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UAFS to Resume Normal Operations Friday, January 30

UAFS will open for normal operations Friday, January 30, 2026 with some limitations.

Inclement Weather Update: Wednesday, January 28

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is closing campus again on Thursday, January 29, 2026 due to treacherous travel conditions.

Inclement Weather Update: Tuesday, January 27

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is closing campus again on Wednesday January 28, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.

Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is closing campus again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.

Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is preparing for a significant winter weather system by pivoting to remote work and canceling all classes after 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.

UAFS Campus to Re-Open Feb 20.

UPDATE: The UAFS campus will be open, and classes will be held as scheduled Thursday, February 20, following closures for winter weather February 18 and 19.

UAFS Mailbag: Let's Talk About the Weather

The UAFS Mailbag is back with the first edition of 2024. With the weather causing a delay to start the spring semester, it is the perfect topic to cover - even if Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring.

Campus closed Monday, January 22

Campus Closed Jan 17, 2024.

The UAFS Emergency Management Team met this morning to discuss the safety of reopening campus tomorrow. Though the National Weather Service predicts mid-day temperatures to be well above freezing, we know that during the early morning and late evening...

Campus Closure Jan 16, 2024

After examining the National Weather Service’s predictions for overnight temperatures in the single digits and in consultation with local law enforcement, the UAFS Emergency Management Team has made the decision to close the campus and cancel all...

Bird-Watchers Rejoice at Snow Birds' Return

As Arkansas braces for another round of snowfall and temperatures dip below freezing, the age-old past time of bird watching is bringing joy to river valley residents. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of ornithology at the University of Arkansas –...

Weather and Safety

Leaders at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith take your safety very seriously. The Chief of Police at the UAFS Police Department, Chief Ray Ottman, attends National Weather Service weather briefings twice daily to ensure that we have the latest...

Chancellor Message: Campus Announcement

Campus will open at 10 a.m. for normal operations on Thursday, February 2, 2023. This delayed start to work and classes should allow the majority of normal commuting traffic to be off the roadways when our employees are coming to work. Stay up-to-date...

Chancellor Message: Campus Closure for January 31

Due to predictions from the national weather service and out of an abundance of caution, Chancellor Terisa Riley has made the decision to close the UAFS campus on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. All classes taught in-person AND online, including classes...

Chancellor Message: Weather Update

Due to hazardous weather conditions, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus will be closed on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Chancellor’s Message: Jan. 24 Early Release

As a result of predictions from the National Weather Service, UAFS Chancellor Terisa Riley is authorizing an early release from work and classes at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Campus Message: Pivot to Remote Operations

Due to severe winter weather moving in more heavily and rapidly than National Weather Service modeling predicted, the university will close campus and pivot to remote operations beginning at noon Friday, March 11, 2022.

Chancellor's Message: Feb. 23-25 Weather Closure

The UAFS campus has announced winter-weather closures fro Feb 23, 24, and 25 due to heavy winter precipitation and treacherous driving conditions across the region.

Chancellor's Message: 2022 Weather Alert

Click here to access up-to-date weather alerts at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.