The University Transition

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Are you a first-year student who wants to meet new people? Learn your way around campus? Get good grades? Consider enrolling in a 3-credit elective course designed for new students to get off to a great start at FGCU.

Previous Students Have Said...

"I would recommend this class to everyone. I think it should be required because it helped me transition from high school so much easier. I feel as though I'm leaving the class with many useful tips."

"This course allows a smoother adjustment to the college life and almost all questions you have about the university can be answered."

"This class is a great and safe environment to not only make friends, but to find your purpose in college and to learn about all the resources at FGCU that will set you up for success."

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered in this course?
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As a part of The University Transition (SLS 1101), students will discuss the transition to college life, setting goals for college, effective time management, study skills for college level work, test taking strategies, maintaining health and wellness, choosing and evaluating your major and career, and effective decision-making.
Who is eligible to enroll in The University Transition?
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How many credits hours can I earn?
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How can students enroll in The University Transition?
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Will there be a required book that students must use in this course?
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Fall 2022 Course Offerings

Sections of The University Transition are taught on both Main Campus and in South Village within students' residence halls. All of the available courses for Fall 2022 are listed below.

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Main Campus Course Offerings

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CRN	MEETING DAYS	MEETING TIMES	LOCATION	iNSTRUCTOR
85524	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	9:30 AM - 10:20 AM	Merwin Hall 219 (Main Campus)	Julie Rose
80403	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	11:30 AM - 12:20 PM	Merwin Hall 107 (Main Campus)	Christopher Saxby
85526	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	3:30 PM - 4:20 PM	Merwin Hall 102 (Main Campus)	Heather Snapp
80396	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	3:30 PM - 4:20 PM	Merwin Hall 219 (Main Campus)	Caroline Vives-Vietri
84194	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	9:30 AM - 10:20 AM	Merwin Hall 121 (Main Campus)	Travell Oakes
82140	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	2:30 PM - 3:20 PM	Merwin Hall 124 (Main Campus)	Michael Rafo
80392	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	10:30 AM - 11:20 AM	Merwin Hall 116 (Main Campus)	Tricia Miller
85527	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	11:30 AM - 12:20 PM	Griffin Hall 213 (Main Campus)	Nikki Kirdahy
80398	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	2:30 PM - 3:20 PM	Merwin Hall 219 (Main Campus)	Valerie Garcia-Rea
80386	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	9:30 AM - 10:20 AM	Merwin Hall 112 (Main Campus)	Margaret Hohne
85525	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	9:30 AM - 10:20 AM	Merwin Hall 218 (Main Campus)	Jammal Cooks
80400	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	1:30 PM - 2:20 PM	Merwin Hall 219 (Main Campus)	Julie Gleason

South Village Course Offerings

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CRN	MEETING DAYS	MEETING TIMES	LOCATION	iNSTRUCTOR
85520	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	12:30 PM - 1:20 PM	Osprey Hall 2001 (South Village)	Tabitha Dawes
85523	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	3:30 PM - 4:20 PM	Osprey Hall 2001 (South Village)	Natalie Reckard
80402	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	12:30 PM - 1:20 PM	Eagle Hall 2001 (South Village)	Lindsey Johns
85521	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	1:30 PM - 2:20 PM	Osprey Hall 2001 (South Village)	Anneliese Bayer
80391	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	1:30 PM - 2:20 PM	Eagle Hall 2001 (South Village)	Ney Arias
85522	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	2:30 PM - 3:20 PM	Osprey Hall 2001 (South Village)	Andrew Funari
85518	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	11:30 AM - 12:20 PM	Eagle Hall 2001 (South Village)	Christina Kreiger
85517	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	9:30 AM - 10:20 AM	Eagle Hall 2001 (South Village)	Emma Reeners

Meet Your Fall 2022 Instructors

Andrew Funari

Assistant Director, Sport Programs

Office: RECCTR 0101F

Phone: 239-590-7734

E-mail: afunari@fgcu.edu

Anneliese Bayer

Undergraduate Freshman Admissions Counselor

Office: HH 0241

Phone: 239-590-7365

E-mail: abayer@fgcu.edu

Caroline Vives-Vietri

Assistant Director, Alumni Relations

Phone: 239-590-1062

E-mail: cvivesvietri@fgcu.edu

Christina Kreiger

Director, Retention & Engagement Programs

Office: SVEAG 4001F

Phone: 239-590-7110

E-mail: ckreiger@fgcu.edu

Christopher Saxby

University Registrar

Office: MOD4 0018

Phone: 239-590-7924

E-mail: csaxby@fgcu.edu

Emma Reeners

Assistant Director, Aquatics

Phone: 239-590-7701

E-mail: ereeners@fgcu.edu

Heather Snapp

Outreach Librarian

Office: LIB3 0225C

Phone: 239-745-4224

E-mail: hsnapp@fgcu.edu

Jammal Cooks

Assistant Director, Academic Initiatives and Assessment

Phone: 239-590-1832

E-mail: scooks@fgcu.edu

Julie Gleason

Assistant Dean of Students

Office: CC 0267

Phone: 239-590-7722

E-mail: jgleason@fgcu.edu

Julie Rose

Engineering Outreach Specialist

Office: HE 0218

Phone: 239-745-4310

E-mail: jrose@fgcu.edu

Lindsey Johns

Assistant Dean of Students

Office: CC 0258

Phone: 239-745-4672

E-mail: ljohns@fgcu.edu

Maggie Hohne

Life Skills & Athletic Academic Coordinator

Phone: 239-590-7049

E-mail: mhohne@fgcu.edu

Michael Rafo

Coordinator, Fraternity and Sorority Life

Phone: 239-590-7729

E-mail: mrafo@fgcu.edu

Natalie Reckard

Associate Director, Residence Education

Office: ACK 0218

Phone: 239-590-1701

E-mail: nreckard@fgcu.edu

Ney Arias

Senior Director, First Year Experience

Office: SVEAG 4001E

Phone: 239-590-7111

E-mail: narias@fgcu.edu

Nikki Kirdahy

Director, Prevention & Wellness

Office: CC 0169

Phone: 239-745-4218

E-mail: nkirdahy@fgcu.edu

Tabitha Dawes

Director, Eagle View Orientation

Office: MCT 0223A

Phone: 239-590-7744

E-mail: tdawes@fgcu.edu

Travell Oakes

Assistant Director, Multicultural Development Initiatives

Office: CC 0274

Phone: 239-590-1852

E-mail: toakes@fgcu.edu

Tricia Miller

Academic Advisor III

Office: CCEA 0110

Phone: 239-745-4302

E-mail: tymiller@fgcu.edu

Valerie Garcia-Rea

Project Director, Student Support Services Classic

Office: MCT 0212

Phone: 239-590-7939

E-mail: vgarcia@fgcu.edu

Interested in Becoming an Instructor?

First Year Experience & Retention Programs is always seeking dedicated individuals to serve as an instructor for The University Transition. Faculty and Staff who are interested may complete the interest form below to be considered.

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