Inclement Weather Policy and Emergency Procedures

(Fayetteville Policies and Procedures 210.0 and 211.0) https://vcfa.uark.edu/fayetteville-policies-procedures/vcfa/2100.php.

It is the policy of the university to remain open regardless of weather conditions.  However, the university recognizes the need to address how inclement weather conditions may affect the overall operations of the institution.  The Inclement Weather Policy (Fayetteville Policies and Procedures 210.0) is intended to provide guidance in addressing inclement weather and emergency conditions.   

Class cancellations made when the university is open or when an inclement weather day has been declared must be made consistent with Academic Policy 1858.10 https://provost.uark.edu/policies/185810.php  and Procedures 210.0. To ensure compliance with the federal definition of the credit hour (APS 1200.40), instructors are expected to make up missed class time using recorded lectures, assignments, readings, instructional materials, or other alternative forms of instruction.

For information regarding whether the university is closed, or an inclement weather day is declared, use the following sources:

  • See the inclement weather web site at https://safety.uark.edu/inclement-weather/
  • Call 479-575-7000 or the university switchboard at 575-2000 for recorded announcements about closings. 
  • WxAlert (weather alert) emergency notifications are automatically sent to the campus community via all available channels –email, voicemail, and text message. Faculty must provide their cell phone numbers in Workday to receive emergency alerts including WxAlert via cell phone or text.
  • Listen to KUAF Radio, 3 FM, or other local radio and television stations for announcements.
  • Contact your supervisor. 

If the university remains open, no announcement will be made.