Emergency Management

Status: Safety

Oxford Campus Closed Through Sunday, Feb. 8

REBALERT: The Oxford campus at the University of Mississippi will be closed through Sunday, Feb. 8, due to the extreme impact and ongoing recovery efforts from the recent ice storm and severe winter weather. This includes the cancellation of all classes, events and activities. The university will continue to evaluate conditions and will notify the campus community of any further necessary adjustments to operations. The university, city and county have experienced significant impacts from the ice storm including downed trees and power lines, power outages, falling ice and hazardous road conditions. • For those currently in the area who decide to travel: Please check weather and road conditions along your route and make travel decisions accordingly. Some roads in the region are currently shut down. The Mississippi Department of Transportation has free resources related to road conditions, weather and more. • For those not on campus or not in the local area: Do not return at this time in order to provide our first responders and university teams the ability to safely undertake recovery efforts. Work continues to reinstate basic services such as power and water, clear roads and walkways, remove trees and debris, and assess and address ongoing impacts to buildings and campus infrastructure. All classes and academic activities are cancelled until the university reopens. Once reopened, faculty and instructors will communicate directly with students regarding adjustments to coursework, academic activities, assignments, exams and deadlines. Additional details and information will be shared by the Office of the Provost. The Student Union continues to serve as a warming center for students and employees, with overnight access. The Rebel Market continues to serve as our food service location for this event. For more information and operating hours, click here. OUT buses have resumed limited operations with service from the majority of the Master Lease locations to the Student Union and to Walmart, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on a continuous loop. Follow @outransit on Twitter and Instagram for schedule updates. Regional campuses make decisions about changing operating hours in conjunction with their host campuses. Check regional campus websites for any changes or updates to operating schedules. Visit olemisssports.com for information about athletic events. Students, faculty and staff should follow @OleMiss and monitor their email for further updates.

Last Updated: 1/28/2026 @ 4:29:27 pm (CST)