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Update on Facilities Emergency as of Friday, Oct. 23

Following Tuesday morning's electrical incident originating in the mechanical room of Building 42, power disruptions impacted Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 43 and 47.

Power has since been restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47. Buildings 56 and 71 were not impacted by this incident. Additionally, Buildings 44, 46 east and 46 west were unaffected and remained fully operational throughout the event.

The university's electrical contractor continues to assess the damage and determine options for restoring and redistributing power to Buildings 32 and 42. As a result, Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through Monday, Nov. 2, while assessments are completed and necessary repairs or equipment replacements are identified and implemented.

Academic Operations

  • The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will remain under Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) while Buildings 32 and 42 are unavailable.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Community College, Congress Heights campus and DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

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

Guidance for SEAS Faculty and Staff

  • SEAS staff should contact their immediate supervisors regarding remote work expectations.
  • SEAS faculty should consult their supervisors for ERI-related guidance.
  • The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) remains available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources

Guidance for SEAS Students

  • Due to this facilities emergency, SEAS in-person operations will remain suspended through Monday, Nov. 2. Instruction will continue remotely through both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
  • Courses requiring laboratory, clinical, studio or other hands-on instruction may require makeup sessions. However, every effort will be made to maintain academic continuity through virtual learning whenever possible. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should continue to meet during published class times to minimize disruptions to student schedules.

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

Please continue to monitor the university website and official social media channels for the latest information.

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

Thank you for your flexibility, cooperation and continued commitment to UDC and our students.

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Guest/Visitor Parking

Guest/Visitors may access the Van Ness Campus Garage and will be subject to paying the the daily parking rates.  Inquiries about guest parking for 801 North Capitol, PR Harris, and Bertie Backus must contact the parking office at the Van Ness Campus Parking Office at 202.274.6181 and receive authorization prior to the requested parking date.

Daily Visitor Automation Information

  1. Drive into the Van Ness Parking Garage from Van Ness St. ONLY and collect a ticket at the entrance.
  2. Keep ticket in possession after park your car
  3. When you wish to exit the garage, go to a Pay Station at either the Plaza Deck Elevator Lobby on the Breezeway OR the B level garage near the Auditorium.
  4. Insert ticket into the Pay Station and pay the displayed amount. (Credit/Debit cards and Cash are accepted).

Daily University Student, Faculty, and Staff Automation Information

Only if you are a current university student, faculty or staff…

  1. Drive into the Van Ness Parking Garage from Van Ness St. ONLY and collect a ticket at the entrance.
  2. Keep ticket in possession after park your car
  3. When you wish to exit the garage, go to a Pay Station at either the Plaza Deck Elevator Lobby on the Breezeway OR the B level garage near the Auditorium.
  4. Once you are at the pay station, swipe your OneCard ID in front of the sensor on the short Discount Machine (located beside the Pay Station) and then, insert your ticket. The Discount Machine will apply the University discount rate to your ticket.
  5. Take ticket from the Discount Machine and insert ticket into the Pay Station and pay the displayed amount. (Credit/Debit cards and Cash are accepted).

Parking Permits

Purchase parking permits for the Van Ness campus on the second floor of Building 39 in the Cashiers Office. Please follow the signs at the Cashiers Office to the Parking Office.
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