Campus Alerts

Inclement Weather

Campus Closed Monday, Jan. 26

Due to hazardous driving conditions from recent winter precipitation, Arkansas State University's academic and business offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.

While regular business offices are not open, the campus continues to operate. Essential personnel who maintain on-campus activities, including University Housing, Dining Services and Facilities Management, will report to work. Employees who are uncertain about their status as “essential personnel” are encouraged to check with their supervisor.

Full-time employees who track working hours can submit their time as “Authorized Leave.”

The Office of Safety & Emergency Management has assembled a Linktree with helpful winter resources for campus.

Revised Facility Hours 

  • Acansa Dining Hall will be open from 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.
    (Brunch: 10:30 – 2 p.m. / Grill, Pizza, Salad: 2 – 4 p.m. / Dinner: 4 – 7 p.m.)
  • Additional Dining Retail: Starbucks: 8 - 3 p.m., Howl’s: 8 – 4:30 p.m., Godfathers: 11 – 4:30 p.m.
  • The Dean B. Ellis Library will be open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
  • The Reng Student Union will open for on-campus student use at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
  • The Red WOLF Center will be closed.

Event Updates & Rescheduling

If your department or organization has a scheduled event impacted by the recent inclement weather, email calendar@AState.edu to update the centralized campus calendar.

Inclement Weather Policy

Face-to-Face Courses

All face-to-face classes are canceled when the university is closed due to inclement weather.  Face-to-face courses cannot be shifted to online due to inclement weather.

Online Instruction

During times of university closure, online courses continue as usual. In the event of power or connectivity issues, faculty should be prepared to allow extra time as necessary for online coursework.

For more information, please refer to the Provost’s Inclement Weather Policy.

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