Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University requires at least 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. 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 58% of students who start college at Florida Gulf Coast University complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
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.

Which Courses Will I Take 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 as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
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. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. 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 looking for a job 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 Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ 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 Offer Online Classes?

✅ Florida Gulf Coast University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Florida Gulf Coast University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Florida Gulf Coast University true 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?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Florida Gulf Coast University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Florida Gulf Coast University.

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. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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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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