College of Central FloridaStudent Guide

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College in Ocala, FL. Operating on a semester system.

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Ocala, FL
9K+ students
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Student guide · Fall 2026 – B Semester

The semester, explained for College of Central Florida

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 – B Semester
Campus terms
7
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 – B Semester runs Oct 12, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

7 entries
  1. Fall 2026 – A Semester
  2. Fall 2026 – B SemesterRelevant now
  3. Spring 2027 – A Semester
  4. Spring 2027 – B Semester
  5. Summer 2027 – A Semester
  6. Summer 2027 – B Semester
  7. Summer 2027 – B Semester

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Campus language

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7 terms

A

AFC
Association of Florida Colleges, which has a student chapter at CF.

C

College Park
The official on-campus residential apartment complex located at the Ocala campus.

P

Patriot Café
The primary dining facility located within the Bryant Student Union.
Patriots
The official mascot and collective term for students attending the College of Central Florida.
PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SAB
Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus events and entertainment.
SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the CF student population.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
BSU
The Bryant Student Union, housing the bookstore, cafeteria, and student life offices.
Canvas
The learning management system used for online course materials and assignment submissions.
CF Alert
The emergency notification system that sends text and email updates regarding campus safety.
cliff_s_cyber_cafe
Cliff's Cyber Cafe
Dassance
The Dassance Fine Arts Center, the main venue for theater and musical performances.
Ewers
The Ewers Century Center (Building 40), used for community events and workforce programs.
Hampton Center
The Jack Wilkinson Hampton Center, a satellite campus location in Ocala.
MyCF
The centralized web portal used by students to access grades, registration, and financial aid.
Patriot Card
The official student identification card required for library services and campus events.
patriot_cafe
Patriot Cafe
Stearns
The Stearns Learning Resources Center, which serves as the campus library.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 – B Semester runs Oct 12, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
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Life in Ocala for College of Central Florida Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Ocala.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,300

Cost of Living Index

93

Student Population

8,000

City Transportation

Walkability

30

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

SunTran bus system

Nearest Airports

Ocala International Airport (OCF), Gainesville Regional Airport (nearby regional option)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

72°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

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Ocala Campus Surface Lots

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Decals must be affixed to the rear window driver's side; motorcycles must place decals on front right fork.

Campus News

Latest updates from College of Central Florida

CF Appleton Museum of Art wins FAM 2026 Museum Excellence Award for Education

The Appleton Museum of Art, a campus of the College of Central Florida, was recognized for excellence in educational programming.

Oct 19, 2026

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New Center for Career Development opens at College of Central Florida

The Ocala campus opened its new Center for Career Development, offering resources such as a professional clothing closet and virtual reality career simulations.

Sep 22, 2026

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CF Ocala Campus to host Health Sciences Open House

The college hosted an open house to showcase its Health Sciences programs and facilities.

Oct 22, 2026

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Ocala Campus confirmed safe by Ocala Police Department after investigation of a bomb threat on Aug. 28; regular operations resumed Aug. 29.

Ocala Campus confirmed safe by Ocala Police Department after investigation of a bomb threat on Aug. 28; regular operations resumed Aug. 29.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at College of Central Florida

CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting

November 4, 2026

Ocala Campus

The CF Foundation Executive Committee will meet on the Ocala Campus.

Books, Balls and Blocks

November 7, 2026

Ocala Campus, Building 201

An early learning and development event for families with children up to five years old, featuring interactive play, developmental screenings, and resource connections.

CF Performing Arts Club Showcase

November 13, 2026

Ocala Campus

A showcase performance by the CF Performing Arts Club.

CF Woodwind Ensemble Performance

November 23, 2026

Ocala Campus

A performance by the CF Woodwind Ensemble at 12:30 p.m.

Ira Holmes International Film Series: Minari

November 24, 2026

Ocala Campus

A screening of the film 'Minari' as part of the 65th season of the Ira Holmes International Film Series.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at College of Central Florida

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

1 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

College Square Apartments

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@cf.edu

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