2025-2026 Student Handbook

Inclement Weather

If the College is closed, all classes are cancelled.

If evening classes are cancelled, all classes are cancelled.

Early College (“EC”) students should follow the county/city schools’ schedule. However, if the College is open, EC students should make every effort to attend their College classes.

You can determine if your classes are cancelled by:

Sign up for the HCC mobile alert (emergency text messaging service) at
http://halifaxcc.edu/mobilealerts/ or access from HCC homepage by clicking "Mobile Alerts"

• Checking the Halifax Community College's Web site www.halifaxcc.edu
• By calling (252)536-6351
• Calling the College switchboard at 252-536-4221, or
• Checking local media stations (radio or television) for the latest information.

 

Coursework for missed academic classes due to inclement weather or an emergency closing will be made-up in one of the following ways:

1. Rescheduling the course at a time convenient for the faculty and students;

2. Documenting make-up through the use of an alternate assignment; or

3. Altering or extending the semester calendar.