Florida Poly’s Office of Residential Life partners with students to enhance the residential experience and create a living-learning environment that encourages students’ emotional, intellectual, and personal growth. Housing and Residential Life is committed to providing intentional learning through programmatic offerings, academic connections and social networks while valuing collaboration and being an impactful community member.
All students will be assigned to a Resident Assistant (RA) or Community Director (CD) while they are living on campus. RAs and CDs are full-time students who live in the residence halls and are responsible for a particular community of students. They provide support, act as a resource for students, coordinate social and educational programs, and enforce University, Housing and Residential Life standards and policies within the campus and residential community.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, Community Directors (CDs) are also responsible for the day-to-day operations of the halls to which they are assigned, including providing support services directly to students, mentoring Resident Assistants (RAs), and overseeing all educational, social, and operational activities and programmatic efforts.
During the spring semester the Office of Housing and Residential Life will begin their Resident Assistant (RA) and Community Director (CD) recruitment and selection process through the Florida Poly U Lead program. Pay close attention to your Florida Poly email and the Florida Poly U Lead website during this time for information on how to apply.
Housing Operations handles all of the assignments, billing and Housing agreements for Phase Two and Three.
Students living in Phase Two and Three can pay their housing bill through their student account in CAMS.
Rent covers water, electricity, cable, internet, and trash.
All units with a common area is fully furnished.
A Twin XL mattress will be provided and other bedroom furnishings.
One refrigerator, microwave one television will be provide in 4 bedroom units. All suites will have one clothes washer, and one clothes dryer.
Yes. Each unit in the residence halls has a clothes washer and dryer.
Students are welcome to remain on campus during the Thanksgiving break. Students will be surveyed by Housing and Residential Life before the break begins so we are aware of who is looking to remain on campus during the break. Housing and Residential Life will continue to provide support during the Thanksgiving break period. Please be aware Dining Services may be closed or have limited hours of operation during this period, and other University services may be limited or not available during the Thanksgiving break. Students will still be required to pay their rent during this time.
The residence halls will closed during the winter break and students will be required to vacate the residence halls by 12 p.m. the Saturday Following final exams. The University, along with the Office of Housing and Residential Life, will be closed during the winter break, as well. Students do not need to remove their belongings from their units or bedrooms when they vacate the residence halls for the winter break as they will be returning to the exact same unit and bedroom for the Spring semester. Please ensure that you make the necessary arrangements to find alternative housing over the winter break.
Students are welcome to remain on campus during the spring break. Students will be surveyed by Housing and Residential Life before the break begins so we are aware of who is looking to remain on campus during the break. Housing and Residential Life will continue to provide support during the spring break period. Please be aware Dining Services may be closed or have limited hours of operation during this period, and other University services may be limited or not available during the spring break. Students will still be required to pay their rent during this time.
For more information regarding University breaks, closures, and holidays please view our academic calendar.
Students who lock themselves out of their unit and/or room will need to call the Resident Assistant (RA) on-call.
If a student loses their key, the student will need to contact Housing and Residential Life at housingandreslife@floridapoly.edu as soon as possible. Please be aware the student will be charged for new keys and a lock replacement. Charges will be posted to the student’s account.
For all students living on campus there will be a Resident Assistant (RA) and Community Director (CD) in each residential community serving on-call every night from 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM Monday-Friday and 24-hours each day during weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Resident Assistants (RAs) and Community Directors (CDs) are required to complete two community rounds of the residential community each night. These rounds are intended to ensure security of the residence halls in addition to building a social presence within the community for students living on campus. Additionally, there will be a Housing and Residential Life professional staff member on-call 24/7/365. Professional staff are trained to handle a wide variety of emergency and crisis situations.
If you need assistance after hours or on the weekend, please contact the Resident Assistant (RA) on-call. RAs serve on-call during after-hours (5 p.m. to 8 a.m.) and 24-hours on the weekends. The Resident Assistant (RA) on-call numbers will be posted throughout the residence halls and at the Housing and Residential Life front desk. Only students who live in the residence halls should be contacting the Resident Assistants (RAs) on-call. Non-residential students and parents/family members should contact the Office of Housing and Residential Life at 863-974-8789 directly if they have any questions or concerns. In case of an emergency, please contact the University Police Department at 863-874-8472 (select option #2).
Living with another person or persons may be a brand-new experience for some, which may cause some concerns throughout the semester or year. In the case a student is having issues or concerns regarding their roommate or suitemate they should speak with their Resident Assistant (RA) or Community Director (CD) immediately. From there, the RA or CD can begin working with those involved in our well-planned and thought-out mediation process. Unit and bedroom reassignment is not a solution to roommate/suitemate conflicts and reassignment requests will not be granted.
At the beginning of each semester, all roommates and suitemates that share a unit will be required to complete and fill out a roommate/suitemate agreement contract. This contract covers various topics when it comes to sharing spaces and living with other individuals (i.e., cleanliness, guests/visitors, studying, sleeping, etc.). In the case of a roommate or suitemate conflict, the roommate/suitemate agreement contract will be reintroduced to ensure all roommates and suitemates are following the rules and guidelines they have set for themselves. Roommate/Suitemate agreement contracts may be updated and changed at any time and as many times throughout the semester and year, as long as all students within the unit and/or bedroom agree to said updates and changes.
Housing and Residential Life is responsible for receiving, processing, and distributing mail and packages (parcels) to students living on campus.
Students living on campus will not be assigned a mailbox within the residence halls. All parcels, after they have been received and processed, and the student has been properly notified, via our parcel system, can be picked up from the Housing and Residential Life front desk in the Phase 2 residence hall.
Packages can be mailed to:
First Name Last Name
Florida Polytechnic University, Room # _ _ _ _
4540 Polytechnic Circle
Lakeland, FL 33805
Students shall not permit any pet or animal, without prior written consent from the Office of Disability Services and the Office of Housing and Residential Life anywhere in the premises or residence halls. If students are found to have a pet in the premises at any time, for any length of time, without approval, the student will automatically be charged a $100.00 pet fine, per day, per animal, and per occurrence and the animal must be removed immediately or the student will be subject to termination of their housing agreement. Students are responsible for any damages to carpet, furniture, and overall premises and any necessary pest control service as a result of an approved pet/animal.
Yes, students are allowed to have visitors in the halls and rooms during daytimes. We ask that students review their housing agreement for all rules and regulations regarding visitors.
Students may have overnight guests with prior authorization from the roommate/suitemates and the person whose bed might be used. Guests will not be allowed in a unit and bedroom unless all occupants in that unit and bedroom agree. Residents should tell their Resident Assistant (RA) or Community Director (CD) when they are having overnight guests. All guests are subject to University regulations and residence hall policies. Students are responsible for the actions of their guest(s), including financial responsibilities for property damage. In addition, guests should always be accompanied by the student hosting the guest. Guests are permitted to stay no more than three (3) consecutive days in a seven (7) day period. Guests are limited to three (3) total days a semester. Non-approved guests will be fined $100.00 per occurrence.
Florida Poly uses digital parking permits to enforce its on-campus parking regulations. Information and registration, including applicable fees, for parking permits is available on the Parking and Transportation website.
Yes. Students are allowed to bring a bicycle to campus. There are several bicycle racks located outside of the residence halls.
Quiet hours are in effect Sunday – Thursday from 10:00 PM – 10:00 AM and Friday and Saturday from 1:00 AM – 10:00 AM, unless otherwise determined by Residential Life. During the quiet hour periods, TVs, stereos, voices, etc. must be lowered until inaudible in neighboring units/rooms and hallways. Furthermore, students will refrain from loud and discourteous behavior in the hallways, stairwells, bathrooms, lounges, lobbies, and any common area in or around (outside) of the residence halls. These hours extend to the pool area as well.
Courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours a day. Excessive loud disturbing noise or behavior at any time during the day or night will not be tolerated. These hours extend to the pool area as well.
During the last week of classes, Reading Days, and final exam week each semester, quiet hours will be in effect 24 hours a day. These hours will be posted, and violations of these quiet hours may result disciplinary action.
Once an agreement is signed, cancellation is only an option if your enrollment status has changed. If you graduate, withdraw, or get academically expelled/suspended, you must alert Housing and Residential Life right away. Cancellation fees will apply, and those fees will increase if prompt notification is not made.
Housing and Residential Life will send an email communication to students, with their unit, bedroom assignments and roommate/suitemate information for the fall semester in early July and for the spring semester in early November. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your unit/bedroom assignment or roommate/suitemate placements, please contact housing at housingandreslife@floridapoly.edu
Detailed information, including what to expect during move-in, is available on the Move-In Days webpage.
Detailed information, including what to expect during move-in, is available on the Move-In Days webpage.
Detailed information, including what to expect during move-in, is available on the Move-in Days webpage.
Detailed information, including what to expect during move-in, is available on the Move-in Days webpage.
Students are allowed to bring their own microwave and mini-refrigerator, no more than 3 cubic feet, with them. However, students are not allowed to bring a full-size refrigerator with them. One microwave and one full-size refrigerator are provided in ONLY four-bedroom unit's and common area.
Students are encouraged to bring their own computer and/or laptop. The residence halls are equipped with ethernet (wired) and Wi-Fi connections. Students are required to bring their own ethernet cord(s).
Painting and wallpapering of any nature is strictly prohibited. Do not use double sided tape in the unit or bedroom as it is extremely damaging to drywall and other surfaces. Small finishing nails may be used to display pictures but must be kept to a maximum of eight (8) per bedroom within the unit. Mirrors are not to be affixed to the walls, doors, or any part of the premises and student will be charged for the removal of such. Dartboards are not permitted on the premises. Hanging items from the doors (i.e., bathroom caddies, pull-up bars, etc.) will cause damage to the door and/or frame and will require a charge at the end of the year. Sticky tack on walls & halogen lamps are prohibited. Student is responsible for all damages above and beyond ordinary wear and tear.
The residence halls will close during the winter break and students will be required to vacate the residence halls by 12 p.m. on the Saturday following final exams. The University, along with the Office of Housing and Residential Life, will be closed during the winter break, as well. Students do not need to remove their belongings from their units or bedrooms when they vacate the residence halls for the winter break as they will be returning to the exact same unit and bedroom for the Spring semester. Please ensure that you make the necessary arrangements to find alternative housing over the winter break.
Students must move-out of the residence halls by 12 p.m. on Saturday following final exams. Students may choose to move out prior to that date; however, they will remain responsible for the rent and unit until the end date of the housing agreement.
Students who are graduating in the Spring will need to inform Housing and Residential Life for a move-out extension.
The move-out process differs slightly year to year. Information regarding move-out will be shared with students prior to their housing agreement end date.
For any student-related or general questions or concerns you may have, contact the Office of Housing and Residential Life at 863-874-8789.
For any housing agreements, or maintenance-related questions or concerns you may have, please contact housing at housingandreslife@floridapoly.edu
