Coronavirus Updates

July 22, 2020 Many of you will be making difficult decisions about what your children’s K-12 education or child care will look like this fall. We understand the stress involved in weighing your options and managing multiple priorities, including the impact on your work at UCF. UCF’s guiding principles for campus operations during this time…

July 21, 2020 Florida continues to be a national hotspot for cases of COVID-19. We must each do our part to prevent further spread by taking precautions such as wearing a face covering, washing our hands and practicing physical distancing. UCF continues to plan to open in phases, with some face-to-face classes resuming this fall.…

July 15, 2020 We are so excited to welcome you to campus this fall. The information below includes a brief overview of the check-in process and detailed instructions on how to sign up for your move-in appointment. More details about the check-in process and what to expect on move-in day will be emailed to residents…

July 15, 2020 Your health and well-being guide all we do as we plan for students’ return in the fall. UCF is your home, and while the campus experience will undoubtedly be different for a time due to COVID-19, we are committed to your success. Our academic plans for the fall are intentionally flexible and…

July 15, 2020 We are pleased to share that the federal government on Tuesday reversed a previously announced requirement that would have made it more difficult for international students to continue their studies in the United States. We are thankful for this change, which allows our international students to remain in the country while taking…

July 14, 2020 Since we posted our updated class schedules on July 1, many of you and your families have asked good questions related to this fall. There is no easy, one-size-fits-all answer. But I would like to explain more about why we are working hard to welcome many of you back to campus this…

July 10, 2020 UCF has committed to a phased return to UCF that can be adapted based on public health conditions. We will continue to closely monitor local conditions, with the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors guiding our decisions. With the stress on healthcare systems in our region due to…

July 9, 2020 As we prepare to return to campus for the Fall semester, I am sure some of you may have questions about what the university is doing to ensure your well-being. Your safety is always our top priority. That is why dedicated staff from UCF Facilities & Safety never left when our campuses…

July 8, 2020 The new federal guidance for international students has created uncertainty about the upcoming semester, on top of the financial and travel challenges already created by the pandemic. We are writing so that you know UCF is taking steps to support our international students and ensure that they can continue their education. We…

July 8, 2020 As UCF begins a phased return to campus, we continue to prioritize our community’s health and well-being, in accordance with guidance from the state and public health officials. While we all continue to face challenges from COVID-19, it is critical that we take care of ourselves and each other. In accordance with…