Student Resources
Holiday Exemption Letter
UCF protects your right to observe Jewish holidays. Here is how the policy works, and how to request your letter from Hillel.
UCF policy
What the policy says
The University of Central Florida will reasonably accommodate the religious observances, practices, and beliefs of individuals in regard to admissions, class attendance, and the scheduling of examinations and work assignments.
Notify your instructors
Deadline: 10th business day of the term
A student who desires to observe a religious holy day of his or her religious faith must notify all of the instructors teaching the class(es) from which the student desires to be excused no later than the tenth business day of the term.
Know what’s expected
You will be held responsible for any material covered during the excused absence, but will be permitted a reasonable amount of time to complete any work missed. Where practicable, major examinations, major assignments, and University ceremonies will not be scheduled on a major religious holy day. Read UCF’s full policy carefully so you know what to expect.
Email Dr. Levin for your letter
To request a holiday exemption letter, please email Dr. Jeff Levin, Director of Jewish Student Experiences, at jeffrey.levin@centralfloridahillel.org.
Request your letter
We’ll help you make it official
Email Dr. Jeff Levin and Hillel will help you request your holiday exemption letter.