Admissions/Advising

Admission to the College of Education

All Education students must apply to the College of Education and be accepted before they are able to take courses in the major.

Admission to Candidacy Information
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Admission to Candidacy occurs during five key periods throughout the year:

October 15^th for spring semester start *** will allow for participation in early registration.

December 15^th - Transfer students for a spring semester start

March 15^th for fall semester start *** will allow for participation in early registration.

June 15^th for fall semester start

August 15^th - Transfer students for a fall semester start

COE orientation meetings are held each semester so students can receive a candidacy application and understand the requirements for applying to the College of Education. It is highly recommended that students attend one of these meetings.

Candidacy Requirements for admission to the College of Education are as follows:
- Overall GPA of 2.5 on all hours attempted (2.0 for Child & Youth Studies Majors)
- Pass all subsections of the FTCE General Knowledge Test (GKT)
  - No appeals will be accepted
  - No FTCE are required for the Child and Youth Studies Majors
- Satisfy all General Education requirements
- Satisfy all Communication and Computation Skills
- Satisfy common prerequisite requirements, and
- Complete the purchase of liability insurance.
Students who do not meet the requirements described above will not be admitted into the programs in the College of Education. We recommend that all students be admitted into the College of Education by the completion of sixty hours.

In order to develop your degree plan of study and organize your sequence of courses over the next two years, it is highly encouraged that you meet with a College of Education Academic Advisor prior to applying for your degree major. Please schedule an appointment with an advisor as soon as possible to discuss course selection and application and admission to the programs in the College of Education.

In addition to working closely with your COE academic advisor, Degree Works will also assist you in planning your progression through the program. We encourage you to use Degree Works as a tool to help you successfully complete your degree program.
Undergraduate Admissions
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Graduate Admissions
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All Education students must apply to the College of Education and be accepted before they are able to take courses in the major.

Advising

The undergraduate advising department in the College of Education welcomes our education majors. The department consists of three experienced advisors who approach students with their best interest in mind. Together as a team with the student, advisors will support and guide students to a successful graduation in a timely manner. This is in keeping with the ‘Soar in 4’ initiative.

The College of Education offers students’ academic advising, test preparation for state mandated exams, and personal support. The College of Education advisors care for each, and every, student, and are committed to assuring each student experiences a self-confident progressive path towards a successful graduation. Also, advisors are able to refer students to other university resources in an effort to support the students’ overall well-being and academic achievement.

The advisors work pro-actively with each student and are available throughout the calendar year. This provides students with support and encouragement during their time as an education major. We advise that you schedule an appointment with your advisor at least once a semester.

Online scheduling service for advising appointments

Below you will find all advising help from undergraduate, to post-master's, and non-degree seeking students within the College of Education.

Responsibilities & Expectations

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For Students

For Advisors

Treat students, staff, and faculty with respect. Schedule an advising appointment at least once per semester for proactive planning.
Arrive on time and be prepared for advisement.
Know degree requirements and sequencing.
Know where to find answers to questions on campus and online.
Be engaged in the decision-making process regarding your academic career.
Maintain active communication with advisors and other resource offices on campus by checking Eagle Mail regularly (once every 24 hrs if Waitlisted for a course).
Know how to use Eagle Mail efficiently and know how to use Gulfline to search for courses and register based on your plan to graduate.
Know where to find the academic calendar and adhere to relevant deadlines.

Treat students, staff, and faculty with respect.
Advisors are well prepared to assist the student with their academic plans.
Advisors are aware of current curriculum changes and educate students as needed.
Advisors know resources on campus and online and build collaborative relationships with other offices that support students
Advisors empower students to make purposeful decisions about their academic career.
Be accessible to students and faculty. Respond to phone calls and email within a reasonable amount of time (2 business days).
Advisors are competent now how to using Gulfline, Banner, Degree Works, and other online resources.
Educate students planning for future career success.

Services Available
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The following services are available to all students:
- Academic advising and program information for majors
- Orientation sessions for new students with the College of Education
- Registration and Drop/Add information
- Evaluation of academic transcripts and review of articulation of transfer credits
- Maintenance of academic advisement records
- Certification of graduation requirements
- Information regarding the transient enrollment process
Undergraduate Advising
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Phone: (239) 590-7778

The College of Education provides academic advising to students who are preparing to be admitted to one of the college’s programs, who have been admitted to a program, or who are seeking advice concerning certification and recertification requirements that can be satisfied by enrolling in COE courses. Please contact advising staff (239) 590-7778 for information concerning pre-admission, admission, degree programs, graduation and certification. Once enrolled, students seek faculty advice and mentoring throughout their undergraduate study.
Graduate Advising
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Phone: (239) 590-7797

Degree-seeking students in master’s level graduate programs are advised by program faculty. Students are assigned to their program leader upon admission. Once admitted, students are oriented by faculty in their individual programs. Students typically complete a plan of study with their program leader during the first semester of enrollment after admission to the degree program. Once completed, these plans of study are submitted for approval.
Post-Master's Advising
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Our Doctorate degree (Ed.D.) program admits students as a cohort every other year (in even years). Those wishing to be admitted are advised to submit their application and all accompanying paperwork early, as the deadlines are different than the other programs and include an interview with the Doctoral Admission and Policy Committee (DAPC). For more information on admissions, please consult the Doctoral program webpage. To seek out further information on the Doctoral degree progam, email the contact for that program at eddeds@fgcu.edu.
Non - Degree Seeking Statues
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A student with an earned baccalaureate degree may enroll in COE classes on a non-degree seeking basis. The most common occurrence is when students wish to begin taking classes prior to completing all necessary paperwork (have not taken the GRE or MAT, for example). Students who wish to do this are advised to consult the instructions found on the Post-Bac page in Graduate Studies

Students in this category may take courses in any college at the graduate level on a space-available basis providing course and program restrictions are met. The COE has set the limit of three courses or twelve (12) hours on coursework that can be earned in non-degree seeking status and applied to a graduate degree. In some cases (as with our TIP Certification program), the number of hours carried forward may be increased.

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