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Furman University campus will open on Wednesday, Jan. 28
UPDATED ON MONDAY, JAN. 26 at 3:45 p.m.:
Furman University will reopen Wednesday, January 28, and classes will resume. Employees should plan to return to work.
UPDATED ON SUNDAY, JAN. 25 AT 3:40 p.m.:
Furman University will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, and all classes and on-campus events are cancelled during this time. This will give our Facilities crews additional time to ensure campus is safe for our students and employees and provide students and families who may be off-campus flexibility to make their plans to return safely.
The Emergency Response Team will continue to monitor conditions. We anticipate resuming normal operations on Wednesday, January 28, and will provide updates if conditions warrant any changes.
Employees required to work on campus during a campus closure will be notified by their departments. Other employees should not report to work on campus during a campus closure (see Emergency Campus Closure policy).
During the closure, the Dining Hall will remain open for students only with limited hours. Any adjustments to the hours of operations will be communicated directly to students each day.
Students should continue to exercise caution if walking on campus today and are advised not to drive their vehicles on or off campus.
Student Life will send additional updates to students by 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, regarding campus services, activities, hours, and resources for Tuesday.
For updates, visit this news page and follow Furman’s social media channels including Facebook, Instagram and X. Students, faculty and staff will receive text and email alerts in emergency situations.
Decisions about the University’s operations in the face of weather are made after careful deliberation. The Emergency Response Team relies on information from several sources and considers many perspectives. The safety and well-being of students and employees always comes first.
UPDATED ON THURSDAY, JAN. 22 AT 8:45 p.m.:
Due to the impending winter storm, Furman University will be closed from Saturday, Jan. 24, through Monday, Jan. 26. All classes and on-campus events are cancelled during this time.
According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, 0.5-0.75 inches of ice accumulation is expected, along with a wintry mix of rain, snow, and sleet. These conditions are likely to cause treacherous travel and widespread power outages across the Upstate.
We are announcing this closure now so that students and families have time to make plans ahead of the storm.
Employees required to work on campus during a campus closure will be notified by their departments. Other employees should not report to work on campus during a campus closure (see Emergency Campus Closure policy).
The Dining Hall will remain open for students only with limited hours. Any adjustments to the hours of operations will be communicated directly to students each day.
Saferide will not be operating on Saturday or Sunday night. Please call Furman Police if you need an on-campus escort.
Student Life will send additional details regarding campus services and resources for students.
The Emergency Response Team will continue to monitor the weather in consultation with the National Weather Service and public safety officials. We will provide urgent updates as necessary and will send another update regarding plans for next Tuesday no later than Sunday at 4 p.m.
For updates, visit this news page and follow on Furman’s social media channels including Facebook, Instagram and X. Students, faculty and staff will receive text and email alerts in emergency situations.
Decisions about the University’s operations in the face of weather are made after careful deliberation. The Emergency Response Team relies on information from several sources and considers many perspectives. The safety and well-being of students and employees always comes first.
FIRST UPDATE ON THURSDAY, JAN. 22 AT 12:07 p.m.:
Furman University’s Emergency Response Team is closely monitoring a winter storm expected to impact the Upstate this weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area from Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. The forecast calls for heavy mixed precipitation, with 1-3 inches of snow and sleet and up to one inch of ice accumulation possible. These conditions could cause widespread power outages and make roads treacherous.
At this time, the university expects to operate on a normal schedule Friday. We will provide updates about weekend and Monday operations as the forecast develops.
The ERT will monitor conditions throughout the weekend and communicate any changes to university plans. Students, faculty and staff should prepare for the possibility of hazardous travel conditions and extended power outages, and use caution if travel is necessary.
For updates, visit our news page and follow on Furman’s social media channels including Facebook, Instagram and X.