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Campus Alert
Update on Facilities Emergency

Following the electrical incident originating in Building 42, significant progress has been made in assessing the affected facilities. Power is expected to be restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47 within the next several hours.

Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through the end of this week while additional assessments are completed and necessary repairs are implemented.

Academic Operations

  • SEAS will remain on Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) through the end of the week.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations.

SEAS Faculty, Staff and Students

SEAS staff should contact their supervisors regarding remote work expectations. SEAS faculty should coordinate with their supervisors regarding ERI and may contact CAL for instructional technology support, including Blackboard, Zoom and Webex, at [email protected].

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

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Information Security

Welcome to Information Security

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After September 30, 2025, all UDC Users are required to change their password every 90 days

The University of the District of Columbia is dedicated to safeguarding its digital ecosystem by ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of its information assets. Through proactive defense, continuous monitoring, user education and innovative solutions, we protect the university’s people, data and systems from evolving cyber threats.

We foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and resilience to uphold UDC’s reputation and support its mission of academic excellence and innovation.

Core Focus Areas:

  • Training & Awareness: Promoting best practices through targeted education and outreach.
  • Governance & Compliance: Aligning cybersecurity policies with regulatory standards.
  • Data Protection & Privacy: Safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance with FERPA, HIPAA and other privacy regulations.

Meet Our Team

Portrait of Howard Hall

Howard Hall

Senior Security Analyst

"The Information Security team works behind the scenes to help protect the University of the District of Columbia’s people, systems and information. From cybersecurity awareness and threat monitoring to incident response, risk management and data protection, the Information Security Team is committed to strengthening UDC’s security posture and building a culture where cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility."

Stay Alert. Stay Informed. Stay Secure.

Recent Changes

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New Password Requirements
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Password Policy Memorandum
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Free AI Usage Memorandum
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Contact IT

Main Office

202-274-5985
[email protected]
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon–Fri

Help Hub

Van Ness Campus
Building 71, Room 2210
202-274-5941
[email protected]
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon–Fri
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