FSU to close Friday, Jan. 24 due to icy conditions and road closures. With unprecedented road closures throughout the region due to icy conditions, Florida State University’s Tallahassee will cancel classes and suspend normal business operations for Friday, Jan. 24. This includes the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The FSU Panama City campus will reopen Friday, Jan. 24. FSU's Tallahassee and Panama City campuses are closed Thursday, Jan. 23. The university expects to resume classes and normal business operations at 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27. University officials continue to closely monitor weather developments. Stay weather aware and use extreme caution, particularly when traveling outdoors. Ice and freezing temperatures have created dangerous road conditions. Residential housing operations will continue throughout the closure. Seminole Dining locations will operate on an adjusted schedule. Updated operating hours will be posted on alerts.fsu.edu. For further information on the university’s status, official announcements, or situational updates, continue to check alerts.fsu.edu.

FSU to close Jan. 23 due to icy conditions As overnight temperatures are anticipated to refreeze roadways and impact critical services in the region, Florida State University’s Tallahassee and Panama City campuses will cancel classes and suspend normal business operations for Thursday, Jan. 23. This includes the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Florida State University Schools (FSU's K-12 charter school). Essential business operations will continue. Employees designated by their department as essential personnel should consult with their supervisors. A message to departments from Human Resources will follow with timekeeping guidance. The university expects to resume classes and normal business operations at 5 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24. University officials continue to closely monitor weather developments. Stay weather aware and use extreme caution, particularly when traveling outdoors. Ice and freezing temperatures have created extremely dangerous road conditions. Residential housing operations will continue throughout the closure. Seminole Dining locations will operate on an adjusted schedule. Updated operating hours will be posted on alerts.fsu.edu. Seminole Express buses will cease operations during the closure and resume a normal operating schedule Friday, Jan. 24. Please continue to follow alerts.fsu.edu for updates to campus services, and follow these winter safety tips: Melting ice and snow can cause falling debris, such as icicles or tree branches. Take caution when moving about campus, as walkways, stairs, and roads may still be icy or slippery. If going outside, dress appropriately for cold weather by wearing layers and know the warning signs of hypothermia (confusion, shivering, difficulty speaking, sleepiness, and stiff muscles) and frostbite (redness or pain in any skin area, white or grayish-yellow skin area, skin that feels unusually firm or waxy, numbness). Continue appropriate fire safety practices, such as keeping combustible materials at least 3 feet away from space heaters or other heating appliances and running generators outdoors at least 20 feet away from windows, doors, and attached garages. If you must drive somewhere, check road conditions before traveling by visiting FL511.com or by using mobile apps, such as Waze and Google Maps, which allow users to report road conditions. Individuals on campus should call the Facilities Service Center at 850-644-2424 to report Facilities issues or the FSU Police Department at 850-644-1234 for other emergencies. For further information on the university’s status, official announcements, or situational updates, continue to check alerts.fsu.edu.

FSU to close Jan. 21-22, due to forecasted winter weather. Due to anticipated wintry precipitation and ice and their impact on roadways and critical services in the region, Florida State University’s Tallahassee and Panama City campuses will cancel classes and suspend normal business operations Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22. This includes the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. Essential business operations will continue. Employees designated by their department as essential personnel should consult with their supervisors. A message to departments from Human Resources will follow with timekeeping guidance. The university will resume classes and normal business operations at 5 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. University officials continue to closely monitor weather developments. Stay weather aware and use extreme caution, particularly when traveling outdoors. Students are strongly encouraged to return to the Tallahassee area before road conditions are anticipated to deteriorate Tuesday evening. There is a potential for road closures around the region, that could include Interstates, Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Residential housing operations will continue throughout the closure. Seminole Dining locations will operate on an adjusted schedule. Updated operating hours will be posted on alerts.fsu.edu and seminoledining.fsu.edu. Seminole Express buses will cease operations during the closure and resume a normal operating schedule Thursday, Jan. 23. Please continue to follow alerts.fsu.edu for updates to campus services. For further information on the university’s status, official announcements, or situational updates, continue to check alerts.fsu.edu.

As previously communicated, Florida State University will resume classes and normal operations Monday, Sept. 30. Power has been fully restored to the Tallahassee campus, and the university will be fully operational. University personnel worked tirelessly throughout the weekend to clean up debris, conduct needed repairs and ready campus to reopen. Please continue to exercise caution, and if you encounter storm-related issues, report them to FSU Facilities at (850) 644-2424. Instructors are encouraged to be flexible with students who may not be able to return to campus by Monday. Supervisors are encouraged to be generous in approving annual leave for employees who are unable to return to work in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. FSU reminds everyone to please travel safely. Check alerts.fsu.edu for additional information.

FSU Tallahassee classes & schedules to resume Monday, Sept. 30 Florida State University will resume regular operations Monday, Sept. 30. The Tallahassee campus will be fully operational and classes will meet as scheduled. While power has been restored to the majority of campus, university administrators are aware that some students living off campus, as well as faculty and staff, may not yet have power in their homes. City of Tallahassee officials are confident that most of the city will have power restored before Monday. Many Tallahassee businesses, including grocery stores and gas stations are open around the city. Instructors are encouraged to be flexible with students who may not be able to return to campus by Monday. Supervisors are encouraged to be generous in approving annual leave for employees who are unable to return to work in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. FSU reminds everyone to please travel safely. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. What if special circumstances warrant missing class? A. Any student who will not be attending classes while the university is in operation needs to contact the instructor in advance by e-mail or phone to explain the circumstances and discuss the implications of missing class as early as possible. Q. I'm enrolled in an online course but have lost power and/or online access at my home due to the hurricane. What do I do? A. Contact your department as soon as possible to report your situation. The university will work to accommodate distance learning students with problems arising from hurricanes and other natural disasters. Please continue to visit alerts.fsu.edu for information and updates.

Weather conditions in Tallahassee and surrounding areas are anticipated to further deteriorate throughout the day. DO NOT travel into the path of the storm. Individuals on the main campus and in the Tallahassee area should remain inside, away from doors and windows, until the storm passes and FSU issues the ALL CLEAR. It will be unsafe to go outside as Helene passes through the area. Students remaining on campus should continue to follow the direction of University Housing staff. Students living off-campus should follow the direction of local emergency management officials. Continue to check alerts.fsu.edu and the SeminoleSAFE mobile app for updates. (UPDATED 8:15 a.m. ET Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024)

FSU's Tallahassee campus will close on Monday, Aug. 5, due to Tropical Storm Debby that will begin affecting the area Sunday night. The closure begins at 12 p.m. ET Sunday, Aug. 4, and will run until 11 p.m. ET, Aug. 5. FSU expects to reopen on Aug. 6. alerts.fsu.edu

UPDATE: The FSU Tallahassee campuses will remain closed through Friday, Sept. 1. For updated information on the University’s status, official announcements, or situational updates, continue to check alerts.fsu.edu.

Due to Tropical Storm Idalia and its possible impact on the region, FSU's Tallahassee campuses will close and cancel classes on Wed., Aug. 30. Main campus housing and dining operations will continue, and FSU expects to resume classes on Thur., Aug. 31. alerts.fsu.edu

UPDATE: FSU expects some elec. power to be gradually restored to campus today. Go to alerts.fsu.edu for more information.