Orientation for Parents and Families

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.

Register or Add Additional Guests 

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.

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, dinner on Day 1, as well as breakfast and lunch on Day 2 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.