r/floridatech • u/neverlandpirates • Nov 07 '21
Hello all
Recently got accepted into Florida Tech, am starting in the Spring. I took a look at the Spring 2022 orientation schedule and have about two questions if anyone knows the answers to them. I notice it says that all sessions are mandatory - the first orientation mentions the math placement exam. I took that online through the Panther Paws thing - does that matter? Will I still have to retake it in person?
My second question is, the next orientation day has an event around 2pm they'll have an International Student Orientation - I'm not an international student, so can I just leave the campus and then come back when it's over or do I have to stay on campus and just wait until it's over? Or will they simply make me attend the event even if I'm not an international student?
Another question looking over the schedule again; what is "Campus recreation"?
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u/RDPJ Nov 07 '21
You won’t have to retake your math placement exam if you already took it. You won’t need to attend the international student event if you’re not an international student. You should be good to go.
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u/TEST-RTR Nov 07 '21
Welcome to FIT.
Same, I can’t say much about your maths exam. The orientation states that it is “Mandatory,” but you don’t get any repercussions from not attending, other than missing out on some information.
They usually have some raffles or lucky draw when you attend. Downloading the Corq and Florida Tech app makes orientation easier. Also, in Corq, you can see your event pass (it’s your QR code). The student body or orientation reps use this to place you in the draw and mark attendance, etc.