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University of Central Florida
UCF's main campus is laid out in rings: Gemini Boulevard, then Apollo, Mercury and Pegasus Circles. It is one of only two U.S. campuses with a concentric-circle plan, along with UC Irvine.
- 4Buildings
- 1Tradition
- 1968Oldest · John C. Hitt Library
- 2007Newest · Acrisure Bounce House
Campus map and Look Around
Tap a numbered pin to see that building from the street with Apple Look Around.
Planning the visit
- Fly intoOrlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando International, southwest of campus, is the main airport for the region.
- Getting aroundWalking / UCF Shuttles
The circular core is walkable. UCF's off-campus shuttles link the main campus with more than 20 nearby apartment complexes, and students ride LYNX buses free with their UCF ID.
- Colors and teams
The school colors are black and gold, and the teams are the Knights.
4 buildings to stamp
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Photo: Originally uploaded by Nemesis63, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons John C. Hitt Library
University of Central Florida campus, Orlando, FL
UCF's main library opened in 1968 at the center of campus, just south of the Student Union. The concrete building is an example of Brutalism and was named for the university's fourth president in 2011.
- Built
- 1968
- Style
- Brutalist
- Today
- Main Library
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Photo: Unknown author, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Robinson Observatory
University of Central Florida campus, Orlando, FL
Built in 1995 for over $500,000, with Herbert Robinson paying almost half. The College of Sciences runs it and holds public viewings twice a month.
- Built
- 1995
- Today
- Astronomical Observatory
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Photo: Adam53Rick, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Acrisure Bounce House
4465 Knights Victory Way, Orlando, FL 32816
360 Architecture designed this steel and brick-clad football stadium, built in 18 months and opened in 2007. It replaced the Citrus Bowl in downtown Orlando as the Knights' home.
- Built
- 2007
- Architect
- 360 Architecture
- Today
- Football Stadium
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Photo: elisfkc from Orlando, FL, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Addition Financial Arena
12777 Gemini Blvd N, Orlando, FL
HOK Sport designed this 252,000-square-foot arena, opened in 2007 as part of Knights Plaza. It seats over 9,400 for basketball.
- Built
- 2007
- Architect
- HOK Sport
- Today
- Arena
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1 tradition to check off
Stamped! keeps these as a checklist, so you can tick each one off on the visit.
Don't Step on the Seal
Legend says you won't graduate if you walk across the Pegasus seal in the Student Union, though graduates may cross it once they have their diplomas. Find the seal and walk around it.
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