Coronavirus Updates

April 7, 2020 As the COVID-19 situation in our state and nation evolves, UCF continues to monitor guidance from local, state, and national officials. The governor of Florida issued a statewide stay-at-home order through at least April 30. We understand that you may not have been able to return to campus after spring break and…

April 3, 2020 Due to the extraordinary COVID-19 circumstances, UCF graduate students will have the opportunity to choose satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) grading for eligible Spring 2020 courses. Students will be able to choose this option from April 10 through April 27. After April 27, students may no longer choose a grading system and their choices are…

April 3, 2020 This has undoubtedly been a trying time for the UCF community. COVID-19 is impacting us all in some way, and public health officials are advising that the worst may be yet to come. Still, I’ve been inspired by the bravery and humanity I’ve seen from so many. From my health care peers…

April 3, 2020 The Department of Housing and Residence Life will begin issuing housing refunds for a portion of the spring semester’s rent to residents that were not able to return to campus or have left their rooms, at the direction of the university in response to COVID-19. Housing rent refunds will be prorated from…

Updated August 4, 2020 Our primary focus is to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff while keeping the university open and operational. This global pandemic will have financial implications for our university, and it is important that we begin preparing for financial challenges. The following vacancies may continue to be…

The impact of COVID-19 has dramatically changed the way all of us operate. For some of you, navigating the responsibilities of work while also caring for your families or your own health has made the transition particularly difficult. On Wednesday, April 1, new federal legislation takes effect that could bring some relief. The Families First…

After considering this unprecedented situation, guidance from the state, and the time sensitive nature of planning for Orientation, the decision was made to move UCF Orientation completely online. Plans and processes for our students are still being solidified, but we will rely heavily on university-wide technology to continue providing an engaging and interactive program. To…

March 31, 2020 Dear Off-Campus Student Housing Managers,  As you know, our world has changed drastically in recent weeks due to COVID-19. Businesses have been shuttered and communities ordered to “stay at home” to slow the spread of this virus. We’ve seen big changes at the University of Central Florida, too. As directed by Gov.…

The people of UCF have consistently amazed me with what I’ve come to realize is the defining characteristic of Knight Nation: grit. Grit, perseverance, determination, resilience. Whatever you call it, we are a community that always finds a way to overcome every obstacle and move forward. And we’ve faced an unprecedented challenge these past few…

March 27, 2020 In response to students’ requests, UCF will offer undergraduates the option to select a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) grade or a letter grade for eligible Spring 2020 courses. Students will be able to choose this option from April 10 – 27. Transcripts will indicate that the S/U option was made available this semester because of…