Mississippi State University’s Starkville and MSU-Meridian campuses are being impacted by winter weather and will begin the spring semester Jan. 16 with remote operations.

Students can login to Canvas for course information from instructors.

Severe winter weather has made driving conditions hazardous in Central and North Mississippi and are expected to continue to impact transportation Tuesday [Jan. 16].

Employees who can work remotely should do so. Designated employees who are instructed by their supervisors are required to work in person on campus. MSU’s Operational Guidance may be viewed at https://www.emergency.msstate.edu/guidelines/op-guidance.

Faculty, staff and students are urged to use caution to ensure personal safety. The university will make an announcement Tuesday by 5 p.m. about the status of the institution for Wednesday, Jan. 17. Monitor the MSU website and social media for updates. Monitor local news outlets for changing conditions and advisories.

Starkville campus residence halls remain open. For students and staff on campus, Perry Cafeteria will be open Tuesday [Jan. 16] from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Subway and Moe’s open at noon. PODs in Hathorn and Dogwood will be open from 5-10 p.m. Maroon Markets in Griffis and the Wise Center are open 24 hours.

Mitchell Memorial Library and the Sanderson Center will be closed Tuesday. Students are urged to use caution as they move around campus. Sidewalks and outside stairs will be extremely slippery and most likely covered with ice in some areas.

Due to the possibility of icy roadway conditions, SMART service will be suspended Tuesday [Jan. 16]. Updates can be found at www.smart.msstate.edu and through SMART social media outlets.