Winter Weather Alert - Important Information

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Information Regarding Campus Operations 

St. Edward's University will resume normal operations on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Please carefully review the important information below regarding Tuesday, Jan, 21, evening campus operations, resources and safety tips.

On-Campus Dining

  • Hunt Hall Cafe: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Grab & Goat: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Meadows Coffeehouse: Closed
  • South Congress Market: Closed
  • Equity Cafe: Closed

On-Campus Housing

  • All student residential communities remain staffed. Live-in personnel will continue rounds to address student concerns.
  • Residential students should contact their RA for any specific questions or needs.
  • For facility emergencies, such as heat or water leaks, please contact the RA on-call at 512-342-4100 or UPD (University Police Department) at 512-448-8444

If you're an off-campus student and need temporary room accommodations, contact the RA on-call at 512-342-4100

Emotional and Emergency Support 

  • Students: For emotional support, call the Hilltopper Helpline at 833-434-1217, available 24/7.
  • Employees: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available at 800-343-3822.
  • The Huddle Emergency Food Pantry across from Hunt Dining Hall is open 24/7 and accessible with your university ID card.

Campus Safety Tips

Our Facilities and UPD staff continue to work to maintain a safe campus, but please be mindful that surfaces may be icy. We need your cooperation to stay safe: 

  • Only go outside if necessary. Allow extra time if walking or driving.
  • Proactively charge your mobile devices. 
  • Follow the "4 P's" for winter safety: People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants.
  • Visit the City of Austin’s Winter Weather Preparedness Site for more safety tips. 
  • For up-to-date storm and weather information, check:
    • AustinAlerts
    • Travis County OEM

If you’re on campus and need assistance, or observe unsafe conditions, don’t hesitate to contact University Police at 512-448-8444 (call or text).

Thank you for your cooperation and stay safe!