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UDC Operating Remotely on Friday, Jan. 30

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Friday, Jan. 30. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Campuses will reopen on Monday, Feb. 2.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations. 

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI).  The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies. 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu 
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form

For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical, and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission. 

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Looking for “Off-Campus" Housing

Student Housing Guide

Questions to Ask Yourself if Looking to Live Off Campus

Before you begin you housing search, take some time to think about questions you should ask yourself (include your parents if they are assisting with your transition to off-campus housing). Question examples include:

  • How much can I afford in rent per month?
  • How much can I afford in utilities and cable/internet per month?
  • Can I apply for “Housing” monies through Financial Aid? How does that work?
  • Do I want a roommate/Will I need a roommate?
  • Where can I find a roommate?
  • Will I need a co-signer? Do I have a co-signer?
  • Do I want a 12-month lease or a month-to-month lease? What’s the difference?
  • How much will transportation cost to and from campus (and work) per month?
  • If I have a vehicle, will I need a parking permit to park on the street in my new neighborhood? Where do I get the permit?
  • What neighborhood(s) would I be ok living in?
  • What neighborhood(s) will I absolutely not live in?
  • What’s the furthest I’m willing to commute?
  • Do I need “pet-friendly” housing?
  • Do I need “family housing”?

Starting Your Search

Once you’ve thought of and answered all of those important questions, the next thing to do is start your housing search. The initial search will be done online. Below is a list of some popular websites.

For Everyone

Housing For Everyone
Hot Pads hotpads.com/washington-dc/apartments-for-rent
Sublet.Com sublet.com
Apartment Guide apartmentguide.com
ForRent.com forrent.com/find/DC
Trulia trulia.com/for_rent/Washington,DC
Urban Igloo urbanigloo.com
Zillow zillow.com/washington-dc/apartments
Craigslist washingtondc.craigslist.org/search/doc/apa
PadMapper padmapper.com
Apartment List apartmentlist.com
RentalsOnline.com rentalsonline.com/apartment_search.asp
Rentown.net rentown.net
Zumper zumper.com
U Loop washington-dc.uloop.com/housing/index.php/apartments
In My Area inmyarea.com (find local utility services in your selected area)

For International Students

Housing For International Students
International Student House ishdc.org

Rental Agencies

Rental Agencies
Realtor.com realtor.com
Urban Igloo urbanigloo.com
Nest DC nest-dc.com
Chatel Real Estate chatelrealestate.com
Weichert weichert.com

*Please note these online sites are for convenience only and are not endorsed by the University of the District of Columbia*

Contact Us

For full details, housing applications and policy updates, contact our office:

Office of Housing and Residence Life

202-274-6570
housing@udc.edu

Housing Community Hotline

202-274-5050
Office of Public Safety

Helpful Links

Health and Safety
Fire Evacuation Plan
Guest Registration Form
Federal Lead-Based Paint Brochure
Student Code of Conduct
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