April 6, 2025
Hundreds of relocated Ferris State students heading back to campus as power is restored to residence halls, apartments
Power has been restored to all Ferris State University living spaces, and students on Sunday are returning to their residence halls and campus apartments.
Crews repaired electrical lines damaged during storms on Wednesday, knocking out power to Cramer and Bond halls and the West Campus Apartments, prompting the university to relocate hundreds of students to spaces in other residence halls and local hotels.
The university’s Facilities Department worked with Muskegon-based Newkirk Electric to repair and replace power lines, restoring electricity by Sunday afternoon, with students beginning to return at 4 p.m.
“Storms and the damage they cause can be unpredictable,” Ferris State President Bill Pink said. “But you can be absolutely certain that the Bulldog family will come together in times of need to put our students first. Repairing the damaged lines and relocating hundreds of students to keep them warm, dry and safe requires tremendous effort. I’m proud of our students and our team, and appreciative to the people in the community who supported us during this time.”
Members of Ferris State’s Housing and Residence Life and Office of Student Life teams worked through Thursday night and early Friday morning to help about 500 students in Cramer and Bond halls find temporary locations in other residence halls, with friends, or at area hotels.
On Friday, Housing and Residence Life helped students living in the West Campus Apartments, offering temporary housing or credits to their student accounts if they remain in their units or stay with friends or family.
In-person and online classes are scheduled to continue as planned on Monday. Faculty members are empathetic to the challenges students are facing and will be as flexible as possible during this unprecedented time. Students who have questions are encouraged to reach out to their professors directly.
Students and families looking for additional information can check the Ferris State website’s emergency notification center, ferris.edu/emergency, for the most updated information. Additional support is available by connecting with Housing at [email protected] or the Office of Student Life at (231) 591-2686.