Severe weather and other emergencies can result in a delayed opening or school closure. Decisions on delay or closure are made in the interest of ensuring safety for our students, staff, and faculty. For announcements regarding delay or closure, please visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. The university also maintains a recorded message at 301-369-2800 or 888-522-7486.
Cancellations or late openings at Capitol are announced on local radio and TV. Tune into the following stations for current information:
Washington, DC Area
Radio
WMAL - 630 AM
WTOP - 1500 AM / WXTR 107.7
WRQX - 107.3 FM
Television
NBC4
Fox 5DC - Channel 5
WJLA - Channel 7
News Channel 8
Baltimore Area
Radio
WBAL - 1090 AM/97.9 FM
WQSR - 105.7 FM
WWMX- 106.5 FM
WLIF - 101.9 FM
Television
WMAR - Channel 2
WBAL - Channel 11
WJZ - Channel 13
WBFF - Channel 45