What are the admission requirements for taking a distance learning course or enrolling in a distance learning degree program at FGCU?

The admission requirements for distance learning courses and degree programs are the same as the requirements for on-campus, face-to-face offerings. The only exception is the immunization requirement. If you enroll as an FGCU student and you NEVER come to campus to attend classes, then the immunization requirement can be waived. If, however, at any time you enroll in a class that requires face-to-face meetings on campus, you must meet the immunization requirement.

However, please note the following requirement.
Each semester, prior to registration, it is necessary that the distance learning student contact Student Health Services at 239-590-7966 to move the hold date forward to allow for registration. The reason the hold is not permanently removed from the student’s account is because of the possibility of the distance learning student becoming an on-campus student. The University requires a student attending classes on campus to submit immunization records prior to walking into a classroom.

DL students who would like to eliminate this responsibility every semester, may complete the immunization record form and turn it into the University.

Anyone with Internet access may get the necessary admission’s information and documents from the FGCU website at: http://enrollment.fgcu.edu/admissions/

You also may email any specific questions to Admissions@fgcu.edu. Request graduate and undergraduate information at: http://www.fgcu.edu/undergradinfo/ and http://www.fgcu.edu/gradinfo/.

You may email or call the following academic advisors for assistance:
  

College	Advisor	Email address	Phone number SC - SUNCOM
Professional Studies: Public and Social Services (Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Work)	Marcelle Turner	mturner@fgcu.edu	239-590-7766 SC 731-7766
Professional Studies (Education)	Ed Beckett	ebeckett@fgcu.edu	239-590-7759 SC 731-7759
Arts & Sciences: All upper division courses	Debra Hess Dr. Craig Heller	dhess@fgcu.edu cheller@fgcu.edu	239-590-7233 SC 731-7233
Business: Graduate Programs	Neil Parker	nparker@fgcu.edu	239-590-7351 SC 731-7351
Business Undergraduate	Andy MacDiarmid	amacdiar@fgcu.edu	239-590-7401 SC 731-7401
Health Professions: Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Clinical Lab Sciences, Health Sciences	Peggy Raynor Anne Young	praynor@fgcu.edu ayoung@fgcu.edu	239-590-7455 SC 731-7455 239-590-7456
All Colleges Lower division General Education Requirements	Chris Miller or Alice Green	advising@fgcu.edu	239-590-7898 SC 731-7898

Is financial aid available for distance learning students?

Yes, in many cases. FGCU offers financial aid through its Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. The office is responsible for the administration of grants, scholarships, loan, and student employment programs. Visit their website at http://www.fgcu.edu/AS/FinancialAid/ or call them at 239-590-7920.

Can I view a course catalog or schedule electronically? 

You may access a catalog with descriptions of all approved FGCU courses at the URL: http://www.fgcu.edu/catalog/. You also may access a schedule of courses here.