FSU Alert

Current University Status: Open and Fully Operational

Hurricane Milton

(UPDATED 6:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024)

Florida State University is actively monitoring the development and forecast track of Hurricane Milton. 

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art to close Monday through Wednesday 
Due to Hurricane Milton and its possible impact on the region, The Ringling campus in Sarasota will be closed to visitors beginning Monday, Oct. 7, through Wednesday, Oct. 9. University officials will determine the appropriate day and time to reopen the campus. 

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training in Sarasota, Florida 
The FSU Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training in Sarasota will cancel classes Monday, Oct. 7 through Thursday, Oct. 10 due to Tropical Storm Milton. 

FSU College of Medicine Regional Medical Campus in Sarasota, Florida 
The College of Medicine Regional Medical Campus in Sarasota will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Wednesday, Oct. 9. University officials will determine the appropriate day and time to reopen the campus.

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. 

University officials will take additional actions as the future forecasts warrant, so continue to refresh alerts.fsu.edu for updated information on the university’s status, official announcements, or situational updates. 


If you have received an FSU Alert notification, official emergency information and instructions will be posted here as they become available. Refresh this page for updated information any time the operational status of Florida State University may be in question.

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