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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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At the University of the District of Columbia, we strive to provide a supportive and welcoming learning environment for international students from around the world. With such a diverse student population, we like to think of UDC as an "international HBCU."

With backgrounds ranging from conventional to that of embassies and royalty, there is a place for all international students at UDC. During your time here, we will provide plenty of opportunities for you and your peers to coordinate and mingle with our student life {link} and student activities organizations to make campus events welcoming for students of all cultures!

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Are You an International Student?

To ensure that you qualify for international admission to UDC, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree from UDC.
  • Intend to study full-time (at least 12 credit hours per term/semester) the entire time you attend UDC.
  • Identify as a foreign national holding or intending to hold a non-immigrant visa/status in the U.S. (F-1, H-4, L-2, G-4, etc.), NOT a "pending" permanent resident in the U.S.

Note: If you identify as a resident of the United States (including foreign citizens with immigrant/resident visas, foreign citizens with G-4 visas, and undocumented immigrants), you are not considered an international student and must apply as a regular freshman or transfer student. If you do not qualify for international student status, please refer to the guidelines for first-time college students, transfer students, re-admit students, or graduate students.

Next Steps

Want to learn more about the international admission process at UDC? Need more information about our university's financial aid services? Explore our additional resources, find the perfect program for you and apply today!

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Contact the Admission Office

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Van Ness Campus
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Building 39
Washington, DC 20008
202-274-5261

Lamond-Riggs Campus
5171 South Dakota Ave NE
Suite 102
Washington, DC 20017
202-274-5261

Undergraduate Admissions


First Time in College

Last Names: A – I
Shala Mayo
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Last Names: J – R
Francisco Cabrera
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Last Names: S – Z
Aaron Becerril-Torres
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Re-Admitted

Omar Harrod
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Non-Degree & Second Degree

Diana Atenco-Gonzalez
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Community College at Lamond-Riggs

Grace Yepez
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Transfer Students

Last Names: A – H
Diana Atenco-Gonzalez
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Last Names: I – R
Michael Sullin
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Last Names: S – Z
Aaron Becerril-Torres
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International Students

Michael Sullin
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