Hurricane Isaias
Tallahassee to close at noon Friday, Oct. 9; Panama City closed
(POSTED 5 p.m. ET Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026)
Due to Hurricane Isaias and its potential impact, Florida State University’s Tallahassee campuses will shift to remote classes and work from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 9. Beginning at noon on Friday, FSU Tallahassee will cancel classes and suspend normal business operations. This includes the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.
FSU Panama City is closed Thursday, Oct. 8, and Friday, Oct. 9.
In addition, FSU's Coastal and Marine Lab in St. Teresa will close Friday, Oct. 9.
Essential business operations will continue on campus. Employees designated by their departments as on-site essential personnel should consult with their supervisors regarding work expectations and scheduling.
Salaried employees whose job duties cannot be performed remotely and who are not designated as on-site essential personnel will be granted administrative leave.
Human Resources has emailed detailed timekeeping instructions related to the closure.
Students should check Canvas regularly for updates and instructions from their instructors.
Campus housing and dining operations will continue throughout the weather event, and additional support facilities will be available during limited hours.
Many events scheduled for Friday and throughout the weekend will be canceled. Please check event calendars and sponsors for more details.
FSU expects to resume classes and normal business operations on Monday, October 12.
University officials continue to closely monitor the developments of this severe weather event and remind everyone to review the FSU Emergency Preparedness Guide as you prepare for possible severe weather. Individuals are strongly encouraged to monitor local forecasts, particularly before traveling, and to follow the guidance of local and state officials.
According to the most recent update from the National Weather Service, gusty winds, heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and dangerous surf and rip currents are possible beginning Friday.
Continue to check alerts.fsu.edu and the SeminoleSAFE mobile app for the latest university updates.
Campus Services
(UPDATED 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026)
Tentative operating hours for campus services listed are pending weather conditions. Please note that most campus buildings will be on swipe access while normal operations are suspended.
Seminole Dining
Dining locations will close at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and resume normal operations at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.
Transportation & Parking
Bus service will operate until noon Friday, Oct. 9. FSU Safe Rides will operate Thursday, Oct. 8, but be closed Friday night. It will resume normal hours on Saturday evening.
Students parked in the North Circus Lot #437 and the Stadium Drive Lot #480 are urged to move their cars as these lots tend to be flood prone. The Spirit Way Garage is a nearby alternative that also provides an opportunity to get undercover on the lower levels.
Campus Recreation
Leach will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. The Leach Center pool and spa areas are open 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. each day. A limited group fitness class schedule is planned for Saturday and Sunday. Regular hours and program schedules resume Monday.
The Fitness and Movement Clinic and FSU Lakefront Park are closed Friday through Sunday. The Main Campus Fields, Westside Courts, and Rec SportsPlex are closed Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours dependent on field conditions. No Intramural Sports leagues or events will occur Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Schedule updates will be communicated to teams in the coming days.
University Health Services
UHS will be open 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS will be open 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 for virtual appointments. Virtual services can be inititated by calling 850-644-TALK (8255). After-Hours Crisis Lines are available 24/7 at 850-644-TALK (8255).
FSU Libraries
FSU Libraries will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and resume normal operations at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.
Student Union
The Union will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and 11 a.m. to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 10.
FSU Store
The FSU Store, located in the Student Union, will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and resume normal operating hours on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Campus Postal Services
Campus Postal Services are closed, and all mail pick-up and package deliveries will be suspended. Operations will resume on Monday.
Seminole Legacy Golf Club
Normal operating hours on Friday, Oct. 9, and closed Saturday, Oct. 10.
Truist (Campus Branch)
Normal hours on Friday, Oct. 9.
The UPS Store
The UPS Store be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and resume normal operating hours on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Additional Closures
FSU College of Medicine Regional Medical Campus in Pensacola
The FSU College of Medicine Regional Medical Campus in Pensacola will close Thursday, Oct. 8, and Friday, Oct. 9. (Posted 8:12 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026)
Florida State University Schools (Florida High)
FSUS will observe an early release day on Friday, Oct. 9. Students will be dismissed at 11:40 a.m. and campus will close at 2 p.m. All student activities and events scheduled for Oct. 9 are canceled. The Varsity Football Game vs. Gadsden has been rescheduled for Monday, Oct. 12. (Posted 3:45 p.m. ET, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026)
FSU Collegiate School in Panama City
The FSU Collegiate School in Panama City is closed Thursday, Oct. 8, and Friday, Oct. 9. (Posted 8:45 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026)
Seminole Athletics Schedule Updates
(Posted 12:07 p.m. ET, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026)
Friday, Oct. 9
• The Florida State XC Invite is still scheduled for 7:40 a.m. at Apalachee Regional Park. Admission is free.
• Swimming & Diving's Seminole Fall Classic at the Morcom Aquatics Center will now begin at 11 a.m. Friday. Admission is free.
• Soccer's game against North Carolina at the Seminole Soccer Complex has been postponed.
• Volleyball's game against Georgia Tech at Tully Gymnasium has been postponed.
Saturday, Oct. 10
• Baseball's Fall Ball game against Auburn in Pensacola has been canceled.
• Men's Basketball's exhibition game against Mississippi State in Pensacola has been canceled.
• Lacrosse's Fall Ball games against Kennesaw State and Saint Leo at the Seminole Lacrosse Complex will no longer be open to the public.
• Softball's Fall Ball game against Troy at JoAnne Graf Field has been postponed to Sunday at 2 p.m.
Operational Reminders
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Relocate valuables and electronics away from areas near floors and windows in case of water intrusion.
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Unplug any unnecessary electronic equipment.
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Remove perishable items from personal and shared refrigerators. If the university is without power for several days, any remaining perishable food may need to be discarded.
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Secure all windows, roll-up/garage doors, and exterior doors. Please do not leave doors or windows propped open.
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Fill vehicles with gas.
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Place all office trash and recycling in community waste stations.
After the storm: Please report any damage to the Facilities Service Center. Urgent requests can be called in to the Service Center at 850-644-2424.
If you have received an FSU Alert notification, official emergency information and instructions will be posted here as they become available. Visit alerts.fsu.edu or call (850) 644-INFO any time the operational status of Florida State University may be in question. Refresh this page for updated information.