Winter closure will be Dec. 24-Jan. 1
September 10, 2018
UAF observes a winter closure period. This academic year’s winter closure will be
Dec. 24, 2018, through Jan. 1, 2019. Additional soft closure days may be observed
Dec. 19-21, 2018, and Jan. 2-4, 2019.
Some departments must remain open during soft closure. Supervisors and unit leaders
should consult with their unit vice chancellor or the provost to determine required
staffing levels to maintain UAF operations. Units wishing to consider partial or full
closure during soft closure days should submit the request to their respective provost/vice
chancellor by Sept. 24, and the provost/vice chancellors will make decisions by Oct. 1. Additionally, as Jan. 2 is the first day of Wintermester, offices that provide direct
services to students should be reasonably staffed and should consult with Summer Sessions
before planning closures.
Four days of the winter closure period are paid holidays: Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31
and Jan. 1. Three days of the winter closure period —Dec. 26, 27 and 28 — are not
paid holidays. On those days, employees will need take annual leave, leave without
pay or faculty time off. Likewise, employees who choose to participate in the soft
closure period will need to take annual leave, leave without pay or faculty time off.
Once the business hours for a department have been determined and announced by the
supervisor, employees should coordinate with their supervisor regarding leave options
and schedules. Employees should be aware that retirement eligibility (PERS and TRS)
may be affected if leave without pay exceeds 10 days in a calendar year.
If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources at 474-7700.