Emergency & Weather Alerts
Weather Closure
With the exception of fully online classes, the University of South Alabama will remain closed on Friday, Jan. 24, due to hazardous road conditions in some areas and snow and ice on campus roads, sidewalks and other surfaces. As there are no significant power outages that remain in the region, online classes will resume on Friday.
The Dining Hall is open today (Thursday) until 7 p.m. and from 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday, but all other campus dining options are closed. The Jag Mart (located in Azalea Hall) has grab-and-go meals, snacks and drinks for students living on campus. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but stock is limited due to delivery delays because of the storm.
The Recreation Center will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, but all Rec Center classes are canceled.
The USA Bookstore will be open Saturday, Jan. 25, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Otherwise, the University will resume normal operating hours on Saturday.
Previous Messages
Wed., Jan. 21
The University of South Alabama will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 23, due to the winter storm and hazardous road conditions in many areas. This includes online classes. In addition, the women's basketball game scheduled for tonight in the Mitchell Center is postponed to Feb. 8.
The Dining Hall is open today (Wednesday) until 7 p.m. and from 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday, but all other campus dining options are closed. The Jag Mart (located in Azalea Hall) has grab-and-go meals, snacks and drinks for students living on campus. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Information regarding the University’s operating schedule on Friday, Jan. 24, will be provided by 3 p.m. on Thursday.
USA Health is providing updates separately regarding operating hours for clinics, but all hospitals and the Freestanding Emergency Room remain open.
Tues, Jan. 21
The University of South Alabama will remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to the winter storm. The women's basketball game scheduled for Wednesday in the Mitchell Center is postponed to Feb. 8.
The Dining Hall is open today (Tuesday) until 7 p.m. and from 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday, but all other campus dining options are closed. The Jag Mart (located in Azalea Hall) has grab-and-go meals, snacks and drinks for students living on campus. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Information regarding the University’s operating schedule on Thursday, Jan. 23, will be provided by 5 p.m. on Wednesday. USA Health is providing updates separately regarding operating hours for clinics, but all hospitals and the Freestanding Emergency Room remain open.
Sun., Jan. 19
The University of South Alabama will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to the expected winter storm. The Dining Hall will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, but all other campus dining options will be closed.
Information regarding the University’s operating schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 22, will be provided by 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Emergency Information at USA
If there were an emergency, this website would be updated frequently with instructions and information about the incident, campus services and resources available to the USA community.
In an emergency that requires immediate help from police, fire fighters or medical technicians, call 911. You may also call the USA Police Dept. at (251) 460-6312 to report an emergency, crime or suspicious activity on campus.
All members of the USA community should take steps to ensure their own safety and the safety of others in an emergency. Know your role in an emergency and update your contact information with the university. If you or a friend needs assistance with a personal issue, seek help.