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 either a virtual or 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:

- Financial Aid

- Advising

- Academic Support

- Career Development, Service-Learning, & Internships

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

Cost

Your $15 orientation fee covers the costs of attending the orientation program including materials and program staffing. 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 $35 orientation fee covers the cost of attending every session including program staffing and materials. 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.

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
Group Meeting & Campus Tour	Money Matters
Welcome to the Nest	Live Where You Learn Or Commuter Students at FGCU
Welcome to the Nest	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	Enjoy your evening!

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 Major – Career Development Services Enhancing Your Academic Success – Center for Academic Achievement Eagle Advantage Welcome – First Year Experience The Honors College: Excelling in and Out of the Classroom – FGCU Honors Undergraduate Scholarship, Research, and Creative Efforts – SISR Engineering Student Success – U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering Internationalize Your FGCU Experience – International Services	More You Know - Academics Selecting Your Major – Career Development Services Enhancing Your Academic Success – Center for Academic Achievement Eagle Advantage Welcome – First Year Experience The Honors College: Excelling in and Out of the Classroom – FGCU Honors Undergraduate Scholarship, Research, and Creative Efforts – SISR Engineering Student Success – U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering Internationalize Your FGCU Experience – International 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

"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."