What to Expect for the 2020 Fall Semester
While campus looks a bit different these days, UCF is committed to the health and well-being of all Knights. Physical distancing and face coverings are required on campus to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Students, employees and visitors must also monitor their symptoms through the COVID Self-Checker before arriving on campus. Find out all you should know about the 2020 Fall Semester.
Student Experience InfoStaying Vigilant About COVID-19
Throughout the fall semester, we must remain cautious and vigilant. Each of us needs to take personal responsibility for consistently protecting ourselves and one another no matter where we are.
If you or someone you know tests positive for COVID-19:
- Stay home and don’t come to campus
- Avoid contact with others
- Contact your primary care physician
- Call the UCF COVID Line at 407-823-2509
- Continue home isolation until you’ve consulted with your healthcare provider about returning to campus
On-Campus Testing
A COVID-19 and antibody testing site is available at UCF in partnership with Aventus Biolabs. A test order by a medical provider is required. UCF students & employees: Call the UCF COVID Line at 407-823-2509
Testing is available at Parking Garage A from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Community Testing Sites
Find out more information about testing sites throughout Florida.
Face Coverings
Face coverings are required on campus, both indoors and outdoors. UCF students and employees receive one free cloth face covering. Additional face coverings are available for purchase.
COVID-19 Testing and Cases Statistics
We encourage students, faculty and staff to report any positive tests to us, whether or not you have been on or plan to go to any of our campuses.
All of these numbers are from the start of COVID-19 in March 2020 through Saturday, Sept. 19. They include both on- and off-campus cases. Numbers will be updated weekly.
Week Ending Sept. 19
- 37Student Positive Tests
- 0Move-in Positive Cases
- 56Self-reported Student Positive Tests
- 2Self-reported Faculty/Staff Positive Tests
Week Ending Sept. 12
- 45Student Positive Tests
- 0Move-in Positive Cases
- 47Self-reported Student Positive Tests
- 5Self-reported Faculty/Staff Positive Tests
Week Ending Sept. 5
- 40Student Positive Tests
- 0Move-in Positive Cases
- 34Self-reported Student Positive Tests
- 1Self-reported Faculty/Staff Positive Tests
Week Ending Aug. 29(First week of Fall 2020 Semester)
- 7Student Positive Tests
- 4Move-in Positive Cases
- 13Self-reported Student Positive Tests
- 3Self-reported Faculty/Staff Positive Tests
Week Ending Aug. 22
- 5Student Positive Tests
- 83Move-in Positive Cases
- 6Self-reported Student Positive Tests
- 1Self-reported Faculty/Staff Positive Tests
Week Ending Aug. 15
- 4Student Positive Tests
- 76Move-in Positive Cases
- 8Self-reported Student Positive Tests
- 4Self-reported Faculty/Staff Positive Tests
Week Ending Aug. 8
- 4Student Positive Tests
- 0Move-in Postive Cases
- 2Self-reported Student Positive Tests
- 8Self-reported Faculty/Staff Positive Tests
Week Ending Aug. 1
- 12Student Positive Tests
- 0Move-in Positive Cases
- 6Self-reported Student Positive Tests
- 4Self-reported Faculty/Staff Positive Tests
Confidentiality laws prohibit us from disclosing individuals’ identities. Anyone believed to be at risk of exposure will be contacted. In cases where an employee or student does not disclose that they tested positive, the university would not have any way of knowing about the case and it would not be included in these totals.
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 please call the UCF COVID Line at 407-823-2509.
Face Covering
Conversations
See someone on campus not wearing a face covering? Here are simple steps on how you can help.
- 1 Remind them that face coverings are required at UCF.
- 2 Direct them to a nearby face covering distribution location.
- 3 Request that they leave the area, or leave the area yourself if you feel at risk.
Your Safety Is Our Priority
Reusable face coverings being distributed to all students, faculty and staff
Disposable masks for vendors, visitors and others
Touchless hand sanitizer stations around campus
Materials and labor to upgrade ventilation systems and filtration across campus
Plexiglass panels to be installed in high-traffic areas, including the welcome center and financial aid office
Retrofitted motion-sensors for doors
Safety Upgrades
Check out the new safety measures and upgrades we’ve put in place to reduce the impact of COVID-19 around campus.
COVID TRAINING & SELF-CHECKER
Students:
Complete the COVID-19 Student Return to Campus Training available in Webcourses. Additionally, before returning to any UCF campus, you must fill out the COVID Self-Checker available in the UCF Mobile app each day.
Employees:
Complete the COVID-19 Employee Return to Campus training available in Webcourses. All employees returning to any UCF campus also are required to fill out COVID Self-Checker available in the UCF Mobile app daily.
Visitors, Vendors & Contractors:
All UCF visitors, vendors and contractors are required to conduct symptom monitoring through the online visitor COVID Self-Checker before coming to campus or any university property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Throughout fall, you may have questions about your courses, health and safety measures, events and organizations, and more. We’ve been listening and have provided the answers to commonly asked questions on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
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What’s Open at UCF?
While the fall campus experience will undoubtedly be different for a time due to COVID-19, many student services will continue to be available virtually and there will be a number of ways to get involved.
Find out what’s open, virtual or closed at UCF.
