My DS did his freshman year without a car. He did have to go to an elementary school in Northport for an Honors mentoring class and another Honors class had him volunteering at the T town animal shelter but he was able to find reliable classmates in both classes who always gave him a ride. He never missed either. There are shuttles and friends you can catch rides with and everything else you need is right there on campus. With all access meal plans you can “shop” at the dining facility all day with “go to” containers. He even brought milk back to his dorm! And Publix grocery store is right there.
Now sophomore year his apartment is almost 2 miles straight shot on a busy road away so he brought his car. Complex also has a shuttle that runs every 15 min. Parking pass over $300 on campus so be prepared for that!