You’ve made a huge step in choosing to attend college and better your future. To make sure you’re prepared and ready to take advantage of your investment, we’ve prepared a combination of online and in-person New Student Orientation steps. FGC’s orientation is a journey that can begin when you receive your acceptance letter in the mail. It takes some time on your part to review the resources we’ve prepared for you, but it will be so worth it for your student experience and academic success! The culmination of this journey will occur just before classes begin at New Student Convocation, where we will officially welcome you and your family to our campus.
Residency StatusLearn how to complete your residency status and receive in-state tuition rates.
Placement TestingLearn about who needs to take a placement test. Who may be exempt, and how to schedule to take a placement test.
MyFGC, Student Email, and CanvasHow to set up your MyFGC, student email, and Canvas accounts.
Advising ServicesLearn about the services provided by Academic Advising.
Campus ResourcesLearn about the campus resources available to FGC students.
Policies and ProceduresUnderstanding the Academic Catalog, where to locate it, and understanding policies and procedures related to your academics.
Schedule PlannerLearn how to use the schedule planner to see all possible schedules based on your scheduling preferences (days, times, length, and delivery method).
How to Register for ClassesThis video will show you how to web register for classes at FGC.
How to Run a Degree EvaluationThis video will guide you on how to run a degree evaluation that will list the classes you have taken and the classes you need to take in order to complete your program of study.
Transfer InformationWhat to know if you are interested in transferring to another institution.
Financial Aid BasicsUnderstanding the basics of financial aid.
Financial Aid AppealsThings to know and consider before you submit a financial aid appeal.
Filling out your FAFSAA detailed step-by-step on how to complete your FAFSA paperwork for financial aid.
STEM AA and Transfer InformationThis is an overview of things to consider if you are interested in the following majors: Computer Science & Engineering, Engineering, Health Professions and other STEM majors.
Sexual Predator and Sexual Offender Notification
Florida Statute 1006.695 Sexual predator and sexual offender notification requires colleges to inform students and employees at orientation and on its website of the existence of the Department of Law Enforcement sexual predator and sexual offender registry website and the toll-free telephone number that gives access to sexual predator and sexual offender public information.
Sexual Offenders and Predators Search WebsiteTelephone number 1-888-357-7332