Weather in Central Florida can be unpredictable, so plan accordingly. For your safety, and that of our Student Ambassadors, the campus tour portion of your visit may be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Don’t worry, though — you’ll still receive the same valuable information from our Student Ambassadors through a virtual tour and Q&A panel.
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During your campus visit, Student Ambassadors will lead you on a 90-minute walking tour around campus, making 10 stops. You’ll take a walk through Memory Mall, stroll by the Reflecting Pond, and visit the Student Union in the center of campus.
The best time to experience UCF is when classes are in session.
Consider visiting our campus:
- On Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays
- In January, February, May, June or November
Avoid Holidays & University Breaks
Avoid visiting the campus on holidays or during special campus events — you’ll miss out on important features.
UCF is closed on the following holidays:
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- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day (and the day after)
- Christmas
Tours may also be canceled or limited during university breaks when classes are not in session:
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- Winter Break (3rd week of December – 2nd week of January)
- Spring Break (varies, but typically 2nd week of March)
- Fall, Spring & Summer Intersession (period between semesters)
Pet Policy
Pets are not permitted on campus except as authorized by the university or when a disability requires the presence of a service or support animal that is both necessary and reasonable under the circumstances.
UCF is a Smoke-Free Campus.
There are three convenient options for visitor parking: Daily Permit ($8), Pay by Space, and Pay by Plate. Visit the UCF Parking Services website to learn about these options or stop by the Visitor and Parking Information Center for maps, permits and directions.
All vehicles parking on campus, including those utilizing spaces for guests with disabilities, must have a parking permit. The ParkMobile App must be downloaded onto your smart device to select the Pay by Space option.
Lots B-4, B-5 and B-6 are closest in proximity to the Duke Energy University Welcome Center and the Visitor and Parking Information Center.
View Interactive Campus MapA hotline with directions to campus is available 24/7 by calling 407-882-0909.