Emergency Management and Preparedness

Babson Community,  

With the winter season ahead of us, the College is prepared to address inclement winter weather that may affect in-person operations with timely communication and advisories. Please be advised that the College’s Crisis Response Team has developed a plan to monitor and address potential winter weather-related emergencies to ensure the safety and security of the Babson community.   

In the event of inclement winter weather, the College will determine whether in-person classes and operations may need to shift to online learning and remote work based on a State of Emergency declared by the Governor and/or severe conditions that make it difficult to keep campus roads and parking lots cleared.

With safety as the College’s highest priority, students are advised to exercise their own judgement when considering whether to travel to campus during an inclement weather event. Students are also asked to communicate directly with their faculty about specific issues regarding travel. Please note that faculty may choose to conduct a class session during inclement weather via Webex or make other arrangements, but we understand that extreme conditions and personal circumstances could present challenges. If faculty choose to hold their class via Webex, faculty are responsible for communicating updates and logistics with their students in advance. 

Staff and faculty are also advised to exercise judgement whether to travel to campus or remain at home and conduct classes and/or work virtually. An employee’s decision based upon individual circumstances will be respected. If you cannot work remotely and elect not to commute to work due to severe weather, a vacation day or floating holiday may be used for this absence. If you cannot commute safely to campus, please notify your supervisor as soon as possible, but no later than your scheduled start time.    

During inclement weather, Babson community members can access weather advisories and check the operating status of the College via the Babson homepage, campus INFO line at 781-239-4636, Babson Emergency Preparedness Website, facebook.com/babsoncollege, twitter.com/Babson, and local news and radio channels (WBZ/Channel 4/WBZ 1030 AM, WHDH/Channel 7/WRKO 680 AM, WCVB/Channel 5, WFXT/Boston 25 News).

Please only call Public Safety (781) 239-5555 in the event of an emergency or if you require immediate assistance.  

According to the Babson’s Snow Removal Plan, the highest priority is maintaining all emergency access routes on campus for fire and ambulance and delivery routes for food service. Second priority will include primary walking paths on campus as well as staff and visitor parking lots and most student lots. Please try to use main paths and pedestrian walkways as they will be in the best condition.

Parking Over Winter Break and Snow Removal

The Trim parking lot has been designated for resident student vehicles that have valid parking permits for parking over winter break. We ask that any resident student vehicles left on campus during this time be parked in the center rows of the Trim lot starting at the Map Hill Drive end of the lot, in rows A1 through A3 and rows B1 through B3, up to the center island and avoid perimeter rows to facilitate snow removal. The far-right side of Trim Lot, closest to Olin College, will be blocked off with barricades and tape over the winter season so the Facilities team can remove and safely store all snow. We ask that you avoid parking in this area. Woodland Hill residents leaving for the semester break are asked to park in the Woodland Hill Lot during this time and not around the roadway. 

Student vehicles cannot be parked in the BECC Garage as they will be ticketed and towed. Babson College does not provide covered parking for students. Babson College assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage to any vehicles being left on campus for the break. Commuter students are not permitted to leave their vehicles on campus over the winter break as we have limited spaces available.

Faculty and staff who plan to leave a vehicle on campus during the break must also park in Trim Parking Lot so that the Facilities team can clear other lots, as necessary.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have questions or concerns related to winter parking regulations, please direct them to parkingclerk@babson.edu.