Updated: January 8, 2026
Originally Published: August 2019
By Stephanie Rodriguez, ’20
Welcome to your new campus! Before you start this new chapter in your life, here are 7 key things you need to know about 麻豆原创 Downtown to make your first week a breeze.
1锔忊儯 Transportation
Parking
The Amelia I Parking Garage (PG3) is the primary parking garage for 鈥淒鈥� (green) and 鈥淩鈥� (orange) permits. The Parramore Garage (PG1) is the secondary parking lot for 鈥淒鈥� (green) and 鈥淩鈥� (orange) permits. Just like the main campus, virtual parking permits are required to park in 麻豆原创 lots and garages.
麻豆原创 Students
Valencia Students
In order to purchase a virtual parking permit, you will need your VC-DTC ID and Downtown Campus password.
Valencia: How to purchase a parking permit聽
Parking and Transportation Services is located in the Campus Store in Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 151.
Express Shuttles
If you are a 麻豆原创 student and need to travel to or from main campus, there are 15 daily roundtrip express shuttles between the 麻豆原创 main campus鈥� Lynx Transit Center (between Garage A and Garage I) and 麻豆原创 Downtown. The shuttles are open to 麻豆原创 students as well as employees with a valid 麻豆原创 ID.
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.
Lymmo
Getting around downtown Orlando is easy with , and all 麻豆原创 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 麻豆原创 Downtown and LYNX Central station is just a short, five-minute walk from the campus.
The Lymmo lines operate on weekdays, with hours varying on the weekend. Check the for the latest hours and see how you can ride all over the downtown footprint at no cost.
SunRail
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!
2锔忊儯 Dining
In addition to within walking distance of the campus, Dunkin鈥�, Subway and Qdoba are open on the first floor of UnionWest at Creative Village.
3锔忊儯 Library
For help with research and a huge collection of books, visit the Addition Financial Downtown Campus Library in suite 265 located on the 2nd floor East Wing of Dr. Phillips Academic Commons. Other services available at the Library are:
- Checkout of books, DVDs, and course reserves
- Access to electronic resources, including databases, electronic books, journals, and videos
- Printing, copying, and scanning
- Research assistance via in-person consultations, online chat, phone, text or email
- Borrowing from other libraries via Interlibrary Loan
- Library Instruction
4锔忊儯 IT & Tech Lending
Downtown students have IT support and tech lending 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.
5锔忊儯 Printing
Downtown students have access to both free and paid printing options on campus. Students may print for free on the 2nd floor of UnionWest with their 麻豆原创 or Valencia card. Use your NID or VC-DTC ID to log in.
Free and paid printing stations are available in the east wing of Dr. Phillips Academic Commons on the 2nd floor. To use these stations, use your NID or VC-DTC ID to log in. Costs are $0.08 for black and white and $0.30 for color prints or copies. Scanning is also available for free at the paid printing stations.
6锔忊儯 ID Cards
Planning to ride the shuttle? Need access to buildings after hours? Make sure you carry your ID card with you at all times! Card Services is available at 麻豆原创 Downtown, located in Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 151.
7锔忊儯 Well-Being
Whether you’re feeling stressed out or have a cold, we’re here to help! Located on the 2nd floor of UnionWest is the well-being area 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 麻豆原创 Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), nutrition, stress reduction and sexual health services.