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Members of the FGCUAA receive these great Eagle Extras!
  • Career/Edu.
  • Dining/Ent.
  • FGCU
  • Communications
  • Shop/Services
  • Travel/Move

Career/Edu.

Career Counseling
Individual career counseling through the Office of Counseling and Psychological Services is available at no charge to all alumni for the first semester after graduation from FGCU. After one semester of the free service, FGCU Alumni Association members are charged at a reduced rate of 50% for three sessions (this is reduced from the regular rate for non-members of $120.00). There may be minimal additional charges for testing services as needed. Free consultation and referral services are available from a counselor or psychologist in the department.

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Career Development Services
All Career Development Services (resume critiques, job search assistance, career workshops, and job fairs) are available to all alumni at no charge. FGCU Alumni Association members will be offered special workshops and networking opportunities.

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Renaissance Academy
FGCU Alumni Association members receive a free membership into the Renaissance Academy and also enjoy membership pricing on all Renaissance Academy programs.

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Small Business Development Center
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive free, one-to-one confidential business counseling to start-up and existing business owners in southwest Florida. FGCU Alumni Association members will also receive a 50% discount on educational business seminars and workshops that the Small Business Development Center provides.

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Testing Services
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 10% discount for test preparation services for the GRE and the GMAT.

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Dining/Ent.

Auntie Anne's Pretzels (Miromar Outlets - Estero, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members are offered a free pretzel with the purchase of any pretzel, stix, or pretzel dog and any two drinks.

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Bar Louie (Gulf Coast Town Center - Fort Myers, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages. Members must present their FGCU Alumni Association Member Card in order to receive the discount.

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Beef O'Brady's (Grande Oaks Plaza - Estero, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 10% discount on all food purchases. This discount is not valid with other special offers.

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Calistoga Cafe (Gulf Coast Town Center - Fort Myers, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 10% discount on regular menu priced items.

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Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa (Bonita Springs, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 15% discount in Tarpon Bay Restaurant. This discount does not apply to the purchase of alcoholic beverages.

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Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 20% discount on all food items. Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant is located at 7091 College Pkwy #17 in For Myers, FL 33907.

Ruth's Chris Steak House (Coconut Point - Bonita Springs, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive one complimentary appetizer with purchase of any two entrees. This offer is only valid at the Bonita Springs/Estero location.

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Shane's Rib Shack (Gulf Coast Town Center - Fort Myers, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 10% discount. This discount may not be combined with any other discount or special offer and is only valid at specified location.

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Subway (Gulf Coast Town Center & Grande Oaks Shopping Center - Fort Myers, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 10% discount on all food, beverages, and catering events. FGCU Alumni Association members also receive the current promotion for any regular footlong for $5.00.

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Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at Edison College
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 10% discount on most performances. Purchase tickets online, via phone (239) 481-4849, or at the Box Office. Some seating restrictions may apply.

Busch Gardens Entertainment Group
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 15% discount at Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Adventure Island, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place and Water Country USA. To receive discount, tickets must be purchased from the link below.

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Florida Everblades
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a $50 Germain Arena gift card for every pair of season tickets purchased. Plus, a Florida Everblades collectors mug, savings on walk-up prices and option to purchase discounted parking.

Invitations to Special Events
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive invitations to special lectures, social, athletic and networking events.

University Lecture Series
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive priority seating at FGCU's University Lecture Series.

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Art Gallery Admission
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive free admission to the FGCU Art Gallery.

Athletic Event Ticket Discounts
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive 20% off season tickets and $3.00 off day of sale tickets. Discounts are not applicable for tournaments and post-season play.

This discount can only be redeemed with a FGCU Alumni Association Member Discount Card. If the card is not presented the discount does not apply.

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Campus Recreation Aquatics Program
Alumni Members will receive a $10.00 discount on Swim Lessons, CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding and all other American Red Cross Certifications course offered at the FGCU Aquatics Center. Check with Aquatics Center Management to verify class dates, time and space available.

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Campus Recreation Fitness Center
Alumni members can purchase Campus Recreation Memberships at the following facilities: Fitness Center, Aquatics Center, and Waterfront. We also offer Gold Memberships which is access to all three facilities. Memberships may be purchased for individuals, dual access, or family (family not available for the Fitness Center or Gold Memberships):

  • $5.00 daily admission with valid alumni ID
  • 20% off all nutritional products
  • 20% off all personal training packages

All memberships are prorated monthly and end on December 31 of the year in which they are purchased.

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Campus Recreation Intramural Sports
All FGCU alumni are eligible to participate in intramural sports. FGCU Alumni Association members must pay a $35.00 fee. Non-members must pay a $40.00 fee.

Campus Recreation Outdoors and Waterfront
Alumni members are eligible to participate in FGCU Outdoors and Waterfront activities.  The benefits are as follows:

  • Student cost on FGCU Outdoor Trips or 10% discount
  • $5.00 daily pass for waterfront access and equipment storage (does not include the boat)
  • Ability to reserve waterfront for private parties at a discounted rate.  Prices will depend on services requested
  • Ability to rent boat for parties and special events at the normal rental rate

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Campus Recreation Sport Clubs
Alumni members are eligible to participate in current sports clubs for a discounted rate when invited by a current member of that sport club:

  • Participation in 1-2 clubs: $30.00 per semester
  • Participation in 3 or more clubs: $50.00 per semester

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FGCU Facility Rental
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 25% reduction from the listed private campus reservation rates for facilities available for public rental. This discount excludes Alico Arena and the Lee County/FGCU Aquatics Center.

The discount does not include services rendered or direct costs such as: additional I.T., custodial, signage ordered, catering, or any other type of rental items.

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Health Services
Flu shots and all vaccinations will be provided for FGCU Alumni Association members at the discounted FGCU regular student cost. Health Services is located in the Wellness Center building. Student Health Service provides a variety of services from immediate triage, basic care to education and health awareness programs. Staff consists of two full-time Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, a part-time Registered Nurse and part-time physicians.

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Library Services
FGCU Alumni Association members who are residents of the FGCU give-county service area may borrow books and other materials from the library. FGCU Alumni Association members who are residents of Florida may borrow books and other materials from the FGCU library via their local public library through its interlibrary loan services.

All alumni may use the computers and access electronic information resources while in the building.

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Lifetime FGCU E-mail
FGCU Alumni Association members are able to keep their Eagle e-mail account indefinitely as long as they are actively used. If an account remains unused for a period of one year, it is subject to archival and removal per our usage policy.

Communications

Pinnacle Magazine
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive issues of Pinnacle, the University Magazine. Pinnacle Magazine is published bi-monthly by FGCU's Office of Community Relations & Marketing, a division of University Advancement. Pinnacle showcases the University's progress, expertise, and achievements while highlighting opportunities for you to participate in the growth and development of your university.

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WGCU Expressions
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive an annual subscription to Expressions, the WGCU member program guide, at the price of $35.00 (this is discounted from the regular minimum contribution of $50.00). Family memberships, including the Curious Kids Birthday club, are available for $5000 which includes a gift for each child's birthday and their name on TV each day of their birthday month.

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Shop/Services

Dolce Vita Hair Salon (Naples, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 10% discount on services and a 10% discount on Bumble & Bumble Hair Care products and other retail items.

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Griffin's Martial Arts Center, LLC (North Fort Myers, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a
monthly discount of $15.00. Griffin's Martial Arts Center also offers self-defense seminars and trial lessons for groups. Griffin's Martial Arts Center is located at 4150 Hancock Bridge Parkway in  North Fort Myers, FL 33903. For more information please call (239) 997-8990.
 
Nail Jazz (Grande Oaks Shoppes - Estero, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive $5.00 off a manicure and pedicure, $5.00 off full set and $2.00 off fills.

SportsMemorabilia.com
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 10% discount on all orders. In order to receive this discount please contact the Office of Alumni Relations alumnirelations@fgcu.edu or (239) 590-1087.

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University Bookstore
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 10% discount on any clothing or gift item purchased in the FGCU University Bookstore.

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Venus Swimwear, Inc. (Coconut Point - Bonita Springs, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will qualify for a 20% VIP discount. This discount can only be used in the Coconut Point store.

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Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a 25% discount on individual income tax preparation services.

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Liberty Mutual
The Florida Gulf Coast University Alumni Association offers a valuable voluntary benefit for ALL alumni called Group Savings Plus. This plan allows its alumni discounted prices on auto and homeowner insurance! As a leader in the industry, we offer personal insurance products at special group rates to millions of people like yourself, helping you save money while protecting the things you own, love, and cherish. To learm more, visit their website or call 800-835-0894.

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Marsh Alumni Services
Offers a variety of health, auto and home insurance products to FGCU alumni. You can conveniently explore all available plan options and enrollment information by visiting www.fgcualumniservices.com or by calling (888) 560-ALUM (2586).

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Marsh Dental Insurance
Are you between jobs? Or perhaps a recent college graduate looking for that first job? Then chances you're in need of temporary medical insurance until you become part of an employer's plan.

Get dental coverage or enhance existing benefits easily and affordably. We feature a wide variety of dental insurance plans.

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Travel/Move

AVIS Worldwide Discounts
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive the discounts listed below at the 4,800 AVIS locations in over 140 countries.  Make sure to include the AWD number on all of your reservations to receive the discounts:

  • 10% off Super Value daily and weekly rates in the contiguous USA
  • 5% off Promotional rates in the USA
  • 10% off the Time and Mileage rates in Western Europe
  • 10% off rates in Africa and the Middle East
  • 15% off rates in Asia and the Pacific
  • 10% rates in Latin America and the Caribbean
  • 10% off Canada Association Rates

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Courtyard by Marriott (Gulf Coast Town Center - Fort Myers, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a discount on their reservations.  Courtyard by Marriott is located at 10050 Gulf Center Drive in Fort Myers, FL 33913. For more information or to make your reservations please call (239) 332-4747.

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Embassy Suites (Estero, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a discount on thier reservations.  Embassy Suites is located at 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive in Estero, FL 33928.  For more information or to make your reservations please call (239) 949-4222.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive a discount on car rentals nationwide.

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Hampton Inn & Suites (Estero, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive the following rates until December 20, 2009:

  • Standard King/2 Queen: $79.00
  • Studio Suite: $93.00

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Holiday Inn (Gulf Coast Town Center - Fort Myers, FL)
FGCU Alumni Association members will receive the following value-added corporate rates:

  • February 3 - April 12: $149.00
  • April 13 - December 31: $89.00
  • Complimentary shuttle to/from RSW airport and within 5 mile radius of the hotel
  • High-Speed Wireless and Wired internet access
  • 24-Hour Business Center
  • 23-Hour Fitness Center
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