MSU-Starkville campus will close Thursday, March 5, 2015, due to the current winter weather advisories from the National Weather Service and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
Severe winter weather conditions, including predictions of freezing precipitation and significant ice accumulations on roads, bridges, sidewalks, trees and power lines in north Mississippi, are predicted to make driving conditions and pedestrian travel on campus dangerous.
MSU-Meridian campus will operate on normal schedule on Thursday, March 5. Commuter students are urged to exercise caution in travel decisions.
MSU-Starkville’s Thursday classes, day and evening, are cancelled. Non-essential employees should not report to work. Faculty, staff and students are urged to use caution to ensure personal safety.
The university will make an announcement Thursday [March 5] at 8 p.m. about the status of the institution for Friday, March 6.
Monitor Maroon Alerts and the MSU website for updates. Monitor local news outlets for changing conditions and advisories. Starkville campus residence halls remain open.
Perry Cafeteria will open 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5. Other dining facilities will be closed, including those in the Colvard Student Union.
Mitchell Memorial Library and the Sanderson Center will be closed March 5.
Media inquiries should be directed to Sid Salter, MSU Chief Communications Officer, at 601-507-8004 or ss51@msstate.edu.