Campus Closure Wednesday, August 30

This message to all faculty, staff and students has been approved by Kyle Clark, Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration.
Due to Hurricane Idalia and its possible impact on the region, Florida State University’s Tallahassee campuses will close and cancel classes on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
Essential business operations will continue. Deans and Vice Presidents will provide guidance for their respective colleges and divisions. Employees designated by their department as essential personnel should consult with their supervisors.
Main campus housing and dining operations will continue throughout the closure. Additional details on student services and programming will be shared Tuesday morning. The university expects to resume classes and normal business operations on Thursday, Aug. 31.
University officials continue to closely monitor the developments of this severe weather event and remind individuals not to travel into areas with deteriorating weather conditions.
Florida State University Schools (FSUS), Florida State University’s K-12 Charter School, will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 30.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
The Ringling campus in Sarasota will be closed to visitors through Wednesday, Aug. 30. The campus will be closed to non-essential staff from noon on Tuesday, August 29 to noon on Wednesday, August 30. University officials will determine the appropriate day and time to reopen the campus. University officials will determine the appropriate day and time to reopen the campus.
FSU College of Medicine Regional Medical Campus in Sarasota, Florida
The College of Medicine Regional Medical Campus in Sarasota will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30. University officials will determine the appropriate day and time to reopen the campus and updates will be posted here. Students should contact their community faculty to determine whether they will take part in their clinical rotations.
FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training in Sarasota will cancel classes beginning at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, through Wednesday, Aug. 30.
FSU Panama City
The FSU Panama City (FL) campus will remain open and fully operational, and classes will meet as scheduled.
As a reminder, please review the FSU Emergency Preparedness Guide as you prepare for possible severe weather.
For updated information on the University’s status, official announcements, or situational updates, continue to check alerts.fsu.edu.