The Dean of Students Office (DOS) is dedicated to enriching student life at Florida Tech. Through engaging programs and services, we foster personal growth, uphold the university’s values, empower students, and advocate for their needs. As a guiding force on campus, DOS helps students navigate their Florida Tech journey, supporting them in discovering their purpose and sense of belonging.

As the heart of Student Life at Florida Tech, the Dean of Students Office connects students to valuable resources, organizations, programs, and events while shaping policies that enhance the Florida Tech experience for everyone. Whether you need guidance, support, or simply a place to start, DOS is here to help!

Student Involvement Calendar of Events

Creating Experiences to Cultivate Community

The Dean of Students Office actively pursues the development of a university community that creates a place for every student to be successful, involved, and engaged in the work of creating a life of meaning. We accomplish this by mentoring and collaborating with visionary students who excel at creating leadership opportunities, programs and events that enrich and enliven the collegiate experience. 

Campus Traditions

Student traditions create a memorable college experience at Florida Tech. In addition to the various clubs and organizations sponsored through student activities and beyond the plentiful leadership and service opportunities, our campus also offers the following selection of innovative and engaging programs throughout the year.

Welcome Weeks - As a new student, the Office of Student Life wants you to feel at home academically AND socially! That is why we created: Welcome Week – a dynamic schedule of activities and events, offered to all students during the first week of classes each semester!

Student Leadership Symposium - This Symposium is a one-day experience designed to broaden participants cultural competency and leadership knowledge.

Trip Series - Melbourne is a smaller city in the heart of the Space Coast, only about an hour away from large cities such as Orlando. A few times a semester, the Dean of Students Office will plan a trip to a different location in the area. Examples include Disney World, Universal, Halloween Horror Nights, Indoor Skydiving, etc. Students must purchase a ticket to participate in advance which are heavily discounted making it the ideal school break!

Homecoming Week and Panther Week - Homecoming Week is not only big for our alumni but also our students! From a Lip Sync to a Carnival the Homecoming Committee, planned and implemented by our students and overseen by the Student Life, has it all!

Family Weekend - Florida Tech students and the Student Life invite our Panther family members to campus for a weekend of activities that always corresponds with our Homecoming Week.

Greek Life's Greek Week - Greek Week is a weeklong celebration for all of the social fraternities and sororities on campus. It is a chance for members to come together to celebrate the spirit and pride of being a part of a fraternity/sorority. United together, the Greek community uses this time to show their passion for scholarship, service, leadership and brotherhood/sisterhood. All events are open to the campus community.

Other traditions include:

• CAB's Exam Jam in the spring and Test Fest in the fall
• Orientation's Color Wars
• And the list goes on......