Urgent Carolina Alert: Columbia campus will resume normal operations on Tuesday, February 3.
02/03/2026 11:51 am
Carolina Alert: The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will resume normal operations on Tuesday, February, 3. All classes will meet as scheduled, and campus services will return to normal hours. USC’s Facilities team has worked diligently to keep campus walkways clear during the weekend’s snow event, but please remain cautious of any lingering ice accumulation while navigating campus. A special thanks to all the essential workers who helped keep critical campus operations running this weekend.
Carolina Alert: Due to continued inclement weather, USC's Columbia campus will remain closed on Monday, Feb. 2. All in-person classes and previously scheduled events on Monday are canceled.
02/02/2026 2:05 pm
Carolina Alert: In keeping with county closure determinations by the Office of the Governor, the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will remain closed on Monday, Feb. 2 due to continued inclement weather. All in-person classes and previously scheduled events on Monday are canceled. Essential food service will be available during the closure. Recreation centers (sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/campus_recreation/), the Thomas Cooper Library (sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/university_libraries/about/locations/tcl/), student health services (sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/student-health-well-being/medical-services/), and the Russell House (sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/russell_house/) will operate under modified hours. Please check the respective websites for updates on hours. Everyone is reminded to exercise caution, and all avoid unnecessary travel below-freezing temperatures, as the roadways in the Midlands are icy. Please obey all signage and public safety directives concerning travel. Crossing bridges and elevated roads can be especially hazardous because ice accumulates much faster than on normal roads and sidewalks. Snow events in central South Carolina are rare, so roadways may take longer to recover because snowplows and salt treatments are typically not available. USC employees designated as essential personnel should check with their supervisor as soon as possible if they are unsure of their status or responsibilities during a campus closure. Please note: all campus closure determinations for state agencies within Richland County are made by the Office of the Governor. USC will send updates if there are changes to the campus schedules and operations. In the meantime, please monitor email, sc.edu/weather, x.com/uofsc, and sc.edu/carolinaalert for updates.
Carolina Alert: In-person classes, workshops and tutoring sessions scheduled for 1/31 on USC’s Columbia campus will be online due to expected snow accumulation.
02/01/2026 11:18 am
Carolina Alert: In-person classes, workshops and tutoring sessions scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31 on the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will be moved online due to expected snow accumulation throughout the Midlands region this weekend. Snow, wind and below freezing temperatures are expected to begin Saturday morning and continue throughout Sunday evening. Several inches of snow accumulation is likely during this winter weather event. Except for Saturday’s men’s basketball game (https://gamecocksonline.com/news/2026/01/29/saturdays-game-versus-lsu-moved-up-to-1-p-m-et/) all other on-campus events planned for Saturday are canceled or delayed until a later date. Essential food service will be available during the weather event. Recreation centers (https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/campus_recreation/), the Thomas Cooper Library (https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/university_libraries/about/locations/tcl/), the Center for Health and Well-Being (https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/student-health-well-being/medical-services/), and the Russell House (https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/russell_house/) will operate under modified hours. Please check the respective websites for updates on hours. Everyone is reminded to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel during snow and below-freezing temperatures, as the roadways may become icy. Please obey all signage and public safety directives concerning travel. Crossing bridges and elevated roads can be especially hazardous because ice accumulates much faster than on normal roads and sidewalks. Snow events in central South Carolina are rare, so roadways may take longer to recover because snowplows and salt treatments are typically not available. USC employees designated as essential personnel should check with their supervisor as soon as possible if they are unsure of their status or responsibilities during a campus closure or delayed opening. Please note: all campus closure determinations for state agencies within Richland County are made by the Office of the Governor. USC will send updates if there are changes to the campus schedules and operations. In the meantime, please monitor email, sc.edu/weather, USC's social media at x.com/uofsc, and the Carolina Alert website at sc.edu/carolinaalert for updates.
Carolina Alert: EXTREME COLD WARNING issued for the Columbia campus starting tomorrow Saturday, January 31, 2026 7:00pm until Sunday, February 1, 2026 10:00am.
02/01/2026 11:17 am
Carolina Alert: EXTREME COLD WARNING issued for the Columbia campus starting tomorrow Saturday, January 31, 2026 7:00pm until Sunday, February 1, 2026 10:00am. Check sc.edu/CarolinaAlert for information. Preparedness information can be found at https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/law_enforcement_and_safety/emergency-procedures/natural-disasters-fire/index.php. Please monitor www.sc.edu/CarolinaAlert, sc.edu/uofsc/weather/, and local media for more information and updates.
Carolina Alert: WINTER STORM WARNING issued for the Columbia campus starting today Friday, 01/30, at 10pm through Sunday, 02/1, at 10am.
02/01/2026 11:16 am
Carolina Alert: WINTER STORM WARNING issued for the Columbia campus starting today Friday, 01/30, at 10pm until Sunday, February 01, 2026 10:00am. Check sc.edu/CarolinaAlert for information. Preparedness information can be found at https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/law_enforcement_and_safety/emergency-procedures/natural-disasters-fire/index.php. Please monitor www.sc.edu/CarolinaAlert, sc.edu/weather, and local media for more information and updates.
Carolina Alert: Due to inclement weather, Columbia campus will open at 11am on Monday, January 26. All classes beginning before 11am on Monday are canceled.
01/27/2026 1:23 pm
Delayed Opening for Monday, Jan. 26 Due to inclement weather, the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will open under a delayed start at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26. All classes beginning before 11 a.m. on Monday are canceled. Student services, including essential food service, recreation centers and the Center for Health and Well-Being will operate under normal hours. As a state agency within Richland County, the university’s Columbia campus follows the delay and closure determinations of the Office of the Governor. Students, faculty and staff are reminded to exercise caution if traveling from areas impacted from inclement weather. Employees who are unable to travel to campus must coordinate with their supervisors. As always, students should correspond directly with their instructors if class attendance is impacted for any reason. The safety of our campus community is a primary concern of the university, so please be sure to monitor sc.edu/weather, USC's social media at x.com/UofSC, and Carolina Alert's website at sc.edu/carolinaalert for any additional updates.
Carolina Alert: ICE STORM WARNING issued for the Columbia campus.
01/27/2026 1:23 pm
Carolina Alert: ICE STORM WARNING issued for the Columbia campus starting on Saturday, 01/24, at 1pm until Monday, January 26, 2026 4:00am.
Carolina Alert: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the Columbia campus. Use caution in low-lying areas.
09/20/2025 4:04 pm
Carolina Alert: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the Columbia campus until Saturday, September 20, 2025 6:00pm. Use caution in low-lying areas.
Carolina Alert: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the Columbia campus. Use caution in low-lying areas.
09/06/2025 8:53 pm
Carolina Alert: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the Columbia campus. Use caution in low-lying areas.
Carolina Alert: ALL CLEAR.ALL CLEAR. There is no ongoing emergency at this time; you no longer need to shelter in place. The Thomas Cooper Library building remains closed until further notice.Public safety officials are on the scene. Obey public safety officials' commands.Additional safety information can be found at https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/law_enforcement_and_safety/emergency-procedures/active-shooter/index.php.Please monitor www.sc.edu/CarolinaAlert and local media f
08/24/2025 8:11 pm
Carolina Alert: ALL CLEAR. ALL CLEAR. There is no ongoing emergency at this time; you no longer need to shelter in place. The Thomas Cooper Library building remains closed until further notice. Public safety officials are on the scene. Obey public safety officials' commands. Additional safety information can be found at https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/law_enforcement_and_safety/emergency-procedures/active-shooter/index.php. Please monitor www.sc.edu/CarolinaAlert and local media for more information and updates.