Emergency Update

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November 9, 2022 at 9:00am

NUC FTC UPDATE TROPICAL STORM NICOLE

NUC University, Florida Technical College is actively monitoring the path of Tropical Storm Nicole and how it will impact our campus communities, students, and staff. In an abundance of caution, we decided to change the schedule for Finals Week.  

DELAND CAMPUSES ONLY

• On-campus sessions in Central Florida for Wednesday Evening, November 9th and Thursday, November 10th will be canceled. However, the Canvas LMS will remain available and open until 11:59 pm on Thursday to submit all required exams and assignments. We ask all morning blended students scheduled to attend class on Thursday to report to campus on Wednesday November 9th, to finalize their laboratory and skills check.   
• Online and virtual sessions will commence, Canvas Learning Management System will be available, and Instructors will provide details in their announcements.

Students should contact their instructors for further instructions or questions about their class sessions.  For Testing schedule changes, don’t hesitate to contact your program coordinator: https://old.ftccollege.com/academic-support/.  

We will continue to update our website and social media pages with changes to this announcement.  

November 8, 2022 – Click para leer en Español

NUC FTC UPDATE TROPICAL STORM NICOLE

NUC University, Florida Technical College is actively monitoring the path of Tropical Storm Nicole and how it will impact our campus communities, students, and staff. In an abundance of caution, we decided to change the schedule for Finals Week.  

Campuses: Orlando, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Tampa, and DeLand

• The Wednesday, 11/9/2022 course sessions will resume this week as scheduled.  
• On-campus sessions in Central Florida for Thursday, 11/10/2022, will be canceled. However, the Canvas LMS will remain available and open until 11:59 pm on Thursday to submit all required exams and assignments. We ask all blended students scheduled to attend class on Thursday to report to campus on Wednesday, 11/9/2022, to finalize their laboratory and skills check.   
• Online and virtual sessions will commence, Canvas Learning Management System will be available, and Instructors will provide details in their announcements.
• Certification exams scheduled for Thursday on campus will be postponed to Monday for Orlando Campus. All remote Testing will commence as scheduled. See the NCCT Testing below.  

Campus: South Miami and Pembroke Pines

• The South Florida classes will commence as per schedule on Wednesday and Thursday; however, we will continue to monitor the storm’s path.  
• Online and virtual sessions will commence, Canvas Learning Management System will be available, and Instructors will provide details in their announcements.
• Certification exams scheduled for Thursday on campus will be postponed to Monday at the South Miami Campus. All remote Testing will commence as planned. 

• See the NCCT Testing below. 

Students should contact their instructors for further instructions or questions about their class sessions.  For Testing schedule changes, don’t hesitate to contact your program coordinator: https://old.ftccollege.com/academic-support/.  

We will continue to update our website and social media pages with changes to this announcement.  

Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 10:00 am – Click para leer en Español

FTC UPDATE ON HURRICANE IAN 

 We hope and pray for our college community’s safety and well-being. We want to report that NUC University, Florida Technical College South Florida Campuses are open, and classes are in session today, Thursday, September 29, 2022.

Central Florida Campuses (Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland, DeLand, Kissimmee), on-campus class sessions will resume on Monday, October 3, 2022. The Central Florida campuses are closed today and tomorrow as we assess the damage. Yet, employees will be remotely available for students and faculty on Friday, September 30, 2022. To open a Student Support Services Ticket, email FTC-StudentServices@old.ftccollege.com. Please provide your name, campus, and a brief description of the situation and how we can assist.

Canvas Learning Management System will be available. Externship students should continue to follow the guidelines of their externship site. 

Students should contact their instructors for further instructions or questions about their classes and live sessions. We will continue to update our website (www.ftccollege.edu) and social media pages with changes to this announcement or further campus closures. 

Please stay safe and adhere to your local authorities’ recommendations.

We are FTC Strong! 

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 12:00 pm – Click para leer en Español

FTC UPDATE ON HURRICANE IAN

NUC University, Florida Technical College continues to actively monitor the path of Hurricane Ian and how it will impact our campus communities. In an abundance of caution, we decided to change the class schedule for the week of September 26, 2022, for South Miami and update campus closures for Central Florida campuses. 

• South Florida Campuses (South Miami & Pembroke Pines) class sessions will be canceled on Wednesday, 9/28/2022, and make-up sessions will be held on Tuesday, 10/4/2022. The campuses will be closed on Wednesday, 9/28/2022; employees will work remotely. On campus sessions will resume on Thursday, 9/30/2022. 
• Central Florida Campuses (Orlando, Lakeland, DeLand, Kissimmee), all Classes will meet on Monday, 9/26, and Tuesday, 9/27, this week only. On-campus-only sessions in Central Florida for Wednesday, 9/28/2022, and Thursday, 9/29/2022, have been canceled. Students scheduled to attend Wednesday & Thursday sessions must attend the make-up session on Tuesdays, 9/27/2022 and 10/4/2022. Campuses will be closed on Wednesday, 9/28/2022, and Thursday, 9/29/2022. 
• Tampa,  On-campus-only sessions in Central Florida have been canceled on Tuesday, 9/27, Wednesday, 9/28, and Thursday 9/29. Students must attend the make-up session Wednesday, 10/5/2022 and 10/12/2022. Campuses will be closed on Wednesday, 9/28/2022, and Thursday, 9/29/2022.

  Canvas Learning Management System will be available. Externship students should follow the guidelines of their externship site. Students must plan to attend their class sessions for four days next week. 

 Students should contact their instructors for further instructions or questions about their class sessions. We will continue to update our website (www.ftccollege.edu) and social media pages with changes to this announcement or further campus closures. 

Please stay safe and adhere to the recommendations of your local authorities. We are FTC Strong!

September 26, 2022 at 8:00pm

FTC UPDATE HURRICANE IAN – TAMPA CAMPUS ONLY 

The NUC University Florida Technical College Tampa Campus will cancel  on campus class sessions on Tuesday, 9/27, Wednesday, 9/28 and Thursday 9/29.  The campus  building will also be closed.  The Canvas Learning a Management System will remain open so you can continue to engage in your course assignments.  Lab make up days will be held the following week.  Please continue to monitor the social media pages and website for updates.

September 26, 2022 at 9:00am

FTC UPDATE HURRICANE IAN – Click para leer en Español

NUC University, Florida Technical College is actively monitoring the path of Hurricane Ian and how it will impact our campus communities. In an abundance of caution, we decided to change the class schedule for the week of September 26, 2022.

Central Florida Campuses (Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland, DeLand, Kissimmee), all Classes will meet on Monday, 9/26 and Tuesday, 9/27 this week only.

We will cancel the on-campus-only sessions in Central Florida for Wednesday, 9/28/2022, and Thursday, 9/29/2022. Students scheduled to attend Wednesday & Thursday sessions must attend the makeup session on Tuesdays, 9/27/2022 and 10/4/2022. Therefore, students must plan to attend their class sessions for four days next week. 

Online and virtual sessions will commence, Canvas Learning Management System will be available.  Externship students should follow the guidelines of their externship site.  

Students should contact their instructors for further instructions or questions about their class sessions. Campuses will be open and we will continue to update our website and social media pages with changes to this announcement or campus closures. 

November 12, 2020 – Click Aqui Para Leer en Español

EMERGENCY UPDATE: CAMPUS CLOSURE, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 2020

Leiby Adames-Boom, Vice President of Academic Affairs

All FLORIDA TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND DAVE SCHOOL CAMPUSES LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW NOVEMBER 13, 2020 due to an emergency IT Outage for Central and South Florida locations.

EMPLOYEES:

• All administrative staff and faculty will be working remote, please contact your supervisor for instructions and further details.

• College employees should not report to campus for work other than those specifically designated to report to the campus

STUDENTS:

• All College-related and other activities on campus are canceled and classes will continue online as indicated in each course syllabus.
• Students should not come to campus for classes or other College-related activities.
• Certification Exams for Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding students scheduled at the campus for Friday, 11/13/2020 will be postponed. Final Exams will be available online via the Canvas platform. Please contact your instructor or Program Director for further instructions.

The new term will begin as scheduled on Monday, November 16, 2020.

For additional questions or concerns, contact your campus Academic Leadership or visit the website, social media or Canvas announcements for further updates. Stay Safe!

For DAVE School Emegency Updates Click Here 

November 11, 2020 – Click Aqui Para Leer en Español

EMERGENCY UPDATE: CAMPUS CLOSURE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 2020

Leiby Adames-Boom, Vice President of Academic Affairs

All FLORIDA TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND DAVE SCHOOL CAMPUSES LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW NOVEMBER 12, 2020 due to an emergency IT Outage for Central and South Florida locations (Cutler Bay, Pembroke Pines, Kissimmee, Orlando, DeLand, and DAVE School) and due to Weather Advisory for the Tampa and Lakeland locations.

EMPLOYEES:

• All administrative staff and faculty will be working remote, please contact your supervisor for instructions and further details.

• College employees should not report to campus for work other than those specifically designated to report to the campus

STUDENTS:

• Online Classes and Assignments remain available, please engage and complete your finals, as classes scheduled to end will close on Thursday, 11/12/2020 at 11:59pm.
• All College-related and other activities on campus are canceled and classes will continue online as indicated in each course syllabus.
• Students should not come to campus for classes or other College-related activities
• Makeup sessions and classes assigned for tomorrow Finals Day will be canceled. Please check your Canvas announcements or contact your instructor for final exam instructions.
• Certification Exams for Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding students scheduled at the campus for Thursday, 11/12/2020 and Friday, 11/13/2020 will be postponed. Final Exams will be available online via the Canvas platform. Please contact your instructor or Program Director for further instructions.

The new term will begin as scheduled on Monday, November 16, 2020.

For additional questions or concerns, contact your campus Academic Leadership or visit the website, social media or Canvas announcements for further updates.  Stay Safe and good luck on your finals!

For DAVE School Emergency Updates Click Here 

Update 4: Hurricane Dorian, September 3, 2019 at 3:32 p.m.

• The following locations will open and hold classes as scheduled on Wednesday September 4th:

FTC Cuter Bay
FTC Pembroke Pines
FTC Tampa
FTC Lakeland

• The below locations will remain closed on Wednesday September 4th, but will reopen and hold classes as scheduled on Thursday September 5th:

FTC DeLand
FTC Orlando
FTC Kissimmee
DAVE School

Online and blended students will continue to enjoy uninterrupted access to their courses. As such Online academic teams should support students remotely until their campus opens.

Update 3: Hurricane Dorian, August 30, 2019 at 6:57 p.m.

Hurricane Dorian now has a forecasted path that would cause possible impact to campus areas into Tuesday September 3rd. In the interest of the safety of our students, staff, and faculty all FTC campus locations, as well as the DAVE school, will remain closed on Tuesday September 3rd. We will continue to evaluate the path and intensity of Hurricane Dorian and provide updates based on that information as it becomes available. The current plan would be to reopen all facilities on Wednesday September 4th.

Classes will have the following make up schedule:

Blended courses that meet Tue/Thur will be made up Monday September 9th
Blended courses that meet Mon/Wed will make up Labor Day on Thursday September 5th.
Clock hour and 4 day a week classes will be made up on Friday September 6th for Labor Day and Friday September 13th for the Tuesday storm closure.

Please ensure that you take proper precautions for the safety of your home and family.

Online and blended students will continue to have uninterrupted access to their courses during this time period.

Please use the below link to get updated information from the National Hurricane Center.

• National Hurricane Center

Update 2: Hurricane Dorian, August 30, 2019 at 12:30 p.m.

The DAVE School is closing at 1:30 pm today Friday, August 30, 2019. Afternoon classes have been canceled to give students and staff time to prepare for the upcoming storm. We plan to provide the next update on Monday, September 2, 2019. Please continue to monitor our website’s Emergency Updates.

Update 1: Hurricane Dorian, August 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority at FTC and DAVE. We are monitoring Hurricane Dorian,  but currently, do not anticipate any impact on class schedules at any location. All campuses are closed SAT-MON in observance of Labor Day.

We will assess the situation as it develops. Based on current information, we anticipate normal hours and opening as scheduled on Tuesday, September 3rd. Online and blended students will continue to have uninterrupted access and support through the holiday weekend. Should there be any changes we will send out communications via email, text, social media, and our website.

You can also utilize the included links for important information on storm preparations and updates.

 Resources: 

• National Hurricane Center
• Florida Emergency Preparedness Guide