Tulane University said Monday it will close its Uptown campus and cancel class instruction until Sept. 12 due to Hurricane Ida.
Tulane said he will move to online instruction from Sept. 13 to Oct. 6.
The university said it will begin evacuating the campus of all remaining students (graduates, college students, residents and off-campus) on Tuesday by bus to Houston.
Students are asked not to carry more than two suitcases, their computers and valuables.
I met with many of our students on campus tonight before leaving for Houston. Numerous and dedicated staff has been with our students before, during and after the storm. We continue to take all necessary steps to keep our campus and our community safe. pic.twitter.com/o2Xh3Ngy8e
– Mike Fitts (@TUFitts) August 31, 2021
“We are establishing a center in Houston to provide food and accommodation off the coast of Tulane to students until they can get flights home.
Tulane said he would provide more details to students Monday evening and that students, faculty and staff will be able to return to campus from Oct. 7-10.
The university’s decision comes the day after Hurricane Ida devastated the city and decimated the subway’s electrical infrastructure. Officials have said it will be weeks before electricity is restored.