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To know Florida Tech you've got to experience Florida Tech, and the Florida Tech experience starts with your first visit to campus. When you arrive, we want you to have an enjoyable, informative experience that meets your needs. You want the basics? No problem. You want to customize your campus visit? We can help you with that, too.

Daily Visit Custom Options

When you register for a Daily Visit, let us know which of the following you're interested in.

• Take a student-led campus tour
• Visit residence halls
• Eat in our award-winning dining hall
• Chat with a professor from your department of interest*
• Tour labs and academic facilities*
• Visit FIT Aviation, our flight school*
• Meet an ROTC representative*
• Connect with a coach representing your sport*
• Take a seat and observe a college class in action*
• Visit Larsen Motorsports headquarters*

*We do our best to ensure all of your needs are met, but fulfilling these options may depend on the availability of faculty, staff and space. 

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Looking for more than a traditional campus visit? Register for one of our Discovery Days.

Can't wait to speak with an admission counselor or current Florida Tech student? Schedule your own Virtual Visit.

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The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations. Florida Tech’s 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public properly within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.   The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.   The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following web site  Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 2023.

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Florida Tech is a global research university, ranked as a Tier One Best National University by U.S. News and World Report. Surrounded by companies and organizations like SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, Harris Corporation, Boeing, and NASA, Florida Tech knows the importance of hands-on experience, cutting-edge research, and high-tech innovation.

Our graduates often go on to work full-time for these global companies, putting their expertise to use as computer scientists, ocean engineers, aeronautical engineers, astrobiologists, and physicists, just to name a few career paths.

Florida Tech students work hard and play hard too. This beachside community boasts over 300 days of sunshine. Here, you can study where the rest of the world vacations.

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Meet the Cast of Florida Tech’s Second Episode of ‘The College Tour’

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Florida Tech is thrilled to be featured in another episode of “ The College To ur ,” an award-winning TV series on Amazon Prime Video.

The university’s first episode was released on Amazon Prime Video in December 2020. It’s available to watch on Florida Tech’s YouTube channel or on Amazon Prime Video , “The College Tour,” Season One, Episode Two.

From new buildings to a new president , a lot has changed on campus since the first episode. In addition to all the exciting growth at Florida Tech, many students have new stories to share. It was the opportune time to film and release another episode. 

In the new episode, 10 outstanding students share their stories and show us what it means to be a part of the Florida Tech community. They cover everything from academics to athletics and student life to alumni outcomes.

The episode was made available to watch on YouTube in November 2023, and premiered on Amazon Prime Video— Season 10, Episode 12 —in February 2024. Meet each student and get a sneak peak of the stories they’ll share in the episode, below. 

1. Lauren-Ann Graham ’20

Segment title: Going for Greatness

Lauren-Ann is young alumna and current graduate student who used her degree in aerospace engineering to launch a career at NASA. In her segment, she discusses Florida Tech’s legacy of helping ambitious students like her gain the skills and knowledge needed to become extremely employable professionals. 

2. Darin Hiraldo

Segment title: Engineering: Creating Our Future

Darin is an ocean engineering senior, also earning a sustainability minor , from Worcester, Massachusetts. In his segment, he talks about getting hands-on experiences at Florida Tech and preparing for Senior Design , Florida Tech’s signature capstone engineering experience.

3. Nashaita Patrawalla ‘19, ‘21 M.S.

Segment title: Science: Redefining What’s Possible

Nashaita came to Florida Tech from the other side of the world to study astrobiology , and she stayed to get both her master’s and Ph.D. in biomedical engineering . If anybody knows about science and research at Florida Tech, it’s her! In her segment, she shares what it means to get involved in hands-on research at Florida Tech. 

4. Marcello Mattei ‘22

Segment title: An Abundance of Involvement

You’ll never run out of clubs to join or things to do at Florida Tech. That’s why when Marcello came to Florida Tech from Venezuela, he quickly found a sense of community by getting involved on campus. In his segment, he shares how participating in student life activities can enrich your college experience. 

5. Zach Miller

Segment title: Aeronautics: Reaching New Heights

Ever since Zach attended his first airshow when he was 4 years old, he has had his eyes on the sky! In his segment, the aviation management major shares the experience he has gained during his time at Florida Tech and discusses what it means to be a student in the College of Aeronautics . 

6. Ceana Palacio

Segment title: A Welcoming Community

From the day Ceana first stepped foot on campus to take her campus tour , she immediately found a sense of belonging. In her segment, she talks about the extreme sense of warmth you feel as a Florida Tech student—and no, she’s not talking about the weather. It’s about the people.

7. Josianne Keenan 

Segment title: Arts & Psychology: From Passion to Purpose

Josianne Keenan is taking her passion for the arts and turning it into a career. In her segment, the multiplatform journalism major shares how the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts provides various opportunities for students like her to pursue their interests. 

8. Carter Batt

Segment title: Scholar-Athlete Excellence

Carter Batt is an aerospace engineering sophomore and member of the men’s lacrosse team. In his segment, he shares what being a scholar-athlete is all about.

9. Jared McColpin

Segment title: Business: Striving for Success

Jared McCoplin is a business administration junior from Williamsburg, West Virginia. In his segment, he shares his vision for the future and how a business degree from Florida Tech will help him get there.

10. Emma Conti

Segment title: Limitless Potential

Emma Conti is a senior double-majoring in aerospace engineering and computer science with a minor in literature . She embodies the idea that whatever you want to do, you can make it happen at Florida Tech. In her segment, she shares how she has taken all of her interests—computers, space, literature, music and theater—and turned them into an extraordinary educational experience. 

Watch the full episode or browse through a playlist featuring each segment on Florida Tech’s YouTube.

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Visit Florida Poly

Get to know campus and learn all about what the Phoenix life is like by scheduling a tour, coming to a special event or signing up for a virtual tour.

Campus Tour

Join us for a daytime tour and get a glimpse of a day in the life at Florida Poly! Explore our beautiful campus with a student guide and view our state-of-the-art facilities, classrooms and residence halls while having all your questions answered. Your visit will include a 30-minute information session followed by a 90-minute walking tour (rain or shine).

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Phoenix Fridays

Join us for a Phoenix Friday – a special half-day experience program for prospective students and their families.   You will have the opportunity to learn more about Florida Poly and the application and financial aid process, engage with faculty on campus, and even participate in a hands-on lab project. Additionally, you will tour our internationally renowned academic buildings, labs, residence halls, dining, and recreation center.  Lunch will be provided for all participants.

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Schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with an admissions counselor. Our admissions team would love to chat with you.

Virtual Tour

Explore campus through our pre-recorded virtual tour. A current Florida Poly student will walk you through each of our campus buildings and showcase our innovative and hands-on campus.

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Florida Poly Counselor Day

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Ryan Sullivan :  Serves Domestic and International Transfer and Graduate Students

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Chris Moody : Serves Southwest Florida and the Heartland Counties

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Destiny Peterson: Serves Northeast Florida and the Southeast US

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Diego Arriaga : Services the East Central Florida Area

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Ericka Loofe: Serves the Panhandle & Polk County

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Haley Scott : Serves Out-of-State Students

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Jasmine Smith : Serves Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties

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Laura Pita: Serves Palm Beach through Monroe Counties

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Savannah Taylor : Serves Pinellas County and West Central Florida

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Shelley Esker : Serves International Students

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Florida Institute of Technology

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Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) is a national, doctoral-granting research university located minutes from the Atlantic Ocean on the Space Coast of Florida, which is also home to NASA - Kennedy Space Center. Students from all over the world choose Florida Tech to experience its exciting, hands-on major programs in engineering, science, aviation, business, psychology, computing, communications and humanities. Florida Tech is a small-but-mighty institution, combining the close-knit and supportive community of a small college with the future-focused innovation of a much larger university. It is a place for adventurous learners who are driven to pursue greatness.

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Jet Dragster Racing Team

Official site of the florida tech jet dragster racing team, a perfect match - as seen on  jay leno's garage , hands-on opportunities.

The most important benefit of Florida Tech's relationship with Larsen Motorsports is the hands-on experience it makes available to you-our current and future students! Located just a short drive away from campus, Larsen Motorsports' high-tech headquarters gives you access to:

• A working shop/laboratory that includes $8 million in equipment, tools, turbines, jet cars, etc.
• High-tech fabrication, jet turbine testing, and technician capabilities and expertise…
• Mentors who are automotive industry experts, accomplished engineers and entrepreneurs…
• A network of professional race teams, suppliers, and other employers…
• Hands-on internships and research opportunities for  all majors , including  engineering,   business ,  aeronautics ,  communication  and  science!

Meet Our Driver: Elaine Larsen

“I am really excited to drive the Florida Tech jet dragster, not only because I expect to bring my championship abilities to this great team, but also because this will allow me the opportunity to showcase to the world all of the hard work and dedication of students and faculty at Florida Tech,” says Larsen. In 2015 Elaine completed a four-win 2015 season earning her second consecutive International Hot Rod Association world championship.Elaine Larsen has taken anything but the traditional path to the dragster’s driver’s seat. Growing up a Mennonite, drag racing was not the most typical choice of careers. She headed into un-charted territory and never looked back. Today Elaine brings over 20 years of racing experience and multiple IHRA championships to the Florida Tech racing team. She has never let being a female in a male dominated world affect her in any way. "Drag Racing is the equalizer, on any given day, I have the same chance as anyone to win, it just has to be my day!" says Elaine.

To learn more about Elaine and jet racing, visit  Larsen Motorsports  and follow her on  Facebook ,  Twitter  and  Instagram .  

The Science of a Jet Dragster

Want to learn more about the science behind jet dragster racing? Our  Science of a Jet Dragster  video outlines all the connections between jet racing and what our STEM students are learning every day.