Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University requires a minimum of 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Florida Gulf Coast University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Florida Gulf Coast University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 53% of students who start college at Florida Gulf Coast University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Florida Gulf Coast University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Florida Gulf Coast University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Florida Gulf Coast University?

Florida Gulf Coast University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Florida Gulf Coast University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Florida Gulf Coast University

When choosing a major, Florida Gulf Coast University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Gulf Coast University

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Does Florida Gulf Coast University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Florida Gulf Coast University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Florida Gulf Coast University Have An Online Program?

✅ Florida Gulf Coast University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Florida Gulf Coast University Give AP Credit?

✅ Florida Gulf Coast University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Florida Gulf Coast University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Florida Gulf Coast University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Florida Gulf Coast University Require Internships?

🟨 Florida Gulf Coast University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Florida Gulf Coast University

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Florida Gulf Coast University Library

The main library on campus is the Library Services and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Florida Gulf Coast University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Florida Gulf Coast University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does Florida Gulf Coast University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Florida Gulf Coast University does not have any ROTC programs.

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