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Experience Life at Florida Poly

Thinking about becoming a Phoenix? Come see what life at Florida Poly is really like!

During your visit, you’ll check out our high-tech labs and classrooms, hang out with current students, and get a feel for our one-of-a-kind campus vibe. Whether you’re into robotics, AI, cybersecurity—or still exploring—we can’t wait to show you how Florida Poly can help you turn your STEM passion into a future.

Schedule Your Campus Visit

Get a close-up look at the cutting-edge facilities and dynamic community that make Florida Poly a leader in STEM education.

Choose the campus visit option that works for you:

Daytime Tours

Take a daytime tour and experience a day in the life at Florida Poly!

Explore our campus with a student guide, visit our state-of-the-art facilities, classrooms, and residence halls, and get your questions answered. The visit includes a 30-minute info session and a 90-minute walking tour, rain or shine.

Twilight Tours

Tour Florida Poly at twilight!

These evening tours give you a chance to explore our campus after hours. After a brief presentation, you’ll enjoy a 90-minute walking tour of select academic facilities, residence halls, dining areas, and the recreation center.

Group Visits

Bring your class, club, or organization to Florida Poly for an interactive campus experience!

Our group tours include a 30-minute information session and a 90-minute walking tour led by current students. You’ll explore state-of-the-art labs, residence halls, dining areas, and more.

Virtual Meeting

Book a one-on-one virtual meeting with an admissions counselor!

Our team is here to answer your questions, guide you through deadlines, and assist with the application process.

Upcoming Events

Join us for upcoming admissions events to learn more about Florida Poly, connect with our community, and take the next step toward your future in STEM.

Phoenix Discovery Days

January 31 | 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

We invite you and your family to experience Florida Polytechnic University! Join us for Phoenix Discovery Days this fall to explore our campus, learn about our programs, and see what it’s like to be part of the Phoenix family.

Florida Poly Counselor Day

December 5 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join us for Florida Poly Counselor Day, a professional development event designed for school counselors to explore our all-STEM campus, engage with faculty and students, and gain insights into our academic programs and student experience.

Phoenix Weekend

April 24-25

Join us on campus for Phoenix Weekend, an exciting event for admitted students designed to help you take the next step toward becoming a Phoenix. This is more than just a visit—it’s your opportunity to experience Florida Poly firsthand and prepare for an exciting future. We can’t wait to welcome you to campus!

Virtual Tour

Experience Florida Poly like never before with our pre-recorded virtual tour!

Join one of our students as they guide you through campus, showcasing our cutting-edge facilities, hands-on learning spaces, and everything that makes our STEM community one-of-a-kind.

Session Details

This session will demonstrate that practical risk management is for everyone, regardless of a formal program. Attendees will learn actionable and simple strategies that are easy to implement, enabling them to start immediately by focusing on their top risks to build greater operational resilience and ensure the sustained success of their auxiliary enterprises.

Presenter Profile

Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at Florida Polytechnic University, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution’s resilience.