There are a number of ways to find out quickly if the university is open or closed when winter weather turns messy. Once a decision is made, the University Activity Line will be updated at 978-6633, option 2. The university website also will provide information on its home page at http://www.wichita.edu if WSU is closing. If you've subscribed to Shocker Alert, you will receive a text message on your cell phone with the pertinent information. You can sign up for those text messages at http://www.wichita.edu/alert. University message boards also will provide information. For more information on the closing of the university in the event of severe weather conditions or other emergency situations, go to http://www.wichita.edu/weatherpolicy.