Meet the
Admissions Team
We’re Here for You
Our Admissions Team is here to support you throughout the entire application and enrollment process.
From answering your questions to providing personalized guidance, we are dedicated to helping you confidently take the next steps toward joining the Florida Poly community.
Admissions Center
4549 Polytechnic Circle
Lakeland, FL 33805
Hours of Availability
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Campus Tours Schedule
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
Meet Your Counselor
Stay connected with your dedicated admissions counselor for expert guidance, personalized support, and answers to all your questions as you take your next steps toward becoming a Florida Poly student.
Undergraduate Freshman Students
Admission counselors help students and their families navigate the application process and prepare for their first year of college.
FL County: Polk
States: AL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN
Athletics
FL Counties: Orange, Osceola, Seminole
States: CO, ID, KS, MO, NE, UT, WY
Diego Arriaga
863-874-8669
darriaga@floridapoly.edu
Schedule a Meeting
FL Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas
States: IL, IN, MI, OH, WI
FL Counties: Charlotte, Collier, De Soto, Hardee, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota
States: AZ, CA, NV, OR, WA
Katherine Stanford
863-874-8793
kstanford@floridapoly.edu
Schedule a Meeting
FL Counties: Broward
States: CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
International Students
Shelley Esker
863-874-8627
sesker@floridapoly.edu
Schedule a Meeting
FL Counties: Brevard, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie
States: NJ, NY, PA
American Territories: Puerto Rico, United States Virgin Islands
Karla Rodriguez
863-333-0887
krodriguez@floridapoly.edu
Schedule a Meeting
FL Counties: North Florida, Panhandle
States: AK, HI, IA, MN, MT, ND, SD
American Territories: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands
FL Counties: Miami-Dade, Monroe
States: AR, LA, NM, OK, TX
FL Counties: Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter, Pasco, Volusia
States: DC, DE, KY, MD, VA, WV
Undergraduate Transfer Students
Our admissions team helps transfer students explore their options, evaluate credits, and make a smooth transition to Florida Poly.
Transfer Students
Shelley Esker
863-874-8627
sesker@floridapoly.edu
Schedule a Meeting
Athletics & Transfer Students
Graduate Students
Florida Poly’s graduate admissions counselors guide prospective master’s students through program selection, application requirements, and enrollment steps.
Graduate Students
Shelley Esker
863-874-8627
sesker@floridapoly.edu
Schedule a Meeting
Admissions Ambassadors
Meet our Admission Ambassadors. These current Florida Poly students who are excited to share their experiences and help you discover what life is really like on campus.
Alyna
Brayden, ’27
Computer Science, ’27
Vero Beach, FL
Why You Chose Florida Poly:
The STEM focus and that the school values the student as an individual, not just another number.
Cindy, ’27
Computer Engineering, ’27
Tampa, FL
Why You Chose Florida Poly:
I enjoyed the thought of being in a place where everyone was so kind and caring as well as sharing similar interests and aspirations.
Diego, ’27
Computer Science, ’27
Havana, Cuba
Why You Chose Florida Poly:
I chose Florida Poly for the STEM only aspect of this university, how modern and refined everything looked, and the IST was designed by Santiago Calatrava. My family really likes him as an architect.
Gwyn, ’27
Computer Science, ’27
Fort Wayne, IN
Why You Chose Florida Poly:
I heard they had a really good computer science program. I also knew someone who goes here who also loves this school, and so I thought under my circumstances I might as well give it a shot, and I’m glad I did.
Ian, ’27
Computer Science, ’27
Miami, FL
Why You Chose Florida Poly:
It was a small campus, cheaper than other colleges I was looking at, and the professors will remember who you are and are easier to speak to.
Future Ambassador
Jeffery, ’27
Computer Science, ’27
Avon Park, FL
Why You Chose Florida Poly:
I came to Florida Poly due to what it could provide me education wise. I have been interested in many fields in Computer science so the way Florida Poly structures the classes allowed me to find out which one I wanted to pursue.
Future Ambassador
Future Ambassador
Future Ambassador
Lucas
Future Ambassador
Future Ambassador
Megan, ’27
Industrial Engineering, ’27
Chiefland, FL
Why You Chose Florida Poly:
I chose Florida Poly because of the atmosphere. The second I drove onto campus it just felt right. The more I was on the campus the more I felt at home. From the sunsets and the stars to the staff caring about you even after you graduate.
Future Ambassador
Future Ambassador
Future Ambassador
Future Ambassador
Future Ambassador
Helpful Contacts
Admissions
863-874-4774 | admissions@floridapoly.edu
Financial Aid
863-874-4774 | financialaid@floridapoly.edu
Course Registration | Academic Success Center – Success Coach
863-874-8554 | success@floridapoly.edu
Residence Life
863-874-8789 | residentiallife@floridapoly.edu
Accessibility Accommodation
863-874-8770 | disabilityservices@floridapoly.edu
