News

  • State University System letter to students

    Jul 27, 2021

    State University System Students: We are excited to welcome you to our campuses next month! To help us provide high-quality classes, student services, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs in a healthy environment, we strongly recommend that all students get vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus before arriving on campus.

  • Purple Fire Weekends welcome students back to campus

    Aug 20, 2020

    Purple Fire Week has become one of Florida Polytechnic University's most beloved traditions. And although the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the event to embrace some changes this year, it is back and bigger than ever.

  • Move-in begins at Florida Poly with new COVID-19 precautions

    Aug 18, 2020

    Juan Forero pulled into the Florida Polytechnic University campus on Aug. 17 eager to settle into his residence hall room and get started on his senior year.

  • Florida Poly's incoming class grows despite unprecedented times

    Aug 17, 2020

    LAKELAND, Fla. - Florida Polytechnic University is ready to begin the new academic year with gains in both quantity and quality of its incoming class, despite unprecedented challenges caused by COVID-19 and the economic downturn.

  • Student life returns with all eyes on COVID-19 prevention

    Aug 14, 2020

    As students arrive on campus for the start of the fall semester, they will be able to enjoy Florida Polytechnic University's campus facilities and services - with a few changes to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.

  • Florida Poly expands student health resources for fall 2020 semester

    Aug 14, 2020

    Student health is a critical priority, particularly as the novel coronavirus continues making its way through our communities. Florida Polytechnic University has created an all-new respiratory clinic for the University community and extended the hours of its existing student Health Clinic.

  • University updates aim to minimize COVID-19 spread on campus

    Aug 13, 2020

    When students return to Florida Polytechnic University for classes on Aug. 20, they'll find that the campus has been transformed into an environment that prioritizes physical distancing and other COVID-19 prevention best practices, without sacrificing the rich university experience.

  • University ready to restart vibrant campus life

    Jun 23, 2020

    ORLANDO, Fla. - On Tuesday, the Florida Board of Governors approved Florida Polytechnic University's plan for resuming its on-campus operations in the fall.

  • Update for Students on Fall 2020 Plans

    Jun 19, 2020

    The Florida Poly Blueprint for Returning to Campus was delivered to all students last week. This message provides some key summary details.

  • Florida Poly and Rep. Burton donate thousands of masks to Lakeland nonprofits

    Jun 18, 2020

    Florida Polytechnic University partnered with State Rep. Colleen Burton to donate 10,000 face masks to multiple local nonprofit organizations to help them continue their essential work during the COVID-19 pandemic.