Weather Alert

In the event of inclement weather this page would be used to inform you of events causing delays or closures for Odessa

Weather Alert | Tuesday, September 3, 2024 – Due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions, Odessa College and the OC Children’s Center will open at 10 AM  on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Extension Centers in Andrews, Pecos and Monahans will also open at 10 am, unless otherwise notified.

• Early College High School Students:ECISD will open as scheduled and busses are running.
• Resident Students: the cafeteria will open at 10:30 AM for brunch.

Classes scheduled to meet before 10 AM have been cancelled. Classes scheduled at 10 AM or after, will meet as scheduled. Please check your email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from your instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.

Weather Alert | Monday, June 26, 2023 – Due to extreme temperatures expected tomorrow, the Odessa College campus in Odessa, TX will observe a modified schedule tomorrow: 7:30 am until 3 pm on Tuesday, June 27th. The Sports Center, Children’s Center and extension centers in Andrews, Monahans and Pecos will maintain regular hours. Summer camps will meet as scheduled.

• Afternoon and evening classes at the Odessa College campus in Odessa, TX will meet remotely. Students should check email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.
•  Remote support for students will be available until 5:30 pm via departmental emails:

• • wranglerexpress@odessa.edu
  • testing@odessa.edu (afternoon testing will be rescheduled)
  • advising@odessa.edu
  • ocpd@odessa.edu
  • financialaid@odessa.edu
  • housing@odessa.edu
  • studentaccounts@odessa.edu
  • lrc@odessa.edu

Please continue to monitor the college’s social media sites and weather alert webpage as well as your student or employee email for updated information.

Weather Alert | Thursday, February 2, 2023 – Due to continued, inclement weather and icy road conditions, Odessa College, the extension centers in Andrews, Monahans and Pecos, as well as the Sports Center, the Learning Resources Center, and the Children’s Center will open at 10 am on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

• Classes that meet before 10 am Thursday will meet remotely. Students should check email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.
• Brunch and dinner service will be available for students who live in residence.  

Please continue to monitor the college’s social media sites and weather alert webpage as well as your student or employee email for updated information.

Weather Alert | Wednesday, February 1, 2023 – Due to continued, inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Odessa College, the extension centers in Andrews, Monahans and Pecos, as well as the Sports Center, the Learning Resources Center, and the Children’s Center will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1, 2023. 

• Classes will meet remotely. Students should check email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.
• Brunch and dinner service will be available for students who live in residence.  

 Please continue to monitor the college’s social media sites and weather alert webpage as well as your student or employee email for updated information.

Weather Alert | Tuesday, January 31, 2023 – Due to continued inclement weather and icy road conditions, Odessa College, the extension centers in Andrews, Monahans and Pecos, as well as the Sports Center, the Learning Resources Center, and the Children’s Center will be CLOSED today, Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

• Classes will meet remotely. Students should check email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.
• Brunch and dinner service will be available for students who live in residence.  

 Please continue to monitor the college’s social media sites and weather alert webpage as well as your student or employee email for updated information.

Weather Alert | Monday, January 30, 2023 – Due to continued inclement weather and icy road conditions, Odessa College, the extension centers in Andrews, Monahans and Pecos, as well as the Sports Center, the Learning Resources Center, and the Children’s Center will be CLOSED today, Monday, January 30, 2023.

 Classes will meet remotely. Students should check email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.

• Classes will meet remotely. Students should check email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.
• Brunch and dinner service will be available for students who live in residence.  

Please continue to monitor the college’s social media sites and weather alert webpage as well as your student or employee email for updated information.

The campus may be closed, but support and services are available. Use the following emails to access campus resources including Blackboard support and online tutoring:

Campus Closing or Delayed Start – Emergency or Weather

Odessa College may close the campus and/or extension centers due to inclement weather or other emergency/hazardous conditions. When such conditions exist, the College President, or designee, will make the official decision regarding the closing of the college’s facilities.

• The President of Odessa College, or designee, will determine when classes are to be cancelled, or when the College is to be closed because of inclement weather or other emergency conditions. Only the decision to delay or close will be communicated. It should be assumed that the College is open if there is no notification of delay or closure.
• A decision to close the campus and/or extension centers for the entire day will be communicated by 5:30 am or as changing weather conditions warrant.
• A decision to delay opening the campus and/or extensions centers will be communicated by 5:30 am or as changing weather conditions warrant. Classes that are scheduled to start before a delay will not meet.
• A decision to close the campus and/or extension centers during the work/school day will be communicated in a timely manner as conditions warrant.
• Students participating in clinical or practicum experiences, including continuing education, will need to follow specific instructions provided in advance by their program faculty regarding how inclement weather closures or delays will impact attendance.
• Students who live in residence will be provided the weekend meal plan: brunch (11 am – 12:30 pm) and dinner (5 – 6:30 pm). Updates will be sent via text and the Remind Me app.
• The College President or designee will determine status of campus and/or extension centers (closure or delayed start) and communicate with the Administrative Team.
• The Administrative Team will communicate inclement weather status and updates to direct reports to ensure the following are updated and/or informed:  
  • Vice President of Administrative Services
    • Wrangler Alert (alloc and students)
    • Physical Plant
    • Cafeteria
    • Childcare Center
  • Vice President of Student Services
    • News Media
    • Website
    • Social Media
    • Blackboard Message
    • Early College High Schools
    • Residence Halls
    • Sports Center
  • Vice President of Instruction
    • Continuing Education
  • Executive Dean of Academic Partnerships
    • Extension Centers
    • Dual Credit Partners