Tulane University announced the school’s temporary shutdown Monday for the next two weeks following Hurricane Ida, saying it would evacuate remaining students in-residence and off-campus to Houston beginning Tuesday morning.
The university has asked students to pack a maximum of two suitcases, including computers and valuables, to travel to Texas via bus. The school will provide students with more information Monday night. Th
Tulane said it would establish a hub in Houston to provide food and lodging on the university’s dime for students until they can book flights home. Students who would need financial assistance can apply for emergency funds through the office of the Dean of Students.
“Due to catastrophic transmission damage to the city power grid, all of Orleans Parish is currently without power,” Tulane said in a statement. “Other pieces of critical infrastructure, including services associated with Sewerage & Water Board and the supply chain and critical labor for the region, may be impacted for several weeks. Like all in the region, Tulane experienced a range of damage that requires repair.”
School leadership canceled all classes scheduled through September 12, adding the university would reschedule the classes at the end of the semester.
On September 13, virtual classes will resume for students, continuing online-only through October 6.
After the fall break, in-person classes will resume on campus on October 11.
“If the city’s return to normalcy is accelerated and circumstances permit, we may have the opportunity to bring our community back to campus sooner,” the statement continued. “More details will be shared in coming weeks, and future communications will address expectations for staff during this time.”
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