FGCU 2021 Housing and Resident Life Brochure

FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY / HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE

Hi, Eagle.

Welcome home.

Everything you need to know about living your best FGCU life.

Experience the value, convenience and support of living on campus.

SOUTH VILLAGE (SO VI) STUDENT RESIDENCES

TAKE CLASSES

IN YOUR RESIDENCE HALL

While living on campus, you can expect to: } Meet new people and positively contribute to your community; } Grow as an individual both academically and personally;

} Learn to communicate effectively with others; } Integrate sustainable practices into your daily life.

HOUSING & SUPPORT STAFF AVAILABLE

24/7

STEPS AWAY FROM

RESORT-STYLE POOL & DINING

FRESHMEN RESIDENCE

SOUTH VILLAGE (SoVi) South Village offers all the comforts of home and then some.

There are five modern residence halls with 2,291 beds. All halls are staffed by Resident Assistants devoted to helping you make the transition to college life. } Biscayne, Everglades and Palmetto halls offer two-bedroom, single-occupancy suites with split-style bathrooms. } Eagle and Osprey halls feature three-bedroom, singleoccupancy suites with kitchenette, common living area and shared bath. } All bedrooms are equipped with a height-adjustable, extra-long twin bed, dresser, desk and chair. } Eagle and Osprey suites also have three-piece sectional sofas, entertainment centers, end tables, microwaves and full-size refrigerators. } Campus Rec boasts a sprawling resort-style pool and intramurals. Next door is the Recreation and Wellness Center, a two-story building that features a double gymnasium, group fitness room, multipurpose room, strength and fitness room and cardio deck. } Amenities include study rooms, game rooms, fitness rooms, TV lounges, computer labs, community kitchens and SoVi Dining Hall, just a few steps away from your room. } SoVi Dining is an all-you-care-to-eat establishment that offers a wide range of hot entrees, sandwiches, pizzas, a salad bar, a dessert station and more. There are vegan and vegetarian offerings and items geared for a healthy lifestyle.

Don’t get overwhelmed by all the changes college brings.

Our specially trained staff have designed programs and services to help you successfully navigate your first year of independent living.

HOUSING OPTIONS

2-BEDROOM SINGLE

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

3-BEDROOM SINGLE

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

All bedrooms are equipped with a height-adjustable, extra-long twin bed, dresser, desk and chair. Eagle and Osprey suites also have three-piece sectional sofas, entertainment centers, end tables, microwaves and full-size refrigerators.

A limited number of single units are available on a first-come, first-served basis – floor plans for single units are available on our website.

Live where you learn.

Staying connected couldn’t be easier.

THE LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LLC) in South Village offer residents a chance to meet others with shared interests and goals. Each LLC has a Resident Assistant trained to work with community members and assist them in exploring their interests. Those communities are: HONORS

} Live in a community that places value on academic achievement, community service, thoughtful leadership, global citizenship, and personal excellence } Explore unique opportunities to help maximize your university experience } Socialize and study with your academic peers

ENTREPRENEURSHIP } Open to students of all majors who want to develop an entrepreneurial mindset

} Gain access to experienced mentors, and take advantage of unique networking opportunities } Learn how to create business models that are environmentally and socially sustainable } Automatic acceptance to Runway Program and eligibility to apply for seed funding

WiSTEM: Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math } Open to any first-year student who majors in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM), a health profession (HP), or any STEM-related field and who supports the academic and professional success and retention of women in STEM-HP } Learn about research opportunities and career preparation while networking with STEM-HP faculty and professionals } Work in teams and with peer mentors to master STEM coursework and engage in program opportunities outside of the classroom

TRANSFER STUDENTS/ UPPERCLASSMEN RESIDENCE

NORTH LAKE VILLAGE Apartment-style, lakefront living within walking distance of everything the campus offers makes this a prime choice for easy living. The boardwalk offers access to beachside dining at The Boardwalk Grill and Azul’s Brewhouse as well as Groves Pointe and all of its lakefront activities.

The complex features: } 450 apartments, each with four single-occupancy bedrooms, and 40 apartments with double-occupancy bedrooms. } Bedrooms include an extra-long twin bed, dresser, desk and chair.

Full-size beds are available for an additional charge.

N O R T H L A K E V I L L A G E ( N LV ) STUDENT RESIDENCES

} Each kitchen features a full-size refrigerator, range, microwave and dishwasher. } Each living room has a sofa, loveseat and end table. } The lakefront beach is a popular gathering spot for beach volleyball, corn hole and tubing. } Amenities include a community center, pool, gas grills, computer/study center, fire pit, hammocks, tennis courts and easy access to Alico Arena. Grab something to eat at The Boardwalk, a sit-down restaurant offering an array of casual, American-style menu options, next door to Azul’s Brewhouse.

4-BEDROOM SINGLE

Each apartment features four single-occupancy bedrooms with kitchen, living room and shared baths.

WEST LAKE VILLAGE All the amenities and Residence Life support that come with campus living, plus a little distance from the pace of campus, is what West Lake Village offers upperclassmen.

The complex features:

} 144 apartments with 501 beds in six buildings just 2 miles north of campus and adjacent to Gulf Coast Town Center with its many shops, restaurants and movie complex. } Three- and four-bedroom single-occupancy bedrooms, all with private baths. } Each bedroom has a walk-in closet, full-size bed, private bathroom, dresser, night stand, desk and chair. } Kitchens feature full-size refrigerators, ranges, microwave ovens, dishwashers and washer/dryers. } Living rooms each have a sofa, loveseat, coffee and end tables. } Shuttle bus runs between the complex and the university. } On-site amenities include a community center, fitness center, swimming pool, outdoor volleyball court and computer lab.

W E S T L A K E V I L L A G E ( W LV ) STUDENT RESIDENCES

APPLYING

FOR HOUSING THINGS TO KNOW FIRST: } Applying for housing is a separate process from applying for admission. } You must be admitted to FGCU before applying for housing. } You need your University Identification Number (UIN) and PIN to log into the Housing web portal. } There’s a $50 nonrefundable application fee.

It must be paid with a major credit/debit card.

APPLY EARLY

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING IS LIMITED

YOU’RE READY! HERE’S HOW TO APPLY: 1

Log on to Gulfline at gulfline.fgcu.edu

2

Click on the Student and Financial Aid Link.

3

Click on the Housing Web Portal Link.

Another window will pop up.

4

Click on Log into Housing Portal.

A window will pop up asking if you want to close previous window. Click “yes” and you will be taken to the Housing web portal.

5

Click on Apply for Housing.

6

Select the desired Housing Application.

7

Complete the agreement, including submission of $50 nonrefundable application fee, and acceptance of terms and conditions.

AFTER APPLYING:

You will be notified of your application’s status through your FGCU Eagle Email account shortly after you apply.

YOU DID IT!

Living on campus has completely transformed my college experience! I am forever grateful for the lessons, opportunities and memories I have been given just from living in a residence hall! I feel at home, a new and vibrant home!”

– Tara Nichols

Senior, Resident Life Team Assistant

What our resident Eagles are saying I met some of my best friends by living on campus, and the accessibility to class and athletic games is just a short walk. Also, living on campus is really affordable compared to other places in the area.”

– Joseph Zamora-Burns,

Sophomore, North Lake Village Resident

I love living on campus because it’s so easy to meet people! Every year so far, I have lived on campus and met amazing people. Many of which are still my friends to this day! There’s always plenty to do and it’s easy to stay busy and have a great time!”

– Justin Schuster

Junior, West Lake Village Resident

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HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE fgcu.edu/housing or (239) 590-1700 Email us: housing@fgcu.edu

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FALL 2021

LET’S GET SOCIAL

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.