MSU resumes classes Jan. 27, but students to receive accommodations if travel remains unsafe
Contact: Allison Matthews
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University will return to normal operations Tuesday [Jan. 27] and is asking students, faculty and staff to monitor weather conditions and exercise caution and good judgment in making travel and personal safety decisions. MSU Extension and MAFES locations will follow unit leadership.
Due to the extremely dangerous road conditions in North Mississippi and surrounding states, faculty should give students who are experiencing difficulties in returning to Starkville for the next two days extra considerations, which could include excused absences, recorded lectures, alternative assignments, or other appropriate academic accommodations.
While much of North Mississippi continues to see major impacts from severe winter weather, students and employees unable to return to campus should communicate with their respective faculty members and supervisors. MSU leaders understand that those without power may have limited ability to communicate.
MSU encourages all students, faculty and staff to monitor weather conditions and the media for changing weather information, as well as www.msstate.edu and official university social media for updates. Review instructions for coping with severe weather at emergency.msstate.edu, which also includes emergency guidelines, as well as preparedness tips, information about Maroon Alerts, and more.
Media inquiries should be directed to Vice President for Strategic Communications Sid Salter at 601-507-8004 or ss51@msstate.edu.