Inclement weather, especially winter ice and snow, occasionally make it difficult for students to attend school. The faculty and staff of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton are concerned with the safety of each student during inclement weather. The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton will take one of three steps during inclement conditions:

1. Remain open as normal.
2. Close completely with the day(s) being made up within the same term at the direction of administration and approved by TBR.
3. Operate on a modified school schedule.
4. Classes can be dismissed at any time during the training day or evening if weather conditions deem it necessary.
5. At the discretion of program instructors, hybrid learning opportunities may be made available.

In the event of snow, ice, or other severe weather conditions, students should use their own judgment in deciding whether to travel to school. It will be the responsibility of the student to provide documentation for unusual and extenuating circumstances.

When weather conditions are severe, information regarding College closing will be provided for announcement to the following at the earliest possible:

• Student Notification System 
• https://tcatelizabethton.edu
• RAVE Emergency Alert System
• Local TV Stations
• Social Media
• Instructor notification

​Do not confuse announcements regarding the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton with Community Colleges, Universities, or Public Schools. A cancellation of day classes does not mean that night classes will also be canceled, or vice versa. Any instructional time, which is lost due to College closures, may be made-up at the end of the term in which the closure occurs.