Weather Emergencies
Occasionally, excess snowfall mandates that Oakland University must declare an official closing. Should this happen, students, faculty and staff are advised to refer to the sources listed here to learn whether the university has declared an official closing.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
While Oakland University does not have any reported cases of SARS among members of its campus community, a Web page has been created to provide information on the disease and direct those with questions to the proper source for information.

War on Terrorism
As the United States continues its war on terrorism, check this Web page to get answers to some commonly asked questions or find the proper source for information on war-related issues. Should the national threat level ever be raised to red, check OU's home page for information on how this may impact the university's day-to-day business.