Orientation for Parents and Families

We Would Love for You To Join Us During Our Orientation Sessions!

Although only students are required to complete Orientation, parents, family members, and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend with them to obtain vital information, just like your student. You will be introduced to university policies and procedures, information, and resources to help your student successfully transition to FGCU.

 

What To Expect During Orientation 

  • How to Register

  • What to Expect | Transfer Orientation

  • What to Expect | First Time in College Orientation

parent asking question

first time in college tentative program agenda  
dAY ONE  
STUDENT aGENDA FAMILY AGENDA
Program Check-In Program Check-In
Program Welcome - Meet the Eagle View Orientation Staff Program Welcome - Meet the Eagle View Orientation Staff
Group Meeting & Campus Tour Getting Started
Money Matters
Welcome to the Nest

Live Where You Learn

Or

Commuter Students at FGCU

Dining on Campus 

Lunch (on your own, with your family)

Lunch (on your own, with your student)

The More You Know (choose 2)

Housing 101 – Housing and Residence Life

Multicultural and Leadership Development: You Belong Here – Multicultural and Leadership Development Center

Music Opportunities for Non-Music Majors – Bower School of Music

Understanding the Bill & Payment Center and FL Prepaid Plans – Cashier’s Office

Dunk City 101 – FGCU Athletics 

Fraternity & Sorority Life at FGCU – Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life

You Can Grow in Your Faith at FGCU!United Campus Ministries

Your One-Stop Shop for Getting Involved – Office of Student Involvement

Getting Around Sustainably – Environmental Health & Safety

The More You Know (choose 2)

Housing 101 – Housing and Residence Life

Multicultural and Leadership Development: You Belong Here – Multicultural and Leadership Development Center

Music Opportunities for Non-Music Majors – Bower School of Music

Understanding the Bill & Payment Center and FL Prepaid Plans – Cashier’s Office

Dunk City 101 – FGCU Athletics 

Fraternity & Sorority Life at FGCU – Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life

You Can Grow in Your Faith at FGCU!United Campus Ministries

Your One-Stop Shop for Getting Involved – Office of Student Involvement

Getting Around Sustainably – Environmental Health & Safety

Off to College

Off to College

Wellness & Safety Panel

Wellness & Safety Panel

Housing Check-In

Housing Check-In

Family Dinner

Family Dinner (optional)

EVO Late Night

Enjoy your evening!


 

Student Curfew

day two  
student agenda Family agenda
Residence Hall Exit  
Breakfast at SoVi Dining (Students Only) Academic Success at FGCU
Schedule Building  

Morning Rotation

*Student Groups will rotate between Advising, Totally Technology, and More You Know- Academics

Academic Advising at FGCU

More You Know - Academics

Selecting Your MajorCareer Development Services

Enhancing Your Academic SuccessCenter for Academic Achievement

Eagle Advantage WelcomeFirst Year Experience

The Honors College: Excelling in and Out of the ClassroomFGCU Honors

Undergraduate Scholarship, Research, and Creative EffortsSISR

Engineering Student SuccessU.A. Whitaker College of Engineering

Internationalize Your FGCU ExperienceInternational Services

More You Know - Academics 

Selecting Your MajorCareer Development Services

Enhancing Your Academic SuccessCenter for Academic Achievement

Eagle Advantage WelcomeFirst Year Experience

The Honors College: Excelling in and Out of the ClassroomFGCU Honors

Undergraduate Scholarship, Research, and Creative EffortsSISR

Engineering Student SuccessU.A. Whitaker College of Engineering

Internationalize Your FGCU ExperienceInternational Services

Lunch (on your own, with your family)

Lunch (on your own, with your family)

Afternoon Rotation

*Student Groups will rotate between:

 

Advising

Totally Technology

Resource Fair

Experiential Learning

Discussing the Transition

The FGCU Scene - Ask us anything!

Adjusting to Having a Child in College

Closing Announcements

Parent and Family Reception

Luggage Pick-Up

Luggage Pick-Up