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Tropical Storm Debby Higher Education Closures and Delays

Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida on Monday and is expected to produce heavy rainfall and flooding in South Carolina as it passes through this week. In response, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2024-16 declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of the storm. The executive order activated the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and enables all state agencies to coordinate resources in preparation for Hurricane Debby. 

We will update the information below throughout the week to reflect all closings and delays reported to us from public institutions of higher education in South Carolina.

If you are a student, faculty or staff, please verify any closure information directly with your institution.

Research and Comprehensive Institutions

Status

The Citadel

Offices will be closed Aug. 6-7. In-person classes on Monday night, Tuesday and Wednesday will be canceled. Online classes will not be affected. Additional information and future updates posted at: https://today.citadel.edu/monitoring-tropical-storm-debby/.

Clemson University
  • Clemson-MUSC Bioengineering Program - closed Aug. 6-8
  • Clemson Design Center Charleston - closed Aug. 6-8
  • Clemson University Restoration Institute - closed Aug. 6-8
  • Coastal Research and Education Center - closed Aug. 6-8
  • Edisto Research and Education Center - closed Aug. 6-7
  • Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science – closed Aug. 6
  • Pee Dee Research and Education Center – closed Aug. 7-8

Note: All Charleston facilities follow Charleston County's closure status.

Coastal Carolina University

Remote operations effective Aug. 6 at 3 p.m., through Aug. 8. Any further updates will be provided by end of day on Aug. 8.

College of Charleston

All activities canceled after 5 p.m., on Aug. 5. Normal business operations suspended Aug. 6-7. Additional updates will be shared at: emergency.charleston.edu.

Francis Marion University

Classes transition to virtual instruction Aug. 6 at 2:30 p.m., and non-essential university staff will assume remote responsibilities as assigned by their supervisors. This will continue through the duration of the storm - FMU anticipates resumption of operations Aug. 12, additional information to follow.

Lander University

Open / No Delays Reported

Medical University of South Carolina

Campus closed through Aug. 8. Non-essential personnel to work remotely if possible. Additional details at: https://web.musc.edu/alerts.

South Carolina State University

Closed Aug. 6-7. Move in dates for affinity groups scheduled to arrive this week have been suspended until further notice.

USC Columbia

 Closed Aug. 8 except for essential personnel. 

USC Aiken

 Open / No Delays Reported 

USC Beaufort

 USC Beaufort campuses in Bluffton and Beaufort and on Hilton Head Island will be closed Aug. 6-7 with building access restricted to essential emergency personnel. For updates visit USCB.edu/weather .

USC Upstate

 Open / No Delays Reported

Winthrop University

 Open / No Delays Reported

 

Two-Year Regional USC Campuses 

Status

USC Lancaster

 Open / No Delays Reported

USC Salkehatchie

 Closed Aug. 6-8. All offices will be closed, and classes and campus-related activities will be cancelled during this time. Normal operations resume Aug. 9.

USC Sumter

 Open / No Delays Reported

USC Union

 Open / No Delays Reported

 

Technical Colleges

Status

Aiken Technical College

Open / No Delays Reported

Central Carolina Technical College

All campuses closed Aug. 8. Will continue to monitor the weather and expect to be open for normal business hours on Aug. 9

Denmark Technical College

Closing at 1 p.m. Aug. 6, e-learning Aug. 7. Campus reopens at 1 p.m. Aug. 8.

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Remote schedule effective Aug. 6 at 3 p.m., through Friday, Aug. 9. Normal operations resume Aug. 12 .

Greenville Technical College

Open / No Delays Reported

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

All campuses close and virtual operations begin Aug. 6 at 12 p.m., to ensure the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff as the region prepares for heavy rains and major flooding. In-person classes scheduled for Aug. 6-9 been canceled.

All operations suspended for Thursday, Aug. 8 (no remote work or services)

Normal operations resumed Aug. 9. For additional information, visit the HGTC advisory page.

Midlands Technical College

All MTC campuses closed Aug. 6 at 12 p.m. All campuses closed Aug. 8.

Northeastern Technical College

 Open / No Delays Reported

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

 Closed Aug. 6-8.

Piedmont Technical College

 Open / No Delays Reported

Spartanburg Community College

 Open / No Delays Reported

Technical College of the Lowcountry

 All campuses closed Aug. 5 - 7. Additional updates will be posted at: www.tcl.edu/emergency.

Tri-County Technical College

 Open / No Delays Reported

Trident Technical College

 All campuses move to virtual operations Aug. 6-8 (subject to change). Online and scheduled online meeting classes will proceed as scheduled. Employees who are able should telecommute while the campuses are closed. Additional updates will be shared through the TTC Emergency Information web page. 

Williamsburg Technical College

 Campus closed as of Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. E-Learning and work-from-home Aug. 6-9. Normal business hours resume Aug. 12.

York Technical College

 Open / No Delays Reported