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FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE AT FGC

The FGC First-Year Experience is a comprehensive program of events and activities that assist students in becoming familiar with Florida Gateway College and developing the necessary college skills to thrive while attending FGC. The FYE schedule of events and activities continues over a 10-month period – from contact during New Student Orientation in August through completing the first year of study at Florida Gateway College in May.

The FGC First-Year Experience links incoming students with the institution and faculty, staff, and other incoming students.

FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS AT FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

A structured half-day program offered during August and January that offers new students the opportunity to connect with faculty and staff and become familiar with the FGC campus and the array of academic and campus life programs available.

WELCOME BACK WEEK (August 21-25) (January)

At Florida Gateway College, Welcome Week is a week-long experience with various daily activities.
From 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, students can stop by building 7 to enjoy free arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, photo opportunities, lunches, and sweet treats, all for free. To top off the week, students can go to one of Florida’s beautiful springs for the day and enjoy time on the water with their old and new friends. Soon after these festivities, Club Rush is held on campus, allowing students to sign up for every club that piques their interest. Welcome Week is a time to meet up with old friends, introduce yourself to new ones, and enjoy the experience while preparing to succeed in a new semester. We can’t wait to see you there!

FALL FEST/CAREER AND TRANSFER FAIR (November 1, 2023)

FGC P.R.O. DAYS

“Prepared, Resourceful, Organized” – Fun, social, and educational programs designed specifically for first-year students offered one day a month (September-November and February-April) that will cover topics like:

  • SEPT. 2023 | “Navigate Your First Year Like A Pro” w/ Rebecca Thomas
    Tuesday, September 12 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Bldg. 2, Rm. 3
    During this session you will learn how to make the most out of your college journey. There will be Walking Tacos for you to enjoy while we discuss topics like: How to understand the academic calendar, who and where to go for information, mastering time management, and more! Space is limited; first come, first serve.
  • OCT. 2023 | “Study and Test Like A Pro” w/ Rob Dawson
    Tuesday, October 10 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Bldg. 2, Rm. 3
    Discover what every student needs to know about testing, like:
    • Preparing for tests
    • Creating good review tools
    • Predicting test questions
    • Testing strategies
    • Test etiquette
    • And more!
    Join in on this fun interactive session and unleash your potential as a master test-taker!
  • NOV. 2023 | “Pay for College Like A Pro” w/ Brandy Dean
    Tuesday, November 14 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Bldg. 2, Rm. 3
    Exploring the PROs of Financial Aid:
    Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    Facts vs. Myths about Financial Aid
    Breakdown of the types of Financial Aid
    • Grants
    • Loans
    • Work Study
    • Scholarship
    How to keep your Financial Aid
    • Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
    •R2T4 Process
    And much more!
  • FEB. 2024 | “Present and Communicate Like A Pro” w/ Tina Allen
    Tuesday, February 13 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Bldg. 2, Rm. 3
  • MAR. 2024 | “Write Like A Pro”
    Tuesday, March 12 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Bldg. 2, Rm. 3
  • APR. 2024 | “Second Year Like A Pro” w/ Rebecca Thomas
    Tuesday, April 9 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Bldg. 2, Rm. 3

SPRING FLING/CAREER AND TRANSFER FAIR (Spring 2024)

FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE SPIRIT WEEK (Spring 2024)

Spirit Week is a week-long celebration of Timberwolf pride and spirit.  All week, students, faculty, staff, and alumni come together to celebrate the green and gold of FGC. We have planned a week-long series of events celebrating our Spirit Week theme that includes opportunities for first-year students to participate in NEW FGC traditions and enjoy several social events on campus.  Spirit Week 2024 will take place February 24th – March 2nd.  The week culminates with a home flag football game against our toughest in-state rivals!