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Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland, Florida

Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland, Florida . Florida’s 12 th and newest state university 1 st polytechnic in Florida At the center of Florida’s high tech corridor. Located at the corner of I-4 & Polk Parkway. August 2014, classes start 2 Colleges, offering 6 Degrees.

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Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland, Florida

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  1. Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland, Florida

  2. Florida’s 12th and newest • state university • 1st polytechnic in Florida • At the center of Florida’s • high tech corridor Located at the corner of I-4 & Polk Parkway

  3. August 2014, classes start 2 Colleges, offering 6 Degrees

  4. SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION | Cross Disciplinary • Faculty • - Teaching • - Applied research • - Industry connected • Accelerated Pace • Leadership / Finance • Teaching methods

  5. MAJOR IN EMPLOYABLE | Our Students • Opportunities For Hands-On Experience • Internships & Co-ops • Partnerships with industry leaders • Applied research

  6. TECHNOLOGY | From the ground up Innovation, Science & Technology Building (IST)

  7. TECHNOLOGY | From the ground up

  8. TECHNOLOGY | Building • Digital campus • Students, faculty & peers connecting in all places, all the time 24/7 • (fiber optic connections) • Network Operating Center • Operable louver assemblies, lighting levels, AC/room temperatures can be operated from a smart device

  9. TECHNOLOGY | Classrooms • 32 classrooms • 26 teaching labs, indoor amphitheater • “Aula Magna” (236 seating capacity) • 11 Research labs • Robotic labs, IT labs, wet & dry labs, • Clean room for nano research

  10. TECHNOLOGY | Classrooms • Set up to operate from the • cloud • Smart media boards, Wi-Fi, HDMI / VGA • Connections, networked labs, interactive spaces (reconfigure between classes) • Virtual library, reference materials & E-books • Loaded onto smart device

  11. ADMISSIONS | Visitors Center • Get a first hand look at Florida Poly! • Tours will be offered • Monday – Thursday • 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. • Friday • 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. • Saturday • 10:00 a.m.

  12. ADMISSIONS | Our Students • Admissions Requirements • Rank in the top half of their class • SAT scores over 550 /ea. section • ACT scores over 22

  13. ADMISSIONS |Important Application Dates • Early Application • December 1, 2013 • Apply prior to this date and the application fee will be waived • Priority Application • February 1, 2014 • Final Applications • May 1, 2014 APPLY NOW! APPLY NOW!

  14. GETTING STARTED | STEM Education What students need to know before starting attending a STEM university • Try these steps • Select STEM focused courses in high school to prepare for STEM college level work and tests • Physics • Chemistry • Computer Technology • Science • Calculus • Research different careers that utilize STEM degrees • Internships are important • Interning at a company during their senior year and the Summer prior to entering college will play a large role in keeping students motivated and focused. • Look for a school that is hands-on and provides students with the tools for success.

  15. CONTACT US | Florida Poly • Beth Pierpont, ESQ. • Associate Director of Admissions • bpierpont@FloridaPolytechnic.org • 863.583.9954 • FloridaPolytechnic.org • Stay Connected • Facebook.com/FLPolyU • @FLPolyU

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