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Discover state-of-the-art residence halls, dining, student organizations, health services,
recreation, and more. Grow through service-learning programs and leadership opportunities.
FGCU is actively engaged with Southwest Florida through cultural activities, educational
programs and exciting athletics. We’re also home to WGCU Public Media.
SURI is spearheaded by SISR and the Whitaker Center for STEM Education. It is held
in December in the breezeway between the buildings in the academic corridor.
Research @ Eagle X is held in April, and is an annual showcase of outstanding research,
service-learning, internships, and leadership projects completed by students throughout
the academic year. This event showcases the broad impact of FGCU across a broad range
of research topics and academic disciplines. Go to the Eagle X page for more information.
The Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) is one of the nation’s largest
multi-disciplinary research conferences and is open to undergraduate students in the
state of Florida. Every year, the conference is hosted by a different university in
the state. In addition to an opportunity to presenting research in a poster format,
students can network with exhibitors from graduate programs from across the country.
Registration and travel costs of presenting students are coordinated by SISR.
Working with their research mentor, students can apply to present at relevant conferences
in their fields. Click here to apply for support through Student Research Funds - Travel (graduate or undergraduate).
If multiple students from the same program/department are presenting at the conference
as first authors, do not submit an SRF application but contact SISR directly.
Service Learning & Civic Engagement help students engage in volunteer experiences related to the social issues with which they feel most passionate; then,
based on their volunteer experiences, provide guidance and opportunities to dive deep
and learn much more about the context and root causes of the issues they care about. They also
encourage and offer support for students to create solutions at the root-level for the issues they care about.
Digital Badges at FGCU are micro-credentials that enhance your resume by verifying to employers
that you have the skills they want. Click on the link for the opportunity to gain marketable skills, bridge knowledge
gaps and increase your career readiness in response to ever-changing workforce needs.
Internshipsare stepping stones to career success, where you can set objectives related to your
goals and work under the supervision of an experienced professional to achieve them.
By engaging in hands-on projects, making connections in your field, and exploring
your intended career path, an internship can be the key to setting yourself up to
launch your career after graduation!
Career Development Services offers numerous resources to assist you with selecting the right major, applying
to graduate school, or preparing for your first job. It's never too early (or too
late) to start planning for your future.
The Communication Lab is a campus speech and presentation development center focused
on new techniques and educational practices that assist students become stronger and
effective public speakers and presenters. See the YouTube video about FGCU's Communication Lab.
Scholars Commons is FGCU's portal for showcasing scholarship, expertise, and activities by our community
of scholars. ScholarsCommons aids in the transmission of knowledge by allowing the
public to have a window into our community and its work.
The Center for Academic Achievementoffers free resources to help all FGCU students maximize their academic potential.
Take advantage of free academic coaching, tutoring, supplemental instruction and writing
consultations.
The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs provides guidelines and information regarding topics like Funding Sources, Conflicts
of Interest, Intellectual Property, Shared Equipment, the Institutional Review Board
(IRB) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and much more!
