Emergency Information

During severe or inclement weather, P.I.T. may close, delay opening, or close early. Students, faculty, and staff can obtain information about College closings, delayed openings, early dismissals, and class cancellations through the following methods, listed in order of reliability:

• P.I.T. Websites and Social Media: Visit www.pit.edu, my.pit.edu, or P.I.T.’s official social media channels for the latest cancellation and closing information.
• P.I.T. Phone System: Call P.I.T. at (610) 892-1500 and listen to the recorded message for current operating information.
• Emergency Messaging System (EMS): Students, faculty, and staff with current contact information on file will receive notifications by email, text message, and/or telephone using the contact information they have provided. To review or update your EMS contact information, visit my.pit.edu/ems/.
• Local News: Closing and delay information may also be available through local television stations, including 6ABC, NBC10, FOX29, and CBS Philadelphia.

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to keep their Emergency Messaging System contact information current and to check P.I.T.’s official websites for the most up-to-date information.