UF campus will be closed this Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 10, due to Hurricane Milton, the university announced in a press release. All academic and student-related activities will be suspended, including online classes and exams.
This interferes with the Fall 2024 Student Government elections, which are currently scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. The SG Supervisor of Elections will make an announcement regarding changes to the election schedule.
At this time, UF has not announced plans to evacuate on-campus residents and recommends that those who live in residence halls should plan to shelter in place. Those who live off campus should follow local and state guidance for preparing for a tropical storm or hurricane, UF said in a press release.
Florida Fresh Dining announced Gator Corner and The Eatery at Broward Hall will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. according to its website. The Graham and Rawlings markets will also be open Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Reitz Union market, Starbucks and Panda Express will be open Thursday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
UF Health hospitals and clinical practices are continuing normal operations, according to the press release. More information on UF Health closures can be found here.
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Contact Vera Lucia Pappaterra at vpappaterra@alligator.org. Follow her on X @veralupap.
Vera Lucia Pappaterra is a journalism senior and the Fall 2026 Digital Managing Editor. Vera Lucia served as a reporter on the University desk, editor on the Caiman desk and both on the Enterprise desk. This past summer, she interned at the Miami Herald. Outside the office, you'll find her lifting more than you can, embroidering and djing (badly).
