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:
  

Academic advising is essential to the discovery and development of the academic potential of students. Advisors provide up-to-date information regarding educational programs, curricula, policies, and procedures. In addition, advisors guide students to success by connecting them to academic support, counseling, and career planning services.

First Year Advising Services Visit website Freshmen, transfer students with fewer than 24 credit hours, and high school dual enrollment. Phone: 239-590-7875 Email: advising@fgcu.edu McTarnaghan Hall - Suite 229 Dr . Alice Brunner, Director Adam Musolino, Associate Director Allison Bacigalupi, Academic Counselor Kirsten Crame, Advising Assistant Ms. Sonia Casanova, Office Manager Athletic Department - Student Athlete Advisor: Patti Stringham            Email:  pstringh@fgcu.edu Athlete advisor located in Outdoor Sports Complex-210 (next to baseball fields)

College of Arts and Sciences Visit website

Phone: 239-590-7196 Whitaker Hall - Rooms 206 & 207 Dr. Debra Hess, Associate Dean Email: dhess@fgcu.edu Lucero Carvajal, Academic Advisor Email: lcarvajal@fgcu.edu Mary Swanson, Academic Advisor Email: mswanson@fgcu.edu Melanie Stanis, Academic Advisor Email: mstanis@fgcu.edu Laura Fitch, Academic Advisor Email: lfitch@fgcu.edu

Lutgert College of Business Visit website

Phone: 239-590-7302 Lutgert Hall - First Floor Carol Burnette, Associate Dean Email: burnette@fgcu.edu Andrew MacDiarmid, Undergraduate Advisor Email: amacdiar@fgcu.edu Paula Machlin, Undergraduate Advisor Email: pmachlin@fgcu.edu Marisa Ouverson, Undergraduate Advisor Email: mouverso@fgcu.edu Karen Volpe, Senior Secretary Email: kvolpe@fgcu.edu

U.A. Whitaker School of Engineering & Computing Visit website

Phone: 239-590-7390 Reed Hall - First Floor Diana Stopielo, Undergraduate Advisor Email: dstoppie@fgcu.edu

College of Education Visit website

Academic Building III - Second Floor Sherree Houston, Assistant Dean Phone: 239-590-7790 Email: shouston@fgcu.edu Ed Beckett, Advisor/Counselor Phone: 239-590-7759 Email: ebeckett@fgcu.edu Olivia Hung-Simons, Advisor/Counselor Phone: 239-590-7790 Email: ohung@fgcu.edu

College of Health Professions Visit website

Anne Young, School of Nursing, Advisor/Recruiter Phone: 239-590-7485 Griffin Hall- 150 Email: ayoung@fgcu.edu

Lorie Hickox, School of Health and Rehabilitation, Advisor/Recruiter Phone: 239-590-7495 Griffin Hall- 149 Email: lhickox@fgcu.edu

College of Professional Studies Visit website

Christina Jordan-Watkins,  Advisor/Counselor Phone: 239-590-7820 Academic Building III - 172 Email: cjordan@fgcu.edu Lynde Burnside, Advisor/Counselor Phone: 239-590-7827 Academic Building III - 173 Email: lburnside@fgcu.edu

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.