General Resources
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Community Guidebook
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Housing Conduct
Toggle More InfoIf you have questions regarding the FGCU Housing & Residence Life conduct process, please send us an email at ohrlconduct@fgcu.edu
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On-Campus Addresses
Toggle More Info- North Lake Village
- Biscayne Hall
- Eagle Hall
- Everglades Hall
- Osprey Hall
- Palmetto Hall
- West Lake Village
John Doe
1000 FGCU Campus Housing insert YOUR apt/room here (ex. Apt A-3)
Fort Myers, FL 33965*note: some websites do not recognize the 1000 FGCU Campus Housing address. In these cases, please use the following:
12101 FGCU Lake Parkway East insert YOUR apt/room here (ex. Apt A-3) Fort Myers, FL 33965Janey Doe
6000 FGCU Campus Housing insert YOUR room here (ex. Room 315-A)
Fort Myers, FL 33965Johnny Doe
9000 FGCU Campus Housing insert YOUR room here (ex. Room 315-A) Fort Myers, FL 33965Jane Doe
5000 FGCU Campus Housing insert YOUR room here (ex. Room 403-B)
Fort Myers, FL 33965Joey Doe
8000 FGCU Campus Housing insert YOUR room here (ex. Room 226-C)
Fort Myers, FL 33965Janie Doe
7000 FGCU Campus Housing insert YOUR room here (ex. Room 124)
Fort Myers, FL 33965Jon Doe
17100 College Club Loop Drive insert YOUR apt/room here (ex. Apt #123)
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Front Desk Phone Numbers
Toggle More InfoNorth Lake Village (239) 590-1799 Biscayne Hall (239) 590-1744 Eagle Hall (239) 590-1824 Everglades Hall (239) 590-1711 Osprey Hall (239) 590-1833 Palmetto Hall (239) 590-1719 West Lake Village (239) 590-1712 -
Rave Guardian App
Toggle More InfoA free app that provides two way communication with University Police Dispatch. Receive alerts directly on your cell phone. Rave Guardian
Technology Resources
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Apogee Stream 2
Toggle More InfoStudents, Apogee Stream 2 is included with your FGCU campus housing. Watch live TV, sports, movies and more!
Apogee Support: 877-478-8858
How to Get Started
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ITS Internet Work Order
Toggle More InfoPlease call Network Support at (239)-590-1188 or visit ResnetRESNET
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Resident Select Movies
Toggle More InfoStream over 300 movies for free with Resident Select. Movies are only searchable & available when connected to FGCU Housing wifi. New movies are posted the 1st of every month. Movies arrive on DVD release date. Search Available Movies
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LaundryView® Monitoring System
Toggle More InfoLaundryView® is the revolutionary web-based platform that helps students save time and money when doing laundry. Using a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone, students gain control over laundry activities by easily avoiding busy rooms and tracking laundry cycles — saving time and money in the process! LaundryView®
Maintenance Resources
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Room Maintenance Request
Toggle More InfoSubmit a maintenance request using the online Housing Web PortalHOUSING WEB PORTAL
Is this your first maintenance request? Click the button to learn how to set up your accountFIRST TIME REQUESTER
Are you a returning student and forgot your password? Click the button to learn how to change your passwordRETURNING STUDENT
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Laundry Facility Maintenance Request
Toggle More InfoSubmit a laundry maintenance request using LaundryLinx, the online laundry maintenance request form.LAUNDRYLINX
Returning Room Selection Resources
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Eligibility
Toggle More InfoYou must be a current housing resident without a past due balance (any balance from a previous term or more than 1 late spring housing installment) to participate in this process. If you checkout before the end of returning room selection, your returner application will be cancelled as this process is only available to current housing residents.
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Application and room selection
Toggle More InfoReturning Room Selection is a two-step process. (Dates are listed for 2023)
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STEP ONE: Re-apply in the Housing Web Portal | February 6 (starting at 9 AM EST) - February 19 (ending at 11:59 PM EST)
- STEP TWO: Select Your Room | February 20 - March 3
- 2A - Squatting starts February 20
- Select to squat (opportunity to reserve same exact room) if currently living in NLV or WLV.
- 2B - Squatter roommate pull-in starts February 23
- Squatters may pull roommates into open rooms.***
- 2C - General room selection starts February 27
- All eligible residents can choose from any vacant rooms and can choose roommates*** where space is available. Residents will receive a start date and time via Eagle email on February 20.
- 2A - Squatting starts February 20
*** Pull-in roommates (new or returning to housing) must have a completed application and meet community eligibility (i.e. - NEW applicants are not eligible for WLV)***
The application fee will be waived through February 19. Starting February 20, returning student housing applications will be charged the $50 non-refundable application fee and be placed on the waiting list for assignment. You will not have the ability to participate in Step 2 (room selection) or be pulled in by someone that is eligible for room selection.Applicants will have until March 19 at 11:59 PM (Eastern) to submit a Housing Cancellation Request via the Housing Web Portal that will be approved without a cancellation fee or an approved reason. Beginning, March 20, applicants are bound by the Terms & Conditions of the Housing Agreement, which includes the cancellation policy and associated fees.
North Lake Village Room Selection GuideSouth Village Room Selection GuideWEST LAKE VILLAGE ROOM SELECTION GUIDE
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Roommates
Toggle More InfoYou will have the option to pull-in roommates with a completed application at the time you select your room (NEW applicants are not eligible for pull-in at WLV). In order to pull in roommates, they must provide you with their University ID number and the Roommate PIN they create during the application process. If you are searching for roommates, we provide access to a roommate matching platform called RoomSync that will be available for returning students with a completed application. Individualized links to RoomSync will be sent in a separate email, directly from our RoomSync vendor, after you receive confirmation from FGCU Housing that your 2023-2024 application has been reviewed and is complete.
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Cost Information
Toggle More InfoInformation about rental rates can be found through the following links:
West Lake VillageNorth Lake VillageOsprey Hall
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Waiting List
Toggle More InfoAfter the reapplication period without application fee (starting February 20), returning student housing applications will be charged the $50 non-refundable application fee and be placed on a waiting list for assignment. You will not have the ability to participate in Step 2 (room selection) or be pulled in by someone that is eligible for room selection. Housing is not guaranteed, but if a room becomes available for assignment, it may not be until July or August (applicants are encouraged to have alternative plans).
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Honors Housing
Toggle More InfoHonors students have the option to apply for the Honors Building in North Lake Village. This is a separate application on Housing Web Portal. Residents that complete the Honors Housing Application will not have the ability to select a specific room. Honors building assignments are administratively assigned by Housing staff based on preferences listed on the application.
- Room and roommate preferences are part of the application process.
- You may request Honors program students and/or non-honors program students. However, Honors students will receive priority in receiving an assignment in the Honors building over requested roommates that are not in the Honors program.
- All Honors building rooms that have not been assigned before the room selection phase of Returning Room Selection will be available to non-honors program students.
- Room and roommate preferences are part of the application process.
Cancellation Resources
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Cancellation Process
Toggle More Info- Students may request cancellations per the Terms & Conditions of the Housing Agreement by submitting a Housing Cancellation Request Form on the Housing Web Portal. Cancellation fees may apply. Please review the Terms & Conditions for full details. This page provides a summary of the cancellation process.
- Requests submitted to other offices, via email, or phone call will not be accepted.
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Cancellation Fees
Toggle More InfoFees for approved cancellations
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Fall Term
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Before June 30 = $150
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July 1 - July 31 = $250
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August 1 - day prior to first day of classes for Fall term = $400
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After the first day of classes = $500
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Spring Term
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Before October 31 = $150
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November 1 - November 30 = $250
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December 1 - day prior to first day of classes for Spring term = $400
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After the first day of classes = $500
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Summer Terms
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Before the first day of classes for the summer term = $150
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After the first day of classes = $300
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***No refunds of rental fees shall be made for a student who checks out after the first day of the eighth week of classes for the semester or for a student whose Housing Agreement is terminated early as outlined in the Housing Agreement.
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Approved Reasons for Cancellation
Toggle More InfoGraduation
- Fall/Spring Application (NLV/SoVi) - We will confirm that the student has registered for Fall term graduation/commencement. Requests received by November 30 will not incur a cancellation fee.
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WLV Application - We will confirm that the student has registered for Fall term graduation/commencement. Requests received by November 30 will not incur a cancellation fee. Spring graduation is NOT an approved reason for cancellation of the Summer portion of the WLV Housing Agreement.
Academic Program (outside Lee/Collier county area)
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The student must provide documentation of the academic program, location, and dates of the program associated with FGCU prior to review of the cancellation request.
No registration (withdraw, not enrolled, academic suspension)
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We will confirm that the student is not registered for courses during the term associated with the request.
Marriage
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The student must provide a marriage certificate showing the marriage date, location, and officiant signature prior to review of the cancellation request.
Military Service
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The student must provide documentation of service dates/deployment prior to review of the cancellation request.
Pregnancy
- The student must provide documentation from a medical provider showing proof of pregnancy prior to review of the cancellation request.
Other (medical, financial, change in course delivery method, etc.)
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These are NOT reasons to be released from the Housing Agreement and the request will be denied and the student can initiate the appeals process.
Prior to assignment
- Students may request cancellation prior to assignment without an approved reason and without a cancellation fee.
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Housing Cancellations Appeals Process
Toggle More InfoStudents may request review of denied cancellations per the Housing Agreement. The review will be conducted by a committee consisting of University officials. Detailed instructions will be provided via the students' Eagle Email when the cancellation request is denied. Students requesting review of denied cancellations must submit a statement of circumstances and supporting documentation. Appeals are typically submitted for medical and financial reasons.
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Requests related to medical reasons must be supported through additional documentation that may include statement of medical provider diagnosis, office visit summaries, etc. These are just options as, documentation is specific to each circumstance. Student statements alone are not sufficient documentation for review and will be denied.
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Requests related to financial resources will include a review of FAFSA and supporting documentation from the student. If you have experienced a change in financial circumstances since the time you applied/received a housing assignment, you should complete change in circumstance paperwork with the Financial Aid office prior to requesting review of your housing cancellation request.
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Review of cancellation decisions for any reason, must be supported by additional documentation to verify the circumstances outlined in the student statement. Student statements alone are not sufficient and will be denied.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How can I pay the application fee using the Safari Browser?
Toggle More InfoThere is a known issue with pop-up blocking on the Safari browser when attempting to make the application fee payment on the Housing Web Portal. Please see the Safari Browser Application Fee Instructions on how to address this before making a payment on the Housing Web Portal.
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How are assignments made?
Toggle More InfoEach spring, students living on campus are given the opportunity to renew their Housing Agreement and select their room for the following fall/spring. After returning students have selected their rooms, the assignment process begins for new residents. New students will be given an opportunity to select their own room in May if they have a completed application and have registered for orientation. Students that do not participate in the self-selection period will be administratively assigned according to a combination of factors including: availability, date of application, building/room preferences, and Living Learning Communities.
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When will I receive my room assignment?
Toggle More InfoAssignments are sent to your postal mail and email address the last week of May.
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When can I find out who my roommate is?
Toggle More InfoYour roommates' names are included in your assignment letter along with their email addresses. You can also view this information in our online Housing Portal
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What if I need special accommodations?
Toggle More InfoSome of the residence halls have been equipped to better meet the needs of students with disabilities. Please contact Adaptive Services at (239)-590-7956 or e-mail adaptive@fgcu.edu. That office will conduct an assessment and forward their recommendation regarding your needs to Housing and Residence Life.
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My housing cancellation request was denied. Can I appeal that decision?
Toggle More InfoStudents who have requested a cancellation of their housing agreement but do not meet the pre-approved reasons for cancellation as defined in the Housing Agreement will receive a denial of their cancellation request via Eagle e-mail. The e-mail they receive will also outline the process by which a student can appeal the decision. Housing cancellation appeals require clear documentation that supports the unforeseen and significant circumstances which warrant further examination of the request.
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I was billed for damages to my unit when I checked out. Can I appeal those charges?
Toggle More InfoStudents who are charged for damages to their unit will have the opportunity to appeal those charges. Students will receive details about damage charges via Eagle e-mail. In that message, they will also find information about filing an appeal. It is imperative that students pay close attention to the appeal deadline provided in the e-mail.