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Faculty – Before the Spring Semester Begins

As the Spring 2026 Semester approaches, the Center for Distributed Learning is here to assist you with Webcourses@UCF (Canvas), Zoom, and Panopto.

Webcourses@UCF (Canvas) Maintenance Window: 

Access may be limited during the regularly scheduled Maintenance Window on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 12:05 a.m. to 2:05 a.m. ET. Visit https://status.ucf.edu/ to check the operational system status of Webcourses@UCF and the campus network. 

Remember, UCF has Required Course Elements: 

Important Update to Webcourses@UCF Updates: 

Over winter break, Materia was updated, which will require that faculty who use the tool re-enable the Materia link in the left course navigation. Learn how to manage your course navigation links. 

Course Setting Reminders for Webcourses@UCF: 

  • Combine courses using the Faculty Webcourse Manager before the semester begins to avoid losing materials or student work. If you need to combine after the term starts, contact Webcourses@UCF Support. 
  • Grading Scheme. Verify that each course has the correct Grading Scheme, matching what’s listed in your Simple Syllabus. 
  • Exam Proctoring information is available for Respondus Monitor and Respondus Lockdown Browser. 
  • For Group Assignments, confirm you’ve selected the correct groups and that all groups have students assigned. 
  • Review your Webcourses@UCF Notification Settings to ensure you receive timely updates. Refer to the Faculty Notifications Setting Guide for help. 

UCF Integrity Line:  

If you believe you have experienced abusive or discriminatory behavior by any faculty or staff member, contact the Office of Nondiscrimination & Accommodations Compliance online or at 407-823-1336. UCF cares about you and takes every report seriously. For more information on reporting options see the Reporting an Incident or Issue Webpage. 

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