The Loyalty Oath-Rights to Inventions Form must be notarized. As a notary for your department, you must witness the individual’s signature of the form in your presence in order for you to notarize the document. As an alternative, you can instruct the new hire to have the Loyalty Oath-Rights to Inventions form notarized by a notary outside of UCF. However, the external notary is still required to have the individual to sign the form in front of them.
Due to the emergency stay at home order for Orange County, the loyalty oath forms will not be able to be notarized. During this time, we will accept a signed form by the employee without notarization. However, once regular operations resume, the form will need to be signed again in front of a notary and then notarized. HR-Records will be contacting departments for the updated notarized form after normal operations resume.
If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms you are advised to contact your primary care physician…
In early March, the Office of Research identified and approved researchers who could continue to…
Yes, as long as the supplies are for the entire office’s use, they are allowable…
Most of the onboarding paperwork does not need to be completed in person EXCEPT the…
Yes. Even though UCF announced that most employees are asked to work remotely, some jobs…
The thesis/dissertation final submission deadline is now April 22, 2020. Should students have questions related…
Services for faculty are conveniently located at https://library.ucf.edu/services/services-for-faculty/. Many of these links are self-help guides,…
On March 19, UCF was informed that a student has tested positive for COVID-19. He…
All course content will be delivered in Webcourses@UCF, even synchronous content facilitated through Zoom. To…
Residents Still on Campus With No Summer Agreement Residents physically remaining on campus with no…
No Travel Approval Petitions will be approved at this time.
UCF Global is closely monitoring all students and faculty who are studying or working abroad.…
COVID-19 symptoms are generally flu-like and include fever, cough, runny nose and difficulty breathing. Symptoms…
Charter Communications will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households…
Remote work is a work arrangement in which some, or all, of the work is…
All presently employed tenure-earning faculty who will apply for tenure during or after the 2020-2021…
With new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Florida every day, this decision prioritizes the safety…
UCF will issue dining membership refunds to eligible students who are no longer on campus…
UCF – like all other state universities – will not be hosting in-person commencement ceremonies…
Temporary transition to online classes will not negatively impact the F-1 or J-1 status of…
Yes, if you decide it is in the university’s and traveler’s best interest you can revoke…
In early March, the Office of Research had identified and approved researchers who could continue…
Yes, you may request a refund for your cap and gown at www.herffjones.com/collegereturns. Students who…
Yes. As long as you remain enrolled in your classes and are actively engaged in…
Yes, you may be asked to work more hours or different hours than normal, especially…
COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across the globe, and that reality is something we all must…
Since January, UCF has been working to diligently prepare and plan for the university’s response…
Over 98% of the UCF Libraries' journal subscriptions are full text and searchable online. More…
There are several resources to help faculty with this transition. 1. Review the new “Keep…
Student Accessibility Services is in direct communication with your faculty members and is advising on…
The College of Graduate Studies will temporarily accept electronic versions of the thesis and dissertation…
We will not be handing out hand sanitizers, but there are 150 hand sanitizer stations…
Submit the request to your chair/director (or dean if there are no departments/schools in the…
Out of an abundance of caution, UCF has canceled all faculty-led trips, international exchanges and…
It is up to the traveler to make this determination. Insurance does not cover preventative…
UCF will make every effort to issue the available refunds beginning Thursday April 9, following…
Residents who have not returned to UCF since spring break will receive instructions about completing…
Remote work is easiest to implement for jobs or tasks that require reading, writing, research,…
Yes, you will have the same coverage that is currently available for any emergency or…
Yes. As long as you remain enrolled in your classes and are actively engaged in…
UCF is advocating on behalf of our students who reside off campus. Ultimately, any decisions…
Yes. A year will be added to the adjusted time period following the previous extension.
As of March 18, all teaching and most university operations went remote. Candidates should contact…
COVID-19 has been declared as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, and global travel…
Students can choose course by course.
If your conference is canceled, follow the refund procedures that the conference communicates to you. For…
On-campus students who feel ill should call Student Health Services at 407-823-2509.
As these individuals must self-quarantine for at least 14 days per CDC guidance, you will…
COVID-19 is a serious global pandemic, and at this time everyone everywhere should be monitoring…
According to the CDC, People with COVID-19 symptoms who have stayed home (home isolated) can…
UCF is moving to remote instruction effective Monday, March 16. Classes that are already online…
It is not uncommon to require employees in positions needing in-person contact/customer service or that…
Contact Webcourses@UCF Support for any questions about Webcourses@UCF, Panopto, Zoom, Materia, or Obojobo.
Based on discussion with providers, treatment will not be denied because it is related to…
We’ve heard from students who’ve requested a pass-fail grading option because of this semester’s significant…
After considering the unprecedented situation of COVID-19, guidance from the state, and the health and…
Yes. As testing becomes more widely available across the country, the number of positive cases…
Yes, your supervisor has the authority to cancel any pre-approved leave request, especially in circumstances…
If you have any changes for contacts in your labs, update your emergency information with…
While there is no vaccine for COVID-19, basic principles apply that can keep you healthy…
S/U grades will not impact GPA. S/U grades will appear on the transcript with an…
This is a personal decision that is up to the traveler. If a qualified health…
Yes. A year will be added to your original dossier submission date. You will still…
The College of Graduate Studies is working to move required integrity training workshops to an…
As with other forms of the flu or contagious illnesses such as colds, maintaining a…
UCF is committed to the safety of all their Knights. UCF remains in regular contact…
A plan to refund housing costs was unanimously approved on March 26 by UCF's Board…
Remote instruction began on March 16. Students should practice social distancing as much as possible at this…
That is your choice as a faculty member. If you choose to stream your lectures…
Please contact UCF Abroad for more information.
No. Risks associated with traveling are borne by individual departments/projects.
Remote work works best when employees and supervisors communicate clearly about expectations. The following checklist…
If you are able to, continue using the communication methods you have defined in your…
Yes. Of greatest concern is an employee with a fever greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit…
In the event of a serious outbreak, we may all be needed to work differently…
No, the purchase order should remain open until the refund is received. You will need…
Individual departments are working directly with their students to help them find ways to best…
If you become ill with flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, runny…
Stay home. Contact your medical provider, who will help you follow CDC guidelines on what…
Thank you for your patience as we solidified our plans to reimburse charges for the…
UCF plans to maintain power and telecommunications functions. UCF is closely working with the Florida…
No. The standards specified in your department/school and college governance documents, as well as Regulation…
Following Board of Regents policy, UCF Abroad collects a $350 fee on all study abroad…
Residents Still on Campus With No Summer Agreement Residents physically remaining on campus with no…
Yes. All faculty-led study abroad programs scheduled for spring and summer 2020 are canceled. UCF…
This is not the time to begin long-range projects. There are too many uncertainties regarding…
This year, Freshman and Transfer students will complete their 2020 New Knight Virtual Experience. Although…
On March 25, UCF announced a satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading option that students can choose for their classes.…
You should contact your airline directly to discuss their policies.
We just don’t know right now if it is more dangerous than the flu. We…
Define your workspace Establishing a workspace, even if it is your kitchen table, gives your…
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is UCF's mental health resource for students. You can visit…
Contact Student Accessibility Services for any accessibility concerns or accommodation questions at sas@ucf.edu or 407-823-2371.
If someone becomes unwell in the workspace and there is reason to suspect they may…
If a faculty member has a majority of their tenure earning credit by the time…
At this time, Housing does not know the status of residents’ ability to return for…
The traveler should first seek a refund for any expenses already paid (e.g. conference registration,…
This is up to each investigator, but remember there is a lot of uncertainty at…
In most cases yes, provided the employee and family member meets the eligibility requirements. A…
All on-campus events have been canceled until further notice. However, speakers may continue to participate…
As a general precaution, at this time, wearing a face mask is not medically necessary.…
No. As per regulation 3.015, faculty may choose to be considered for tenure on the…
The Division of Digital Learning has created a Keep Learning page for students. In addition, a Keep…
Operational requirements Security of work data Technological capabilities and equipment necessary to perform job duties…
Yes. The voucher/credit for future travel must be used for UCF business purposes and supervisor approval must be…
For faculty who offer quizzes and exams online, the university offers two options for test…
Safety and preventing the spread of this disease is our number one priority and should…
No, trip insurance will not be reimbursed. Most trip insurance does not cover cancellations due…
Yes. If you are currently scheduled to submit your tenure dossier in August 2020, you…
Supervisors and employees should discuss whether some or all of a position's duties may be…
Yes. Due to the transition to remote instruction, plan to convert any exams or assignments…
There is no need to inform the IRB. However: 1) If your study is a…
Beginning April 1, 2020, you can formally apply for the extension.
Consistent with the university’s telecommuting manual, we will reimburse for high-speed internet when employees incur…
If you feel that you are unable to continue with your classes as a result…
In general, changes that: Are not being made as a direct result of the COVID-19…
Log in to the UCF LinkedIn Learning portal using your UCF NID login credentials.
Yes. If you are an employee who will be working remotely either all or part…
For the Spring 2020 term, students will be able to elect satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading in any…
In general, changes that are temporary in nature in order to limit subject exposure to…
You may be allowed to work during the period of Learning and Working Remotely if…
Federal and private sponsoring agencies are starting to communicate changes to their operations in response…
If it is in the best interest of the subject, and will minimize or prevent…
The opt-in choice for students recognizes the very difficult time that they and all of…
Communication with your supervisor is more important than ever when you are working remotely. You…
In general, most supervisors will not require students to work during this period of learning…
In brief, this is how opt-in will work: Undergraduate and graduate students may opt in…
Yes. If research is able to be conducted remotely, all research faculty, staff, and students…
1) If you can make the change in your study records with justification, then initiate…
Only certain individuals will have limited access to labs until further notice. Check with your…
Clearly outlined and executed remote work arrangements can prove beneficial to employees and supervisors alike.…
Each supervisor needs to make an individual assessment of each student he/she supervises, including Federal-Work…
Per federal regulations, the employer must physically examine original documents presented by the employee in…
With supervisory approval you may leave work; however, you must use your own accrued sick…
Bringing a child to work is not recommended or advisable whether you are working remotely…
The majority of people are recovering from COVID-19.
Any illness may affect diabetic control. If you have a strep infection, your blood sugar…
The COVID-19 emergency is an unprecedented situation that is developing rapidly. Employees and supervisors alike…
Students should contact their vendor directly.
Domestic and international travel for university business remains banned until further notice. Campus-to-campus travel by…
UCF Admissions has made the difficult but necessary decision to suspend our Campus Visit Experience,…
Yes. IEP students should check their Knights email for more information regarding the continuation of…
No, UCF has suspended all campus events through the spring semester. View a full list…
The American Athletic Conference announced that all athletic competition and championships have been canceled for…
The UCF Libraries collection includes 220,000 e-books and even more electronic documents. To access: Go…
We do not sell our custom rental gowns that you rent for graduation. You may…
UCF’s Knights Helping Knights Pantry is offering students to-go bags with up to 10 food…
Yes, you may request that your cap and gown be shipped to your home address…
You may use your p-card as usual. Follow the routine guidelines and procedures. All F&A…
Employees covered by a UCF Short Term Disability (STD) plan may be eligible for benefits…
No. Students must use the S/U grading form to submit their request.
It’s not the pool water that might expose you to the virus, but maybe the…
The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees state universities, has directed UCF, along with the…
No, there are no changes to international students enrolled at UCF, either directly or through…
Affected faculty, A&P and USPS employees may be eligible for administrative leave if they are…
We encourage all supervisors and employees to think outside the box about how to continue…
During the emergency stay at home order for Orange County, follow the procedures listed in…
Following guidance from Governor Ron DeSantis and State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees, UCF requests…
Your package will include a return shipping label. You will just need to place your…
You must submit an S/U grading form by 11:59 p.m. on April 27. Find instructions…
As a UCF graduate student, you will have the opportunity to choose satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) grading…
As a UCF undergraduate student, you have the option to select a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) grade…
In the event that commencement is canceled, all gowns are to be returned by August…
The University of Central Florida and all state universities are extending remote instruction through the…
Yes, you may work during the period of remote instruction if your supervisor permits you…
Each supervisor needs to make an individual assessment of each student he/she supervises. This includes…
Starting Friday, March 27, only those employees who have been identified as essential; whose job…
Remote instruction will continue for Summer A, C and D, which start May 11. At…
UCF leadership is researching what options might be available to support OPS employees and will…
No. High-risk employees are defined as persons greater than or equal to 65 years old;…
Yes. At this time all operations continue. The office is working remotely — almost all…
Your UCF Global Immigration Advisors are here for you! Please call UCF Global at 407-823-2337…
Yes. Of greatest concern is an employee with a fever greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit…
If you do not wish to report to work on campus, you may request to…
You may request to take annual leave; however, it is subject to approval by your…
If you have access to internet and email, you should be able to do most…
To minimize the potential exposure to others, it is very important that you stay home…
Yes, you must use your own accrued leave or request an absence without pay unless…
For more information, please visit the Keep Teaching site for faculty.
For more information related to research, visit the faculty toolkit.
Students should check with their programs. If graduate programs wish to use ProctorHub (which would…
Yes. You can opt in to S/U grading until 11:59 p.m. on April 27. Until…
COVID-19 has been declared as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, and global…
No action is required on your part to receive a letter grade for a course.
Yes. Only students who are staying on campus will not be eligible for refunds. Students…
Contact the Registrar’s Office by email at registrar@ucf.edu or call them at 407-823-3100.
The required completed forms — such as the resignation letter and onboarding forms — can…
COVID-19 has been declared as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, and global…
Starting Friday, March 27, through April 9, UCF will provide paid administrative leave to employees…
If the department’s search process is in the middle of completing finalists’ in-person interviews and…
Per the Department of Economic Opportunity, if your employer reduces your hours, you may be…
Once the UCF Bookstore is allowed to reopen, they will have plenty of extra items…
They would only be eligible if there is work available, but they are unable to…
With UCF’s strategic plan to depopulate campus, CSC is following this plan and will be…
The Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) and Wellness and Health Promotion Services (WHPS) will close…
UCF will suspend all campus events starting Saturday, March 14, through at least Monday, March…
UCF will continue to provide essential services, such as dining services, counseling and student health…
No. Bringing a child to work is not permitted under a stay-at-home order. The only…
Bringing a child to work is not recommended or advisable whether you are working remotely…
No. If your department reduces your work hours because they do not have work for…
Your academic advisor is your primary point of contact. However, you may also use the…
The following are COVID-19 qualifying reasons for emergency paid sick leave: The employee is subject…
As UCF has previously shared, any faculty and staff members or students returning from a…
UCF Libraries offers Ask a Librarian and virtual research assistance services through https://library.ucf.edu/ask/. Click “Chat…
The University of Central Florida and all state universities are extending remote instruction through the…
UCF is located in Orange County. On Friday, March 20, Mayor Jerry Demings announced a…
UCF has been taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 since January and encouraging…
Dining Services has enhanced sanitation procedures already in place and has temporarily paused the use…
For the remainder of the Spring 2020 term, students will receive free access to digital…
UCF has suspended all campus events through the spring semester. Cancellations include all UCF Athletics…
UCF is postponing registration for the summer and fall semesters by one week. Registration will…
Starting Friday, March 27, for everyone’s health and safety, buildings will be locked to all…
Per federal regulations, the employer must physically examine original documents presented by the employee in…
Advising offices will remain operational. However, to align with university’s priority to keep students, faculty,…
As long as the university is open, mail service will continue. Supply delivery may fluctuate…
With Orange County's "stay at home" order going into effect Thursday, March 26 at 11…
On March 17, UCF moved to remote instruction through the spring semester, under official direction…
UCF and the State University System Board of Governors are reviewing all student services and…