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UCF Allowing College Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina to Register for Classes
By UCF Staff Updated Sept. 8, 2005
The University of Central Florida is allowing college students displaced by Hurricane Katrina to register for classes on a space-available basis.
Students who were enrolled this fall at universities that have been closed because of the hurricane may apply to UCF by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. Students can call 407-823-6188 or toll-free 866-281-0201 for enrollment information. Because UCF started classes Aug. 22, admissions staff will work one-on-one with displaced students to expedite admission, enrollment and financial assistance processes.
Application fees will be waived, and students will pay in-state tuition rates on a case-by-case basis. UCF will provide guidance and tutoring assistance, as well as referrals for housing and other necessities.
Students will be offered admission on a case-by-case basis and will be required to sign a form verifying they were registered elsewhere and have been displaced. Students who are unable to provide transcripts and other official materials immediately will be allowed to do so at a later date to be determined.
More than 70 displaced students have contacted UCF about possibly enrolling since last week. About 25 had been offered admission by early Thursday.
Our hearts go out to the students and families who have lost so much because of this devastating storm, UCF President John Hitt said. By allowing students to resume their academic careers with as little interruption as possible, we hope to help them overcome this tragedy and get on with their lives. I also urge our students, faculty, staff and alumni to do what they can to help the storm victims.
UCF fully supports the timely return of all displaced students to their home institution.
Department of Education hot line
The Florida Department of Education also has set up a toll-free number to provide information on elementary through university education opportunities available to long-term evacuees: 877-FLCARE1 (877-352-2731).
