Youngstown State University will cancel in-person classes on Monday, Jan. 26, as a winter storm moves through the region.

University officials announced Sunday that the campus is closed to the public and nonessential staff. The decision aims to ensure the safety of students and employees during severe weather.

While the physical campus is closed, classes may still meet virtually. Students are advised to monitor their university email accounts for instructions from faculty. Professors have the discretion to move in-person sessions to online delivery where appropriate.

University policy for the closure specifies that only essential employees should report for their shifts unless a supervisor provides different instructions. Nonessential workers are told to stay home and contact their managers with questions regarding their specific work requirements.

Emergency services, the YSU Police Department, and facilities maintenance crews will remain fully operational. These teams will continue to clear snow and monitor the campus for weather-related safety issues.

Support services for students living on campus will continue. The Division of Student Affairs plans to send a follow-up email to residential students detailing available dining options and other services for Monday.

University leadership will continue to assess weather conditions to determine operations for the remainder of the week.