KENNESAW, Ga. | Jan 26, 2026

Kennesaw State University will be OPEN and resume normal operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

As a reminder, KSU is closed on Monday, Jan. 26. Please continue to follow the winter weather guidance during the closure as noted below:

Faculty and Staff:

• Faculty are not expected to switch to an online learning model. Faculty should not require students to complete any assignments for Monday.
• Essential personnel, employees who have been identified by their department or unit as critical to the maintenance and operations of the University, particularly providing essential support to students, are expected to report to work unless conditions prevent safe travel.
• Essential personnel should contact their supervisors for additional information.
• Please review the campus closure FAQs.  

Campus Information:

• Campus police will continue to provide around-the-clock protection. They can be reached by phone at (470) 578-6666 for emergencies and (470) 578-6206 for non-emergency needs.
• All academic and administrative buildings will remain locked on Monday, Jan. 26; only personnel with building access will be able to enter buildings.
• Residence and dining halls on each campus will operate on Monday, Jan. 26. Please visit the Campus Services Inclement Weather website for more details.

How to Stay Informed: 

KSU will provide updates on campus operations through the KSU Emergency Email and Text Alert system, and other KSU communication channels as follows:

• KSU website
• KSU News website
• KSU Office of Emergency Management website
• Campus Services Inclement Weather website
• Hours of operation for essential services including University Dining, Big Owl Bus service, etc.
• Follow KSU social media channels on Facebook (KennesawStateUniversity) and Instagram (@kennesawstateuniversity)
• KSU Emergency Email and Text Alert system

To ensure you receive emergency alerts on your mobile phone, please keep your contact information up to date in Owl Express (for students) and OneUSG Connect (for faculty and staff).

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 51,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 8 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.