No, fall 2021 orientation will be conducted virtually on our online platform, https://www.udc.edu/orientation/orientation-course/.  The password will be included in your invitation that you will receive from enrollmentservices@udc.edu.

Orientation Agenda

Welcome Message from President Mason

-Virtual Campus Tour

-Your Path to Success

-Digital Learning and Success Strategies

-Navigating Your Finances

-Firebird Life

-Title IX and Clery Act

-Cultural Competence

-University Resources

-Closing and Next Steps

Orientation will be conducted virtually on our online platform, https://www.udc.edu/orientation/orientation-course/.  The password will be sent to students who have accepted their offer of admission, https://www.udc.edu/admissions/confirmation-of-enrollment-form/ . The password for the orientation platform will be included in the invitation you will receive from enrollmentservices@udc.edu.

While students have 2-day window to complete orientation, orientation may be completed within 4hrs.  You do not have to complete orientation in one setting, you are encouraged to stop and take breaks whenever you deem appropriate.  However, be mindful that you will not be permitted to register until you have completed orientation.  Therefore, we encourage students to complete orientation as soon as possible.

Once you have completed all 8 modules and assessment in the next steps you have completed orientation. Also, if you entered your email you will receive a certificate of completion. Lastly, you will receive an email and/or text advising that you have completed and next steps.

Please log into your myUDC portal, my.udc.edu to ensure you do not have any outstanding holds that will prevent you from registering from classes.  For your convenience, you may find step by step instructions. If you have successfully satisfied all admission and immunization record holds, you should only see the academic advising and orientation holds on your account which will be removed after you have scheduled an appointment with your academic advisor. If you admission holds such as final high school transcript, please contact your high school immediately and ask that your final high school transcript (graduation date/school official signature) is emailed to the Office of Admission at udctranscores@udc.edu. If you have outstanding immunization history form and immunization records, please upload them udc.studenthealthportal.com.  If you need assistance health services may be reached at (202) 274-5030.

Once you completed orientation and have ensured all holds have been cleared (except orientation and advising), please schedule a virtual  appointment with your assigned academic advisor using the A.AC.T Platform.  You may access the A.AC.T platform by signing into your myUDC portal, my.udc.edu selecting QuickLaunch then A.AC.T.  Academic advisors are assigned by campus and program. Please refer to the chart’s below to identify your advisor. Once you have been advised on what courses to take your advising hold will be removed and you may visit How to register for classes for step by step registration instructions.

When you communicate with your advisor, please address them appropriately, for example:
Dear Dr./Professor ______
I would like to set up a meeting to discuss registration for fall/spring semester.  My name is _____.  My student ID number is ______.  My major is ______.  I can be reached at _______ (current phone number).  Thank you for you time.

Dr. Thomas Licata, Acting Assistant Dean, Student Affairs (thomas.licata@udc.edu, 274-6366)
Mr. Terry Best, Staff Assistant (terry.best@udc.edu, 274-5194)
Department of Arts and Humanities
Chair, Dr. Alex Howe (ahowe@udc.edu)

• Music
• Digital Media
• English
• Art

Department of Education and Social Work
Chair, Dr. Anika Burtin (anika.burtin@udc.edu), on sabbatical. Please refer to Dr. Thomas Licata (thomas.licata@udc.edu)

• Early Education                      Ayanna.kelley@udc.edu
• Elementary Education            Ayanna.kelley@udc.edu
• Special Education                   Ayanna.kelley@udc.edu
• Social Work                            angela.bullock@udc.edu

Department of Math and Science
Chair, Dr. Xueqing Song (xsong@udc.edu)

• Math
• Chemistry
• Biology

Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Chair, Dr. Guy Shroyer (gshroyer@udc.edu)

• Psychology
• Human Development
• Administration of Justice
• Political Science

CAUSES Dean’s Office
Dr. James Maiden – Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, Architecture, Nursing jmaiden@udc.edu
Dr. Cooper  Kenneth.cooper@udc.edu

• Urban Sustainability

Dr. Jackson phronie.jackson@udc.edu

• Health Education

Dr. B Michelle Harris bharris@udc.edu

• Nutrition and Dietetics

Professor Ralph Belton rbelton@udc.edu / *Dr. Kimberly Tuttle* kimberly.tuttle@udc.edu

• Architecture

All transfer students go to their faculty advisors for this department year round
Dr. Behera      pbehera@udc.edu

• Civil Engineering

Dr. Wellman   Briana.wellman@udc.edu

• Computer Science and Information Technology

Dr. Ososanya  eososanya@udc.edu

• Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dr. Klein         kate.klein@udc.edu

• Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Ivanov Sergey - sivanov@udc.edu

• Business Management
• Marketing
• Management Information Systems
• Logistics/International Trade
• Hospitality

Dr. Tan - tihkoon.tan@udc.edu

• Accounting
• Finance

You can check your status by logging into your MyUDC portal/StudentForms account, my.udc.edu and selecting the finical aid tab. If you have questions after you have reviewed your status, please email finaid@udc.edu or call (202) 274-5157.

We offer an optional book program named Follett All Access. Follett All Access is a comprehensive program that provides all course materials (i.e. textbooks, lab kits and required supplies as determined by your instructor) by the first day of classes for those students registered by. For example, if you are taking 12 credit hours, you will be charged $408.00 (12 x 34 = 408) for access to this program for the spring semester.  We encourage students to participate in this program. Fall 2021 semester opt-out date July 10, 2021-August 29,2021

https://www.udc.edu/enrollment-management/follett-access-textbook-program/

However, you may opt-out of the fall semester through August 30, 2021 if you choose to do so. For more information about the program and/or to access the opt out link, please visit https://www.udc.edu/enrollment-management/follett-access-textbook-program/.

Within 24-48hrs after you register for classes, you may opt out of the University sponsored health insurance program by visiting www.firststudent.com. Please have your insurance card available before you log into this website.  If your waiver is approved, the Office of Student Accounts (studentaccounts@udc.edu or 202-274-5168) will remove this charge within 3 business days.

As University facilities began to open in July 2021 additional information regarding procedures will be shared and this page will be updated accordingly.

As University facilities began to open in July 2021 additional information regarding procedures will be shared and this page will be updated accordingly.  In the interim, you may find the parking pass information https://www.udc.edu/administration/operations/auxiliary-services/parking/permits/  and rates by visiting, https://www.udc.edu/administration/operations/auxiliary-services/parking/parking-rates/ .

After you accept your offer of admission, https://www.udc.edu/admissions/confirmation-of-enrollment-form/ , you will receive an email from no-repy-myudc@udc.edu with your log in credentials.  Please be sure to check your junk and spam folders.

If you cannot locate the email with your credentials, please call the IT Help Desk at 202.274.5941 or email support@udc.edu.  For faster service, ensure that you have your student id number handy.

Yes, COVID vaccinations will be required for all students, faculty and staff effective the fall 2021 semester. Please upload proof of vaccination or submit your religious or medical exemption request by August 2^nd ,  https://www.udc.edu/health-services/immunizations/ . Additionally, students under the age of 27 and international students have additional vaccination requirements which may also be uploaded on our immunization portal.