The heart of the UCF campus is a hub for activities, events and socializing. Eateries include Panda Express, Steak ’n Shake, Smoothie King, Starbucks and others. Plus, there are study spaces and computer labs with free printing, a computer store, lounges, a convenience store and the SGA Ticket Center, which offers student discounts to local attractions and events.

Located adjacent to the library and the Student Union, the John T. Washington Center is named for one of the first Black faculty members at UCF and features a mural of him and his contributions to campus. This gathering place — also referred to as the breezeway — includes UCF Card Services, a barber shop, a campus bookstore, Chick-fil-A, Domino’s Pizza and services for banking, mailing and printing.

A popular spot to study and socialize, this campus landmark is located between the John C. Hitt Library and Millican Hall. During Homecoming Week, UCF hosts Spirit Splash, a wet and wild pep rally, where Knights rush into the Reflecting Pond for a chance to catch the year’s signature rubber duck.

Student Health Services provides a variety of primary and specialty care services.

This facility features two swimming pools, cardio and fitness floors, a 41-foot rock-climbing tower, sand volleyball and multipurpose courts, aquatics facilities and more. Aerobics, yoga, Pilates and spinning are a few of the free exercise classes offered to students. The university’s intramural and club sports are supervised here as well

The School of Visual Arts and Design is where the seeing, thinking, hearing, touching, learning, and creating thrive. A diverse set of graduate programs and courses cater to artists and designers of all varieties, offering specialized tracks and concentrations that suit your artistic and professional goals.

This expansive grassy area — located between the Addition Financial Arena, FAIRWINDS Alumni Center and the Student Union — is where you can find students enjoying Florida’s signature sunshine all year round. On game days, UCF football fans gather here to tailgate and celebrate before kickoff. Nearby Knights Plaza boasts an array of restaurants and retail shops, including Barnes & Noble, an Amazon Hub Locker and Knightro’s — one of two on-campus dining halls.

Housed in three buildings, the College of Engineering and Computer Science is where students work with industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Harris Corp., NASA and Siemens.

Home to some of UCF’s top graduate programs,