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Important Information

All Kwantlen campuses are open and all day and evening classes are on as scheduled.

Check back here regularly for status updates as this webpage is updated daily, and hourly, as needs arise.

Specific Class Cancellations

Please refer to myKwantlen to check specific class cancellations.

Commuting Tips During Severe Weather

• Drive slowly and commute with extreme caution.
• Plan for a longer than normal commute with possible major delays.
• Pack extra clothes, safety equipment, and other applicable emergency supplies.
• Ensure your cellular telephone or other wireless device is fully charged at all times.
• Visit the Translink or BC Government Road Report websites below for applicable updates.
• If unsure of driving conditions, use alternative transportation.

Helpful Website Links

Translink Alerts | Road Reports | Weather Network | Weather Preparedness

FAQs

What phone number do I call for more information?

Kwantlen switchboard at 604.599.2100

I'm an instructor, how do I cancel my class?

see http://www.kwantlen.ca/facilities/class_cancellations.html for instructions.

What radio or TV news stations should I listen to?

Here are the key media outlets to monitor. However, there is often a delay with radio/tv media outlets announcing updates as they are inundated with many requests from police, K-12 schools, post-secondary schools, and other organizations.

AM Radio	FM Radio	Television
CISL - 650 AM CBC Radio One - 690 AM CKNW - 980 AM News 1130 - 1130 AM CFUN - 1410 AM Fairchild Radio AM - 1470 AM Team - 1040 AM	CFOX - 93.3 FM JRFM - 93.7 Virgin - 95 FM Fairchild Radio FM - 96.1 FM JackFM - 96.9 Rock 101 - 101 FM Clear FM - 104.9 FM The Beat - 94.5 FM	BCTV Global CBC TV-BC CityTV CTV-BC Channel M

Visit this website for a list of holiday closures and campus hours of operations.

Campus Status Information Sources

Visit kwantlen.ca first. It will be the most accurate and up-to-date information source. Morning updates aim to be posted by 6:00 am. (Refresh your browser to ensure you are viewing the most current information).

The kwantlen.ca website can be accessed via handheld wireless devices with internet capabilty. e.g. Blackberry, iPhone.

Notices will also be posted to the myKwantlen web portals.

Call Kwantlen's switchboard second. Call 604.599.2100.

Listen to radio/TV news third. There is often a delay with radio/tv media outlets announcing updates as they are inundated with many requests from police, K-12 schools, post-secondary schools, and other organizations.

Students: Check your mykwantlen and other email accounts for possible class cancellation updates from your instructors. Campus closure notification for students in classes will be made through instructors.

Employees: If a campus closure occurs during working hours you will be notified by email, telephone or in-person.

Information Access Tips

If your power is out, use your telephone or cellular telephone to call Kwantlen's switchboard.

If applicable, use your web-enabled wireless device to access kwantlen.ca.

If all else fails, try contacting a work colleague or fellow student for information.