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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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Associate of Applied Science—Legal Assistant

Pursue a rewarding career as a legal professional, starting with an Associate of Applied Science—Legal Assistant degree from the University of the District of Columbia! Our program was designed to prepare you to launch your career in the legal field, with a curriculum built upon an intensive study of foundational legal concepts.

While pursuing your degree, our program will provide you with hands-on experience by enabling you to support attorneys and other legal professionals through your learned skills and knowledge, including research and writing, case management and court procedure. To qualify for graduation, you must complete a total of 62 credit hours while maintaining a C or better in all major courses.

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University of the District of Columbia Community College
Lamond-Riggs Campus
5171 South Dakota Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20017
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