Introduction to FGCU

Your introduction to FGCU

INSPIRING those who

INSPIRE

others. That’s

THE FGCU EFFECT

Learning is not a spectator sport At FGCU, your success is our main mission. In and out of the classroom. From undergrad to alum. } Smaller classes - average class size is 33 students, 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio. } Hands-on learning - research, internships, and other opportunities that prepare you for the professional world. } A lively campus - 250+ clubs and activities for every interest.

It’s all part of the FGCU experience. Discover your passion and your path to the future here.

OUR CAMPUS IS A

LIVING LABORATORY

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FGCU has given me many opportunities to conduct research outside of the classroom. Now, I am working towards presenting my research at different conferences worldwide!”

– Susannah Cogburn, Marine Science

FGCU expands academic facilities for two new schools THE WATER SCHOOL – Located in the

midst of Florida’s complex freshwater and saltwater systems, The Water School is uniquely positioned to explore water-based issues. The 116,000-square-foot, $58 million building is the newest and largest on campus. By taking a leadership role in this vital arena, FGCU acts as a catalyst for change in our community and throughout the world. The Water School uses a holistic approach that focuses on the environmental sciences but also draws in the social sciences, health sciences, business, and engineering.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP – In 2021, The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine ranked FGCU’s School of Entrepreneurship as the top public university undergraduate program in the state of Florida, and 29th in the nation. The university’s new entrepreneurship building, Lucas Hall, has a business incubator, flexible meeting rooms and expanded faculty collaboration space. It will be a central location for advancing the culture of entrepreneurship, business development and market analysis that are essential to growing Southwest Florida’s economy.

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

For detailed info: fgcu.edu/undergradprograms

Concentrations are listed below degree programs.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES } Anthropology (B.A.) } Art (B.A.) } Biochemistry (B.S.) } Biology (B.A.) } Biology (B.S.)

w Microbiology w Organismal Biology and Ecology w Pre-Professional Biology } Biology-Accelerated (B.S.) } Biotechnology (B.S.) } Chemistry (B.A.) } Chemistry (B.S.) } Communication (B.A.) w Communication Studies w Public Relations } Criminal Justice (B.S.)* } Digital Media Design (B.A.) } English (B.A.) } Forensic Science (B.S.) } Forensic Studies (B.S.) } History (B.A.) } Integrated Studies (B.A.) } Journalism (B.A.) } Legal Studies (B.S.)* } Mathematics (B.A.) } Mathematics (B.S.) } Music (B.A.)** } Music Education (B.M.E.)** w Choral w Instrumental

} Music Performance (B.A.)**

w Instrumental w Piano w Voice } Music Therapy (B.M.T.)** } Philosophy (B.A.) w Law, Ethics and Society } Political Science (B.A.) w International Relations and Comparative Politics w Law and Politics } Psychology (B.A.) w Neuroscience & Cognition } Sociology (B.A.) } Theatre (B.A.)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

} Child and Youth Studies (B.S.)

w Community Engagement w Education Studies } Early Childhood Education (B.A.) } Elementary Education (B.A.) } Secondary Biology Education (B.A.) } Secondary Mathematics Education (B.A.) } Secondary Social Science Education (B.A.) } Special Education (B.A.)

DAVELER & KAUANUI SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP } Entrepreneurship (B.S.) } Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship

Studies (B.A.)

LUTGERT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS } Accounting (B.S.) } Analytics and Informatics (B.S.)

w Data Analytics w Health Informatics } Computer Information Systems (B.S.) w Computer Programming } Economics (B.S.) } Finance (B.S.) w Financial Analysis and Management w Financial Services w Real Estate Finance } Management (B.S.) w General Management w Human Resource Management w International Business w Sports Management } Marketing (B.S.) } PGA Golf Management (B.S.)** } Resort & Hospitality Administration (B.S.) w Event Management w Food and Beverage Management w Lodging Management w Restaurant and Club Management } Supply Chain Management (B.S.)

MARIEB COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

} Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.)** } Exercise Science (B.S.) } Health Administration (B.S.) } Health Science (B.S.) * } Nursing (B.S.N.)** } Public Health (B.S.P.H.) } Social Work (B.S.W.)

U.A. WHITAKER COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

} Bioengineering (B.S.) } Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) } Construction Management (B.S.C.M.) } Environmental Engineering (B.S.Env.E.) } Software Engineering (B.S.)

THE WATER SCHOOL

} Environmental Geology (B.S.) } Environmental Studies (B.A.)

w Ecology and Environmental Assessment w Environmental Education w Water Resources Science and Management } Marine Science (B.S.)

NUMBER OF DEGREE PROGRAMS AT FGCU

64

UNDER GRADUATE

27

GRADUATE

17

CERTIFICATES

7

DOCTORATES

* Distance learning / ** Limited access

FLORIDA #1 in the U.S for higher education for the last five years.

— U.S. News & World Report

FGCU holds the HIGHEST EMPLOYMENT RATE

for students getting jobs in Florida.

— Among the State University System of Florida

STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO

22:1

WE HAVE MORE THAN

15,000

“

STUDENTS

TOP 15% OF COLLEGES IN THE U.S. — Forbes

Without the connections and assistance from my professors at the University, I don’t think I would have had the opportunity of being offered a job in my field of study weeks before graduation” – Kendall Komlo, Child and Youth Studies

CLASS North Lake Village student residences

DISMISSED NOW WHAT?

We have more than 250+ student clubs and organizations: fgcu.edu/studentlife

EXPLORING OFF CAMPUS?

Get in the car and go

5-15 MINUTES Gulf Coast Town Center (shopping & dining) Miromar Outlets Coconut Point Mall Restaurants Movie theatres Spinz roller skating Farmers Markets Dave & Busters Hertz Arena for concerts & sporting events SW Florida International Airport

30-40 MINUTES Fort Myers Beach Downtown Fort Myers & Naples Regal 4DX movie theater Naples Zoo Sanibel Island Boston Red Sox & Minnesota Twins spring training complexes

HAVE FUN,

GET INVOLVED

4,748 STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS

HOUSING & SUPPORT STAFF AVAILABLE

24 / 7

ONE OF THE

SAFEST COLLEGE CAMPUSES IN FLORIDA — ADT Florida

South Village (SoVi) student residences

LOVE

where you

LEARN

SOUTH VILLAGE HOUSING OPTIONS DESIGNED FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS } Suite-style living with your own bedroom and a shared bath } A spacious resort-style pool } Dining Hall } Fitness rooms } Community kitchens

3-BEDROOM SINGLE

Eagle and Osprey halls feature three-bedroom, single-occupancy suites with a kitchenette, common living area and shared bath.

2-BEDROOM SINGLE

Biscayne, Everglades and Palmetto halls offer two-bedroom, single-occupancy suites with split-style bathrooms.

SEE MORE AT

fgcu.edu/ housing

} Movie theater and game rooms } First-year advising offices } Computer labs

GO AND WORK OUT The University Recreation & Wellness Center is next to South Village. It’s a 50,000-square-foot building offering a wide range of amenities. Indoor basketball courts, a strength and conditioning room and two studios for fitness classes are located on the first floor. The cardio deck on the second floor has proven to be a student favorite, with machines looking over a million-dollar view of the campus wetlands.

Hungry?

Here’s what’s on campus: BYOB – Burritos, Bowls, Tacos

The Marketplace @ The Link – featuring Boar’s Head Deli, snacks and sandwiches Dunkin’ Donuts / Starbucks

The Boardwalk – A casual, American-style menu

SoVi Dining – All-you-care-to-eat dining hall featuring homestyle cooking Einstein Bros. Bagels / Chick-fil-A Jamba Juice / 239 Burger Bar Brahma Express – Sushi Azul’s Brewhouse – Pub style food & drinks

dineoncampus.com/fgcu

Ready to apply? Yay! APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Online Application q (FGCU or Common Application)

Apply at fgcu.edu/admissions For more info: 1-888-889-1095

APPLICATION DEADLINES

} NOVEMBER 1 / Early Action } MARCH 1 / Regular Decision

q High School Transcripts

q Standardized Test Scores (SAT or ACT)

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TUITION & FEES (2021-22) Based on 15 credit hours for 2 semesters.

} FLORIDA RESIDENT: $6,118 / $203.94 per credit hour } NON-FLORIDA RESIDENT: $25,162 / $838.73 per credit hour On-campus housing: $4,820 – $6,796 / Meal plans $1,000 – $4,300

We’d love to meet you

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Questions?

We are here to help.

fgcu.edu/financialaid or (239) 590-7920

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When you are ready to see how great FGCU is in person, come visit us!

Reservations are required. We host daily visits for freshmen, transfers, and graduate students as well as Spanish-speaking tours. We also have Eagle Expo, our annual open houses – one in the fall and one in the spring.

To find out more and register for a visit, go online fgcu.edu/visit

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OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Visit us virtually

Explore the FGCU campus from wherever you are. Our interactive virtual tour lets you scope out our state-of-the-art recreation center, resort-style housing, dining options, academic buildings and much more. Don’t miss the beach — you can almost feel the sand in your toes.

fgcu.edu/virtualtour

fgcu.edu/visitfgcu

or 1-888-889-1095 / email: admissions@fgcu

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