VSU to Close Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday, Sept. 27 due to Helene

The campus of Valdosta State University will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday, Sept. 27 due to Tropical Storm Helene.

VALDOSTA, Ga. - Valdosta State University is continuing to monitor what is now Tropical Storm Helene. The latest models show increased intensity as it moves toward the Big Bend of Florida and South Georgia. To ensure the safety of our entire campus community, VSU will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27. 

Please continue reading for important information below. 

Residence Halls: Students and housing employees who live on campus are allowed to remain in their hall during the closure and storm. Housing staff will be providing guidance and support to residents throughout the storm. During the brunt of the storm, students remaining on campus will be required to shelter in place in their residence hall. Separate communication from Housing will be sent to students living on campus asking to report if they will be staying. 

Dining Services: All dining locations on campus will have normal operating hours on Wednesday, Sept. 25. 

• Palms Dining will be open Thursday, Sept. 26 for brunch from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  All other dining locations will be closed.
• Meal plan holders can eat and take a meal to go from the dining halls during brunch.
• Storm meal bags with non-perishable items can also be picked up from Palms Dining during this time.
• We anticipate Palms Dining to reopen for meal service once the storm passes Friday and it is safe to do so. Updates will be sent via email. 
• We encourage students to also have water and shelf-stable food.

Athletics: Both the Blazer volleyball and women’s soccer matches scheduled for Friday have been moved. For Saturday, both the home football game vs. West Alabama (7 p.m.) and the home volleyball match vs. Union (1 p.m.) are still on as of now. The volleyball match rescheduled from Friday will be played at 1 p.m. this Sunday at The Complex. The scheduled soccer match on Sunday at 1 p.m. vs. Lee is also still a go at this time. Updates on the impact of Helene on Blazer Athletics can be found here. 

Students, faculty, and staff should continue to monitor their valdosta.edu email for updates. Updates will also be posted on VSU’s flagship social media accounts (@valdostastate).