On Campus

Phoenix
Family Day

 
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.  

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Family Day is September 20, 2025. Register HERE


Our next Family Day is scheduled for September 20th, 2025. Everyone is welcome to join us for a STEM Showcase, inflatables for Phoenixes of all ages, an address by President Stephenson, and more! Event schedule to be released soon.

Fun Fact: Solaris celebrates his birthday at Family Day every year because that’s when the Phoenix was first revealed as Florida Poly’s mascot!


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.

Past Family Day Pictures

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kid going down inflatable slide
 
student and mom with solaris
 
family playing carnival game
 
barbershop courtet singing
 
mom and kid at food table
 
student and parents smiling at table
 

Digital Activities, Shopping, and More

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

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

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

 

 
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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.
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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.

 

Phoenix Parents Stay Connected

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

Stay up-to-date with what’s going on at Florida Poly by signing up for news, university events, and updates.
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Sign up for the Weekly Phoenix

The Weekly Phoenix is a weekly email sent to all students with a Florida Poly email address about current announcements, upcoming deadlines, and events happening on campus. Parents call also sign up for the Weekly Phoenix email too. 
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Join a Parents Facebook Group

Stay connected with other Phoenix parents by joining one of our parent Facebook Groups.