Updated 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3 –
USF resumed classes and returned to normal business operations on Monday, Oct. 3. An updated list of FAQs and other resources for students, faculty and staff are available here.
Updated 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29 –
The University of South Florida continues to monitor impacts of Hurricane Ian to our region and our community. The safety of our students, faculty and staff remains our highest priority as we develop our reopening plans.
Since Thursday morning USF staff members have been working to survey buildings on all our campuses to assess the readiness for return. Fortunately, our campuses did not suffer significant damage.
Business operations and all classes, including online classes, will resume on Monday, Oct. 3. USF staff are working to restore select on-campus services, including housing, dining and recreational facilities, beginning on Friday. Hours of operation for all on-campus facilities will be updated with other FAQs here.
Only USF employees who are (1) classified as essential personnel, (2) identified by their supervisors as vital to campus operations or (3) working in a facility that is reopening before Monday should report to work prior to normal business operations resuming on Monday, in consultation with their supervisors. Employees who do not fall into these categories are not expected to work, remotely or otherwise, until Monday. Please contact your supervisor if you are unsure of your status.
Faculty and researchers who wish to come back to campus to assess lab space will be able to do so once the readiness check is complete. Additional guidance will be provided by the Provost’s Office and USF Health.
USF residence halls on the Tampa campus are open. Residential students on the Tampa campus who left campus for the storm may begin to return today. Residence halls on the St. Petersburg campus will reopen at noon on Friday, Sept 30. St. Petersburg residential students who were relocated to Tampa during the storm have been transported back to St. Petersburg.
USF Health clinical facilities will reopen on Friday, Sept. 30. Anyone with questions can call the USF Health appointments hotline at 813-821-8038.
Students who left the region because of the storm and won’t be able to return in time for Monday’s classes should notify their instructors as soon as possible. Employees who left the region and won’t be able to return by Monday should notify supervisors as soon as possible. Faculty members and supervisors are asked to be patient and understanding with their students and staff during these unique circumstances. More information and resources from USF Human Resources can be found here.
If there are any further significant updates regarding the university’s operating status, they will be provided via usf.edu, USF’s official social media channels, MyUSF and email.
Updated 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28 –
Hurricane Ian continues to pose a significant threat to the Tampa Bay region. The safety of our community is our highest priority.
Classes are canceled and will resume on Monday, Oct. 3. Additionally, business operations are closed, resuming Monday, Oct. 3, except for essential personnel. This includes those who have been identified by supervisors as vital to campus operations, including staff to help restore campus operations, assuming safe conditions. All USF buildings, except residence halls, will close and move to emergency mode at noon today.
Only USF employees who are classified as essential personnel and/or those identified by their supervisors as vital to campus operations should report to work, come to campus or work remotely while campuses are closed. Non-essential staff are not expected to work, remotely or otherwise, while campuses are closed. Please contact your supervisor if you are unsure of your status. Please do not return to campus until notified that it is safe to do so.
Residential students from St. Petersburg who remained on campus as of Tuesday morning have been relocated to the Tampa campus, where residence halls are open. USF staff are prepared to support residential students through the duration of the storm.
For frequently asked questions, including hours of operation of our student centers, libraries, dining facilities, campus recreational facilities and wellness services, please see our FAQs here. The FAQs will continue to be updated as more information is available.
We urge students, faculty and staff to plan carefully, follow local weather reports and monitor updates from county and state emergency management officials. The USF Hurricane Guide also serves as a valuable resource for the university community.
USF leadership will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates as needed. Any significant updates regarding changes to normal business operations will be shared via www.usf.edu, USF’s official social media channels, MyUSF and email. The USF Call Center will be available from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at 855-699-2710.
Updated 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26 –
As you are aware, Hurricane Ian is expected to impact Florida in the coming days. The safety of our students, faculty and staff is our highest priority.
For this reason, classes are canceled and will resume on Monday, Oct. 3.
All USF campuses and business operations will close beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 27, through at least Thursday, Sept. 29. A decision regarding business operations on Friday, Sept. 30, will be announced on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Only USF employees who are classified as essential personnel and/or those identified by their supervisors as vital to campus operations should report to work, come to campus or work remotely while campuses are closed. Non-essential staff are not expected to work, remotely or otherwise, while campuses are closed. Please contact your supervisor if you are unsure of your status. Please do not return to campus until notified that it is safe to do so.
Academic and research buildings will move to emergency mode at noon on Tuesday to allow emergency teams to prepare for impending weather. Once buildings move to emergency mode, only emergency personnel will be permitted to enter until campuses re-open.
Residence Halls in Tampa remain open at this time. Residence halls in St. Petersburg have been ordered to evacuate. Residential students from St. Petersburg who do not have alternative housing options will be relocated to the Tampa campus at 9 a.m. Tuesday; USF Housing and Residential Education staff are coordinating directly with impacted students to provide instructions. If the Tampa campus is required to evacuate, students remaining on campus would be transported to approved county shelters until it is safe to return.
For hours of operation of our student centers, libraries, dining facilities, campus recreational facilities and wellness services, please see our FAQs at www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-hurricane-ian-faqs.aspx.
USF Health clinical facilities will close at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 27 and will remain closed Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Thursday, Sept 29. A decision about USF Health clinical operations for the rest of the week will be made at a later time. USF Health patients may also call the USF Health appointments hotline at 813-821-8038 to reschedule appointments.
We urge students, faculty and staff to plan carefully, follow local weather reports and monitor updates from county and state emergency management officials. The USF Hurricane Guide also serves as a valuable resource for the university community.
USF leadership will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates as needed. Any significant updates regarding changes to normal business operations will be shared via www.usf.edu, USF’s official social media channels, MyUSF and email. Find answers to frequently asked questions on our website. The USF Call Center will be available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday at 855-699-2710.
Updated 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26 –
USF has compiled a list of frequently asked questions related to Hurricane Ian. They can be viewed here. An additional update will be shared later this afternoon.
Updated 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25 –
The University of South Florida continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Ian and any potential impacts to the Tampa Bay region. The path of the storm remains highly unpredictable and could change in the coming days. That said, the safety of our students, faculty and staff is our highest priority as we track the storm.
Based on the latest weather information and related closures in our region, all USF classes will be canceled starting on Monday, Sept. 26, through Thursday, Sept. 29. This will allow for students to make any necessary preparations or travel ahead of the storm.
Business operations will continue on Monday. Employees should work with supervisors to determine operational needs; Supervisors are encouraged to provide appropriate flexibility wherever possible.
All campuses will begin closing Tuesday, Sept 27. Specific details about building closure times will be communicated on Monday. Only USF employees who are classified as essential personnel and/or those identified by their supervisors as vital to campus operations should report to on-campus while buildings are closed. Please contact your supervisor if you are unsure of your status.
At this time, residence halls and residential dining facilities on the USF Tampa and USF St. Petersburg campuses remain open. Additional communication will be sent separately to residential students. Student support facilities, including the libraries, counseling, wellness and recreation facilities, the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus and University Student Center on the St. Petersburg campus, remain open at this time; Revised hours for the week will be posted online on Monday, Sept. 26.
USF Health clinical operations will continue with normal business hours on Monday, Sept. 26, and Tuesday, Sept. 27. USF Health clinical facilities will close on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Thursday, Sept 29. A decision about USF Health clinical operations for the rest of the week will be made at a later time and will be communicated separately.
We urge students, faculty and staff to plan carefully, follow local weather reports and monitor updates from county and state emergency management officials. The USF Hurricane Guide also serves as a valuable resource for the university community.
USF leadership will continue to monitor the storm. Our next update will be sent on Monday, Sept. 26. All updates regarding changes to normal business operations will be shared via www.usf.edu, USF’s official social media channels, MyUSF and email.
Updated 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23 –
The University of South Florida is monitoring the projected path of the tropical system currently developing in the Caribbean and the possibility of any impacts to the Tampa Bay region. The safety of students, faculty and staff is our highest priority as we track the storm.
At this time, normal business operations and classes will continue as scheduled. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to review their personal hurricane plans and monitor local weather reports.
The USF Hurricane Guide also serves as a valuable resource for the university community.
Any significant updates regarding changes to normal business operations will be shared via usf.edu, USF’s official social media channels, MyUSF and email.