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A-State Closing Early Thursday, Jan. 9, Closed Friday

Arkansas State University is closing all academic and business offices at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, and remaining closed on Friday, Jan 10, in response to the incoming inclement weather.

However, 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.”

Revised Facility Hours:

  • Dining Services will operate under brunch hours at Acansa Dining Hall from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Dinner service will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 7 p.m.  Howl's Grill and Starbucks will be open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.  
  • The Dean B. Ellis Library will be closed, but is scheduled to reopen on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.
  • The Reng Student Union will open for on-campus student usage at 8 a.m., closing at 8 p.m.
  • The Red WOLF Center will be closed.
  • The A-State Bookstore will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

All campus residents are reminded to monitor official university media, including official social media accounts for updates. 

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Legal Permanent Residency

Information on U.S. Permanent Resident Petitions

Arkansas State University will consider sponsorship of eligible employees for legal permanent resident status in accordance with its Procedures on Permanent Residency. The Immigration Specialist for Faculty and Staff will guide the processing and preparation of documentation related to the Legal Permanent Residency petition; however, significant assistance and involvement from hiring departments and employees will be required. Please be aware that some petition options have a limited timeframe in which to be filed; therefore, departments are encouraged to contact the Immigration Specialist for Faculty and Staff as soon as they make a determination as to sponsor an individual.

The sponsorship process begins by submitting the Authorization to Engage form below; this is a formal request from the hiring department. Certain employees are not eligible for sponsorship under A-State policy. Departments should review the policy carefully before discussing Legal Permanent Residency sponsorship with an employee. Departments are encouraged to contact the Immigration Specialist for Faculty and Staff with any questions at 870-972-2680 or by email.

Employees interested in sponsorship should first discuss this with their department. The Immigration Specialist for Faculty and Staff will not discuss Legal Permanent Residency sponsorship options with employees unless a formal request has been made by a department, and approved by the University, as outlined in the University policies and procedures.

Resources and Documents Related to A-State's Permanent Residency Sponsorship Process:

Legal Permanent Residency