Life's a Beach
This is the essential item you’d bring to avoid turning lobster-red.
What is sunscreen?
“Florida Man wrestles this reptile to save his dog — and wins.”
What is an alligator?
You’ll spot this fierce Florida Tech mascot hyping up the crowd, showing his Panther pride, and posing for selfies at campus events.
Who is Pete the Panther?
These student leaders live in the residence halls, plan events, and help Panthers navigate dorm life.
What are RAs? (Resident Assistants)
Only on the Space Coast does your phone number start with these three numbers astronauts hear before liftoff.
What is 321?
What is November 30th?
“Florida Man drives this vehicle into the ocean ‘to baptize it.’”
What is a car?
Nearly every Panther has crossed this street on their way to class, Clemente, or the Student Design Center.
What is University Boulevard?
This is where students venture to enhance their academic performance.
What is the Student Success and Support Center? (SSSC)
This large body of water borders Florida Tech’s east coast.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
This color beach warning flag indicates dangeous marine life in the area.
What is purple?
“Florida Man tries to get out of a traffic ticket by showing police this card — from a board game.”
What is a Monopoly ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card?
Despite being surrounded by palm trees and 90° heat, Florida Tech has this unexpected club sport. Unexpected to some, but Lord Stanley has visited Florida 5 times as of Summer 2025.
What is ice hockey?
Students strive to keep their cumulative GPA above this number to avoid academic probation.
What is 2.0?
You know you live in paradise when your campus is surrounded by these tropical trees. Just don’t sit under any with coconuts!
What are palm trees?
The “sand” at many Florida beaches is made mostly of this mineral.
What is quartz?
“Florida Man calls 911 to complain that his roommate stole this staple fruit.”
What is an orange?
You can cool off with a scoop (or two… or four) of this on-campus frozen treat from our galaxy-themed eatery.
What is Cosmic Creamery?
Need help on campus? The last four digits of Florida Tech’s Security number are these. (Hint: the phone number starts with 321-674)
What is 8111?
When the sky lights up orange and your windows rattle, it’s not thunder — it’s this.
What is a rocket launch?
A creature often mistaken for a “sea cow.”
What is a manatee?
“Florida Man brings this bleating farm animal into a bar to celebrate his birthday.”
What is a goat?
As of 2025, the rivalry series between Florida Tech and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University varsity sports is known as this.
What is the Karman Clash?
This federal law, passed in 1972, ensures that all students have equal opportunities in education and athletics regardless of gender.
What is Title IX?
Florida is famous for these crystal-clear natural swimming holes, perfect for cooling off without leaving the state.
What are the springs?