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. Enroll in to 2 Factor Authentication (Duo Mobile)- Enrolling in two-factor authentication is mandatory for all students and provides an additional layer of security that guards your personal information in our University systems.

4. Pay your Admissions Deposit in Gulfline - Please note, you must wait 24-48 business hours after you have paid your Admissions Deposit to sign in and register for an Orientation program (STEP 5).

5. Log in to Visual Zen and complete your orientation registration!

Cost of Orientation

All FTIC sessions will cost a flat rate of $35. This fee will cover the costs of the Orientation experience including program staffing, access to virtual sessions, and our online reservation system titled Visual Zen.

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 every portion of the Orientation 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.

Day 1 of Orientation is from 9 am - 5 pm with an optional (though highly encouraged) fun late night portion from 6 pm - 9 pm that is meant to help students meet their future peers through virtual games including jeopardy, esports, and family feud.

Day 2 of Orientation is from 9 am - 5 pm.

We will utilize a combination of two virtual platforms. The first will be Canvas, FGCU’s online learning management system, and the next, Zoom, where you will participate in live sessions and meetings.

In preparation for Eagle View Orientation, please download the Zoom Client for Meetings or the app to your mobile device from the app store or Google Play for the best experience with Zoom.

Further instructions on how to access and complete your orientation (including your agenda) will be emailed a few days before your program.
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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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.
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
Upload your Eagle ID Photo
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Your Eagle ID card is your access to the Residence Halls, special events, sporting events, meal memberships, and more. All incoming students must upload and submit their ID photo prior to coming to campus by following the unique link in the email you received from the Eagle ID Office. For questions, please email smile@fgcu.edu.
Stay Connected
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In order to stay connected with Orientation, receive important information, or a get a glimpse of the FGCU life consider following us on social media!

Instagram: fgcu_fye

Facebook: FGCU First Year Experience