Graduate Admissions
Graduate Students Steps in the Application Process
We are excited to support you as you take the next step in your academic and professional journey.
At Florida Poly, our dynamic, innovation-driven community is built for ambitious graduate students like you. We are committed to making your admission experience smooth and straightforward, so you can focus on what matters most—advancing your expertise and shaping the future with technology and innovation.
STEP 1
Complete the Application
Complete and submit your graduate application using the Florida Poly App and paying the $30 application fee.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by Florida Poly or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
STEP 2
Submit Required Documents
To complete your application, submit the required documents listed below. Submitting your documents promptly helps prevent delays in reviewing your application.
Submit Official Transcripts
- Upload a scanned copy of the front and back of your official transcript/academic record, issued by the Registrar, to your applicant status portal.
- You must provide a transcript for each bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree you have earned or are currently pursuing. These transcripts are used for the initial review of your application by the Graduate Admissions team.
- In addition, send official transcripts from each college or postsecondary institution you have attended to admissions@floridapoly.edu.
- Current Florida Poly students and alumni: You do not need to submit official transcripts.
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation
- Provide two letters of recommendation as part of your application.
- Current Florida Poly students and alumni: You are exempt from this requirement.
Submit a Statement of Purpose
- Submit a statement of purpose as part of your application. This is your opportunity to explain your academic and professional goals and why you are interested in pursuing graduate study at Florida Poly.
International Applicants
If you attended a college or postsecondary institution outside the United States, you must have your transcripts evaluated on a course-by-course basis for U.S. educational equivalency, including a GPA calculation.
Florida Poly accepts transcript evaluations from the following services:
- Academic Evaluation Services (AES)
- Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. (ACEI)
- Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
- TEC Application – Florida Poly The Evaluation Company (TEC)
- World Education Services (WES)
Tip: Complete your required document submissions as early as possible to help ensure your application can be reviewed without unnecessary delays.
STEP 3
Start the Financial Aid Process
We offer a range of scholarships, grants, and loan options to support your education. Be sure to follow our comprehensive financial aid steps to secure your financial aid package.
STEP 4
Save Your Spot
- Submit Your Deposit by:
- October 15 (Spring Entry Term) or
- April 15 (Fall Entry Term)
- Activate Your Florida Poly Email Account
- Submit Florida Residency for Tuition Form
- Submit Immunization Form
- Submit your Enrollment Acknowledgement Form
- Complete Student Financial Responsibility Form
- Submit a Photo for Your Student ID
STEP 5
Get Ready
- Complete Online Student Orientation
- Complete Required Online Anti-Hazing Course
- Complete Student Financial Responsibility Form
- Sign up for a Campus Meal Plan (Optional)
- Apply for On-Campus Housing (Optional)
Student Information Release Authorization Form
Complete the form to submit or revoke an authorization to release information to designation individuals.
Class Registration
The Office of Graduate Studies guides students through the registration process prior to their first semester. Registration for spring semester generally begins in November, while registration for fall semester typically opens early summer preceding the fall term.
Students are encouraged to submit their enrollment deposit by the deadlines outlined in Step 4 to ensure they receive the necessary access and information to register. Once an enrollment deposit has been submitted and registration becomes available, the Office of Graduate Studies will contact students through their Florida Poly email with registration instructions and additional details.
Graduate Applicant Important Dates
Spring Semester
August 1 – Application Opens for Spring
November 1 – Early Application Deadline
November 15 – Submit Final Official Transcript
November 20 – Spring Semester Deposit Due
December 1 – Registration Available
January 4 – Complete Online Orientation
January 11 – New Student Welcome Event
Fall Semester
August 1 – Application Opens for Fall
February 1 – Early Application Deadline
May 1 – Fall Semester Deposit Due
June 15 – Registration Available
July 15 – Submit Final Official Transcript & Complete Online Orientation
August 16 – New Student Welcome Event
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Have questions? Our admissions counselors are here to help you every step of the way.