FIND YOUR PATH AT FGCU
Make an impact where it matters: Florida Gulf Coast University
Join FGCU’s thriving campus community
In nearly 30 years, Florida Gulf Coast University has achieved national prominence in academics, sustainabilit y, service-learning and athletics. We are still growing — developing groundbreaking programs like entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary initiatives such as The Water School.
As our region’s premier higher-education institution, we are committed to serving and collaborating with our communit y. That has, in turn, inspired and informed our curriculum and strategic grow th. Our students, alumni, faculty and staff actively engage in their communities and inspire others by making a difference.
FGCU’s unparalleled natural setting between the Florida Everglades and the Gulf of Mexico creates an outdoor classroom and laboratory for a diverse community of 16,000 students. Our dedication to their success and the professional growth of over 1,500 faculty and staff members is second to none. But that’s only part of the bigger picture.
FGCU’s mission: Student Success
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has made an indelible impact on Southwest Florida since opening in 1997. With 64 undergraduate and 50 graduate and doctoral programs and certificates, the university creates a pipeline of teachers and nurses, engineers and entrepreneurs, social workers and scientists. Nearly half of our graduates stay in the area and contribute to economic growth and community life.
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u Mission and guiding principles
u FGCU leadership
u Accreditation
u Fast facts about FGCU
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World-class faculty and staff
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Undergraduate degrees Master’s degrees Doctoral degrees
Faculty members represent a diverse collection of scholars and researchers with a strong commitment to teaching and service. Unlike most universities, we do not have a tenure system; faculty members work on multiyear contracts. And, because the university is relatively young, it tends to attract professors with entrepreneurial spirit, those who are excited by the prospect of creating new programs and initiatives that benefit students and the community.
17 Academic certificates
FGCU offers a comprehensive benefit platform for faculty and staff. These may include paid annual and sick leave, holidays, state- and university-sponsored insurance programs, and retirement options.
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u Benefits guide
u Insurance options
u Retirement plans
Classes taught by full-time faculty
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76% Student-to-faculty ratio
Join our team and enjoy the benefit of accruing leave hours every biweekly pay period, fostering work-life balance and well-deserved rest for our dedicated staff and faculty members.
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u Time off and holiday schedule
