Winter Weather Updates

By Jenna Johnson | January 24, 2025

Classes will resume in person at Charleston Southern University on Monday, January 27 at 8 a.m. All offices will return to their normal operating schedule, with employees reporting back to campus on Monday morning. The CSU Emergency Management Team strongly advises our campus community to walk and drive with extreme caution as ice still remains on sidewalks and roadways. These conditions will clear throughout the weekend as temperatures rise and ice melts. Call 5-1-1 for the latest road conditions or visit here.

Looking ahead to the weekend: all are invited to cheer on our Bucs at the Women’s and Men’s Basketball doubleheader against UNC Asheville tomorrow, January 25 in the Buc Dome at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., respectively. The Women’s Tennis match originally scheduled for tomorrow is cancelled. Further game details and updates can be found at csusports.com.

Though campus offices are closed and employees working remotely today, CSU will continue the following operations for our campus residents:

Dining Services:
The Dining Hall remains open today, including dinner from 4:30 – 7 p.m. All retail locations, including The Buc Stop, Chick-fil-A, Java City, and The Galleys, will resume normal operations on Saturday, January 25.

Rivers Library:
The library will resume normal hours on Saturday. Study spaces will remain open in WCCL 201-204 through 11 p.m. tonight.

Brewer Center:

Friday, January 24 – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Normal hours will resume on Saturday.

Campus Store:
The store will resume normal operations on Monday.

**Snow Day Activities:**

Friday, January 24

3 p.m. – Pickleball Tournament and CSU Craft Club Activities in the Brewer Center
6 p.m. – Bucky’s Bingo in the Dining Hall

As always, if you have a security or maintenance emergency on campus, please contact our security office at 843.553.5896.

Stay safe, Bucs!

Posted Friday, January 24 at 3:40 p.m.

Charleston Southern University will extend online learning and remote work for Friday, January 24 due to continued hazardous road conditions in the greater Charleston area. The CSU Emergency Management Team strongly advises our campus community to stay off the roads until conditions have improved.

The campus gates will remain closed until further notice. Only CSU personnel and approved vendors will be allowed access and must present their CSU ID to enter campus. Food and grocery delivery services (i.e. Instacart, UberEats, etc.) are also allowed, but must check in with security upon entering campus.

All events have been canceled or rescheduled for the remainder of the week. However, students attending the Converge conference this weekend should stand by for additional communication. At this time, Student Life is monitoring road conditions and will make a decision for travel tomorrow.

The Women’s and Men’s Basketball doubleheader against UNC Asheville is still scheduled for Saturday, January 25 in the Buc Dome at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., respectively. Women’s Tennis will play Saturday at 1 p.m. against Lees-McRae. The tennis home opener originally scheduled for today will be played on Tuesday, January 28. Further game details and updates can be found at csusports.com.

Though campus offices are closed and employees working remotely, CSU will continue the following operations for our campus residents:

Dining Services:
The Dining Hall will remain open throughout the day today and Friday, with hours for food service as follows:

Breakfast: 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

All retail locations, including The Buc Stop, Chick-fil-A, Java City, and The Galleys, will be closed until further notice.

Brewer Center Hours:

Thursday, January 23 – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, January 24 – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Additional Study Spaces in WCCL rooms 201-204:

Thursday, January 23 – open 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Friday, January 24 – open 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.

Campus Store:
The store is closed until further notice but will continue receiving and processing mail from carriers. The store will not deliver or do mail pickup for as long as offices and buildings are closed for the winter weather.

**Snow Day Activities:**
Thursday, January 23

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Virtual Scavenger Hunt (details on Instagram: @studentlife_csu)
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Dodgeball and Hangout in the Brewer Center

Friday, January 24

3 p.m. – Pickleball Tournament and CSU Craft Club Activities in the Brewer Center
6 p.m. – Bucky’s Bingo in the Dining Hall

The CSU Emergency Management Team will continue to monitor road conditions and make updates as necessary. For now, everyone is encouraged to avoid vehicular travel unless there is a true emergency. If travel is necessary or urgent, please travel slowly and cautiously in areas where ice accumulation is probable, such as bridges and other elevated surfaces. Call 5-1-1 for the latest road conditions or visit here.

Please continue to use caution while walking outdoors. If you have a security or maintenance emergency on campus, please contact our security office at 843.553.5896. For additional safety tips, go to the National Weather Service website.

Stay safe, Bucs!

Posted Thursday, January 23 at 1:14 p.m.

Due to expected hazardous icy road conditions, Charleston Southern University will extend online learning and remote work for Thursday, January 23. The CSU Emergency Management Team strongly advises our campus community to stay off the roads until conditions have improved. Temperatures will stay below freezing today and what will melt is likely to refreeze overnight.

The campus gates will remain closed until further notice. Only CSU personnel and approved vendors will be allowed access and must present their CSU ID to enter campus.

Though campus offices are closed and employees working remotely, CSU will continue the following operations for our campus residents:

Dining Services:
The Dining Hall will remain open throughout the day today and Thursday, with hours for food service as follows:

Breakfast: 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

All retail locations, including The Buc Stop, Chick-fil-A, Java City, and The Galleys, will be closed until further notice.

Brewer Center Hours:

Wednesday, January 22 – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursday, January 23 – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Additional Study Spaces in WCCL rooms 201-204:

Wednesday, January 22 – open until 11 p.m.
Thursday, January 23 – open 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.

**Snow Day Activities:**
Wednesday, January 22

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Board Games and Lunch in the Dining Hall
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Grocery Bingo in the Dining Hall
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Disney Movie Night & Hot Cocoa in the Charleston Room

Thursday, January 23

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Virtual Scavenger Hunt (details on Instagram: @studentlife_csu)
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Dodgeball and Hangout in the Brewer Center

The CSU Emergency Management Team will update the campus community on Thursday afternoon regarding the plan for Friday, January 24. Everyone is encouraged to avoid vehicular travel unless there is a true emergency. If travel is necessary or urgent, please travel slowly and cautiously in areas where ice accumulation is probable, such as bridges and other elevated surfaces. Call 5-1-1 for the latest road conditions or visit here.

Stay safe, warm, and have fun, Bucs!

Posted Wednesday, January 22 at 12:06 p.m.

As a reminder, Charleston Southern University closed offices and moved to online learning today at 1 p.m. and will remain on this plan through Wednesday, January 22 in preparation for the winter storm. To ensure the safety of our campus community, only essential personnel and residents remain on campus during this time.

Resident students are strongly encouraged to be on campus and in their rooms by midnight. The campus gates will close at midnight tonight and remain closed all day tomorrow. Only CSU personnel and approved vendors will be allowed access. Students must present their CSU ID to enter campus.

Though campus offices are closed and employees working remotely, CSU will have the following available for our campus residents:

Dining Services:
The Dining Hall will remain open throughout the day on Wednesday, January 22, with hours for food service as follows:

Breakfast: 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Lunch: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Dinner: 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

All retail locations, including The Buc Stop, Chick-fil-A, Java City, and The Galleys, will be closed until further notice.

Brewer Center Hours:

Tuesday, January 21 – open until 9 p.m.
Wednesday, January 22 – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Additional Study Spaces in WCCL rooms 201-204:

Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 – open until 11 p.m.

Campus Store:
Store is closed through Wednesday, January 22. They will continue receiving and processing mail from carriers, but will not deliver or do mail pickup for as long as offices and buildings are closed for the winter weather.

**Snow Day Activities:**
Wednesday, January 22

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Board Games and Lunch in the Dining Hall
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Grocery Bingo in the Dining Hall
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Movie Night (Disney Movie) & Hot Cocoa in the Charleston Room

The CSU Emergency Management Team will update the campus community on Wednesday afternoon regarding the plan for Thursday, January 23. Everyone is encouraged to avoid vehicular travel unless there is a true emergency. Please use caution while walking outdoors. If you have a security or maintenance emergency on campus, please contact our security office at 843.553.5896. For additional safety tips, go to the National Weather Service website.

Stay safe, warm, and have fun, Bucs!

Posted Tuesday, January 21 at 5:15 p.m.

In anticipation of the impacts of winter weather, Charleston Southern University will pivot to online learning and close campus offices starting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21 through Wednesday, January 22. Students scheduled to attend in-person classes should login to Blackboard for further instruction. Though all on-campus, in-person events are cancelled, dining services will remain available for residents. Follow the Dining Services Instagram for updates on locations and hours. For updated athletic schedules, check csusports.com.

With the exception of essential personnel and the dining hall, all offices and buildings will be closed on Tuesday evening through Wednesday. Employees should discuss remote work options with their supervisor, including school district early release schedules for those with children.

CSU plans to resume normal operations on Thursday, January 23. We will send additional updates should there be any change in the forecast or road safety conditions.

Latest Forecast

A winter storm is in effect for much of the South Carolina Lowcountry from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. Heavy snow is possible, with accumulation expected between one and three inches.

According to local forecasters, our area should plan for dangerous road conditions. The freezing temperatures Wednesday night could result in refreezing and black ice on roadways into Thursday morning.

Cold Weather Tips

Prepare for cold weather:

Fill up your gas tank.

Protect your pets and know the temperature threshold of your plants.

Charge your cell phone and other electronic devices. Keep a charged power bank ready in case of power outages.

Have essential items that can sustain your families for at least three days, including non-perishable food, water, medications, flashlights and batteries, etc.

Keep kerosene heaters and generators outside, properly vented – never use a portable generator indoors.

While indoors:

Ensure doors and windows are shut to keep warm air in and cold air out.

Allow faucets to drip slowly and open cabinet doors below sinks to allow warm air circulation for pipes.

Keep thermostats at a reasonable temperature (above 60 degrees).

If on campus, report leaking or ruptured pipes to Facilities immediately.

While outdoors:

Layer clothing! Outer garments should be water repellant. Wear a hat and mittens.

Cover your mouth with a scarf – this protects your face and, most importantly, your lungs.

If traveling in a vehicle, take extra blankets and clothing; consider a winter car survival kit.

Watch for ice while walking or driving.

Use extreme caution on bridges and less-traveled roads during icy conditions.

For additional safety tips, go to the National Weather Service website.

Please remain vigilant in monitoring local weather updates as well as the latest BucAlert announcements.

Stay safe (and warm), Bucs!

Posted Monday, January 20 at 1 p.m.

The Charleston Southern Emergency Management Team continues to monitor the winter weather conditions anticipated for Tuesday evening and throughout Wednesday.

CSU will remain on its current operating schedule. University offices are closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While we plan for normal operations on Tuesday, we will alert the campus community on Monday of any shifts in this decision.

As always, please stay updated with important announcements communicated via campuswide email, BucAlert, the website, and social media.

Stay safe, Bucs!

Posted Sunday, January 19 at 5:32 p.m.

The Charleston Southern Emergency Management Team is monitoring the winter weather expected next week. With temperatures dropping to highs in the 30s and lows in the 20s, possible precipitation late Tuesday and early Wednesday could bring snow, sleet, and ice to our area. However, forecasters will not know the true impacts to our region until early next week.

CSU will remain on its current operating schedule. Should conditions warrant a change in this decision, we will alert the campus as soon as possible. Please stay updated with important announcements communicated via campuswide email, BucAlert, the website, and social media as necessary.

Stay safe, Bucs!

Posted Friday, January 17 at 6:10 p.m.