Coronavirus Updates

March 27, 2020 This is an unprecedented time for our society and for all of us at UCF, both personally and professionally. We have asked a lot from you, and I am grateful for the way you have worked thoughtfully, creatively, and hard to help our students succeed. Thank you. I am writing to give…

March 27, 2020 A plan to refund housing costs was unanimously approved on Thursday by the university’s Board of Trustees in light of the unprecedented need to ask students not to return to campus to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Refunds will go to students with leases in the Apollo, Libra, Lake Claire, Nike, Hercules…

March 26, 2020 Yesterday, UCF announced a satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading option that students can choose for their classes. This decision was made after consultation with deans and faculty members because we understand the added stress the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on our students. Most students will be able to select the S/U option on a course-by-course…

March 25, 2020 Over the past two weeks, we’ve sent you a lot of information, and you may be feeling confused or overwhelmed. But if there’s one thing I hope has been clear in each message, it’s this: We care about you and want you to stay safe. Like other college students across the country,…

March 25, 2020 All of us care deeply about our students’ well-being and success. Juggling education, jobs and job loss, family responsibilities, and concerns about the future has become a struggle for many of our students. To alleviate student stress, and after consultation with deans and the Faculty Senate leadership, we have developed a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory…

March 25, 2020 Orange County is mandating an emergency “stay at home” order that takes effect at 11 p.m. Thursday, March 26, for at least two weeks through 11 p.m. Thursday, April 9. This is an expansion of the previously announced curfew in Orange County and is a concerted effort to reduce further spread of…

March 24, 2020 UCF is continuing to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and is making decisions in the best interests of our students, faculty and staff members, and our larger community. We understand that this is a stressful time for you, and we care about your well-being. We also appreciate your patience as we make…

March 19, 2020 Today, UCF learned that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. The incubation period for COVID-19 is 14 days, and we believe the risk of anyone who came into contact with him developing symptoms at this point is very low. Out of an abundance of caution, his residence hall and…

March 19, 2020 COVID-19 remains a global pandemic that we all must take seriously. A new report from the CDC finds that 38 percent of hospitalized cases in the U.S. are 20- to 54-year-olds, further proof that we need everyone in our campus community — and beyond — prioritizing their personal wellness and practicing social distancing. As…

March 19, 2020 UCF is continuing to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and is making decisions in the best interest of our students, faculty and staff members, and our larger community. Last week, UCF encouraged all residential students to return to their permanent residence and not return to campus while keeping residence halls open as…