Closings and Delays

Closings, Delayed Opening and Early Release

If weather conditions or other emergencies dictate that the college should close, delay opening, or release early, an announcement will be made on the college’s website, mobile app, official social media channels, and media outlets listed below. Every attempt will be made to make this announcement before 6 a.m. An announcement will also be placed on the college’s automated answering system at 774.357.2811. In the event of a delayed opening, classes will follow the normal schedule after the delay. Check with your instructor for specific information. 

Notifications

Important information is reported to you through the college’s BCCalert and BCCinfo text notification systems, website, mobile app, official social media outlets and Bristol email.

Notifications via Text Message

Emergency Texts – BCCalert

Please opt into BCCalert for information about emergencies and weather-related closings by texting keyword BCCalert to 67283. 

Important Academic Dates Texts – BCCinfo

Please opt into BCCinfo for information such as registration dates, add/drop periods, and final exams by texting keyword BCCinfo to 67283. 

Local Media Outlets for College Announcements

All announcements about the college closing and delayed openings will be made to local television and radio stations:

• Rhode Island Broadcasters Association Stations (Check the participating member list)
• WSAR 1480 AM (Fall River)
• WBSM 1420 AM (New Bedford)
• WFHN 107 FM (New Bedford)
• WHDH 7 (Boston)
• WBZ 4 (Boston)
• WCVB 5 (Boston)

Inclement Weather Policy

Please take the time to review the official Bristol Community College Inclement Weather Policy.