First-Year Admissions

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Fall 2021 Applications

Applications are now open for fall 2021. Start your application today.

How to Apply

Apply online or complete the Common Application. An admissions essay is included and required. We are eager to learn as much as possible about the extracurricular activities of our applicants, in particular, how those experiences have contributed to their intellectual and personal growth.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to submit at least one, but no more than three, letter(s) of recommendation, preferably from a math or science teacher. Letters of recommendation should be sent to recommendations@floridapoly.edu or uploaded into the application portal.
Create a Self-reported Student Academic Record(SSAR) or utilize Point Click Send. Students can email or text scans/pictures of transcripts to their admissions counselor.
Pay a $30 nonrefundable application fee. Applicable fee waivers are accepted.
Submit scores for the SAT (school code: 7303) and/or the ACT (school code: 2869). Test scores may now be sent using Point Click Send. Student can email or text scans/pictures of test scores to their admissions counselor.

Contact Information

Office of Admissions

4700 Research Way
Lakeland, Florida 33805

863-874-4774

admissions@floridapoly.edu

Applications Open

August 1

FAFSA Opens

October 1

Application Deadline for Presidential Scholars, Alexander Scholars and Provost Scholars Programs

November 1

Application considered on space-available basis

November 2-April 1

Admission Decision Notification

2-3 weeks from the date of completed application.

FAFSA Priority Deadline

December 1

Submit Online Housing Pre-Application to the Admissions Office

As soon as possible after application submission. Campus housing is not guaranteed and room selection is based on housing application date.

$200 Tuition Deposit Deadline

May 1

Spring 2021 Semester

Applications Open

August 1

Spring Application Deadline

December 1

Spring Deposit Deadline

December 15

Admission to Florida Poly is highly competitive, and students are encouraged to apply early.

GPA Requirements

The average weighted high school GPA of freshmen admitted in fall 2018 was 3.78. To determine your eligibility for admission to Florida Poly, we will recalculate your GPA based on your high school grades and any additional credit earned through Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or honors courses.

COURSE TYPE	QUALITY POINT
Advanced Placement	1.0
International Baccalaureate	1.0
Dual Enrollment	1.0
AICE	1.0
Honors	0.5

Test Score Requirements

Florida Poly requires freshman applicants to submit official results of at least one college entrance exam (SAT or ACT). The writing sections are not required for either test.

Our admissions board will consider your highest submitted section scores from all SAT and ACT test dates. We strongly encourage you to submit your scores each time you take the SAT or ACT.

Academic Profile

The average test scores for admitted freshmen in fall 2018 were: 27-31 ACT composite | 1220-1370 SAT (EBRW+M)

Freshman Math Requirements

Student success in calculus is required for all programs. We strongly recommend that all incoming students have taken precalculus or higher prior to starting classes at Florida Poly.

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