Skip To Translation Selection Skip To Top Navigation Skip To Content Skip To Footer
Campus Alert
Facilities Emergency and Operational Update, Tuesday, Oct. 20

This morning, UDC was notified of a power outage affecting Building 47, with simultaneous outages reported in Buildings 38 and 39. At approximately 6 a.m., DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the Van Ness campus following an alarm activation. While their investigation continues, power remains unavailable in Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 44, 46 and 47.

There is no disruption to operations at the Student Center (4200 Connecticut Ave.), Student Success Center (4225 Connecticut Ave.), Building 71 (4250 Connecticut Ave.), or the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law (4340 Connecticut Ave.).

Academic Operations

  • Students scheduled for 8 a.m. classes should report to Building 71.
  • Classes beginning at 9:30 a.m. and later will transition to Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI).
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights, and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • All administrative functions will operate remotely until further notice.

 

For Faculty and Staff

  • Staff should contact their immediate supervisor for guidance regarding remote work expectations.
  • Faculty should contact their dean or supervisor for instructions related to ERI. The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom, Webex, and other teaching technologies.

 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

 

For Students

Due to this facilities emergency, the university will suspend in-person operations beginning at 9:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Instruction will continue remotely through synchronous and asynchronous methods. Courses requiring in-person laboratory, clinical, or hands-on instruction may require make-up sessions; however, every effort will be made to maintain instructional continuity through virtual learning. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should adhere to published class meeting times to minimize disruption to student schedules.

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community remain our highest priority. Additional updates regarding academic and administrative operations for the remainder of the week will be provided by close of business today.

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.

University of the District of Columbia Facebook University of the District of Columbia Instagram University of the District of Columbia LinkedIn University of the District of Columbia Twitter/X University of the District of Columbia YouTube

Web Conferencing Tools

Web Conferencing Tools

Video conferencing software enables online communication for audio meetings, video meetings, and seminars, with built-in features such as chat, screen sharing, and recording. These applications are implemented to enable long-distance or international communication and enhance collaboration. See the different web conferencing tools UDC uses below:

Logo for Zoom Meetings

Zoom Meetings

Zoom is a web conferencing tool that includes a whiteboard, annotation tools, chat, and the ability to share slides or other applicationsrunning on your computer or any mobile device.

Zoom How-to Video Tutorials  

UDC Zoom Login
Logo for Webex by Cisco

Webex

Webex by Cisco is a versatile and powerful cloud-based collaboration platform designed to streamline communication and enhance productivity in professional settings. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools and features that enable users to easily conduct high-quality video conferences, webinars, and virtual meetings.

UDC Webex Login
Microsoft Teams logo

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a robust and feature-rich communication and collaboration platform designed to facilitate seamless teamwork and boost productivity in organizations of all sizes. It is an integral part of the Microsoft 365 suite, offering users an array of tools and features that enable them to engage in real-time chat, video and audio calls, and web conferences.

UDC Microsoft Teams Login
Back to Top
Take The Next Steps, Today!
Apply Now Visit UDC