Coronavirus Updates

July 8, 2020 Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise across Florida, and we cannot ignore the reality that the virus exists in our communities. As outlined in our Return to Campus Plan, UCF’s approach to opening in phases will allow us to respond to changing conditions, and we remain positioned to make adjustments as…

July 7, 2020 The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed on March 27, 2020, to address unmet financial and health needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Among its provisions, the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) awarded funds to institutions of higher education to address costs and financial needs arising from…

July 7, 2020 Global Knights, On July 6, 2020, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), the government agency responsible for international students, released guidance regarding the Fall 2020 semester. UCF Global is carefully reviewing the guidance with our attorneys to determine how it applies to UCF. Many important questions remain unanswered by this guidance…

July 6, 2020 Housing Addendum Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual Q&A. We heard that students and parents would appreciate additional time to review the addendum to the 2020-21 housing agreement. We will extend the addendum deadline to Friday, July 17. Please be sure to log in to the housing portal and acknowledge…

July 1, 2020 I look forward to welcoming our new and returning Knights this fall. Our semester will look much different from what you have already experienced or expected college to look like, but we are committed to delivering an engaging on-campus and remote experience and to helping you succeed. During the past several months,…

July 1, 2020 Eligible students can apply for financial support for needs resulting from COVID-19 as part of UCF’s second distribution of federal CARES Act funds. UCF has determined that students who successfully completed the spring term, have completed a 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 FAFSA, and meet other federal eligibility criteria are eligible for this funding.…

June 30, 2020 As we continue to Charge On in these unprecedented times, we must remain vigilant about COVID-19 and take personal responsibility to protect ourselves and those around us, no matter where we are. Especially with the holiday weekend approaching, now is not the time to let our guards down. The same best practices…

June 26, 2020 We recognize that many in our UCF community continue to struggle with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have heard your concerns about balancing your studies, work and personal responsibilities, and as we prepare for a return to campus for the fall semester, we want to provide assistance when possible. With…

June 25, 2020 I hope this message finds you healthy and well, and I thank you for your continued cooperation as we tackle the challenges and inconveniences of COVID-19 together. We have said all along that there is not a one-size-fits-all model for returning to the workplace, and it is evident with the increase in…

June 26, 2020 Update Students who were enrolled in the Spring 2020 semester; who did not graduate or withdraw; and who have completed a 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 FAFSA also are eligible to apply for round 2 of CARES Act funding using the application linked below. Students who applied for and received an award in the…