Tropical Storm Champi
Classes Resume Monday, Oct. 5

In anticipation of the storm, please note that Northern Marianas College (NMC) face-to-face classes scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026 afternoon (12pm - 5pm) are cancelled. Additionally, all classes including online and hybrid scheduled for Friday evening (after 5pm) and classes scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, are canceled.

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NMC Students and Employees:

The National Weather Service – Guam forecasts that Champi will pass through or near the Marianas this weekend, bringing heavy rain, increasing winds, and dangerous seas and surf. 

In anticipation of the storm, please note that Northern Marianas College (NMC) face-to-face classes scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026 afternoon (12pm - 5pm) are cancelled. Additionally, all classes including online and hybrid scheduled for Friday evening (after 5pm) and classes scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, are canceled.

NMC Employees: Before You Leave Campus
Please complete the following before leaving campus at 5:00pm today, Friday, Oct.16:

  • Secure or bring indoors any loose outdoor items that may become airborne in strong winds.
  • Unplug nonessential electronic equipment.
  • Back up important files, and store College-issued laptops and other portable equipment in a safe, interior location.
  • Move important documents, equipment, and supplies away from windows and other areas at risk of water intrusion.
  • Cover all electronics, including monitors, desk phones, and printers, with plastic trash bags or other waterproof material.
  • Raise sensitive materials and equipment off the floor in case of flooding.
  • Close and secure all windows and doors.
  • Remove perishable food items and dispose of any trash.
  • Take a picture of your office or work area before you leave so any storm damage can be properly documented.
  • Share contact information with your team members so you can check in with each other during and after the storm.
  • Set up your marianas.edu email vacation responder to let your contacts know your responses may be delayed due to the weather.
  • Inform grant funders, subawardees, and other colleagues, particularly those off-island, about the anticipated severe weather and how it could affect communications.

Updates After the Storm
The College will continue to monitor the storm and assess campus conditions after it has passed. Announcements regarding the resumption of classes and campus operations will be communicated through official NMC channels:

Stay Safe and Use Official Sources
Students and employees should take all necessary precautions to prepare for heavy winds and rain, flooding, and other storm impacts.

During emergencies, inaccurate information or disinformation may be shared in the community. To prevent the spread of misinformation, please rely only on official sources, including:

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