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08/29/19: Normal Operations at Highline College
Highline College conducted a test of its power system from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2019. All operations are continuing as normal and campus remains open.
What You Need to Know About Campus Closures and Delays
College leaders weigh several factors when deciding to close campus or cancel classes. When weather is the issue, such as snow, leaders ask many questions. Learn what they are and find answers to frequently asked questions.
March 7, 2019: Delayed Start — Campus Opens at 9:30 a.m.
Due to weather conditions, Highline College will open at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, with classes and operations resuming at 10 a.m. All 7 a.m., 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. classes and activities have been cancelled. Do not come to campus before 9:30 a.m. to allow the Facilities crew time to work on snow removal and de-icing operations in parking lots and walkways. Read more for important reminders.
Feb. 13, 2019: Delayed Start — Campus Opens at 9:30 a.m.
Highline College will re-open at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, with classes and operations resuming at 10 a.m. Read more for important reminders.
Feb. 12, 2019: Campus Closed and All Classes and Operations Canceled
Highline College is closed today, Feb. 12. All classes and operations — day and evening — are canceled.
Feb. 11, 2019: Campus Is Closed and All Classes and Operations Are Canceled
Highline College is closed today, Feb. 11. All classes and operations (day & evening) are canceled. To allow the Facilities crew time to work on snow removal and de-icing operations in parking lots and walkways, refrain from coming to campus for any reason.
Feb. 8, 2019: Highline College Closed Through Weekend
Due to predicted severe weather, Highline College is now closed for the day and all weekend classes and events are cancelled.
Feb. 8, 2019: Classes and Operations End at 1 p.m.
Highline College campus will be suspending all operations, including classes and events, at 1 p.m., effective through the weekend. We ask that all students and staff be off campus by 2 p.m.
Feb. 5, 2019: Highline College Campus Closed
Due to severe weather conditions, Highline College campus is closed Tuesday, Feb. 5, and all classes and events are canceled, including evening classes.
Feb. 4, 2019: Highline College Closed All Day Due to Weather
Due to severe weather conditions, all classes and operations at Highline College have been cancelled today. There will be no morning, afternoon or evening classes.
Feb. 16, 2018: Message from Interim President Jeff Wagnitz
Following the Feb. 16 campus incident, Interim President Jeff Wagnitz provided the following update.
Feb. 16, 2018: Campus Closed
The emergency condition at Highline College is over, but campus remains closed. Read more to learn where to reunify with students.
Contact Information
Highline College Public Safety
Located at Building 6-105
24 Hour Phone Service
(206) 592-3218
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