Updated Tuesday, Jan. 27 @ 6:15 pm
Dear campus community,
USC Upstate will reopen for normal operations tomorrow and classes will be on a normal schedule. Please exercise caution in parking lots and on sidewalks, as slick or icy patches may still be present. Taking a few extra minutes to proceed carefully will help reduce the risk of slips, falls and other weather-related accidents. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your professor or your supervisor. We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus tomorrow. Please continue to be safe.
Sincerely,
Dr. Bennie L. Harris
Chancellor
Updated Monday, Jan. 26 at 6:15 pm
Dear campus community,
Following the decision of Spartanburg County government to keep county offices closed another day, USC Upstate will remain closed tomorrow. Virtual learning for Tuesday is cancelled as well. We will continue to provide any updates as needed. Thank you and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Dr. Bennie L. Harris
Chancellor
Updated Sunday, Jan. 25 at 6:15 pm
Dear campus community,
Following the decision of Spartanburg County government to close all county offices on Monday, USC Upstate will be closed tomorrow. Virtual learning for Monday only is cancelled as well. Tuesday classes will remain virtual for now. We will continue to provide any updates as needed. Thank you and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Dr. Bennie L. Harris
Chancellor
Updated Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
In anticipation of this weekend’s winter storm, which is expected to bring sleet, ice and hazardous driving conditions to the Upstate, the USC Upstate campus is making the following adjustments:
For students:
- All classes will move to virtual learning on Monday and Tuesday. Please check with your professor if you have questions.
- The Housing Office has communicated with residential students about dining, parking and other safety information. Please check your email if you have not already done so.
- Gramling and Hodge drives will be closed as a safety precaution.
- We recommend students return home today if their families live outside the storm impact area. Be aware there will not be heat in any campus buildings if the power goes out.
- The Library and Spartan Rec Center will be closed.
For faculty and staff:
- Please take time to prepare for any potential impacts and use appropriate safety precautions. Non-essential employees should talk to their supervisor regarding remote work or personal leave options.
- As a reminder, any decisions on weather-related closures or delays follow those of Spartanburg County, not the Spartanburg school districts.
Continue to monitor our website for updates and sign up for SpartAlerts if you have not already done so. USC Upstate has convened the Incident Management Team to support readiness efforts and review university operating conditions. We will share any updates over the weekend as more information becomes available. As always, the safety of our campus community is our primary concern.
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