First Time In College Student Orientation

Welcome Class of 2024

FGCU is committed to ensuring all students' health and safety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and has, therefore, made the decision to host all orientation sessions virtually. All First Time in College (FTIC) students who are admitted for the Summer and Fall 2020 semesters will attend a virtual, two-day Eagle View Orientation program that will acquaint incoming students with FGCU.

The Eagle View Orientation Staff remains committed to providing the same level of information and support as new students embark on their transition, so please continue to check our website, your Eagle e-mail, and social media for the most up-to-date information.

Orientation Dates

First Time In College (FTIC) students who are admitted for the summer or fall 2020 terms will attend a virtual two-day Eagle View Orientation program. The program includes a variety of introductory presentations to acquaint incoming students with all the resources available to them as well as meeting with an advisor to schedule classes for their first semester at FGCU. All of the below dates will still occur and students should continue to register for a session that fits their schedule best.

Days	Session Date	Admit Term
Wednesday - Thursday	May 20-21	Summer/Fall
Wednesday - Thursday	May 27-28	Summer/Fall
Monday - Tuesday	June 1-2	Summer/Fall
Wednesday - Thursday	June 3-4	Summer/Fall
Monday - Tuesday	June 15-16	Summer/Fall
Wednesday - Thursday	June 17-18	Summer/Fall
Monday - Tuesday	June 22-23	Fall
Wednesday - Thursday	June 24-25	Fall
Monday - Tuesday	June 29-30	Fall
Wednesday - Thursday	July 1-2	Fall
Monday - Tuesday	July 6-7	Fall
Wednesday - Thursday	July 8-9	Fall
Monday - Tuesday	July 13-14	Fall
Wednesday - Thursday	July 15-16	Fall
Monday - Tuesday	July 20-21	Fall

If you cannot attend one of these two-day programs, please contact our office at orientation@fgcu.edu

Orientation for Spring 2021

Students admitted for the spring 2021 semester will attend a one-day Eagle View Orientation program in December 2020. Registration for these programs will open during the second week of October 2020. Please visit our website at that time for further information.

How To Register

Registering for Orientation is as easy as 1-2-3!

1.Keep an eye on your email. Admitted students will receive an email with information about next steps, including registering for Orientation.

2. Activate your Eagle Email. This is your official student account that will be used for your FGCU email and more - like registering for Orientation.

3. *Fall 2020 Admits only* Pay Admissions Deposit in Gulfline

4. Log in and complete your orientation registration!

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Cost of Orientation

All FTIC sessions will cost a flat rate of $35. If you have already registered for your orientation and paid the prior fees, refunds of $75 will be issued over the course of the next 2-3 weeks to the card you used in the transaction.

Orientation Check List

We know you're probably still curious about what to expect and how to prepare for your Eagle View Orientation program. The checklist below is designed to introduce you to some important information, answer some basic questions before you arrive on campus, and ensure that you are prepared for your orientation experience!

Check your Email for more Information
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Plan to Attend Both Days of Eagle View Orientation
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First Time in College (FTIC) students admitted for the summer and fall semester, will complete a two-day virtual orientation. You MUST complete the entirety of the program. This is a requirement in order to register for classes. You will receive more information about how to access the virtual orientation session you have registered for in the coming weeks.
Submit your Immunizations Records
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You will NOT be able to register for classes if your immunization records have not been received and processed by Student Health Services. Please log into your Student Health Portal to verify your current immunization status. You may be compliant due to Florida Shot records being uploaded automatically into our system. Please visit the immunization website for more information. Please keep in mind that it can take up to 72 business hours for Student Health Services to process your records and remove the hold on your account.

To check your holds, please follow these steps:

Log in to Gulfline

2. Click on Student and Financial Aid

3. Click on Student Records

4. Click “View Holds” – If you do not seen an Immunization Hold, then the hold has been removed.

Orientation does not receive or process Immunization records.
Prepare for the Academic Components of Orientation
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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 declare incoming credit. If you have any questions ahead of that email, please contact Exploratory Advising at explore@fgcu.edu.
4. If you intend to change your major, it is recommended that you do so before attending your Orientation program. Incoming students must declare a change in major by contacting FGCU Admissions at admissions@fgcu.edu
Declare your Residency
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All applicants must declare their residency status. This involves you or your parent completing the online residency form and providing any required documentation. The types of documentation you or your parent may be asked to provide includes, but is not limited to, a Florida driver's license number, voter's registration card number, vehicle registration number, identification card number, and/or other acceptable documents. A complete list of acceptable documents is on the residency form.

Click here to complete the Residency Form (students must use their FGCU Eagle Email in the email box)

Learn more about Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes
Prepare to Obtain your Parking Pass
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Will you be commuting or bringing a car to campus after Orientation? If so, then you MUST register your vehicle and obtain a parking pass from parking services. Decals and permits can be obtained during orientation after registering for a permit on Gulfline. You must bring your university identification card AND signed permit registration form with you to Parking Services in order to obtain the permit/decal.
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