Orlando's University
We have a strong commitment by all partners not just to be in downtown, but to be of the downtown community.
UCF President, John C. Hitt
Dreaming Big
A 21st-century city needs a 21st-century campus. A place where new ideas can flourish from a foundation that’s built on innovation. One that will transform lives and our community for decades to come.
UCF Downtown, in partnership with Valencia College, will bring 7,700 students to live, learn and work in downtown Orlando, creating a game-changing campus in the heart of our great city. Scheduled to open in fall 2019, this transformational project, which kick-starts Orlando’s $1 billion public-private Creative Village, will increase access for students, provide pathways into high-demand career fields, foster collaboration with our neighbors in meaningful ways and improve countless lives through the power of education.
Latest Updates
June Downtown Update
June 18, 2018
Hitt Legacy Honored with Scholarships from Dr. Phillips Charities
June 7, 2018UnionWest at Creative Village Offers Students Downtown Living and Learning
May 8, 2018April-May Downtown Update
May 1, 2018In the News
John Hitt: UCF's downtown campus will position students for future impact
Orlando SentinelUCF announces plans to move departments to Lake Nona, downtown Orlando
Orlando Sentinel7 Things to Know Today and When Work Will Start on This $105M Downtown Tower
Orlando Business JournalWhat's Next for $105M Creative Village Student Housing Tower
Orlando Business JournalTell Us What You Think
UCF Downtown will be built with input from faculty, students, staff and the Orlando community. Leave a comment or submit a question about this game-changing project.