FGCU Commencement

Spring 2023 Commencement:

Saturday, May 6th and Sunday, May 7th

Each student that applied to graduate in Gulfline and meets FGCU's eligibility requirements received an e-mail on Wednesday, March 1st from noreply@marchingorder.com to register to participate in their designated commencement ceremony. After registering to participate in their designated ceremony, each student will be able to claim up to 4 tickets for their specific ceremony.

Saturday, May 6th at 10am: Ceremony 1
College of Arts & Sciences (all majors except Psychology and Biology majors)

Saturday, May 6th at 3pm: Ceremony 2
College of Arts & Sciences (only Psychology and Biology majors)

The Water School

U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering

Sunday, May 7th at 10am: Ceremony 3
Marieb College of Health & Human Services

Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship

Sunday, May 7th at 3pm: Ceremony 4
Lutgert College of Business

College of Education

FGCU celebrates two commencement events a year – at the conclusion of the Spring and Fall semesters.

Students who are within 4 credit hours to complete their academic program during the Summer 2023 term are invited to participate in the Spring 2023 Commencement ceremony.

Prospective summer graduates who want to walk in May and be named in the commencement brochure must complete a graduation application in Gulfline by March 10.

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The FGCU campus map makes it easy to find your way around campus.

From the north (via I-75)
- Take I-75 south to Alico Road at exit 128. (Tip: stay in right two lanes due to split highway)
- Go east (left) on Alico Road for half-mile.
- Go south (right) on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway for 2 miles.
- Turn left at the stoplight onto FGCU Boulevard at the main entrance (marked by FGCU tower and wall monument).
From the south (via I-75)
- Take I-75 north to Corkscrew Road at Exit 123.
- Go east (right) onto Corkscrew Road for half-mile.
- Turn north (left) onto Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.
- Drive 3 miles to main entrance (marked by FGCU tower and wall monument) and turn right onto FGCU Boulevard.
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Details on deadlines and how to order your cap, gown and other ceremony items will be available through the FGCU Bookstore or you can order your regalia online here. The deadline to order regalia is March 24th.

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Graduation and commencement are two separate activities and have different requirements, processes and deadlines.

As you complete your academic journey, students apply to graduate in order to receive their degree and diploma.

Commencement is a ceremony that celebrates students' accomplishments and marks the transition of becoming part of the FGCU alumni family.