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Emergency Alert
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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Digital Backpack

Your Journey at UDC Is About To Get a Whole Lot Smoother With the Students’ Digital Backpack!

This resource hub is packed with everything you need to succeed—academically, professionally, and personally. Whether you’re looking for academic support, creative tools, career advice, or ways to stay healthy and balanced, this is your go-to destination. Dive into each section below to explore the tools and resources designed to help you thrive.

  • Academic Support and Learning Tools
  • Career and Professional Development Tools
  • Creative and Media Tools
  • Communication and Collaboration Tools
  • Financial Support Tools
  • Health and Wellness Tools

Academic Support and Learning Tools

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Upswing

Upswing provides free, confidential online academic support to UDC students, helping them achieve independence in their studies. It offers flexible and convenient tutoring to enhance student success.

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LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is an on-demand library of instructional videos and learning paths in a variety of topics and disciplines. The platform fosters lifelong learning goal at UDC. LinkedIn Learning has a powerful mobile app so you can learn on the go and at your own pace.

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Grammarly

Qualtrics is a powerful survey platform that is particularly beneficial for research and graduate students. It facilitates the creation and distribution of surveys, making it easier to collect and analyze data for research studies, dissertations, and other academic projects. The platform offers advanced tools for data analysis, helping students to efficiently manage large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions, which is essential for high-quality research.

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Qualtrics

Qualtrics is a powerful survey platform that is particularly beneficial for research and graduate students. It facilitates the creation and distribution of surveys, making it easier to collect and analyze data for research studies, dissertations, and other academic projects. The platform offers advanced tools for data analysis, helping students to efficiently manage large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions, which is essential for high-quality research.

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Anthology Ally

The integration of Microsoft Immersive Reader with Anthology Ally enhances accessibility by allowing students to convert text into more readable formats, including text-to-speech and translation. This helps students engage with content in ways that suit their learning needs, making the learning experience more inclusive and personalized learning.

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Career and Professional Development Tools

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Handshake

Handshake is a career services platform connecting students, recent graduates, and employers. It helps students find internships and jobs, allows employers to post opportunities and engage in career events. The platform also offers personalized job recommendations and networking opportunities.

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LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is an on-demand library of instructional videos and learning paths in a variety of topics and disciplines. The platform fosters lifelong learning goal at UDC. LinkedIn Learning has a powerful mobile app so you can learn on the go and at your own pace.

More details on LinkedIn Learning

Creative and Media Tools

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Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Creative Cloud gives students access to a suite of tools for graphic design, video editing, web development, and more, including apps like Photoshop and Illustrator.

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Kaltura

Kaltura allows students to easily create, host, and share videos, screen capture content, and download instructional materials. It enhances learning by enabling interactive video assignments and providing convenient access to educational content on the go.

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Thinglink..

Thinglink.. empowers students to enhance their projects by adding interactive tags to images, videos, or 360/VR content, creating an immersive learning experience. This tool makes it easy to share enriched media on websites, social networks, or blogs. By using ThingLink, students can boost viewer engagement, increase time spent on their content, and improve retention of key information.

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Communication and Collaboration Tools

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Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365, you can create, share, collaborate, and innovate through a variety of applications that can be accessed from anywhere, at any time, on any device.

To access Microsoft365, go to myUDC
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Webex

WebEx is a video conferencing tool for online meetings, virtual classes, and webinars. Application includes a whiteboard, annotation tools, chat, and the ability to share slides. The application can run on any device. The tool is also integrated into Blackboard.

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Financial Support Tools

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Scholarship Universe

Scholarship Universe is an online platform that helps students find and apply for scholarships by matching them with opportunities based on their profiles. It offers a database of verified scholarships, application management, integration with university financial aid offices, and alerts for new scholarships and deadlines.

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Health and Wellness Tools

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WellTrack

WellTrack is an interactive self-help platform that provides tools that can help address stress, anxiety, and depression and connect you with campus resources. Download the WellTrack app (Apple | Android) and use your UDC email to register.

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