More than 20 academic programs are based exclusively at the downtown campus, capitalizing on Orlando’s thriving downtown business district.
Expanding Opportunity, Demanding Excellence
In partnership with , the campus provides innovative education for high-demand fields that integrate with industry and place thousands of students within walking distance of jobs and internships.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown offers degrees in business administration, digital media and communication, health information technology and administration, and legal studies β connecting highly skilled talent with industry needs, neighborhood synergies and new opportunities. The campus builds on the long-time partnership of the nationally recognized , which guarantees Valencia College graduates a seamless transition to ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ to complete a bachelorβs degree, or more.
Find Your Degree
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Undergraduate Programs
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Graduate Programs
- Communication M.A.
- Digital Media M.A.
- Emergency and Crisis Management M.E.C.M.
- Health Administration M.H.A.
- Health Care Informatics M.S.
- Integrated Business M.S.M.
- Interactive Entertainment M.S.
- Nonprofit Management M.N.M.
- Public Administration M.P.A.
- Public Affairs Ph.D.
- Public Policy M.P.P.
- Research Administration M.R.A.
- Urban and Regional Planning M.S.
Valencia College Associate in Arts
- Digital Media Pre-Major
- General Education
- Health Information Technology Pre-Major
Valencia College Associate in Science
- Baking and Pastry Management
- Culinary Management
- Digital Media Technology
- Health Information Technology
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- New Media Communication
At ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown, legal studies students are steps away from courts, law firms, and agencies, an ideal location for internships and real-world experience. As one of the nationβs largest undergraduate programs, we also offer a high-tech on-campus courtroom rarely found at the undergraduate level.
Internships
Access to internships and experiential learning opportunities allow students to gain personal, academic and professional work skills. Read how one communication major turned her love for downtown Orlando into an internship with the City’s Downtown Development Board.
Undergraduate Admissions
Where Your ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown Journey Begins
Are you dreaming of becoming a Knight at our vibrant downtown campus? Need to verify residency? Whether youβre already part of ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ or eyeing a spot at the university, the Downtown Undergraduate Admissions team can support you along your enrollment journey.
Our student-centered team will guide you through admissions requirements, help you submit official transcripts, and can even assist with completing your ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ application. Weβve got your back on navigating Florida residency requirements and verifications.
Transferring from another college or university? Student Services coordinators can walk you through the details of deadlines, how to submit your application and everything else you need to know.
The team can also direct you on how to upload documents through for the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Registrarβs Office. This includes residency reclassification, readmission, transcript requests and major changes.
If youβre ready to make your dream of being a Knight happen, reach out today to see how we can help you on the path to success at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown!
Are you wondering what itβs like to be part of the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown campus? Sign up for an info session and take a tour! Join us for monthly , where youβll get to see our state-of-the-art facilities that support ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown majors and help students unleash their potential. Explore our innovative spaces, meet fellow future Knights, and see firsthand how ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown can help you achieve your dreams.
Financial Aid Services
Need Help Covering Costs for College?
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown Financial Aid Services is here to guide you, whether youβre waiting on your FAFSA, looking for scholarships, or navigating financial aid disbursements.
Get One-on-One Support
We can help with:
- FAFSA completion and verification
- Scholarships
- Accessing other financial aid resources
Convenient On-Campus Location
You don’t need to travel to ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½’s main campus to get financial aid support. Financial Aid Coordinator offices are located on the second floor of UnionWest at Creative Village.
Meet with a Financial Aid Coordinator
Book a virtual appointment for personalized guidance, or simply walk in during office hours: MondayΒ β Friday, 9 AM β 5 PM. The team will make sure you understand your options and get the most out of your funding.Β Please note, walk-in availability is limited and appointments are encouraged.
Class Registration
Whether entering ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ for the first time, or registering for your final semester, itβs important to know how to register for your courses as you plan to complete and fulfill requirements within your degree plan.
If your academic program is based downtown, all face-to-face classes for your major or minor are offered at the downtown campus. Online classes, if offered by your program, will be available online.
How to sign up for classes at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown:
1.Log into myΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½
Use your NID and password
2.Navigate to Student Self Service
There you’ll be able to search for your classes.
3.Select the semester and location
Choose your academic semester and ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown as the location.
Alternatively, you may search for classes by class number.
4.Notice the building abbreviations when adding classes to your cart
For ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown buildings, the abbreviations are as follows:
- Communication and Media Building: CMB
- Dr. Phillips Academic Commons: DPAC
- UnionWest at Creative Village: UWCV
If you need additional assistance, contact the .
Co-Listed Courses
Studying at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown presents the opportunity for students to save money through our partnership with Valencia College. Because the campus is shared, students can take their general education program courses β like English, math and science β with a Valencia faculty member and attend general education courses with Valencia students, all at the downtown campus. Valencia faculty who teach downtown co-listed courses receive academic credentialing by ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½, and these courses are listed in transcripts as ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ courses but are offered at the reduced state college course rate. That means more money for your books and student needs!
Ready to register? When searching for classes at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown, co-listed courses will be indicated in the βClass Notesβ section of .
What about academic appeals? ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ students enrolled in ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown co-listed courses with Valencia College follow the for Academic Appeals (see section 5.016). For additional information specific to how the academic appeal process works for downtown courses, read more. General information about ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ student complaints and appeal procedures can be found .
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ CO-LISTED ACADEMIC GRADE APPEALS
Who do I contact about a general concern for a co-listed class? ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ students enrolled in ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown co-listed courses should first speak to their instructor about questions or concerns. If the student has additional unanswered questions, they can be directed to the Interim Dean of the College of Community Innovation and Education at: ucfdowntown@ucf.edu or 407-823-1192.
Learning Support Center
Hours of Operation
- ²Ρ΄Η²ΤβT³σ³ά°ω²υ:
- 9 AM – 9 PM
- Friday:
- 10 AM – 2 PM
- Sat-Sun:
- Closed
The at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown is administered by Valencia College in partnership with the (SARC) at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½. Tutoring services are offered to all enrolled students with limitedΒ services for select upper division courses.
These tutoring sessions or consultations support general education program (GEP) courses in subjects like psychology, mathematics and science, as well as selectΒ upper division coursesΒ in digital media and legal studies.
There is also a to help with various types of writing, including analytical papers, essays, resumes and more. Writing consultants help students with brainstorming ideas, outlining essays, creating drafts, and provide guidance on grammar, punctuation, style and formatting.
are available online to provide one-on-one consultations with students who would like to enhance their study strategies and develop a plan for academic success. are also available to provide one-on-one support to students to help them guide students on how to navigate online courses.
Please visit the or webpage to learn about how to get connected and to view the online tutoring schedule.
Student Support
Access and Accommodations
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown to create an educational environment for all students.
Both ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ and Valencia students interested in talking about reasonable accommodations have the opportunity to to meet with a consultant. ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Student Accessibility Services (SAS) has both an on-campus and virtual presence and is holding both appointments and drop-in hours.
Contact Student Accessibility Services
- Phone:
- 407-823-2371
- Fax:
- 407-823-2372
- Email:
- sas@ucf.edu
Testing
Students connected with ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Student Accessibility Services (SAS) taking classes at the downtown campus and approved for testing accomΒmodations need to schedule to take their tests in the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Downtown Testing Center.
The Testing Center also facilitates the following standardized tests:
- ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Math Placement Test
- Accuplacer
Testing and Accommodations Services is located on the second floor of UnionWest. Email sasdowntown@ucf.edu or call 407-823-2371 to make an appointment. Appointments can be made for phone, Zoom, or in-person meetings.
Spring 2026 Hours
- Mon – Fri:
- 8 AM β 5 PM
Academic Success Coaching
Academic Success Coaching
Academic success coaches help students make important decisions like choosing a major, selecting courses and preparing for graduation. Meeting with an academic success coach regularly each semester will help students stay on track and learn more about opportunities post-graduation.