weather-update-1-17-22-university-announces-tuesday-delayed-opening/) via CU Alerts.",
    "outcome": "Delayed opening announced.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    },
    "endDate": "2022-01-19"
  },
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2022-01-18 (CU Alerts)",
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      "verbatimText": "Clemson University Upstate locations including main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE, CUBEInC in Patewood, the Center for Human Genetics in Greenwood, will open at noon on Tuesday, January 18 due to hazardous conditions caused by winter weather. Classes will begin at 12:30 p.m.\n\nThe Innovation Campus and Technology Park in Anderson will be closed in accordance with Anderson County Government Offices.\n\nAll other statewide locations should follow the same winter weather hazard decisions made by the county government where their office is located. A full list of delays and closings can be found on the South Carolina Emergency Management Division website.\n\nIf a student cannot make it to a scheduled class on Tuesday afternoon, they should contact their instructor directly.\n\nIf an employee cannot report to work on Tuesday, they should consult with their supervisor, and supervisors are asked to provide flexibility for faculty and staff who may have issues accessing campus due to hazardous roadways. Employees can work remotely if their job permits, take leave, or make up their missed work time. All missed work time must be made up by Jan. 31, 2022.\n\nCOVID-19 Testing\n\nCOVID-19 Testing will be opened from noon until 2 p.m., with a priority of testing those who are symptomatic or have had a known exposure.\n\nStudents, faculty, and staff with a testing due date on Monday or Tuesday will have their access extended until testing fully reopens on Wednesday.\n\nBridge to Clemson students who have not obtained and submitted a pre-arrival result must take an on-campus test Tuesday will not have access to University facilities other than housing until a result is obtained.\n\nTransportation\n\nUpdates to CATBus and transit can be found on the Parking and Transportation website and on Twitter @clemson_parking.\n\nOther closures and adjusted hours can be found through the resources listed below:\n\nAthletics – @ClemsonTigers\n\nCampus Recreation – @CU_Rec\n\nDining Services – @ClemsonDining\n\nFacilities – @Facilities_CU\n\nLibrary – @ClemsonLibrary\n\nParking and Transportation Services – @Clemson_Parking\n\nPublic Safety – @ClemsonSafety\n\nStudent Health Services – @HealthyCampus",
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      "verbatimText": "Clemson University Upstate locations including main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE, CUBEInC in Patewood, the Center for Human Genetics in Greenwood, the Innovation Campus and Technology Park in Anderson and Clemson University School of Nursing at Prisma Health will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19 due to hazardous conditions caused by winter weather.\n\nCaution is urged due to likely overnight freezing of local roadways and sidewalks. Forecasts expect temperatures to drop below freezing this evening causing pockets of slick surfaces. While nearly all campus roadways are clear, some snow runoff in shady areas may cause hazardous conditions on surrounding roadways and walking paths.\n\nAll other statewide locations should follow the same winter weather hazard decisions made by the county government where their office is located. A full list of delays and closings can be found on theSouth Carolina Emergency Management Division website.\n\nIf a student cannot make it to a scheduled class on Wednesday, they should contact their instructor directly.\n\nIf an employee cannot report to work on Wednesday, they should consult with their supervisor, and supervisors are asked to provide flexibility for faculty and staff who may have issues accessing campus due to hazardous roadways. Employees can work remotely if their job permits, take leave, or make up their missed work time. All missed work time must be made up by Jan. 31, 2022.\n\nCOVID-19 TESTING\n\n Main campus COVID-19 testing will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday.\n\nTRANSPORTATION\n\nUpdates to CATBus and transit can be found on theParking and Transportation websiteand on Twitter@clemson_parking.\n\nOther closures and adjusted hours can be found through the resources listed below:\n\nAthletics –@ClemsonTigers\n\nCampus Recreation –@CU_Rec\n\nDining Services –@ClemsonDining\n\nFacilities –@Facilities_CU\n\nLibrary –@ClemsonLibrary\n\nParking and Transportation Services –@Clemson_Parking\n\nPublic Safety –@ClemsonSafety\n\nStudent Health Services –@HealthyCampus",
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  "confidence": "high",
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  "dateAdded": "2026-07-21",
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