UCF is committed to the health and wellness of its students, faculty and staff. The downtown campus will offer a variety of health and wellness services and programs, including primary healthcare, mental health counseling, stress reduction, fitness, nutrition and sexual health.
All of these services will be located on the second floor of UnionWest at Creative Village.
Primary Healthcare
UCF Student Health Services provides a wide array of primary care services five days a week to meet student healthcare needs. Services include:
- Diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for common illnesses such as strep throat, bladder infections, pink eye and infections of the ears, nose and throat
- Common vaccinations for flu, HepB, MMR and Tdap
- TB testing
- Treat minor wounds, abrasions, joint sprains and skin conditions such as poison ivy, ringworm and acne
- Provide a wide range of wellness services, including physical exams and smoking cessation
- Lab tests such as Strep, Mono and urinalysis
- Monitoring of diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, asthma and other chronic illnesses
- Prescription refills
Mental Health Counseling
Mental health counseling at UCF Downtown will be provided by UCF Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and includes:
- Free, confidential mental health counseling
- Initial assessment and treatment recommendations
- Short-term individual counseling
- Crisis intervention and management
- Presentations on mental health and wellness topics
- Consultations to staff, faculty, students and parents
- Referrals to community providers other resources
Same day appointments will also be available once the campus is open.
Stress Reduction
Biofeedback Relaxation Training: 6-session one-on-one training with a counselor that teaches you relaxation techniques to help reduce stress.
Meditation Classes: Learn how to “just be” during our weekly guided meditation.
Fitness
The Recreation and Wellness Center will be a comfortable workout space for students, faculty and staff with any fitness goals*. The 7,900 square foot facility will feature a multipurpose fitness studio, cardio equipment with the latest technology, strength machines, free weights and a state-of-the-art functional space. Other services include:
Group Exercise Classes: Sign up for daily group exercise classes ranging from yoga, to strength and resistance, and cardio-based dance to help you reach your fitness goals.
Fitness Assessments: Learn your baseline fitness level and test cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength and body composition.
Personal Training: Schedule one-on-one sessions with a certified personal trainer to create an individualized fitness program just for you.
Outdoor Programs: Enjoy outdoor trips leaving from the downtown campus to state and regional locations as well as multiple outdoor fitness activities in and around downtown Orlando throughout the semester.
*Faculty and staff can join the Recreation and Wellness Center for a fee. Details will be posted here soon.
The Recreation and Wellness Center is currently hiring for several part-time student employee positions at the downtown campus. These positions are open to both UCF and Valencia College students. Use the “Employment Application” button below for more information.
Nutrition
FreshU Cooking Demonstrations & Classes: Learn how to incorporate fruits and veggies into your diet in a fun and delicious way while staying within your budget.
Sexual Health
HIV Testing and Counseling: Get free and confidential test results in 15-minutes and learn different ways to keep yourself safe.
Condom Availability: Condoms are always free and will be available in multiple locations on-campus (to be announced soon).