U Matter, We Care at the University of Florida

Happy Holidays, Gator Nation!

Happy holidays, Gator Nation! 🐊✨

UF Alert - University of Florida classes canceled, campus offices closed Thursday, Nov. 12 because of TS Eta. Will re-open Friday, Nov. 13. Check ufl.edu for details.

"I live as one true self, finding courage in vulnerability, letting in those around me, embracing who I am and who I am becoming."
-Love, Emma, a UF Student

To learn how Emma is no longer divided and how you can submit your own Love, a UF Student letter visit umatter.ufl.edu/emma-w.

With Fourth of July on the horizon, the University of Florida joins Santa Fe College, the City of Gainesville and Alachua County in an open message to our community.

A note from UF Housing with important updates.

Hello Gators,

UF Housing remains open and operational. Alachua County essential businesses such as grocery stores, gas stations, and hotels are still operational. The Reitz Union Hotel has availability and can be reached at 352-392-2151. Students traveling from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut should expect travel delays per Governor Desantis’ order to quarantine for fourteen (14) upon arrival to the state. This will impact our residents who have not yet moved out. Please make the best decision for you and your family regarding travel plans. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this situation. We will continue to communicate updates as plans evolve. University updates are located here: http://www.ufl.edu/health-updates/

As a reminder, please visit our Move Out page for specific guidelines of checking out of residence halls: https://www.housing.ufl.edu/residence-halls/move-out/ Residents are NOT required to contact RA’s regarding move-out. Students are permitted to bring two (2) guests to assist with move out, this includes the assistance of moving professionals. Upon arrival head straight to the room, pack, and then return keys in the envelope provided in their student mailbox by the scheduled move-out appointment time. In facilities with service elevators, we will do our best to provide elevator access, but please plan to have limited to no access as we have minimal staff to provide this service. As a convenience residents may leave unwanted items in their room and housing staff will dispose of items at a later date. We ask that perishables and trash be removed from the room. Should guidance change regarding these procedures we will provide an update.

UF is currently developing plans for issuing refunds, rebates, or credits to students who may no longer be able to utilize their university residence hall and/or dining plan contracts. Each student’s funding situation is different based on their financial aid or how they paid their contracts. We will be working with students on their individual cases. Communication regarding refund decisions will be sent to students once the plan is finalized.

For any questions please contact us at 352-392-2161 or [email protected].

Thank you,
UF Housing and Residence Education

Gators! It’s time to truly practice social distancing. You may not feel bad, but your choices could have significant impacts on others. Please support the health of our community! Below is a letter from Dr. D'Andra Mull, Vice President of Student Affairs, about what social distancing is and is not. Remember that Every Gator Counts!

We'd like to extend a very warm welcome to our newest U Matter, We Care Ambassadors!!! We are excited to have you join the UMA family and help extend our culture of care across the University of Florida!

Being a Gator means having each other's back. We can never predict when a student may become distressed but we can be there when they need support.

Consider making a gift to the U Matter, We Care at the University of Florida emergency fund by visiting bit.ly/givingday_umatter. No Gator should ever be alone in their toughest moments.

Today we gladly stand up & holler for the U Matter, We Care at the University of Florida emergency fund during UF's Giving Day. Because we are and because .

Visit bit.ly/givingday_umatter to learn more about how you can impact our students when they need it most.