Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland, Florida
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Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland, Florida
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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland, Florida
Located at the corner of I-4 & Polk Parkway
• Florida’s 12th and neweststate university
• 1st polytechnic in Florida
• At the center of Florida’shigh tech corridor
August 2014, classes start2 Colleges, offering 6 Degrees
• Faculty- Teaching- Applied research- Industry connected
• Accelerated Pace
• Leadership / FinanceTeaching methods
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION | Cross Disciplinary
Opportunities For Hands-On Experience
• Internships & Co-ops
• Partnerships with industry leaders
• Applied research
MAJOR IN EMPLOYABLE | Our Students
TECHNOLOGY | From the ground up
Innovation, Science & Technology Building (IST)
TECHNOLOGY | From the ground up
• 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
TECHNOLOGY | Building
• 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
TECHNOLOGY | Classrooms
• Set up to operate from the cloud
Smart media boards, Wi-Fi, HDMI / VGAConnections, networked labs, interactive spaces (reconfigure between classes)
• Virtual library, reference materials & E-books
Loaded onto smart device
TECHNOLOGY | Classrooms
• Get a first hand look at Florida Poly!
• Tours will be offeredMonday – Thursday10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00
p.m.
Friday10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Saturday10:00 a.m.
ADMISSIONS | Visitors Center
Admissions Requirements
• Rank in the top half of their class
• SAT scores over 550 /ea. section
• ACT scores over 22
ADMISSIONS | Our Students
• Early ApplicationDecember 1, 2013
Apply prior to this date and the application fee will be waived
• Priority ApplicationFebruary 1, 2014
• Final ApplicationsMay 1, 2014
ADMISSIONS | Important Application Dates
APPLYNOW!APPLYNOW!
Try these steps1. Select STEM focused courses in high school to prepare for
STEM college level work and tests- Physics- Chemistry- Computer Technology- Science- Calculus
2. Research different careers that utilize STEM degrees
3. 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.
4. Look for a school that is hands-on and provides students with the tools for success.
GETTING STARTED | STEM Education
What students need to know before starting attending a STEM university
CONTACT US | Florida Poly
Beth Pierpont, ESQ.Associate Director of Admissions
FloridaPolytechnic.org
Stay Connected Facebook.com/FLPolyU
@FLPolyU
