First Time In College Student Orientation

Please continue to check your FGCU Eagle Email for more information regarding your virtual online experience!

The Two-Day Orientation programs are from 9 am - 5 pm (Eastern Standard Time). Students must join the first Zoom session no later than 8:45 am (Eastern Standard Time) or they will have to reschedule their Orientation program. 

 

In order to complete course registration, you MUST plan to participate in all aspects of the entire virtual orientation program and meet with your academic advisor. Information on how to access our virtual orientation program and meet with your academic advisor will be sent to your Eagle Email. Your Orientation will consist of two parts: 

 

1)      You will complete an informative, interactive Pre-orientation virtual module prior to the orientation date you choose to register for.  A link to this Pre-orientation will be included in your confirmation email once you register for an Eagle View Orientation session. The Pre-Orientation virtual modules are self-paced and include a quiz at the end of each session, so it is recommended that you read and/or listen to the material thoroughly and take notes. 

 

2)      On your registered orientation date, you will participate in live sessions and meetings via Zoom, including a one-on-one meeting with your academic advisor where you will finalize your course registration. For security purposes, the Zoom links and passwords and Orientation agenda will be sent to your Eagle email one week prior to your orientation program.

 

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:

1. 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.

Meeting with your academic advisor and registering for classes is an important part of Orientation. Please complete the Pre-Registration Survey from Exploratory Advising to help your advisor prepare for your meeting and your class schedule. 

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

Your Eagle ID card is the primary identification card used on campus to access materials, housing, and making purchases. It gives you access to the Residence Halls, special events, sporting events, meal memberships, and more. All incoming students must upload and submit their ID photo before starting classes.

 

The steps to upload and obtain your Eagle ID are as follows: 

1. Log into the FGCU eAccounts with your Eagle Email and Eagle Email Password

2. Click on Profile and then select "Click to Submit a New Photo" 

3. Read and complete all photo submission requirements

4. Get an approval email that your photo was accepted

5. Pick up your Eagle ID from the Eagle ID Office located in the Enrollment Services Center, McTarnaghan Hall 1st Floor

 

For questions or issues regarding the submission or pick up of your Eagle ID, please email the Eagle ID office at smile@fgcu.edu. 

Students will need to have the following things during their orientation program:

• Your UIN (University Identification Number) -a nine digit number starting with 81. Your UIN was provided to you in the email entitled "ACTION REQUIRED: FGCU Account Activation." 
• A pen or something to write with
• Something to take notes on such as a notebook or paper
• Your Eagle Email address and password

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