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`Before You Get Out of Your Car, Put on Your Mask’
As students prepare to return to Embry-Riddle’s residential campuses in Prescott, Arizona, and Daytona Beach, Florida for face-to-face fall 2020 classes, university leadership…
'It’s Up to All of Us,' President Butler Says as Embry-Riddle Prepares for Fall Semester
Please also review Embry-Riddle’s Covid-19 informational page, our Frequently Asked Questions and Return to Campus videos.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President P. Barry…
Specialized Training Preps Embry-Riddle Faculty to Teach, Adapt During Pandemic
To best navigate a crisis like the Covid-19 pandemic, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) has developed a system that would…
Embry-Riddle Reports Latest Covid-19 Test Results
Embry-Riddle remains committed to providing the most timely, accurate information possible regarding Covid-19, to help everyone make informed decisions and enhance health precautions,…
To Keep Students Safer, Embry-Riddle Rolls Out Additional Living Spaces
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has secured additional living space, to be staffed with on-site Resident Advisors, to safely accommodate some students now on a waiting list for…
Embry-Riddle Reports Latest Covid-19 Test Results
Embry-Riddle remains committed to providing the most timely, accurate information possible regarding Covid-19, to help everyone make informed decisions and enhance health precautions,…
Eagle Uses A.I. to Combat Covid-19 in Virtual Internship
Rising Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University junior Audrey Osburn dreams of one day being an astronaut working onboard the International Space Station, and she is hoping a summer internship…
Embry-Riddle Reports Latest Covid-19 Test Results
Diagnostic Covid-19 surveillance testing is continuing for both of Embry-Riddle’s residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., as well as the university’s…
Embry-Riddle Leverages Safety Culture, Can-Do Spirit to Bring Students Back for Fall 2020
Review the Covid-19 information page, including our FAQ site and Return to Campus videos.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University plans to continue face-to-face instruction for the fall…
Embry-Riddle Reports Initial Covid-19 Test Results
Last week, Embry-Riddle launched diagnostic Covid-19 surveillance testing for both of its residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., as well as its Worldwide…
Embry-Riddle President Urges Everyone to Uphold Health Precautions – Both On and Off Campus
As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University prepares to resume low-density, face-to-face instruction on June 30, University President P. Barry Butler called on everyone to uphold rigorous…
Embry-Riddle Reports a Confirmed, Asymptomatic Covid-19 Case
Despite showing no symptoms, an employee of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, who has not been on the Prescott, Ariz., campus since June 15, has tested positive for Covid-19. Test…
Aviation Outlook: Embry-Riddle President Promotes Accountability to Speed Recovery
Resilience and responsibility were recurring themes in a recent webinar exploring the future of the aviation industry, featuring Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President P. Barry…
Covid-19 Surveillance Testing Planned for Embry-Riddle Employees and Students
As planned in Embry-Riddle’s Path Forward strategy to support the wellbeing of its campus communities amid a global health crisis, selected faculty and staff will receive diagnostic…
Embry-Riddle Fall Semester Announced
President P. Barry Butler has announced that Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will welcome students back to campus for the 2020-21 school year, with strict health protocols in place,…
How Do You Cope with Covid-19? Share Your Experience in This Psychological Study
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to deprive humans of their fundamental psychological needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness, professor of Human Factors and Systems Christina…
To Enhance Readiness for Classes, Daytona Beach Campus Plans Readiness Exercises
Faculty and staff at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus will soon take part in a series of “contingency exercises” to enhance readiness as the university prepares…
Pandemic Offers Opportunity to Improve Aviation Cybersecurity
In a recent edition of Aviation Week, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Associate Provost for Research Remzi Seker addressed the proliferation of threats to aviation cybersecurity…
Acting Responsibly Shows Respect, Compassion, President Butler Says
I am sure you shared my excitement to witness two U.S. astronauts soar into space aboard the SpaceX Dragon and successfully dock. This success story was a collaboration by countless…
Stay Safe and Healthy, Eagles – We Need You
Students, faculty and staff:
The country is slowly getting back to business. After many long weeks in self-isolation amid the global pandemic, we are being reunited with loved ones.…
A Message from the Office of the Prescott Chancellor
Dear Prescott Campus Community:
So that students and employees can safely travel to and from their homes without violating a newly implemented statewide curfew, instructional activities…
Embry-Riddle Reports Positive Covid-19 Case on Prescott Campus
A staff member on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Ariz., campus who had been adhering to all health precautions is currently in quarantine after testing positive…
Embry-Riddle Reopens Eagle Fitness Centers This Week
Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses will reopen its Eagle Fitness Centers this week, under strict health precautions and, in alignment with Embry-Riddle’s…
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to Resume Face-to-Face Instruction on June 30
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to reopen the institution’s residential campuses in Florida and Arizona for face-to-face instruction…
Daytona Beach Campus Reopens Outdoor Recreation Facilities
While indoor athletic facilities remain closed at this time, Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus this week reopened outdoor recreational facilities, with strict health precautions…
Embry-Riddle Fine-Tunes Safety, Enhances Teaching in Preparation for Summer B
Across the university, faculty and staff are fine-tuning safety precautions and developing nimble instructional strategies as Embry-Riddle prepares to resume low-density instruction…
Embry-Riddle Engineers Design Solution for Possible Ventilator Shortage
With many hospitals struggling to accommodate an influx of patients due to the Covid-19 global pandemic, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University engineers have come up with a simple, high-quality…
Embry-Riddle Plans Lower-Density Operations for Summer B and Fall 2020
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
Following careful preparations, and in compliance with state and local guidance, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has launched a three-phase “crawl,…
Eagles Show They Care by Supporting Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Embry-Riddle alumni, faculty, staff, parents, trustees and friends have united to assist students hit hard financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than $137,000 has been contributed…
Embry-Riddle Formalizes Visitor Policy
In conjunction with its phased reopening strategy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has formalized a Visitor Policy outlining the procedures for receiving visitors to each of its…
Provost Message to DB Campus
Dear Daytona Beach Campus, Earlier, President Butler explained that Embry-Riddle is taking a “crawl, walk, run” approach toward reopening our residential campuses for the…
Embry-Riddle Announces a Phased Reopening Strategy
Please also review Dr. Butler's presentation. Dear faculty, students and staff:
Thank you for your continuing commitment to academic success and service, and your collective ability…
With Cloth Face Coverings Now Mandatory on Campus, Experts Offer Engineering Tips
It’s true that big fashion houses like Prada and Yves Saint Laurent are cranking out face masks by the hundreds of thousands. But you don’t have to be a clothing designer,…
Mindfulness and Meditation Helps Students Perform — and Cope
The novel 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way that students around the globe learn, and change can be stressful. Stress, however, is something that Sheena McMahon,…
Emergency Financial Aid Grants Available to Help Students Cover Certain Expenses
Please also visit our Frequently Asked Questions. The university has received federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, to award Emergency…
Professors Adapt Coursework around Pandemic, Creating Valuable Learning Opportunities for Students
Students in associate professor Patrick Currier’s Manufacturing Processes Lab at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are tackling a unique academic challenge this semester that…
Virtual Internships Take Off at Embry-Riddle
Mahteme Desta, a senior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, was sprinting toward graduation when the pandemic struck. With stay-at-home orders and strict social distancing guidelines…
Embry-Riddle Students Fabricate Thousands of Face Shields and More for Area Hospitals
Teams at both of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., are fabricating high-quality masks and face shields to…
Eagles Embrace Virtual Services to Stay Active, Engaged While Distance-Learning
Although Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s residential campuses are temporarily quiet due to the “Stay in Place” orders caused by the coronavirus pandemic, campus…
Embry-Riddle Announces Credits/Refunds for Housing and Dining Charges
Given the challenging circumstances surrounding changes to the university’s operations in response to the novel 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical…
Housing and Dining Credit/Refund FAQs
Q. In general, what is the policy on credits?
A. Most students who have moved out of the residence halls and/or are no longer using their meal plan are eligible and will have two options…
Executive Orders Halt Embry-Riddle Flight Operations until at Least May 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is taking action to temporarily cease flight operations in Daytona Beach, Fla., as of April 2, in keeping with an order by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Embry-Riddle Cancels All In-Person Events through May 2020
To help prevent the spread of the novel 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19), Embry-Riddle has cancelled all in-person internal and external events through at least the end of May 2020, including…
For Prescott Campus Students - Shipping, Storage, Food and Access Information
Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus has clarified instructions for the move-out and clean-out of residence halls, as follows:
Building Access and Food Services
After day’s end…
For Daytona Beach Students - Shipping, Storage, Food and Access Information
Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus has clarified instructions for the move-out and clean-out of residence halls, as follows:
Building Access and Food Services
After day’s…
Students on Campus – Let Us Know if You Need Three Extra Days; Daytona Beach Flight Students – Do Not Return If You Are Not Currently Flying
The global pandemic has been stressful and even traumatic for many of us. Please be assured that, in keeping with the Eagle spirit, Embry-Riddle wants to help you in any way that we…
Embry-Riddle Records Three Confirmed Cases of COVID-19; Prescott Campus Flight Operations to Temporarily Shut Down
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is deeply saddened to report that a second employee with our Worldwide Headquarters Campus has fallen ill with a confirmed case of the virus. The…
Additional Safety-Focused Closures and Protocols Announced
As Embry-Riddle prepares to close its residence halls on Sunday, March 29, additional safety-focused steps will be put in place on both residential campuses. Key information is outlined…
Embry-Riddle Residence Halls to Begin Shutting Down on Sunday, March 29
Dear Embry-Riddle community:
As the novel 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the United States, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University plans to close its residence…
Embry-Riddle Offers Virtual Tutoring for Students
Dear residential campus students:
To support students now learning online, virtual tutoring is available to students enrolled at both of Embry-Riddle’s residential campuses.
Virtual…
To Ease Online Transition, Embry-Riddle to Begin Offering Pass/Fail Grading Option
The current global health crisis continues to challenge all of us. While many learners thrive in online environments, we recognize that others may be facing or distractions as they…
Embry-Riddle Worldwide Campus Headquarters Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
As of this writing, March 24, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s two residential campuses, in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, remain unaffected by the novel…
Embry-Riddle Expands Free, For-Credit Online Courses for Florida and Arizona High School Students
All high school junior and senior students across Florida and Arizona are being offered a slate of free, for-credit online courses through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University —…
University Statement of March 22, 2020: Questions and Answers from the President
Storied U.S. fighter pilot, engineer and former astronaut Buzz Aldrin once said that “fighter pilots have ice in their veins. … They think, anticipate. They know that fear…
University Statement of March 20, 2020: Wellness Checks are Working, and More
Since launching a campaign to offer Drive-Through Wellness Checks to all campus visitors on March 15, Health Services workers at the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses have completed…
Prescott Campus' Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremony to be Held at OctoberWest Homecoming Celebration
Spring 2020 graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus, along with their families and friends, are invited to attend Spring 2020 Commencement as part…
Message from Prescott Chancellor Karlsson
Dear Campus Community:
Yesterday, Yavapai County issued a “Proclamation of Emergency” due to the COVID-19 virus. There is now a presumptive positive case in Sedona. Although…
As Many Schools Close, Embry-Riddle Offers Free Online Courses for K-12 Students
Courses Starting Soon With K-12 schools closing across the country, the world’s premier aviation institution – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – has ramped up…
Drive-Through Daily Wellness Checks Available as of March 19
Updated March 26 Embry-Riddle has been providing daily wellness checks based on temperature screenings for all employees and students who remain on the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses.
On…
Embry-Riddle Extends Online Classes, Offers Commencement Options, More
With the continuing spread of the novel 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University today announced that all classes will be taught online until at least the end…
Degree Completion Goals, Wellness and Other Reminders
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University employees have remained steadfast in their commitment to prepare students for productive careers in aviation and aerospace. Employees have been…
Embry-Riddle FAQs Now Online to Serve Students and Employees
Dear Faculty, Staff and Students: As the novel 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, I know that many of you have questions and concerns. The university is working to keep…
Embry-Riddle Continues to Enhance Health Precautions
With a goal to prevent the spread of the novel 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) on our campuses or in our communities, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is continuing to ramp up its already…
Twelve Location Closures at Embry-Riddle Worldwide Campus
To all Students, Faculty and Staff, Embry-Riddle is committed to our students’ success and to the health and well-being of everyone in our community. The situation surrounding…
Preview Day Message
Dear Incoming Eagles:
At Embry-Riddle, safety is always our top priority. We thank you for registering for our Preview Day event. It’s exciting to know that more students have…
Prescott Campus to Reopen Recreational Facilities
The Prescott Campus will be reopening recreational facilities and the fitness center, with strict health precautions in place, beginning on May 26. Participants must practice physical…
Prescott Campus Announces Cancellation of 2020 OctoberWest Homecoming and Wings Out West Airshow
As Covid-19 continues to spread across the United States, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has had to make some difficult decisions regarding events and activities scheduled for…
Embry-Riddle Reports Latest Covid-19 Test Results
On both of Embry-Riddle’s residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as the university’s Worldwide headquarters location, diagnostic…
CARES Act Emergency Financial Aid Grants - FAQs
Please also read our CARES Act announcement.
Q. Am I eligible to receive a Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Emergency Financial Aid Grant? A. Students…
Embry-Riddle Announces Summer Courses for Residential Campus Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s residential campuses in Prescott, Ariz., and Daytona Beach, Fla., are continuing to provide online learning solutions for students amid the global…
Embry-Riddle Plan to Be Announced Soon
As the current global health emergency continues to evolve rapidly, the safety of the Embry-Riddle community remains our paramount priority. We know that you have many concerns, from…
Embry-Riddle Announces New University Travel and Personal Leave Policies
To help slow the spread of the novel 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19), Embry-Riddle is today announcing two new policies that prohibit university travel to large gatherings and expand personal…
Embry-Riddle's Coronavirus Contingency Plan to Leverage Expertise in Online Education
As the novel 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Emergency Operations Team is proactively planning for a variety of contingencies…
Summer Study Abroad Programs Under Review
With the end of the semester fast approaching, many students are in the middle of making summer plans. For some of you, those plans include the possibility of a summer study abroad…
Faculty and Staff University Requirements for International Travel
The following FAQs have been created to provide clarity around the role and philosophy of the International Travel Safety Committee and International Travel. What does the University…
Graduating Seniors -- Experience Your Graduation on Any Embry-Riddle Stage in the World
You’ve worked hard to earn your degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. We want the event to be as special for you as it is for your family and friends. You should look…
Embry-Riddle Urges You to Reevaluate Spring Break Travel Plans
With Spring Break approaching, many of you likely have plans to travel, whether to go home or elsewhere. I am writing with important information about the rapidly changing coronavirus…
University Statement of Feb. 28, 2020: Coronavirus Travel Restrictions Expanded
Embry-Riddle is continuing to closely adhere to all health and travel advisories concerning the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The risk to our community remains low, with no reported…
Preventing the Novel Coronavirus and Other Illnesses
FEB. 13, 2020 – The novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), identified by the World Health Organization as a global health emergency, poses minimal risk to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical…
Health Reminders and Facts about Coronavirus
To ensure that students, staff and faculty stay healthy and safe, all operations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University adhere to best practices in disease prevention and take universal…