FAMU To Close Thursday Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
In anticipation of inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Nicole, Florida A&M University announced classes on the main Tallahassee campus and surrounding sites are canceled and the University is closed on Thursday, except for essential employees. Evening classes will be held on Wednesday. FAMU DRS is also closed Thursday.
The FAMU COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing site will be closed on Thursday and resume operations on Friday.
Residence halls, the Residence Dining Hall (Top Café’) and The Hub will remain open Thursday. On Friday, the Top Café’ will be open while the The Hub and all retail locations are closed (See below for more details).
The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Institute of Public Health, Pharmacy Practice Center (Davie, Jacksonville, Tampa) offices will be closed on Thursday. Student pharmacists at Jacksonville and Orlando will be excused from rotations on Thursday. Student pharmacists at all other sites are to report to their respective sites as directed by their preceptor. The College of Law in Orlando is closed Wednesday and Thursday.
The University will resume normal operations on Monday, November 14.
Campuses At-Glance:
- Orlando College of Law – campus closed Wednesday and Thursday
- Orlando College of Pharmacy – Center closed Thursday
- Miami/Davie College of Pharmacy– Center closed Wednesday and Thursday
- Jacksonville College of Pharmacy – Center closed Thursday
- Tallahassee – campus closed Thursday/essential employees only
- Tampa – College of Pharmacy – Center closed Thursday
- Quincy and Viticulture Center – closed Thursday- essential employees only
- Crestview- closed Thursday
- Brooksville – Station closed at noon Wednesday and on Thursday/essential employees only
Campus Dining
Thursday, November 10
Residence Dining Hall (Top Cafe’) and The Hub
Brunch | 9 am – 12 pm
Closed 12 pm – 6 pm
Dinner | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Hours subject to change due to weather conditions
(Take-out available for both serving times)
Friday, November 11
Residence Dining Hall only
Brunch 10 am – 2 p.m.
Lite Lunch 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Hub and all retail locations are closed
Normal operations will resume Saturday
Business Center and Rattler Card Office
Closed Thursday and Friday
Campus Bookstore
Closed Thursday,
Open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to become a hurricane before making landfall along the east coast of Florida Wednesday night. In Tallahassee, there’s the potential for tropical storm winds and rain on Thursday.
President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., and the Emergency Management team will continue to monitor Nicole closely and will make announcements regarding the Tallahassee main campus, accordingly. Meanwhile, employees are removing banners, tents and other temporary structures ahead of the weather system’s strong winds.
Please monitor your FAMUINFO email for the latest updates on university operations. Get your storm preparations in order and review your personal hurricane safety plans before the onset of severe weather.
The University community will be updated using the FAMU ALERT text and email messaging system. Automatic enrollment for these messages is made for all staff and students, and settings can be updated via FAMU Alert
Helpful resources:
Get A Plan:
NHC Website:
Hurricane Checklist: