ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The corner of State Street and Morrie Silver Way in Rochester has some new energy as MCC students are heading to class at the new downtown campus for the first time.

MCC now occupys seven floors of a portion of Kodak's State Street property.

"To think that MCC is able to carry on a legacy in a brand new way; that is extraordinary," said Dr. Joel Frater, MCC executive dean-downtown campus.

It took $79 million to transform the space into what MCC calls "urban cool;" with learning commons, students lounge, cafe and bookstore. There's even a fitness center.

Kimberly Statt went to MCC's former Damon City campus. She's looking forward to calling the new place home.

"If you are nervous this is the best place to start, because you can find yourself here," Statt said..

For the first time, MCC and RTS are offering MCC students and staff free bus rides between MCC's Brighton campus, downtown campus and the transit center.

Approximately 2,100 students are registered for classes at MCC this year.