FGCU Online

Florida Gulf Coast University offers accredited courses and degree programs at a distance. The online undergraduate and graduate degree programs schedule courses to allow students to proceed through the programs in a timely manner. Some of the online degree programs available:

All of the courses necessary to complete:

All of the upper division courses required to complete:

Certificate programs

Online Courses

Many online courses are offered that are not part of an online degree program. Use the FGCU Course Search utility to obtain a complete list of courses offered online.

Go to Course Search
Select the term and then select Virtual as the Campus
Indicate any other parameters, such as the College
Click the Search button at the bottom of the screen

FloridaShines

A resource for statewide offerings of distance learning courses and programs

https://www.floridashines.org/succeed-in-college/learn-online

Florida Shines Helpful Tips
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How to Log Into the FloridaShines website
1. You will need your Gulfline login. The Gulfline login consists of the following:
  User ID (Student ID) is a nine digit number
2. The PIN (Personal Identification Number).
The User ID (UIN) and PIN are assigned during the course of the application process through the admissions office.

Forgot your PIN?

Because the PIN acts as the student’s electronic signature, and protected under University policy and Federal law, PIN numbers will not be given out via telephone, fax, or email. Students who forget their PIN should use the following procedure to reset their PIN.
1. Go to the Gulfline website and select the Gulfline button
2. Navigate to “Login to Gulfline”
3. Select Student Help link and follow instructions given
For additional assistance with your Gulfline login User ID and Pin, contact the Office of the Registrar at (239) 590-7980 or 888-373-2040. You can send an email to ORR@fgcu.edu. If you experience problems while registering via Gulfline, refer to Registration Resources page.

State Authorization

Florida is a member of the National Council State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA). Florida Gulf Coast University has been approved by the state of Florida and is an active member in the NC-SARA Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. The reciprocity agreements allow for the open delivery of academic credit-earning activities in participating states, including academic field experiences such as internships or practicums. NC-SARA establishes standards for distance learning for all participating states and institutions.

Current authorized SARA member states include the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all states except California. California is not a SARA state but currently has no state authorization restrictions for regionally accredited public institutions like Florida Gulf Coast University so therefore, we can offer all of our distance learning programs to residents of California.

State Authorization

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