UNF is proud to unveil the 2025-35 Campus Master Plan

The 2025-35 Campus Master Plan was unanimously approved by the University of North Florida Board of Trustees today.  

The Campus Maser Plan is a bold, flexible and innovative roadmap for the next decade of physical transformation on campus that implements the vision of the UNF Strategic Plan. This plan aligns efforts campus-wide, optimizes resources and elevates the overall campus experience, while including elements that blend with the natural environment and engage the broader community. 

The master plan outlines the facilities and improvements needed to realize UNF's ten-year vision, from new buildings and renovations to upgraded indoor and outdoor spaces, improved transportation and wayfinding, and more. It addresses the evolving needs of academics, student life, housing, athletics, research and natural areas – touching all aspects of University life. 

“This plan is more than a roadmap for facilities, it is a blueprint for the future of the University community,” said President Moez Limayem. “It is the product of thoughtful collaboration with students, faculty, staff, alumni and community stakeholders, and it positions UNF to thrive in the decade to come.” 

For more than a year, UNF hosted conversations with students, faculty, staff, and the community to help shape the future of our campus. These discussions defined the university’s needs, explore scenarios, and build consensus around future improvements.  

Guided by planning and design experts at DLR Group, the process was data-driven and included analysis of existing campus infrastructure and strategic growth goals. It also included a wide range of stakeholders, from department focus groups and student representatives to a University-appointed steering committee. Once created, the plan was refined through workshops, focus groups and community meetings.  

Plan highlights include:  

• New Academic Buildings - Several new academic buildings are proposed to accommodate the additional classes and faculty that will be associated with projected enrollment growth including the Student Success Center, Behavioral Sciences Building, and John E. Mathews Jr. Computer Science Building addition. 
• New Research Buildings - A mixed-use research building is proposed on the edge of the existing Amphitheater, while a new innovation district at the southern edge of campus would include additional research and partnership space.  
• Student Housing - New residence halls would allow 25% of future students to live on campus with more dense new housing that provides in-demand amenities. A Greek housing village is also proposed. 
• Athletics Expansions - Significant renovations to existing facilities, combined with the construction of new facilities, would provide athletics spaces on par with UNF’s peers and allow for the addition of a football program in the long term.  
• Wellness Complex Expansion - A significant addition to this building would provide additional indoor recreation amenities, as well as an expanded home for Student Health Services and the Counseling Center.  
• Open Space Improvements - The natural areas that create UNF’s unique campus identity will be preserved and enhanced with new amenities.  
• Community Attractions - To strengthen relationships with the community and draw more community members to campus, areas would be designated for attractions, such as a museum, hotel, shops or restaurants. 
• Building Renovations - A number of existing buildings, including academic and residential facilities, would undergo significant renovations and enhancements to continue to serve their functions.  
• Pedestrian Improvements - New boardwalks, enhanced crosswalks and better wayfinding would help ensure that the campus remains pedestrian focused as it densifies.  
• Infrastructure Improvements - A number of infrastructure improvements would be needed to make sure that existing and future buildings are adequately served, including the extension of new electrical circuits to serve the core campus. 

“As UNF looks towards future growth, it remains steadfast in preserving the natural beauty and character that makes the campus one of the most stunning,” Limayem said. “The plan for growth is intentional, sustainable and aligned with UNF’s mission to provide transformative learning experiences in a supportive environment.”