FGCU Commencement

Fall 2024 Commencement

Saturday, December 14th - Sunday, December 15th, 2024 at Alico Arena

Each student that applied to graduate in Gulfline and meets FGCU's eligibility requirements will receive an e-mail the week of October 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. 

Schedule

Ceremony 1 - Saturday, December 14th - 10 a.m.

College of Arts & Sciences (minus students in the Integrated Studies program)

Ceremony 2 - Saturday, December 14th - 3 p.m.

Lutgert College of Business

College of Arts & Sciences (only students in the Integrated Studies program)

Ceremony 3 - Sunday, December 15th - 10 a.m.

The Water School

U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering

College of Education

Marieb College of Health & Human Services

Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship 

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

Prospective fall graduates who want to walk in December must complete a graduation application in Gulfline.

Only candidates who have met the requirements for graduation, including completion of all credit hours, will be considered eligible to walk in a ceremony.


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Important Commencement Information

  • Day of Candidate Information

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  • Day of Guest Information

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  • Cap, Gown, Stoles, & Cords

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  • Tickets

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  • Accessibility Assistance

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  • Livestream

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  • Campus Map, Directions and Parking

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  • Weapon Detection System Screening

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  • Local Hotels

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  • Photo Spots

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  • Photography

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  • Commencement Worker Sign Up

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  • Commencement Medallion

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  • Graduation

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Commencement Messages

  • Nov 25th, 2024- Student Message

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  • Nov. 13th, 2024- Student Message

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  • Oct. 29th, 2024- Student Message 

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  • Oct. 24th, 2024- FGCU Employee Message

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  • Sept. 30th, 2024- Student Message

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  • Sept. 16th, 2024- Student Volunteer Message

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  • Sept. 6th, 2024 - Student Message

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  • Sept. 6th, 2024 - Employee Message

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Upcoming Commencement Dates:

  • Spring 2025 Commencement

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Graduation Resources

FGCU Grad Facts

1,000

Average Fall Graduation Size

40,000

Total Alumni (2022)

37%

First-generation students

20:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

Need Help?

Students: Please contact your advisor for graduation assistance.

General Commencement Questions: commencement@fgcu.edu

The Commencement Team

10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965