First Time In College Student Orientation

First Time in College (FTIC) students admitted for the spring semester, will complete a one day orientation program. The program begins at 8:00am and ends no later than 3:00pm. 

First Time in College  (FTIC) orientation is a full two days. You MUST complete the entirety of the program, including the overnight stay. This is a requirement in order to register for classes. The 2nd day of the program ends for students no later than 6:00pm.

You will be unable to register for classes if your immunization records have not been received and processed by Student Health Services. Please be directed to the immunization website for more information. 

To see if your records have been processed, you may go online and follow the directions below:

• Log in to your Gulfline account
• Click on "Student and Financial Aid"
• Click on "Student Records"
• Click "View Holds" -- if you have an immunization hold (IM) then you have not yet submitted your immunization records (or they have not been processed).

You can fax your immunization records to Student Health Services at (239)- 590-7968.

Make sure you let us know if you are bringing any college credit to FGCU.

This includes AP, IB, AICE, CLEP, Dual Enrollment, Early Admission, and transfer credit. To ensure you are able to register for the appropriate courses during orientation, complete the following three steps:

1. Be sure you have requested all test scores and transcripts for your incoming credit be sent to FGCU Admissions to be formally articulated. 
2. Bring hard copies or a printed screen shot or photo of any scores or unofficial transcripts for advising during Eagle View Orientation.
3. You will receive an email approximately one week prior to Orientation from your academic advisor that will allow you to change your intended major and declare incoming credit. If you have any questions ahead of that email, please contact Exploratory Advising at explore@fgcu.edu. 

• Comfortable clothing and shoes (you will be walking around campus)
• A swimsuit  and towel for evening activities
• Money for lunches and snacks for both days of the program (dinner on Day One, breakfast on Day Two, and some snacks are provided) 
• An umbrella - Florida in the  summer means there will be rain
• A sweater/sweatshirt - meeting rooms can be cold!
• Your UIN ( a nine digit number starting with 81) and PIN (a six digit number). These can be found on your Admission Acceptance Letter. 
• Your Eagle Email Address and Password
• Any forms that need to be submitted (e.g. immunization records, official transcripts)
• Your parking permit registration form
• A hard copy of  transcripts and/or placement test scores you are hoping to use for college credit, if available
• A photo ID (drivers license, passport, or other official picture ID), to obtain your Eagle ID card
• A pen or something to write with
• Anything you need for the overnight stay (toiletries, medications, etc...) | Housing provides sheets, pillow, comforter, and a towel as part of your overnight accommodations.

If you plan on commuting or bringing a car to campus you must register your vehicle with the university. Decals and permits can be obtained during orientation after registering for a permit on Gulfline. You must bring your university identification card AND permit registration form with you to obtain the permit/decal. Instructions on how to complete the Permit Registration form are below:

1.  Log into your Gulfline account.
2. Click 'Student and Financial Aid'
3. Click 'Parking Services'
4. Click ' Request a Permit'
5. Click 'Continue'
6. Print Permit Registration form and bring to Parking Services to obtain your permit/decal.

We are excited to share that FGCU's Class of 2023 has its own app! Be sure to download the Guidebook app before you arrive on campus for Orientation. The FGCU New Student Guide 2019 is where you will find your Orientation schedule and has resources for you to use throughout your whole first year at FGCU. 

Download the free CORQ app to find out what's going on around FGCU and discover the right student organization for you! Download CORQ from the Google Play or Apple App Store to use while at Orientation.