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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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IRB Application Process

Where to Start

Once you have determined that your project is human subjects’ research, you need to apply to the IRB for review. The University of the District of Columbia uses an online Institutional Review Board submission system, IRBNET, for all IRB applications.  E-mailed or handwritten protocols will not be reviewed.

The technical writing for the human research study application documents should be clear, organized, descriptive, display sound methodology, and reflect good research practices.

WARNING: Beginning your research without IRB review puts you in conflict with Federal regulations. DO NOT begin your research until you’ve had IRB review and a decision has been rendered.

To submit your proposal to the IRB, you must:

  1. Register on IRBNet and be sure to activate your registration by clicking on the embedded link in the initial email.
  2. Download the application document and complete the document.
  3. Upload the completed document along with any informed consent/assent forms, research protocols, certificate of completion of Human Subjects Protection Training (phrp.nihtraining.com), and any other applicable documents as specified in the application document.
  4. Share the package electronically with your co-PI or faculty advisor if applicable for their signature.
  5. Sign the package
  6. Submit the package

Your package will be reviewed by the IRB Staff as to its completion and appropriateness. If your application is in order by the submission deadline, then your application will be reviewed by the next meeting date.

Please see Sample Forms for a sample protocol format, consent forms, and continuing review application.

Contact the Institutional Review Board
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