Make plans to join us | Save the date October 25-27
Family weekend is designed for the parents, siblings, children, friends, and families of FGCU students to learn more about the university and feel a greater connection to our campus and community. Throughout the weekend there will be activities that give families an opportunity to catch a glimpse of their student's life, envelop themselves in the FGCU and Fort Myers community, and learn more about what it means to be a true Eagle!
Registration includes:
- Admission to all Eagle Family Weekend events
- Eagle Family Weekend Swag
Cost
Adults: $50 per person
Children (6 and under): Free
FGCU Student: Complimentary with paying adult
While the agenda for the weekend is still tentative, here's what we have planned out so far:
Please click here to pre-register for any of the events below that have (PR) after them!
Friday, October 25, 2019
1:00pm-5:00pm Eagle Family Weekend Check-In
1:00pm-5:00pm Research and Service Showcase
1:00pm-5:00pm A Closer Look: Art Gallery Open House
1:30pm - 5:00pm A Closer Look: Engineering Viper Lab (PR)
1:30pm - 5:00pm A Closer Look: Construction Management & Solar Go-Karts
2:00pm-4:00pm A Closer Look: WGCU Tours (PR)
6:00 pm Dunk City After Dark
8:30 pm FGCU Division 2 Hockey Club vs. University of Oregon
Saturday, October 26, 2019
8:30am-11:00am Eagle Family Weekend Check-In
8:00am-9:00am Morning Yoga
8:00am-1:00pm Make a Difference Day – *Pre-Registration Required Separate Link HERE*
9:00am-11:00am Breakfast and a Movie: Toy Story 4
11:30am-2:00pm Eagle Family Weekend BBQ & Presidential Address
12:00pm Presidential Address
2:00pm – 5:00pm Family Fun at the Waterfront
2:00pm – 5:00pm A Closer Look: PGM Golf Simulation
3:00pm – 4:00pm A Closer Look: Wine Tasting (PR)
7:00pm Family Feud
7:00pm FGCU Men’s Soccer vs. NJIT – Senior Night | Family Fun Night
8:30 pm FGCU Division 2 Hockey Club vs. University of Oregon
Sunday, October 27, 2019
10:30am-12:30pm Eagle Family Weekend Farewell at the Boardwalk
1:00pm-3:00pm A Closer Look: Vester Tours (PR)
There are many hotels near the FGCU campus excited to welcome families to Fort Myers
for Eagle Family Weekend!
We have compiled a list of nearby hotels, many of which offer an FGCU Eagle Family Weekend rate.
Questions?
Parent and Family Programs
McTarnaghan 223
10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965
