Phoenix
Family Day

Join us for events, games, and activities for the whole Phoenix family on September 25, 2021.

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Phoenix Family Day is a great time for the whole family to experience what it's like to be a Phoenix. From academics to student life the day is full of activities that showcase Florida Poly's culture.

Thank You Phoenix Families

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2021 Family Day. Details about next year's event will be added to this page as they become available.

2021 Video Recap

Registration

Join us on campus for some exciting experiences to celebrate Phoenix Family Day. The day will begin with check-in at 9:30 a.m. on September 25 in the Wellness Center. Families who RSVP will receive a free gift at check-in. Brunch will begin at 10 a.m. Be sure to wear your Florida Poly gear and come ready to learn about the Phoenix life.

Schedule

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.	Check-in	Wellness Center, patio
10 a.m.-1 p.m.	Family Brunch A complimentary light brunch will be available in three campus locations. Join us for a continental-style brunch in the	Wellness Center, dining hall or one of the Family Day tents
10 a.m.-1 p.m.	Connect @ Housing	Residence Hall II, commons
10 a.m.-1 p.m.	Connect @ Student Development Center	Student Development Center
12:30 p.m.	Ribbon-cutting ceremony to open The Nest University President Randy Avent and the SGA Executive Committee will officially open The Nest as a student hang-out space.	The Nest, Wellness Center (outside)
1-3 p.m.	Applied Research Center Sneak Peek *limited availability	Applied Research Center
1-3 p.m.	Connect @ Academic Success Center	IST Building, room 1019
1-3 p.m.	Connect @ Electrical & Computer Engineering Lab	IST Building, room 1063
1-3 p.m.	Connect @ S.I.M. Lab	IST Building, room 1022
1-3 p.m.	Connect @ MakerSpace Lab	IST Building, room 1024
1-3 p.m	Connect @ Alumni Office	IST Building, room 1067
1-3 p.m	Letters to Your Phoenix Activity Table	IST Building, center west
1-3 p.m	Coloring Book Activity Table	IST Building, center east
2:30-4:40 p.m.	Family vs. Phoenix: Video Game Edition	Student Development Center, Esports Arcade
2:30-4:40 p.m.	"How Well Do You Know Your Student?" Game	Family Day Tent A
2:30-4:40 p.m.	Robotics Showcase	Family Day Tent B
2:30-4:40 p.m.	Family Day Hangout	Oak Grove
4:30-7 p.m.	Food Truck Rally Several food trucks will be on campus. Purchase your food online, in advance. Cash and credit will be accepted onsite. Honey Hole Eats (American Irish) The Arepao Grill (Latin American) Vietnamese Food Truck Tamale Co. (Mexican)	Student Development Center
5 p.m.	Women's Soccer Game vs. Georgia Southern	Rec Field
	Halftime Show by the Florida Poly Drumline	Rec Field

Visiting Lakeland

While you're in town, be sure to check out some of the local hot spots. A list of local hotels is also available online to help with your travel planning.

Download the Schedule

Printed copies of the schedule and campus map will be available at check-in.

Download the Mobile App

Download the Florida Poly Mobile App to stay in touch all year long. Be sure to opt-in for notifications to receive notifications throughout the day.

The activities listed below can be done at any time and are a great way to build excitement for the Fall 2021 Phoenix Family Day.

Coloring Book

Download this exclusive (and free) Florida Poly coloring book designed by local Lakeland artist Bump Galletta,

Florida Poly Recipes

Try out these favorite recipes submitted by the Florida Poly community.

Buy Phoenix Merchandise

Purchase Phoenix clothing, gifts, and swag for the whole family on our online bookstore. Hundreds of other spirit items are also available in the University's fully online bookstore. The bookstore is manged by Follett and all orders are shipped on-demand.

Parent and Families App Persona

The University has created a custom persona in the Florida Poly Mobile app for parents and families. Make sure you stay connected by downloading the Florida Poly Mobile app and select the new parents and families persona. If you already have the app, you can select the parent and families persona from the top right corner of the app.

Here are some ways you (and your student) can continue to be involved and connected to what's happening on campus.