Washington State University is hosting a Friday night football game on November 19. Preparations for the weeknight matchup will affect Pullman campus operations throughout the day.

Pullman campus parking lots will need to be cleared of employee and student vehicles by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021 to accommodate the Coug fans and others arriving for the evening game.

Frequently Asked Questions: November 19, 2021 Friday Football Game

Why do all parking lots on the WSU Pullman Campus need to be vacated by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021?

Washington State University will host the University of Arizona in a football game at Martin Stadium broadcast live on the Pac-12 Network at 6:00pm. To allow for game day parking, parking lots must be vacated no later than 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021. 

For more information regarding the Friday, November 19, 2021, parking lot closure, please visit Transportation Services.

Will operations and buildings be closed on the WSU Pullman campus after 1:00 p.m.?

No, the WSU Pullman campus will observe normal business hours.

Can I request leave, adjust my schedule, or telework on November 19th?

Yes. See the following Q&As for information on each of the options.

Can I request to use leave?

Yes, an employee may request to take annual leave, in accordance with department leave request processes. Leave requests must be approved by the supervisor.

Employees who do not have sufficient annual leave balances may request to use available personal holiday (full day only), accrued compensatory time, and/or may request leave without pay (LWOP) in accordance with department guidelines.

Refer to the following links for more information on leave types and usage for specific employee categories.

  • Union Covered Classified Staff: See the appropriate collective bargaining agreement on the Labor Relations page.

Can I request to temporarily change my schedule for the work week?

Yes, if business operations allow and with prior authorization from the supervisor, employees may request to flex their work schedule or request a temporary change to their work schedule for the week. 

Below you will find more information regarding temporary schedule changes and flexible schedule options for specific employee categories.

For civil service employees the temporary schedule change must occur within the workweek of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, November 13, 2021 through midnight Saturday, November 20, 2021.

  • Faculty and Overtime Exempt Administrative Professional: Flexible scheduling changes are determined by the supervising manager, Chair, Director or Dean to meet departmental needs and in accordance with applicable rules and policies.
  • Union Covered Classified Staff: See the appropriate collective bargaining agreement on the Labor Relations page.

Can I request to work remotely?

Yes, if business operations allow and with prior authorization from the supervisor, employees may request to work remotely.

I will be working past 1:00 p.m. What options are available regarding parking?

Transportation Services will provide shuttle service from Park and Ride locations to and from campus at regular intervals.  If you are scheduled to work on November 19, 2021, after 1:00 p.m. and drive your vehicle, take advantage of the Park and Ride locations on your way to work.  For more information regarding shuttle operations and park and ride locations, visit: Transportation Services.

If you are unable to utilize the Park and Ride locations on your way to work and park in a WSU parking lot, you must  move your vehicle from the WSU lot by 1:00 p.m.  You can move your vehicle to a Park and Ride location and utilize the shuttle to travel to and from work.  You will need to utilize your lunch break or leave balances if you move your vehicle to a Park and Ride lot during your work hours.

Where can I find flexible scheduling information?

HRS has general information about flexible scheduling on the HRS website: Flexible Scheduling.

I still have questions, who can I call?

For questions regarding game day parking, visit Transportation Services.

For all other questions, contact HRS at 509-335-4521 or email hrs@wsu.edu