Coronavirus Updates

January 11, 2021 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…

January 8, 2021 It is with great excitement that UCF will next week begin to administer an initial 1,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers and to faculty, staff and students age 65 or older. Student Health Services will administer the initial limited supply of the Pfizer vaccine, which in accordance with the…

January 8, 2021 Happy New Year, and welcome back. I hope 2021 is brighter for us all. Classes will begin on Monday as planned. We will continue to follow our COVID protocols including face coverings, physical distancing, and extra cleaning. There is excellent evidence that these measures work to prevent transmission in the classroom. Cases…

January 8, 2021 We are all concerned about the status of COVID-19 in Central Florida, especially as we prepare to start spring classes on Monday. As physicians and faculty, we want to share information about the virus and UCF’s plan. We have been living with COVID since March, and the university’s robust contact tracing program…

December 16, 2020 With the holiday break just days away, please continue to heed public health guidance to protect yourself and those around you from COVID-19. The holidays are a time of celebration and togetherness, and with the optimism surrounding a COVID-19 vaccine, it can be tempting to let our guards down. We may be…

December 7, 2020 It is encouraging that multiple COVID-19 vaccine candidates are demonstrating high effectivity and may soon become publicly available. However, that must not stop our efforts to remain focused on protecting ourselves and others from COVID-19 during the holiday season. UCF may serve as a mass vaccination site in the spring. We will…

December 3, 2020 Dear Resident, The Department of Housing and Residence Life wants to let you know before you leave for the break that all spring UCF Housing residents at the main, Rosen, and downtown campuses will be required to complete a mandatory COVID-19 test upon arrival. We are currently working with Student Health Services…

November 20, 2020 I am so proud of how our students have adapted to new ways of learning and living during this different and often difficult fall. As the semester comes to a close, you have been prompted to evaluate your courses using the Student Perception of Instruction form available in myUCF. The purpose of…

November 16, 2020 As we enter the holiday season, it is incredibly important to remain focused on protecting ourselves, our loved ones and others from COVID-19. UCF will move to remote instruction following Thanksgiving, with residence halls, dining facilities and other campus services and offices remaining open and employees, including student-employees, continuing to report into…

November 13, 2020 I am following up with more details on the exception process for employees who will be expected to work on campus in the spring. As we have announced, we are planning for a spring semester with more face-to-face classes because they are critical to our students’ academic success. This will require an…