Your check-in begins before you arrive on campus. Prior to move-in make sure you’ve reviewed the following items.
Please only bring items that are necessary and essential for you to succeed personally and academically while living on campus.
Important/school-related items: face coverings, clothes (for all seasons), wallet/card holder (to keep your student ID to scan into the residence halls), key chain, medication, writing utensils/highlighters, stamps, computer/laptop, reference texts, school supplies, cell phone, paper/notebooks, calendar/planner, printer/printer paper, etc.
Household items: alarm clock, cups/plates/utensils (for snacking in unit/room), comforter/blanket, sheets (full size for three- and four-bedroom units and twin XL for two-bedroom units), pillows, pillowcases, hair dryer, towels, hangers, umbrella/raincoat, basic tools, small plants, small reading lamps, microfridge, microwave oven, etc.
Cleaning supplies: laundry detergent, laundry hamper, waste basket, broom/Swiffer, duster, disinfecting wipes, cleaning sprays, etc.
Toiletries: toilet paper/wipes, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hand sanitizer, toothbrush/toothpaste, razor, shaving cream, shower caddy, tissues, medication, etc.
Fun stuff: television, tablets, gaming consoles, board games, room decorations, sports equipment, headphones, etc.
Please do not bring the following items to campus:
The Residential Life Handbook outlines the rules, expectations, and behaviors that all residents are expected to abide by. Violations can result in student sanctions ranging from warnings to housing termination. We highly encourage parents and guardians to review this document as well.
The Residential Life Handbook will be available for students, parents, and guardians to review in early August.
Fall and spring room and roommate information will be sent via email to new and returning students by Student Living (Leasing Office) in mid- to late-July.
Please note that rooms and roommate information may change due to cancellations, renovations, etc.
Please ensure you have read and completed the following additional requirements and have turned in any required documentation prior to your move-in date:
Please review all move-in information below. We suggest you dress comfortably and bring water as it is quite hot in Lakeland in August. Lastly, please anticipate rain during this time of the year and plan accordingly.
To help do your part and to keep safe, all students and guests must wear a face covering and bring proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when coming to campus and while moving in.
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Active Building (Resident Portal):
Maintenance and Service Requests:
Internet and Cable Setup:
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The Residential Life Handbook will be available for students, parents, and guardians to review starting in early August.
Resident Assistants (RAs) are full-time Florida Poly students who live in the residence halls and are responsible for a particular community of residents. They provide support, act as a resource for students, coordinate social and education programs, and work with one another and as a student to enforce Florida Poly and Student Living policies within the campus community.
RAs are carefully selected and trained to be sensitive to the academic, emotional, and social challenges facing residents, particularly the normal adjustments to residence hall living. We encourage you to seek out and develop a relationship with your RA so they can help you in your transition to living on campus. Your RA will reach out to you throughout the semester to meet 1:1 or in a small group. All residents are encouraged to meet with their RA regularly.
Residents will be expected to attend their first floor meeting, with their RA, on the night of their move-in date at 6 p.m.
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 that a resident is having issues or concerns regarding their roommate or suitemate, they should speak with their Resident Assistant (RA) immediately. The RA will begin working with those involved in a well-planned and thought-out mediation process.
At the beginning of each semester, all roommates and suitemates who share a unit will be required to complete a Roommate Agreement Contract. This contract covers various topics when it comes to sharing spaces and living with other individuals (i.e., cleanliness, guests, studying, etc.). In the case of a roommate or suitemate conflict, Roommate Agreement Contracts will be reintroduced to ensure all individuals are following the rules and guidelines they have set for themselves. Roommate Agreement Contracts may be updated and changed at any time and as many times throughout the semester and year, as long as all residents of the unit and/or room agree to said updates and changes.
Please note, due to COVID-19 and the impacts of social and physical distancing, residents will not be permitted to change units, rooms, or roommates once they move onto campus. This is to ensure the health and safety of other residents living on campus and to decrease the chance of exposure to other residents. Residential Life will work directly with the resident throughout the mediation process to ensure issues and conflicts are resolved.
The first week or two after move-in is the best time to meet residents on your floor and in your building and community. Many students are eager to make new friends, so don’t be shy about introducing yourself. It is very important to get out of your room and get to know those around you. Your RA can help introduce you to your community. You can also meet people at your floor/building meeting and the other activities that will be happening. Make the most out of your Florida Poly experience by finding your community and getting involved.
Visit the Student Development website for more information regarding student organizations and campus events and programs.
Residential Life On-Call Presence: 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.
To contact the Resident Assistant (RA) on call, please call the numbers below. Please note, 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 Department of Residential Life (863-974-8789) directly if they have any questions or concerns.
Reporting a Concern: Any University community member who has concerns should fill out the online reporting form.
Crisis, Assessment, Response, and Evaluation (CARE) Team: Florida Poly maintains a CARE Team (Crisis-Assessment-Referral-Evaluation) that provides guidance and assistance to students who are experiencing crisis, displaying odd or unusual behaviors, or engaging in other behaviors that may be perceived as being harmful (either to the student individually or to others). The CARE team accepts referrals and responds to identified concerns for a student’s health, welfare, and safety.
Police Department: The University Police Department strives to enhance the safety and quality of life for students, employees, and visitors through effective law enforcement and proactive crime prevention.
Emergency Phones: The University has emergency phones located outdoors on campus to ensure students, employees, and community members can contact the Lakeland Police 911 dispatch center as easily as possible.
Florida Poly Alerts: Florida Poly Alerts is the University’s emergency notification system. An alert is issued when a situation arises in which the University determines there is an ongoing threat, whether man-made or weather-related, that presents an immediate threat to the health and safety of people on campus.
