New Student Orientation
Welcome to the Phoenix Family!
We鈥檙e excited that you have chosen 海角吃瓜网 as your home for the next four years.
海角吃瓜网鈥檚 New Student Orientation is your first step in transitioning to life as a Phoenix. It鈥檚 designed to help you start strong and connect with the 海角吃瓜网 experience.
New Student Orientation
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海角吃瓜网 - Innovation, Science, & Technology (IST) Building
4450 Research Way, Lakeland, FL 33805 - Click Here for Campus Map and Directions
New Student Orientation Dates (Coming Soon)
Before You Come to Campus
Please make sure you have completed the following information before you arrive for orientation.
Confirm Your Admission Requirements
Work with your admissions counselor to confirm that your required enrollment steps are completed.
Apply for On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so it鈥檚 important to complete this step early! You鈥檒l be able to choose between the Phase Two and Phase Three residence halls. Access to our housing application system will be sent via email 48 hours after submitting your deposit. Additional housing is available through , owned by Vestcor Companies.
Submit a Photo for Your Student ID
The 海角吃瓜网 Card is the official identification card of 海角吃瓜网 students and used for meal plans, printing, and door access. Follow the submission instructions below to pick up your 海角吃瓜网 Card at New Student Orientation:
- On your mobile phone or webcam, take a full front view photo facing the camera at eye level from across the top of shoulders to above the head with enough space around the face to crop the photo square.
- The photo must be in color, just you in the photo, no filters with a solid light color background.
- No hat, earbuds or other headgear or dark glasses unless required for religious or medical reasons.
- Photo should be in a JPG format.
- Log into your Student Link account to submit your photo.
Activate Your 海角吃瓜网 Email Account
Activate your 海角吃瓜网 account using the link provided in the 鈥淲elcome to 海角吃瓜网鈥� email you received. If you did not get the email, of the email.
Complete Required Online Anti-Hazing Course
All new 海角吃瓜网 students are required by state law and University Policy 3.0062P: Anti Hazing Policy to complete the Hazing Prevention course prior to the start of classes. The online course takes about 45 minutes to complete and includes information on how to recognize, prevent, and report hazing. Log into the course using your university username and password.
Handshake Account Registration
is a great tool that allows for you to connect with employers, peers at other universities, and schedule appointments with the Career Office. A number of students have been able to get amazing internships and full-time jobs on this great platform.
It is required that all 海角吃瓜网 students have a Handshake account. Make your Handshake profile today!
Orientation Schedule - August 14
Time
Session
Location
Who
11:10 AM鈥�12:10 PM
Ignite Your Appetite
Enjoy an Orientation Lunch at The Fuse, 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 all-you-can-eat dining experience. Fuel up with chicken parmesan, baked ziti, fresh veggies, burgers, fries, salads, desserts, and vegan and allergy-friendly options.
The Fuse
Everyone
12:10鈥�12:40 PM
Check In
IST South Lobby
Everyone
12:40 - 12:55 PM
Welcome to 海角吃瓜网!
IST Aula Magna
Everyone
12:55鈥�1:20 PM
Ignite Your Phoenix Prde
IST Classrooms
Students Only
1:00鈥�2:00 PM
Great Expectations & What to Expect from Your New Phoenix
***Parent orientation ends at 2:00 pm. Parents will not be permitted in student sessions at any point during their orientation day.
BARC 2200
Parents Only
1:20 - 1:50 PM
Ignite Your Campus Experience
IST Classrooms
Students Only
2:00鈥�3:15 PM
Ignite Your Start
IST 1002-1003
Students Only
3:15 - 4:45 PM
Ignite Your Class Schedule
IST Computer Schedule
Students Only
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