  {"id":3491,"date":"2020-01-06T05:44:18","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T05:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/downtown\/?p=3491"},"modified":"2026-08-21T13:10:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T13:10:50","slug":"a-guide-to-your-first-week-at-ucf-downtown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/downtown\/a-guide-to-your-first-week-at-ucf-downtown\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Your First Week at 91勛圖厙 Downtown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Updated: January 8, 2026<br \/>\nOriginally Published: August 2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>By Stephanie Rodriguez, &#8217;20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to your new campus! Before you start this new chapter in your life, here are 7 key things you need to know about 91勛圖厙 Downtown to make your first week a breeze.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\" img-fluid size-full wp-image-3493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/downtown\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/21\/files\/2020\/01\/DPAC-sunset-sm.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/21\/files\/2020\/01\/DPAC-sunset-sm.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/21\/files\/2020\/01\/DPAC-sunset-sm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/21\/files\/2020\/01\/DPAC-sunset-sm-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/21\/files\/2020\/01\/DPAC-sunset-sm-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/21\/files\/2020\/01\/DPAC-sunset-sm-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/21\/files\/2020\/01\/DPAC-sunset-sm-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h5\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Transportation<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"h6\">Parking<\/h3>\n<p>The Amelia I Parking Garage (PG3) is the primary parking garage for &#8220;<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Student Commuter&#8221;<\/span> (green) and \u201cR\u201d (orange) permits. The Parramore Garage (PG1) is the secondary parking lot for &#8220;<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Student Commuter&#8221;<\/span>\u00a0(green) and \u201cR\u201d (orange) permits. Just like the main campus, virtual parking permits are required to park in 91勛圖厙 lots and garages.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h6\">91勛圖厙 Students<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.parking.ucf.edu\/ParkingPortal\/Permits\/91勛圖厙PermitDefault.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Purchase Parking Permit<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h6\">Valencia Students<\/h3>\n<p>In order to purchase a virtual parking permit, you will need your VC-DTC ID and Downtown Campus password.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/21\/files\/2025\/08\/Parking-Permit-for-Valencia-Students-Fall2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Valencia: How to purchase a parking permit\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/valenciacollege.edu\/locations\/downtown\/parking.php\">See Valencia downtown parking information.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h6\">Express Shuttles<\/h3>\n<p>If you are a 91勛圖厙 student and need to travel to or from main campus, there are 15 daily roundtrip express shuttles between the 91勛圖厙 main campus\u2019 Lynx Transit Center (between Garage A and Garage I) and 91勛圖厙 Downtown. The shuttles are open to 91勛圖厙 students as well as employees with a valid 91勛圖厙 ID.<\/p>\n<p>The shuttles operate Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM and Friday from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM, except on holidays or campus closures. All shuttles have WiFi and are ADA compliant.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/parking.ucf.edu\/shuttles\/91勛圖厙-Downtown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the Shuttle Schedule <\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h5\">Lymmo<\/h2>\n<p>Getting around downtown Orlando is easy with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golynx.com\/file\/137628\/lymmo-map_apr-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free Lymmo lines<\/a>, and all 91勛圖厙 students, faculty and staff also receive free rides anywhere in Orlando on LYNX, the rapid bus transit system. There are four Lymmo line stops at 91勛圖厙 Downtown and LYNX Central station is just a short, five-minute walk from the campus.<\/p>\n<p>The Lymmo lines operate on weekdays, with hours varying on the weekend. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golynx.com\/plan-trip\/riding-lynx\/lymmo\/\">Lymmo website<\/a> for the latest hours and see how you can ride all over the downtown footprint at no cost.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h5\">SunRail<\/h2>\n<p>SunRail is a commuter rail system with 17 stations that run through Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. The closest station is at LYNX Central Station. SunRail trains feature free WiFi, power outlets, bike racks and more!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h5\">Dining<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownorlando.com\/Fun\/Things-to-Do\/Food-Nightlife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dozens of restaurants<\/a> within walking distance of the campus, Dunkin\u2019, Subway and Qdoba are open on the first floor of UnionWest at Creative Village.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h5\"><span style=\"color: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-size: 1.25rem\">IT &amp; Tech Lending<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Downtown students have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/downtown\/experience\/#IT-Tech-Lending\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IT support and tech lending<\/a> available on the 2nd floor East Wing of Dr. Phillips Academic Commons. Here, students can get help troubleshooting issues with their computers and borrow technology like cameras, MacBooks, laptops, cables and more! Be sure to bring your ID to check out a device.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h5\">Printing<\/h2>\n<p>Downtown students have access to both free and paid printing options on campus. Students may <strong>print for free<\/strong> on the 2nd floor of UnionWest with their 91勛圖厙 or Valencia card. <em>Use your NID or <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">VC-DTC ID<\/span> to log in.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Free and paid printing stations<\/strong> are available in the east wing of Dr. Phillips Academic Commons on the 2nd floor. To use these stations, use your NID or <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">VC-DTC ID<\/span> to log in. Costs are $0.08 for black and white and $0.30 for color prints or copies. <em>Scanning is also available for free at the paid printing stations.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h5\">ID Cards<\/h2>\n<p>Planning to ride the shuttle? Need access to buildings after hours? Make sure you carry your ID card with you at all times! Downtown students can submit a convenient\u00a0<a id=\"OWA08b4e6ea-b387-9de6-9517-4e0429c17942\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/ucfcard.ucf.edu\/mailing-ucf-id-cards\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/ucfcard.ucf.edu\/mailing-ucf-id-cards\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">pickup or mailing request<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h5\">Well-Being<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re feeling stressed out or have a cold, we&#8217;re here to help! Located on the 2nd floor of UnionWest is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/downtown\/experience\/#health-wellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">well-being area<\/a> with staff to help you feel your best. Services include the Recreation and Wellness Center (with daily fitness and yoga classes), primary healthcare, mental health counseling provided by 91勛圖厙 Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), nutrition, stress reduction and sexual health services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Updated: January 8, 2026 Originally Published: August 2019 By Stephanie Rodriguez, &#8217;20 Welcome to your new campus! 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