NATCHITOCHES – All classes on all Northwestern State University campuses Monday, Feb. 22 will be virtual.  Faculty and staff except for personnel providing essential on-site services as determined by their supervisors will continue to work remotely.  An update on classes and work schedules for the remainder of the week will be issued Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21.

Because the city of Natchitoches water pressure has not been stabilized, residential students are not encouraged to return to campus until they receive notification from the university.

As of Friday, Feb. 19, water has not been restored to University Place 2. The university continues to work to accommodate residential students who remain on campus by providing warming stations and other amenities at University Columns clubhouse, University Place 1 clubhouse and the Varnado Hall ballroom.

Iberville dining hall will be open from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for brunch and from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for dinner through Monday. Iberville will be closed except during designated dining hours. Steak ‘n Shake will be open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. through Sunday.

If students wish to return home until further notification, they should check the status of roads and closures at http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov. Students who choose to remain in their residence halls are advised to use caution in regards to health and safety. Using candles or other open flames is strictly prohibited.

According to the City of Natchitoches, water pressure will remain low or possibly zero for several days and the city is currently under a full system boil advisory. Residents should boil water for 1 full minute before consuming it. Those who do have water should conserve it.

In the event of an emergency, students should call University Police at (318) 357-5431 or (318) 471-4184.

Residential students can also contact the RA on call as follows:

University Columns RA on Call – (318) 663-7992

University Place 1 RA on call – (318) 471-0551

University Place 2 RA on call – (318) 471-0179

Varnado Hall RA on call – (318) 471-3382

Updates will be posted  at www.nsula.edu and on the university’s social media platforms as additional information becomes available.