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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.

Orientation

Congratulations and Welcome to Firebird Nation!

We are excited you have chosen UDC to be your home for the next few years as you pursue higher education. Here at the university, we are committed to your personal and professional growth to help you achieve your greatest potential.

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Next Steps

As you prepare to embark on your new journey, please complete the following steps:

Things you MUST DO BEFORE attending New Student Orientation & Registration Day:

Confirm Your Enrollment

You’ve been accepted to UDC. Let us know you are officially joining Firebird Nation by confirming your enrollment. Please complete our Enrollment Confirmation Form to confirm your enrollment.

Login to your MyUDC account

An email from UDC’s IT support team will be sent to you 72 hours (3 days) after you have completed your online confirmation. You will receive a temporary log-in password with instructions on how to log into your email and myUDC Student Portal.

If you have forgotten your password, please visit my.udc.edu and enter your username and click “Forgot Password” and follow the instructions provided. For additional assistance, please watch the following video and/or contact the IT HelpDesk at 202-274-5941.

Submit Your Final Transcripts

All incoming first year must submit their final high school transcripts. All incoming transfer students must submit their final transcripts from ALL previous attended colleges AND their high school transcript if they have less than 24 credit hours.

If you have an admission hold for your 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 [email protected]. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admission at 202-274-5261.

Sign-Up and Complete the Accuplacer Placement Test (Lamond-Riggs Students Only):

Students entering the Community College must take the ACCUPLACEAR exam for proper placement of their math and English courses. Please register for your exam date before setting up your advising appointment.

Please request that your AP, IB, or SAT scores be sent to UDC if you would like to receive a waiver for the ACCUPLACER exam via email to [email protected]. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact [email protected].

Submit your AP, IB, and Duel Enrollment Scores, if applicable

Please request that your AP, IB, and or Dual Enrollment scores be sent to UDC if you would like to receive credit for those subjects via email to [email protected]. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admission at 202-274-5261.

Submit Your Immunization Records

All students under the age of 25 must submit their immunization records. You may submit your immunization records by logging on to the student health portal. Please visit https://www.udc.edu/health-services/immunizations/ to activate your account and upload your documents. If you have any questions, please contact University Health Services at 202-274-5030.

Things you can do AFTER attending Orientation & Registration:

Update Residency Status, if applicable

Do you live in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia? If yes, establish your residency to receive the appropriate tuition and fee rates. Residency is established for persons who has, or a dependent person whose parent or legal guardian has, maintained legal residency in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia for 90 days prior to the first day of classes of the term in which they were admitted.

To qualify for residency as a DC, Maryland, or Virginia student, you must submit a copy of your ID listing your permanent address; moreover, an additional document must be presented that further proves your permanent address is located in DC, Maryland, or Virginia – a full list of acceptable documents can be found on our residency website. If you are a recent DC Public or Metro Area public high school graduate, current DCPS/Charter dual enrollment high school student, current DC government employee, eligible non-citizen (asylee, refugee, or permanent resident), or Dreamer living in the District, please refer to the “Special populations” area of the residency website for additional guidance.

Please note: Living in or attending school in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia will not solely establish legal residency. Students who are dependents of out-of-state parents will be recognized as students living in the same state in which their parents reside.

For students to receive DC or Metro residency tuition and fee rates, they must establish residency by submitting the appropriate documentation and a completed residency application to [email protected].

If you fail to establish residency, you will be considered out-of-state and charged the “Non-Resident” tuition rate. Furthermore, if you have already submitted your residency documents, please allow 10 business days for your request to be evaluated.

Complete Your FAFSA

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by visiting www.fafsa.gov. If you need assistance, contact our community partner, The Educational Opportunity Center, and schedule an appointment 202-741-4730. Note: Please leave a voice mail message, and a representative will return your call.

If you have completed your FAFSA and need to check your status, please call 202-274-5157 or send an email to [email protected] for assistance.

Sign-Up for a Payment Plan, if applicable

For more information or to enroll in the payment plan, please visit http://www.mycollegepaymentplan.com/udc or call 800-609-8056.

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