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» Campus Parking

Restrictions are in effect. https://taps.ufl.edu/parking-info/parking-restrictions/

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have via email at parking.ufl.edu or by phone during business hours at 352-392-7275.

» RTS

RTS bus service is currently operating as follows:

  • Reduced Service – Campus Routes 118, 120, 121, 122, 125, and 126
  • No Service – Campus Route 128
  • Reduced Service – City Routes 5, 9, 12, 13, 16, 20, 21, 28, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, and 40
  • No Service – City Routes 19, 29 and 76

All other routes not listed will remain on their regular service schedule.

For additional information and updates regarding RTS service, please visit www.go-rts.com.

» Campus Connector

The Campus Connector Orange (Infirmary to Vet Med) and Blue (Garage 14 to Newell Drive) routes are fully operational. Visit www.taps.ufl.edu/alternative-transportation/campus-connector/ for additional information on this free campus shuttle service.

» Campus Cab and Gator Lift

Campus Cab and Gator Lift are both operating under normal service hours.

Please contact Transportation and Parking Services at www.taps.ufl.edu or 352-392-7275 (PARK) with any transportation or parking questions you may have.

Gator Dining will continue to provide food services at The Fresh Food Company as well as limited retail locations throughout campus. Information on dining locations and hours of operation can be found on the Gator Dining website at gatordining.com.

Gator Dining Locations

Gator Dining will continue to provide the UF community with a robust dining program while adhering to enhanced safety measures consistent with UF Health and state guidance related to COVID-19. The current plan includes reopening of all locations for the fall semester under normal operating hours, but in adherence to physical distancing and other safety guidelines. The Gator Dining team will monitor operations daily and stay abreast of any changes in guidelines or direction regarding COVID-19 and adjust campus operations accordingly. Fall 2020 meal plan pricing remains the same as Fall 2019 pricing.

Gator Dining will adjust operating procedures to meet or exceed recommended UF Health and state guidelines related to COVID-19, in order to provide safe dining spaces and programming for the UF community.

Please view the list of safety measures taken by Gator Dining.

At this time, Passport Services and the Print Shop are closed. Mail Services is operating on its normal schedule. Mail is being delivered and picked up from departments as usual.

If a department no longer requires mail delivery, mail can be held at the campus postal facility located at 3030 Radio Rd. A department representative must notify mail services by telephone or e-mail to make arrangements. Contact information:  Sylvia West, Postal Manager; e-mail: campusmail@bsd.ufl.edu.

If a department desires to pick up mail at the postal facility, the department representative must notify mail services by e-mail indicating the individual(s) authorized to pick up mail and a copy of their Gator 1 ID Card. The individual picking up mail must present their Gator 1 ID Card.

If special delivery arrangements are needed, please contact 352-392-0629.

If special delivery arrangements are needed, please contact 352-392-0629.

The Gator 1 Card should be worn while on campus. Wearing your Gator 1 Card helps to ensure safety and security on campus. More info…

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic, all Gator 1 Card requests for students are required to be submitted through the Distance Gator 1 Card Application Site.  The issuance process for a Gator 1 Card can be expedited once an online Zoom interview has been scheduled.  In lieu of the Zoom interview, students are welcome to visit the Gator 1 Card Office in person for processing to obtain their Gator 1 Card by the next business day. Also, Electronic Staff/Faculty Authorization submissions are required for all UF Employees, Departmental Associates, Affiliates, and visitors.

In order to maintain a safe environment, photo capturing is restricted in the Gator 1 Card office at this time.  Images submitted online/electronically will be used to process Gator 1 ID Cards.

In order to obtain a card, an official picture Identification is required (Driver’s License or Passport) and UFID number is needed. The cost is $15.00.

The Gator 1 Card office is on the Ground Floor of the Bookstore and Welcome Center adjacent to the Reitz Union. The hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Gator 1 Card office at the Health Science Center will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m. & 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Policy on Wearing Your Gator 1 Card on Campus
» Students

Students may submit a request for their Gator 1 Cards online at https://www.bsd.ufl.edu/idcardimgs/distancelearning/

Cards will be mailed to the student’s permanent home address. Please email the Gator 1 Card team at gator1card@bsd.ufl.edu for other arrangements.

» Faculty/Staff

Faculty and Staff are to work with their department’s ID Card Authorizer to place a request for a Gator 1 Card. Please provide a photo to your department authorizer, and they will submit it with the Gator 1 Card request. The department authorizer can select where the card is sent. Either a campus PO Box or an off-campus address may be selected. Please email the Gator 1 Card team at gator1card@bsd.ufl.edu for other arrangements.

» Vendors, Spouse/Partners, and Others

Please email the Gator 1 Card team at gator1card@bsd.ufl.edu or call 352-392-8343.

The UF Bookstore at the Reitz Union:

  • Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sunday – 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

The Health Science Center Bookstore:

  • Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday: Closed

The Law School Bookstore:

  • Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

UF is canceling, postponing or, where feasible, moving all events to alternate virtual modes of participation until further notice. Scheduling new future events and conferences will also be postponed until further notice. Look for specific information about other cancellations and postponements on ufl.edu. If you have any questions about events, please contact Business Affairs at ufba-events@ufl.edu or call (352) 392-1336.

 

A message from your Business Affairs HR team:

  • Our Human Resources Office will be closed, but we are/will be working remotely from home.  If your employees need assistance,  please call our main number of (352) 392-2333.
  • If a supervisor or an employee has a concern about a sick employee, potential exposure to the coronavirus, alternate work location agreements, use of paid and unpaid leave, medical clearance for return to work, etc., please call us at (352) 392-2333.
  • We want to talk through your situation with you to make sure employees across campus are being treated similarly.  As it relates to the coronavirus, supervisors should not be making decisions on their own without guidance from HR or an HR liaison.
  • Still have questions?  Give us a call at (352) 392-2333.