Santa Fe College — Charles L. Blount Center

The Charles L. Blount Center brings Santa Fe College into downtown Gainesville. The location is oriented toward business programs, information technology education, workforce and continuing education, and selected associate and bachelor’s degree classes. Its smaller urban setting makes it a useful option for students whose schedule or commute fits downtown better than the Northwest Campus; the exact courses available still depend on the term.

The Blount Center Learning Commons gives students a place to work, meet writing or math tutors, and arrange a proctored exam for an online class. The site also connects students with business incubators and community education. Adult Education ESOL classes are offered here in the evenings, while the Northwest Campus hosts morning sessions, making Blount a particularly relevant address for adults combining English study with work.

The college describes the center as being along an RTS bus route and the Rails-to-Trails bike path, in a downtown area with restaurants and cultural venues. Parking rules are set by the college and are free for students, with no student decal required; use marked student spaces and check posted rules. The online campus page lists current services and appointments, so confirm a class or office is based here before making the trip.