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.
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.
The University of the District of Columbia's Office of Financial Aid is committed to providing you with the resources you need to cover the cost of pursuing your journey in higher education. At UDC, we strive to maintain the highest standards of customer service for you, our staff, administration and community. To ensure this, our services are available 24/7, every day of the year!
For assistance, please contact our help hub at 202-274-5941 or email us at [email protected]. If you choose to reach out through email, make sure to include your full name and student ID# in addition to your question(s).
To apply for financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available each year starting on October 1st. The application determines federal, state and institutional aid. When applying at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa, please use our School Code 007015 to ensure that we receive your application electronically.
Yes, you should regularly review your myUDC portal at my.udc.edu for additional information and/or document requests. We encourage you to submit supporting documents through your StudentForms account, which you may access through your myUDC portal. ALL documents must be submitted by the priority deadline.
While processing times vary, all applications are reviewed in the order they are received. If your documents are submitted prior to the application deadline, they will generally be processed before the start of classes.
You can view the reason your document is incomplete by signing into your StudentForms Account and clicking on the Tasks. You can also view additional messages under the "Important Messages" tab in your myUDC account. Completed documents may be returned by fax to 202-274-6060 or emailed to [email protected]. Still have questions? Contact our office at 202-274-5157 or [email protected].
Yes, you may still apply. However, if you do not meet the priority application deadline, you are strongly encouraged to make payment arrangements to ensure your classes aren't dropped for non-payment. Visit the Student Accounts page to make payment arrangements.
After you have successfully completed your MPN(s) and EC online at studentaid.gov, UDC will receive an electronic confirmation of completion within 48 hours, or once your loan is originated.
Each semester, financial aid is applied after the 100% withdrawal refunds period, and once instructors have verified attendance.
Please allow 14 days from the date your refund is reflected in your student account (myUDC portal). If you have a bank account, we recommend you set up direct deposit for your refund. For more information on direct deposit contact the office of student accounts.
You must ensure that your bank account information and/or mailing address are correct in your myUDC account before your funds are disbursed. If you need to update your address, please complete a Change of Address Request Form and return it to the Registrar's Office.
If you have additional questions about the status of your refund once it is reflected in your account, please contact the Student Account's Office at 202-274-5168.
You are automatically charged for health insurance at the time of your registration. Visit firststudent.com to opt out of the UDC plan. Visit our Student Health Insurance Plan page to confirm the opt-out deadline. To learn more about the status of removing this charge from your account after approving your health insurance waiver, contact Student Accounts at 202-274-5168.
UDC has transformed the process of delivering course materials. Through the Follett ACCESS Textbook Program, you don't have to worry about the hassle of buying course materials, because the materials are covered as part of the Follett All-Access fee ($34 per credit hour). Through this program, you will have access to all required materials by the first day of classes.
You are automatically opted into the program, but that doesn't mean that you have sufficient aid to cover the charge. Financial aid will cover the fee if the following student requirements are met:
Financial aid amount awarded/accepted exceeds your tuition/fees (credit balance). You may view your balance by signing into your myUDC portal at my.udc.edu.
A Title IV Authorization Release for Non-Institutional Charges has been completed, authorizing UDC to utilize your credit balance to pay for charges incurred at the bookstore. This can be completed through your myUDC portal.
The Follett ACCESS Program is available to all enrolled students, but the Financial Aid Materials and Supplies Authorization is only available to eligible students. You are automatically opted into the Follett ACCESS Program at the time of your registration, regardless of your financial aid eligibility, and will be charged $34 per credit hour for participation in the program. This charge will appear under "Follett All-Access Bookstore" on your student account at myUDC portal. Visit the Follett ACCESS Program to learn more!
As an eligible student, you may purchase additional materials and supplies at the bookstore through Financial Aid Materials and Supplies Authorization, much like the previous Financial Aid Book Authorization. You will receive an approval notice from [email protected] that will include next steps and a time frame for authorization.
Note: Purchases may be made online by eligible students through their Financial Aid Materials and Supplies Authorization.
While you automatically opt into the program each semester, you may also opt-out each semester. Visit accessportal.follett.com/0742 to opt out before the specified deadline.
Follett All-Access is not a mandatory fee. The DCUP (presidential-level scholarship) only covers tuition and required fees. If you choose to participate in the program, you will be responsible for covering the Follett All-Access Bookstore fee. However, other sources of aid aside from your scholarship may cover this charge.
Transfer Applicants Seeking Financial Aid
Transfer applicants who have or will request financial aid via FAFSA must submit verification of high school completion– either a high school or GED transcript– in addition to college transcripts.
Note: This applies to transfer applicants who intend to request UDC Financial Aid. You will be denied packaging for financial aid if your high school transcript is not on file.
