Move-In Guide
Fall 2023 Move-in
Moving on campus for Fall 2023? Check out our Fall 2023 Move-in Guides for all the information you need regarding move-in.
Tips for Planning Your Move
- Due to the high volume of traffic and people during move-in, all check-ins will be staggered to alleviate long lines and congestion. Please adhere to the check-in schedule.
- Bring your own dolly/hand truck to assist with your move-in.
- Bring water and prepare accordingly for hot or rainy weather conditions.
Everything You Need to Know Before Arriving
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What to Bring
Toggle More InfoWe urge you to pack conservatively. Don’t try to bring everything you own. Remember, you have to find a place in your room for everything you bring. If you live close to FGCU or know that you will be going home in the near future, you can pick up additional items later.
- Pillow and pillowcases
- Twin XL-size sheets (extra-long 39" x 80")*
- Full-size sheets*
- Blankets
- Towels
- Comforter or bedspread
- Clothes hangers
- Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.)
- Shower Curtain
- Alarm Clock
- Hair dryer
- Dishes / Silverware (NLV &WLV residents)
- Glasses (NLV & WLV residents)
- Cooking utensils (NLV & WLV residents) *
- Pots & Pans (NLV & WLV residents) *
- Dish towels (NLV & WLV residents)
- Laundry basket and laundry detergent
- Cleaning supplies--cleaning products, toilet bowl brush, broom, dust pan, small vacuum
- Toilet paper
- Wastebasket
- Backpack
- Bicycle
- Bulletin board
- Calendar/planner
- Personal computer, printer & cords (Optional--there are a lot of computers on campus if you don't have your own)
- Ethernet cable
- TV
- Phone
- Desk lamp
- Desk supplies (pens, notebooks, etc.)
- Power strip
- Storage bins/crates/etc.
- Message board for door
- Photo album/pictures
- Quarters
- Small tool kit
- Stamps/stationery
- Surge protector
- Wall decorations/posters
Bed Size Information:
*All of South Village has Twin XL-size beds.
*NLV full-size beds can be found in Oak, Mangrove, Cypress, Falcon, Egret, Sandpiper, and Pelican. All other buildings in NLV have twin XL-size.
*All of WLV has full-size beds.
For your convenience, we have partnered with Dormify to provide an easy, affordable way to purchase Twin XL bedding, dorm storage solutions, and everything else you'll need (and want) for your new home away from home. Please visit fgc.dormroom.com to get move-in day ready and create your dream dorm!
Refrigerator and Microwave Information:
Refrigerators and microwave ovens are permitted in the residence halls with the following conditions. Refrigerators are restricted to a maximum size of 5 cubic feet (mini-fridge) and microwave ovens are restricted to no more than 1000 watts. Students are allowed to have their own microwave and mini-fridge in their personal bedroom or they may share one in the common area with their roommate. The common areas in Biscayne, Everglades and Palmetto Halls have one designated outlet for a microwave/mini-fridge combination. The outlet is located in the entry foyer of each suite. We recommend that you speak with your roommate and purchase a microwave and minifridge combination that only requires one plug to operate both appliances. While we do not recommend or endorse one particular brand, information about microfridges .7 cu. ft., 700 watt microwave ovens that only require one outlet can be found at www.microfridge.com or www.compactappliance.com. You can also check your local Walmart, Target, Best Buy, etc.
*Optional for SoVi residents: A community kitchen is available for residents who choose to use it; however, items cannot be stored in the kitchen. Please plan accordingly.
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What Not to Bring
Toggle More Info- Candles
- Incense
- Oil lamps
- Drugs or illegal substances
- Weapons
- Fireworks
- Air conditioner
- Household extension cords, multi-plug adapters or splitters
- Halogen lights
- Tobacco products of any kind
- Vaping devices
- String lights
- Amplifiers
- Waterbed
- Pets (except fish in tanks, 10 gallon or less) --not even for a brief visit
- Fish tank larger than 10 gallons
- Flammable liquids
- Nails, double-sided sticky tape or anything that damages walls
- Any items that do not fit into your room/apartment. No university furniture can be removed from the room/apartment, it cannot be stacked and there is no storage available on campus
- Your whole wardrobe
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Rooms
Toggle More InfoROOM ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments are sent to your postal mail and eagle email address in late May. Your roommates' names are included in your assignment letter along with their email addresses. You can also view this information in our Housing Web Portal.
BUILDING INFORMATION
Want to know where your room is located on campus? Check out the maps of North Lake Village, South Village, and West Lake Village.
Typical Room Dimensions:
North Lake Village
4 Bedroom Single
Living room: 12' 4" x 11' 9"
Living room window: 9' 1" w x 58" h
Single Bedroom: 12' 2" x 8' 8"
Single Bedroom closet: 4'w x 2'd x 8' h
Bed adjusts up to 33" high
Bedroom window: 35 ½ " w x 58" h2 Bedroom Double
Living room: 12' 4" x 11' 9"
Living room window: 9' 1" w x 58" h
Double Bedroom: 13'4" x 9'10"
Double Bedroom closet: walk-in closet
Bed adjusts up to 33" high
Bedroom window: 35 ½ " w x 58" hSouth Village
3 Bedroom Single
Room dimensions – 9’7" x 12’10”
Window dimensions (approx.) - 60" x 66”
Closet dimensions – 5' x 2’
Living/kitchen area - 8'6" x 23'8"2 Bedroom Single
Room dimensions – 10’ x 12’6”
Window dimensions - 42” x 60”
Closet dimensions – 4’10” x 2'
Foyer dimensions - 7' x 6'1 Bedroom Private
Room dimensions – 10' x 11'6"
Window dimension - 42” x 60”
Closet dimensions – 5'9" x 2'1 Bedroom Studio
Room dimensions - 11'2" x 9'9"
Window dimensions - 42" x 60"
Closet dimensions - 4'11" x 2'
Foyer dimensions - 3'8" x 8'6"West Lake Village
4 Bedroom Single
Living room: 13' x 14”
Living room window: 73" w x 54" hDining room: 10’ 8” x 8’
Single Bedroom: 11' 6" x 11' 6"
Single Bedroom closet: 6' x 6'Bedroom window: 61” x 54”
Single Bathroom: 9’ 6” x 6’3 Bedroom Single
Living room: 13' x 14”
Living room window: 73" w x 54" hDining room: 10’ 8” x 8’
Single Bedroom: 11' 6" x 11' 6"
Single Bedroom closet: 6' x 6'Bedroom window: 61” x 54”
Single Bathroom: 9’ 6” x 6’ -
Payments
Toggle More InfoFees can be paid all at once or in four equal installments over the course of the semester. Fall and spring rental fees are posted to Gulfline in July and December respectively. Rental fees are broken into 4 installments. Fall installments are due 8/1, 9/1, 10/1 and 11/1. Spring installments are due 1/1, 2/1, 3/1 and 4/1. Students have the option of paying in full or in accordance with the installment due date schedule. Please note, each late installment payment is subject to a $25.00 late fee. Furthermore, a $100.00 late fee will be assessed to all students whose rental fees are not paid in full by the final installment due date. Financial aid and Florida Pre-Paid funds can be applied to on-campus housing.
Students can check the status of what they owe the University at any time from the financial information under Account Summary on Gulfline. For details and instructions, visit the FGCU Office of the Bursar Web site.
NOTE: Please be aware we do not send bills, invoices or statements.
TYPE BUILDINGS COST (PER PERSON, PER SEMESTER) 3 Bedroom Single
with Kitchenette & Living Room
Eagle & Osprey Hall $3,180 3 Bedroom Single Palmetto Hall $3,078 2 Bedroom Single Eagle & Osprey Hall $3,290 2 Bedroom Single Biscayne, Everglades, & Palmetto Hall $3,180 1 Bedroom Studio Biscayne, Everglades, & Palmetto Hall $3,290 1 Bedroom Private Biscayne, Everglades, & Palmetto Hall $3,398 TYPE COST (PER STUDENT/PER SEMESTER) 4 Bedroom Single $2,948 2 Bedroom Quad $2,410 TYPE
COST - PER PERSON, PER SEMESTER
*11.5 MONTH AGREEMENT
(FALL/SPRING)
(SUMMER A & B)
3 Bedroom Single $2,815 $1,840 4 Bedroom Single $2,715 $1,800 -
Parking
Toggle More InfoSTUDENTS: How to register your vehicle/renew permit:
1. Log into your Gulfline account
2. Click Student and Financial Aid
3. Click Parking Services
4. Click Request a Permit
5. Select Permit Type and click Continue
Note: Decals and Permits can be obtained at the Parking Services Division office.Decals distributed to Student Housing residents must be fully affixed from the inside, mid-way down the driver’s corner of the front windshield. If it is NOT fully affixed to the windshield you will be cited for improper placement of the permit. Student decal and permit costs are included in the per credit hour tuition.
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Postal
Toggle More InfoAll students who live on campus are assigned a mailbox located in the Ackert Community Center building in North Lake Village, in the main lobbies of each Residence Hall in South Village and adjacent to the Community Center in West Lake Village. You will receive your mailbox key at move-in.
Correspondence should be addressed as follows:
North Lake Village:
John Doe
1000 FGCU Campus Housing, insert YOUR apt/room here (ex. Apt A-3)
Fort Myers, FL 33965Biscayne Hall:
Janey Doe
6000 FGCU Campus Housing, Insert YOUR room here (ex. Room 315-A)
Fort Myers, FL 33965Eagle Hall:
Johnny Doe
9000 FGCU Campus Housing, Insert YOUR room here (ex. Room 315-A)
Fort Myers, FL 33965Everglades Hall:
Jane Doe
5000 FGCU Campus Housing, Insert YOUR room here (ex. Room 403-B)
Fort Myers, FL 33965Osprey Hall:
Joey Doe
8000 FGCU Campus Housing, Insert YOUR room here (ex. Room 226-C)
Fort Myers, FL 33965Palmetto Hall:
Janie Doe
7000 FGCU Campus Housing, Insert YOUR room here (ex. Room 124)
Fort Myers, FL 33965West Lake Village:
Jon Doe
17100 College Club Loop Dr. Insert YOUR apt. number here (ex. Apt #123)
Ft. Myers, FL. 33913NOTE: Mail and packages will not be accepted prior to move-in.
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Insurance
Toggle More InfoThe University is not liable for damage to or loss of personal property as a result of fire, theft, or any other cause whatsoever, or failure or interruption of utilities. The University is insured under the State of Florida's self-insurance trust fund that only provides liability for damages or injuries caused by negligence on the part of the University or its employees while working within the scope of their employment. The trust fund will not reimburse for losses created by unforeseen accidents/injuries that may occur. Students are encouraged to secure their own health and personal property loss insurance.
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Dining
Toggle More InfoEnjoy a wide variety of the delicious food offerings including national, local and specialty brands! Visit the FGCU Campus Dining website for details on meal plans, food offerings, locations and much more.
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Emergencies
Toggle More InfoThe Office of Housing collects current cell phone numbers and emergency contact information for use in an unforeseen or urgent situation.
You may also wish to register your cell phone for emergency text messages from the FGCU Alert System. The system will alert you about important announcements from FGCU including school closures, weather-related updates & other pertinent information.
In addition, download the Rave Guardian App on your cell phone to connect directly to University Police Department with only a few clicks.
If you have any questions, please email us at housing@fgcu.edu or call us at 239-590-1700.
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Adaptive Services
Toggle More InfoIf assistance is needed for housing move-in due to a disability, please contact Adaptive Services at adaptive@fgcu.edu at least 72 hours prior to the start of your move-in date.
Move-In Day
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Where to Go
Toggle More InfoFollow signs to the community where you were assigned. Here are some helpful maps:
- FGCU Campus Map
- North Lake Village Map (includes names of each building)
- South Village Map (includes names of each building)
- West Lake Village Map (includes names of each building)
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Unloading & Parking
Toggle More InfoOn move-in days, parking permits are not required, so your family and friends can come to carry all your heavy belongings. Please do not park on sidewalks, in the grass or in accessible spaces.
- North Lake Village: Follow the signs for the check-in location. Check-in will take place in at the Boardwalk (across from Eagles' Landing). If you are checking in during open check-in you will check-in at the Ackert Community Center. You may park in any unreserved parking space. Once you have checked in and have your key, you will proceed to your assigned building to unload your belongings. Please do not park in the roadways, grass or reserved parking spaces.
- South Village: Enter the University through the main entrance and follow the signage. You will then be directed to the South Village residential area where you are allotted 90 minutes to unload your vehicle. At the end of your designated unloading time, you will move your vehicle to Garage Two. Housing and Residence Life will provide shuttle buses between Garage Two and the South Village residential area throughout the day. Remember to bring a dolly or hand-truck to assist with an easier and faster move-in.
- West Lake Village: Follow the signs for the check-in location at the West Lake Village Community Center. Once you have checked in and have your key you will proceed to your assigned building to unload your belongings. Parking is limited, so please limit the number of vehicles you bring to move-in.
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Policies
Toggle More InfoLiving on campus can be one of the many highlights of your college experience. Housing and Residence Life focuses on assisting residents with a successful transition into the FGCU residential, campus and surrounding local communities. While living on-campus, you will learn to balance individual freedom with community responsibility and to respect and appreciate individual differences.
As a member of the residential community, you have a responsibility to yourself and to the rest of the community. Students living on-campus are presented with daily opportunities to make choices that impact their health and safety and the safety of those around them. It is the responsibility of all residential students to make the residence halls and campus a safe and healthy place to live. Students are encouraged to demonstrate respect for themselves and others as well as to take responsibility for their own actions. We have provided links to both the Community Guidebook and the Student Code of Conduct. Please take some time to visit both pages so that you are familiar with the university’s expectations of you during your tenure at Florida Gulf Coast University.
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What You Need
Toggle More InfoIn order to check out your room key, you will need your FGCU ID or another photo ID. You must be present to receive your room key; a friend or family member may NOT check out a key for a resident.
On move-in day it is very helpful to bring a dolly or hand truck as it is difficult to park very close to the buildings. Additionally, we suggest you dress comfortably and bring water as it is quite hot here in August.
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Maintenance Requests
Toggle More InfoShould you find anything not working or in need of repair in your room/apartment upon move-in, you must complete a maintenance request via the Housing Web Portal. Please note, we are able to respond more quickly when you provide a specific location and a detailed description of the problem.
- North Lake Village: Contact the Ackert Community Center, 239-590-1799
- West Lake Village Contact the Community Center, 239-590-1712
- South Village:
- Biscayne: 239-590-1744
- Eagle: 239-590-1824
- Everglades: 239-590-1711
- Osprey: 239-590-1833
- Palmetto: 239-590-1719
If the reception desks are closed, residents should contact the Resident Assistant (RA) on call. RA on-call phone numbers are posted on their bulletin boards.
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Cleaning Responsibilities
Toggle More InfoYou are responsible for cleaning your room or apartment and taking out your own trash and recycling on a regular basis. If you share a room or apartment, you are responsible for cleaning your part, and you and your roommate(s) are jointly responsible for cleaning common areas. University custodial services are responsible for routine cleaning of public areas, such as hallways, stairwells, public bathrooms and lounges. Hallways and stairwells must be kept free of personal belongings that could impede the ability of the custodial staff to maintain these areas.
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Internet Services
Toggle More InfoPlease visit Resnet for information on how to set up wireless internet on your phone, computer and gaming consoles.
Residents who need assistance connecting to the internet should contact the Information Technology Services help desk at 239-590-1188.
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Cable Television
Toggle More InfoStudents, Apogee Stream 2 is included with your FGCU campus housing. Watch live TV, sports, movies and more!
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Laundry Facility Maintenance Requests
Toggle More InfoSubmit a laundry maintenance request using LaundryView, the online laundry maintenance request form.
- From the drop-down menu, choose the laundry room where the problem has occurred. Signs are posted in each laundry room indicating its number.
- Select the type of equipment and the problem you have encountered.
- Enter your name, phone number (optional) and e-mail address.
- Enter comments about the specific machine and problem.
- Click Submit to complete your request.
After You Arrive
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Your RA & Neighbors
Toggle More InfoMeet your RA
Resident Assistants are specially selected and trained upperclassmen who live on your floor or in your building. The role of the RA is to be a community facilitator for the students living on campus at FGCU. RAs do this through answering your many questions about housing or the University, spending time getting to know you and your interests and by offering planned events and activities that are both fun and educational. The RA has information to help solve your housing problems, knows what resources are available to you, and has experience with the academic system here at FGCU. The RAs are also responsible for administering and enforcing housing and university policies. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to contact your RA.Your RA will be around during move-in and will probably stop by to meet you. Get to know your RA so that you are familiar with the person who can help you in your transition to living on campus. You will also see your RA at your first floor or building meeting.
Meet Your Neighbors
The first week or two after move-in is the best time to meet your neighbors on your floor, in your building or in your community. You may not be coming to FGCU with a huge group of friends and you are probably looking forward to making new friends and meeting new people.
Remember that there are many other people looking to meet their neighbors, so don't be shy in introducing yourself to the people around you. It may be more comfortable to stay in your room and talk with your friends from back home on your cell phone but it is really important to get out of your room and make friends and get to know those around you.
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Meetings
Toggle More InfoYour RA will host a building or floor meeting soon after you arrive. At the meeting you will cover policies and procedures and will also have the opportunity to get to know your neighbors. Make sure you attend this meeting as it is mandatory and a lot of important information will be covered. Check with your RA for the date and time.