New Student Orientation - Everything You Need to Know
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New Student Orientation

Welcome to the Phoenix family! We’re excited that you have chosen Florida Poly as your home for the next four years. 

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Students should register for their on-campus New Student Orientation session HERE


We’re excited to welcome you to campus! Florida Poly’s New Student Orientation is your first step in transitioning to life as a Phoenix. It’s designed to help you start strong and connect with the Florida Poly experience.

Rise Phoenix Rise!

Here’s what you need to know:

  • New Student Orientation will be held across eight identicial sessions from June to August 2025 for incoming Fall 2025 students.
    • Session #1 - Monday, June 16th
    • Session #2 - Monday, June 23rd
    • Sessions #3 - Wednesday, June 25th
    • Session #4 - Friday, July 11th
    • Sessions #5 - Monday, July 14th
    • Session #6 - Wednesday, July 16th
    • Session #7 - Friday, July 18th (Recommended for transfer students)
    • Session #8 - Monday, August 4th
  • Registation for each session is first-come-first serve.
  • It is recommended students sign up for an earlier session for greater flexibilty regarding their Fall 2025 class schedule.
  • Each session session is capped at 80 students, and each student can bring up to 2 guests. There will be separate but concurrent schedules for the parent and the student groups. 
  • The day will be filled with informational sessions, team-building activities, and opportunities to meet faculty, staff, and fellow students.
  • If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please email ada@floridapoly.edu directly. We ask requests to be received at least 7 days prior to your visit. We will do our best to accommodate and meet your needs.
  • If you wish to request an Allergen Friendly meal, please email ada@floridapoly.edu directly. We ask requests to be received at least 7 days prior to your visit. We will do our best to accommodate and meet your needs.

Fall 2025 NSO - Stay in the Know Parent/Family Resources

As your student begins to make their transition to Florida Poly, we know that this will be a period of transition for you as well.

At Florida Poly, we consider parents and families to be partners in ensuring their student’s success. As partners, we look forward to working together with you to help you learn more about Florida Poly and getting you involved.

Be sure to plan ahead to spend the Family Day on campus with your Phoenix.

Check out the webpage devoted exclusively to new parents and families to learn how you can stay connected.

Before You Come to Campus

Please make sure you have completed the following information before you arrive for orientation.

Work with your admissions counselor to complete your required enrollment steps. 

Learn more about the housing next steps if you have not yet secured your on campus housing.

Submit a selfie for your student ID.

Activate your Florida Poly account (using the link provided in the “Welcome to Florida Poly” email you received).

Didn’t get the email, or deleted it by mistake? Request a copy of the email.

Make sure you know your university email address and password. If you are having trouble accessing your university email, contact your admissions counselor.

Required Online Trainings

This online course is partnered with HazingPrevention.org to provide evidence-based, best practices that teach you how to recognize, prevent and report hazing. Click here for more information.

All new Florida Poly students are required to complete a Hazing Prevention course prior to the start of classes each August. The online course, which takes about 45 minutes to complete, includes information on how to recognize, prevent, and report hazing. Students should log into the course using their university username and password. The course is required by state law and University Policy 3.0062P: Anti Hazing Policy.

Handshake is a great tool that allows for you to connect with employers, peers at other universities, and schedule appointments with the Career Office. A number of students have been able to get amazing internships and full-time jobs on this great platform.

It is required that all Florida Poly students have a Handshake account. Make your Handshake profile today!

 

Contact Us

Questions? Feel free to reach out with questions.

Course Registration registrar@floridapoly.edu 863-874-8540
Accessibility Accommodations disabilityservices@floridapoly.edu  863-874-8770
Financial Aid financialaid@floridapoly.edu   863-874-4774
Meal Plans  auxserv@floridapoly.edu 863-874-8440
Parking and Transportation  parking@floridapoly.edu 863-874-8440
 Residential Life  residentiallife@floridapoly.edu  863-874-8789
 Student Business Services  sbs@floridapoly.edu 863-874-8406