Inclement Weather and Clinical Practicum | Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing | Seneca Students

Inclement Weather and Clinical Practicum

Severe weather conditions, including snowstorms, freezing rain and hazardous road conditions, may affect travel to and from clinical placement locations.

Seneca Polytechnic may close its campuses or suspend in-person activities when weather conditions present a safety risk. However, a Seneca campus closure does not automatically mean that clinical placements at external healthcare agencies are cancelled.

Students are expected to follow the operating schedules and instructions of their assigned clinical agency unless otherwise directed by the School of Nursing, their Clinical Supervisor or the clinical agency.

Student Responsibilities During Severe Weather

Students are responsible for monitoring weather conditions, planning safe transportation and reviewing official communications from Seneca and their clinical agency.

If severe weather conditions make travel to or from a clinical placement unsafe, students must notify their Clinical Supervisor and/or Clinical Coordinator as soon as possible, following the established communication procedures.

Students should not assume that their clinical placement is cancelled because of a Seneca campus closure. Any changes to clinical schedules or placement activities must be communicated or confirmed by the School of Nursing or the clinical agency.

Official Weather and Campus Closure Updates

Students should monitor their Seneca email and official institutional announcements for updates regarding campus closures or changes to scheduled activities.

For additional information, please refer to:

• Seneca Polytechnic – Inclement Weather Statement

• Seneca Polytechnic – Emergency Closing Policy

Student safety remains a priority. Students should exercise appropriate judgment when assessing travel conditions and promptly communicate any weather-related concerns affecting their ability to attend clinical placement.