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
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Registering a parent, family member, or guest for orientation occurs as part of the student registration process.

If your student has not already registered for orientation, please have them include you when they are asked to register guests for the program. If your student has already registered for orientation, they may log back into the registration system to register a guest or additional guests at any time. Please note that Parent and Family Orientation sessions will only take place at in-person orientation programs.

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What to Expect | Transfer Orientation
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Transfer Students will attend an in-person orientation program designed for students who already have experience attending college. At in-person programs, parents, family members, and guests can expect to hear important information regarding university resources, graduation requirements, and the FGCU experience.

Cost

Your $35 orientation fee covers the costs of attending the orientation program including materials and program staffing. Refreshments will also be provided throughout the program including lunch. You are encouraged, but not required, to attend every session; you may choose what directly interests you and/or impacts your student.

How to Prepare

- Bring something to write with (pen & paper) - There is a good chance you will want to take some notes.

- Review the FGCU website and come prepared with any questions you might want answered.
What to Expect | First Time in College Orientation
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First Time in College Students will attend an in-person two-day orientation program designed for students who are attending college for the first time. Parents, family members, and guests can expect to hear important information regarding:

- Financial Aid

- Advising

- Academic Support

- Wellness & Safety

- Career Development, Service-Learning, & Internships

- Student Involvement/What Your Student Can Participate in at FGCU

- and more!

Cost

Your $45 orientation fee covers the cost of attending the orientation program including program staffing and materials. Your fee also covers refreshments throughout the program and lunch and dinner on Day 1 of the program. You are encouraged, but not required, to attend every session; you may choose what directly interests you and/or impacts your student.

How to Prepare

- Bring something to write with (pen & paper) - There is a good chance you will want to take some notes.

- Review the FGCU website and come prepared with any questions you might want answered.

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"Everyone did an excellent job on explaining what to expect, and the students that gave the tours and ran the parent programs were great. You could tell they were passionate at what they were doing and love attending FGCU. Great Ambassadors for FGCU!"

"I am so glad that FGCU held this - it has totally assuaged my concerns and has built a level of confidence and excitement in my son that was not present before."