Welcome to fall! The Faculty Excellence team looks forward to serving as a resource for you as we work together to elevate academic excellence and student success.
As we kick off the new academic year, we invite you to join UCF leaders and colleagues from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday (Aug. 15) at the Cape Florida Ballroom of the Student Union for the Faculty Assembly and Reception and from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday in front of Millican Hall for the President’s Welcome Back Popsicle Social.
Here are other important details to know before classes start on Monday.
Syllabi
Faculty must use Simple Syllabus software for all courses to comply with state requirements for posting syllabi. This tool is part of Webcourses@UCF and replaces PDF uploads for publishing syllabi. Please visit the Simple Syllabus page for more details and FAQs.
Essential Planning Resources
- Syllabus requirements
- Syllabus statement options regarding artificial intelligence
- Course materials availability
- Digital Accessibility Policy and requirements
- Student Accessibility Services and accommodations
- Final exams
- Make-up assignments
- Religious observances
- Student conduct and academic integrity
- Student academic misconduct review process
- Office of Military and Veteran Student Success
Key Fall 2024 Dates
- Monday, Aug. 19: Fall classes begin
- Thursday, Aug. 29: Early campus closure for home football game (2 p.m.)
- Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day (no classes)
- Monday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day (no classes)
- Tuesday, Nov. 26: Classes end for semester
- Wednesday, Nov. 27: Offices remain open
- Thursday, Nov. 28, through Saturday, Nov. 30: Thanksgiving holiday (university closed)
- Monday, Dec. 2, through Saturday, Dec. 7: Final exam period
- Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14: Commencement
Course Accessibility
All courses must be accessible to every student. Please visit UCF’s new Accessibility website for tips, tools, and best practices for creating accessible learning experiences. For questions or guidance, work with the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, the Center for Distributed Learning, or Student Accessibility Services.
Also, students sign up for the courses and modalities that are most beneficial to them. Faculty may not change the modality of their courses.
Thank you for the many ways you advance UCF, and best wishes for a successful and rewarding year ahead.
