Our campuses are open as usual. If any event affects our campuses, such as severe weather, we’ll post updates here.
When there is adverse weather it's possible there may be disruption to public transport and delays on the roads. In these cases if you’re travelling to campus, please plan your journey, dress warmly and wear shoes with a good grip.
If driving to campus, make sure you check the roads before you travel and visit the AA for Winter driving advice. Here are some top tips from the Met Office for staying safe in snow.
If you travel by train check before you travel: National Rail Enquiries - Latest Travel.
If our campuses are open but you cannot make it to campus due to weather conditions please let us know as soon as possible via Ask ARU.
If you have an examination scheduled, please also submit an Exceptional Circumstances claim and speak to a Student Advisor as soon as possible. More information on the process and how to complete it. If your train is cancelled, find out what you will need as evidence to support your Exceptional Circumstances claim.
If our campuses are open but you cannot make it to Writtle College due to weather conditions, please let us know as soon as possible. This should be done by either emailing the absence email address [email protected] or by sending a text message to 07860 035345.
Your message for both email or text message should be formatted as follows:
Alternatively, you can call the College direct on 01245 424234.
If you have an examination scheduled, you will need to follow the college absence procedure as listed above, making us aware of the exam (name of exam and start time) in your message.