The University of Georgia in Athens will close its campus and switch to modified operations on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, as a winter storm approaches the area. Safety concerns for students, faculty, and staff prompted the decision to cancel all in-person classes, events, and activities for the day.
Classes Shift Online Amid Campus Closure
With the campus shutting down for the storm, faculty members have been asked to ensure continuity of instruction by shifting coursework online. Professors are expected to communicate alternative assignments, readings, or lectures to students in order to cover any material missed during the closure.
University officials emphasized the importance of maintaining academic progress despite the interruption, leaving it up to individual departments to handle specific arrangements.
Essential Services and Personnel
Although the campus is closed, essential services will remain operational, albeit with some modifications:
- Residence Halls: On-campus housing will stay open, and residents are encouraged to reach out to their front desks or RAs for assistance.
- Dining Halls: Dining facilities will operate but with delayed openings by an hour. Weather-dependent adjustments to closing times could occur.
- Campus Transit: Service will end early Friday morning at 3:00 a.m. and will not resume until conditions are deemed safe.
Essential personnel identified by their departments must report to work unless travel becomes hazardous. Supervisors are tasked with coordinating these efforts.
Drop/Add Period Extended
The university has announced an extension for the drop/add period, now running until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. This adjustment provides students with additional flexibility as they navigate scheduling changes amid the storm-related disruptions.
Updates on Weekend and Monday Operations
Officials expect normal operations to resume on Monday, Jan. 13, but any weekend activities will depend on how the storm unfolds. Students and staff are urged to monitor the university’s emergency website and social media channels for real-time updates on closures, transit schedules, and weather advisories.
For specific policies regarding dining and transportation during inclement weather, students are encouraged to consult the relevant pages on the university’s website.
