Campus Life

All UWF Campuses to Reopen Thursday, Aug. 30

August 29, 2012 12:20 p.m.  

August 29, 2012
12:20 p.m.  

UWF officials have completed the reconnaissance of campus and have confirmed that both the Pensacola main campus and Emerald Coast campus will reopen on Thursday, August 30 for normal operations as planned. Classes and all university operations will resume on the normal schedule. Deadlines for drop/add and payment of tuition and fees have also been extended. They are as follows:

  • Drop/Add:  Wednesday, September 5 @ 11:59 p.m.
  • Tuition & Fee Payment: Wednesday, September 5 @ 11:59 p.m.
  • Financial Aid Disbursement:  Monday, September 10
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August 28, 2012
6:00 p.m. 



As Hurricane Isaac continues to move towards the coast of Louisiana, we will continue to see stronger wind and rain through the evening. For students remaining on campus, we ask that you limit your outside activity and pay careful attention to instructions and information provided by your resident assistant and other members of the Housing team.

University officials will assess the campus once the storm passes and prepare to reopen on Thursday as planned unless conditions change.

The Nautilus Market will continue to operate on this schedule for tomorrow (Wednesday, August 29):

Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

In addition, the campus trolley service has been suspended through tomorrow and will resume normal operations on Thursday, August 30. Please visit http://uwf.im/stormfaq for a list of Frequently Asked Questions. 
UWF officials will continue to communicate with students, parents, faculty and staff via email, www.uwfemergency.org, www.facebook.com/westfl, www.twitter.com/univofwestfl and news.uwf.edu as the storm develops. Weather information is also available by tuning into WUWF at 88.1FM or streaming online at www.wuwf.org.


August 28, 2012 


1:00 p.m. 



Tropical Storm Isaac has officially become a category 1 Hurricane. Isaac is expected to continue moving in a northwestwardly direction and reach the coastlines of southern Louisiana by this evening. The storm has the potential for a 3 to 6 ft storm surge in the Florida Panhandle and we are expecting approximately 4 to 6 inches of rain.

With the storm moving slower than expected this will prolong the wind and rain as well as create conditions for possible tornados. UWF will have reconnaissance teams on campus once the storm passes in order to assess any damage and prepare the campus to reopen on Thursday. Please visit http://uwf.im/stormfaq for an updated list of Frequently Asked Questions. 

In the event of a tornado, seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest level of the home or building you are in. Stay away from windows, doors, corners and exterior walls. As a rule of thumb, put as many walls between you and the outside as you possibly can. Get under a sturdy table, a mattress or something to protect you from the debris and remember to protect to your head and neck. For more information on tornados and what to do, visit http://www.ready.gov/tornadoes.

If you are unsure of the best location for the residence hall you are in please ask your resident advisor or a member of the Housing staff. 

For students remaining on campus, please take note of the following information:

Campus Dining (Nautilus Market) Today & Tomorrow:
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Trolley Service: 
The trolleys will not run today or tomorrow.

UWF officials will continue to communicate with students, parents, faculty and staff via email, www.uwfemergency.org, www.facebook.com/westfl, www.twitter.com/univofwestfl and news.uwf.edu as the storm develops. Weather information is also available by tuning into WUWF at 88.1FM or streaming online at www.wuwf.org.

August 27, 2012 

6:00 p.m. 



In an effort to keep the UWF community updated, a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that address the most common questions and concerns has been posted to our www.uwfemergency.org website. You can also access the FAQ file directly, by visiting http://uwf.im/stormfaq.

We encourage our students, faculty and staff to continue to monitor Tropical Storm Isaac as it makes its way through the Gulf. 

As of the 5 p.m. update by the National Weather Service, The Hurricane Warning from the Florida-Alabama border to Destin, Florida has been changed to a Tropical Storm Warning. Tropical Storm Force winds are expected to move into the Florida Big Bend and Florida Panhandle in the Tropical Storm Warning area tonight, and into the remainder of the northern Gulf of Mexico coast late tonight and Tuesday.

In addition, the Red Cross has begun the process of closing several public shelters including the one on campus in the HLS building. Areas under evacuation warnings are also being reduced. Please visit your county’s EOC site for details: 

http://www.bereadyescambia.com/http://www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency/http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/eoc.asp 

We hope that those who are remaining in the area have taken necessary precautions to prepare for the storm. UWF officials will continue to communicate with students, parents, faculty and staff via email, www.uwfemergency.org, www.facebook.com/westfl, www.twitter.com/univofwestfl and news.uwf.edu as the storm develops. Weather information is also available by tuning into WUWF at 88.1FM or streaming online at www.wuwf.org.

August 27, 2012
11:55 a.m.

Classes and business operations have been cancelled and officially suspended through Wednesday, August 29. The drop/add period has been extended to Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 11:59 p.m. Financial aid will be dispersed on Monday, Sept. 10. Additional information regarding financial aid, drop/add and individual course schedules will be provided when campus reopens.

All UWF campuses will reopen on Thursday, August 30 unless conditions change. Classes will resume the normal course schedule for the remainder of the week. 

Campus Residents: At this time, UWF residential students who remain on campus will be asked to shelter in place during the storm. A decision will be made about moving residents to the campus shelter, as more information is received and assessed by UWF’s Emergency Management Team over the next 12 to 24 hours. For questions regarding this matter, please see the Housing & Residence Life staff.

Trolley Service: All three trolleys will run their regular schedule on Monday, August 27 including off-campus trips to the Target/Publix shopping center. Trolley service will be temporarily suspended after Monday or if sustained winds reach 35+ miles per hour.

Dining Services: The Nautilus Market in the Commons on main campus will be open regular hours today, August 27. However, they will close earlier than usual at 7 p.m. All other retail dining locations on both main campus and the coffee shop on the Emerald Coast campus will be closed through Wednesday, August 29. Nautilus Market hours will be as follows unless conditions change:

Tuesday/Wednesday Nautilus Market Hours:
Breakfast – 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dinner – 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Additional updates will be provided later today or as conditions change. 

UWF officials will continue to communicate with students, parents, faculty and staff via email, www.uwfemergency.org, www.facebook.com/westfl, www.twitter.com/univofwestfl and news.uwf.edu as the storm develops. Weather information is also available by tuning into WUWF at 88.1FM or streaming online at www.wuwf.org.
August 26, 2012 

7:00 p.m. 



Due to the threat posed by Tropical Storm Isaac, all University of West Florida campuses, including main campus and the Emerald Coast, will close on Monday, August 27. The university has cancelled all classes, events and related campus activities through Wednesday, August 29.

UWF employees are to report to campus on Monday, August 27 through 12 p.m. at which time campus will close. Employees should use this time to secure office spaces and conduct limited business activity. Faculty and staff should continue to monitor WUWF after the storm for information on resumption of business activities and reporting to work.

If possible, students who live on campus are encouraged to return home to their permanent residences. Students that remain on campus should stay in their assigned residence halls unless otherwise notified by the UWF Housing department. Students who have vehicles on campus should park in spaces that are not located immediately under trees if possible. 

The safety of the UWF community is the university’s first priority, and all decisions about how UWF will deal with the storm and when the campuses will reopen will be made with that priority in mind.

UWF officials will continue to communicate with students, parents, faculty and staff via email, www.uwfemergency.org, www.facebook.com/westfl, www.twitter.com/univofwestfl and www.news.uwf.edu as the storm develops. Weather information is also available by tuning into WUWF at 88.1FM or streaming online at www.wuwf.org.