Apply for Mayor's City Academy

Do you want to learn more about how the City of Orlando operates?

Learn about city government, become an active resident and network with like-minded individuals. Students of Mayor's City Academy go on department tours and interact with city employees. 

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Step 1.Check your eligibility

The Class of 2025 program will run for 12 weeks from August 21 through November 6, every Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at varying locations within the City of Orlando. Please be sure you can commit to at least nine sessions before submitting an application. 

Step 2.Applications close on June 27, 2025

We give careful, individual attention to each applicant. We strongly encourage you to answer each question completely and to the best of your ability. 

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Step 3.Application status notifications will be provided by mid-July

If approved, we will guide you towards your next steps.