Coronavirus Updates

June 23, 2020 The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s public university system, today approved UCF’s phased-in plan to reopen in the fall. The plan was developed using guidance from federal and state agencies, including the Florida Department of Health, and by numerous university workgroups that focused on a variety of aspects from…

June 23, 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. Following President Cartwright’s…

June 22, 2020 Welcome to UCF for the virtual Summer B semester. I hope this message finds you healthy and well. College is a period for personal and academic growth, and there is an engaged campus community here to support you during your time at UCF and beyond. I know the pandemic means your experience…

June 18, 2020 With the university’s plans for Returning to UCF approved by the Board of Trustees today, it is especially incumbent on each one of us to take steps to prevent further spread of COVID-19 and make UCF a safer place for all of us. Face coverings are just one of the critical prevention…

June 16, 2020 We must remain alert that COVID-19 is a contagious illness that poses the possibility of exposure in any public place where people are present. Despite life seeming more “normal” than in previous months, COVID-19 will be part of our reality for the foreseeable future. We must stay vigilant, especially as the Florida…

June 12, 2020 You may have already noticed additional health and well-being measures put into place in your community. We wanted to heighten your awareness of these considerations. Students are required to wear facial coverings in ALL common areas and shared spaces. Students will receive a reusable facial covering in their welcome back bag. Guest…

June 12, 2020 Dear Summer Graduate, The State University System of Florida has directed UCF and all state universities to develop alternate plans for summer commencement ceremonies. Regrettably, this means UCF will be unable to host a traditional ceremony for our summer graduates until it is safe to do so. We understand that commencement ceremonies…

June 11, 2020 On Monday, June 15, the main UCF Campus Bookstores — John T. Washington Center location and Barnes & Noble in Knights Plaza — are reopening for general merchandise shopping Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Textbook orders for Summer B will continue to be online only with free shipping. To…

June 10, 2020 Please join President Alexander N. Cartwright and Faculty Senate and Student Government leaders from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today for a virtual forum focused on UCF’s plans for returning to campus this fall. In all of our efforts, our first priority is the health and well-being of our campus community and visitors.…

June 8, 2020 For the past several weeks, many groups have been working on our plans for what UCF’s fall semester will look like because of COVID-19. On Wednesday, June 10, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., President Alexander N. Cartwright will be sharing more about the university’s plans at a virtual forum, where members from…