All exams in all four undergraduate colleges at Vanderbilt U. were canceled May 3, in light of the weekend’s storms and subsequent widespread flooding around Nashville.

Several university buildings — including some residence halls and Central Library — have experienced minor flooding, according to an update on Vanderbilt’s website. If students experience any issues related to flooding, they are encouraged to contact either their RA or HR immediately.

In his official statement, McCarty said the decision to cancel exams was not taken lightly and that his primary concern is the safety of students, staff and faculty.

“Some of our students have been displaced from their residence hall rooms because of water damage, and many of our faculty and staff are dealing with damage to their homes or live in areas threatened by rising waters from nearby streams and rivers,” he wrote in the e-mail sent to all students, faculty and staff.

“If a given faculty member and his or her students can go forward with the exam as scheduled, I trust them to make that decision. However, my guiding principle is that no student should be disadvantaged given the events of the past two days. I ask that all faculty members work with their students to schedule an alternate time or times to administer their exams, including extending the exam period by one day.”

Professors have been instructed to contact their classes with more information about how these chagnes will affect individual courses.

Emergency officials are urging all Nashville area residents to stay in place unless they are threatened by rising water.