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Travel, get a new passport through FGCU

May 06, 2025 

A colorful illustration featuring various travel-related items. These include a camera with a strap, a passport, an airplane ticket, an open book with leaves on the pages, a globe on a stand, location markers, coins, maps with dotted paths and location pins, sunscreen labeled "SPF 50," an anchor symbol next to a drink in a coconut shell with an umbrella and straw, seashells, and a suitcase adorned with travel stickers.

Have you ever wanted to visit Machu Picchu, explore the countryside of Norway or take a journey through Japan? Through FGCU Academy, travel guests have the opportunity to experience life outside the classroom, visit historic sites with local guides and experience different cultures. To learn more about these opportunities and to view the 2025-26 destinations and itineraries, visit fgcu.edu/academy/travel. 

Whether you plan to travel with FGCU Academy or on your own, FGCU’s Passport Acceptance Facility offers the opportunity to apply for a new U.S. passport so you’re ready for your travels. The facility is located on campus in Modular 1, Room 9, and is open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. FGCU students, faculty, staff and community members can schedule an FGCU passport appointment by calling 239-590-1485. For additional information and appointment requirements, visit fgcu.edu/academics/global-engagement-office/uspassport