Coronavirus Updates

October 12, 2020 UCF’s positive student cases of COVID-19 have more than doubled over last week’s cases. Preliminary contact tracing reveals that many of the past week’s cases trace back to activity at bars and social gatherings. Since the start of the pandemic, UCF has been tracking all positive cases reported to us that involve…

October 5, 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…

October 2, 2020 We are so proud of our students for the overwhelming support of UCF’s COVID-19 policies, including the regular wearing of face coverings, practicing physical distancing and other measures. In order for our in-person classes and activities to continue this fall, we must keep up this momentum and continue to follow the rules…

September 30, 2020 All of us must continue to practice the health and safety measures necessary to prevent further spread of COVID-19 at UCF. Last week, Gov. DeSantis announced that Florida has entered Phase 3 of reopening. The governor’s announcement does not change UCF’s policies – all students, faculty and staff must wear a face…

September 28, 2020 Last week marked one month since the start of our fall semester. I have been pleased with our community’s compliance with the COVID-19 policies, and because of your efforts, we have not seen a single case of COVID-19 traced back to spread within a classroom. I appreciate all you are doing to…

Sept. 23, 2020 Dear Fall Graduate, The Florida Board of Governors has directed UCF and all state universities to develop alternate plans for fall commencement ceremonies. While UCF will be unable to host a traditional face-to-face ceremony for our fall graduates in December, we are committed to ensuring that our students’ accomplishments are celebrated. We…

September 22, 2020 This message was sent to the 3,649 eligible students who will soon receive additional financial relief to thanks to federal funding from the CARES Act. Dear Student, You have been given an increase to your initial CARES Act award. Awards can be viewed in myUCF, with funds expected to disburse within the…

September 21, 2020 With COVID-19 still present in our community, flu shots are an especially important step in keeping our community healthy this flu season. The seasonal flu and COVID-19 will be active at the same time this fall and winter. While the flu shot won’t protect you from COVID-19, both viruses are airborne and…

September 15, 2020 UCF next week will begin random testing for COVID-19 to help determine how prevalent the virus is on our campus. By detecting possible outbreaks and identifying emerging trends, we can strengthen the university’s efforts to slow the spread of the virus and protect the health and well-being of our campus community. We…

September 14, 2020 Dear Knights, We appreciate that so many of you are diligently following health protocols and caring for your fellow Knights to help ensure that we can continue our in-person experiences this semester. Your calls for accountability from everyone both on and off-campus are commendable. Today, a new challenge begins for all of…