Hurricane Irma Orlando: UCF Classes To Resume

ORLANDO, FL — Students at the University of Central Florida in Orlando should prepare to hit the books because the school announced classes will resume Monday.

The school announced on its website Tuesday that students will resume normal classes and academic activities Sept. 18. The school said the delayed return was to give students plenty of time to deal with any Irma-related effects and so they can safely return to campus.

"UCF is responding to feedback from students and parents concerned that between limited flights and heavy traffic, it would be difficult for students to return to campus this week," the university said. (For more information on UCF class cancelations and other Orlando stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)

Faculty and staff members are to return to work Friday to prepare for normal university operations.

“Our state has endured a powerful storm and stressful time,” UCF President John C. Hitt said. “I thank the essential university personnel and student resident assistants who worked during the storm. I remind our community that patience, compassion and gratitude will go a long way in the busy and challenging days ahead.”

UCF has already reopened its residence halls to on-campus students. Food service at 63 South and Knightro’s resumed Tuesday.

UCF suspended all academic activity on Sept. 7 and closed for all non-essential activity on Sept. 8.

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— UCF (@UCF) September 12, 2017

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