Due to Hurricane Irma, Florida Atlantic University will be closed Thursday, Sept. 7 through Sunday, Sept. 10. All university events are canceled through Sunday, Sept. 10.

Residence halls and dining halls on the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses will remain open to resident students, but only residents and essential personnel should remain on any campus after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Resident students are encouraged to review the University Housing Hurricane Guide for tips on preparing for the storm.

FAU officials are in contact with the appropriate local and state agencies. Students, faculty and staff should monitor all communication channels, including the University status page (www.fau.edu/advisory), the FAU homepage (www.fau.edu) the FAU hotline 1-888-8FAUOWL (832-8695), email, text, phone and local media outlets. Information regarding campus openings and class schedules for Monday, Sept. 11 will be communicated when more is known.

Additional information and resources are available on the FAU Department of Emergency Management website, the National Hurricane Center website and the National Weather Service website provides guidance on hurricane preparedness.

Stay safe, Owls!