2013-2014
High School Counselor
Dual Enrollment/Early Admission Manual
www.fgcu.edu/ACE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dual Enrollment and Early Admission at FGCU …………………………………………………………………. 1
Admission Criteria ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
Admission and Enrollment Process ………………………………………………………………………………….
2
Returning Student Registration Process …………………………………………………………………………..
5
Student Grades and Transcript …………………………………………………………………………………………
6
Costs and Fees …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6
Calendar of Important FGCU Dates ……………………………………………………………………………..
7
Math Placement ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8
FGCU General Education Program ……………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Communication and Computation Skills Requirement ……………………………………………………… 12
Florida Virtual School ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
12
Service Learning ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
12
ACE Honors Program ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
12
Class and Program Withdrawal …………………………………………………………………………………………
12
Repeat of Courses ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
13
Transition to FGCU Following Graduation ………………………………………………………………………..
13
ACE Scholarships ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
13
FERPA ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
14
Music Majors ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
15
Participation in High School Activities ………………………………………………………………………………. 15
Contact Information ………………………………………………………….……………………………………………..
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Spring 2014
Dear High School Counselor,
Florida Gulf Coast University offers an exceptional opportunity to qualified high school juniors and seniors
through the Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE). Students in the ACE program seek a higher-level
educational experience, access to highly qualified professors, state-of-the-art laboratories, university–level
support resources and outstanding, rigorous curriculum. With an office that exclusively serves high school
students, FGCU offers ACE students guidance from a professional staff that is dedicated to student success.
The program offers: 1) access to faculty who mentor and teach classes cohorted for ACE students; 2)
dedicated academic advising; 3) high-impact service opportunities; and 4) special programming that
enhances leadership skills and appreciation of learning. Whether taking classes part-time or full-time, ACE
students become reflective learners and leaders, equipped for new and future challenges. They become
engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference in their world.
This manual is intended to provide information to assist you with your current and future FGCU dual
enrollment and early admission students. Please let us know how we can improve it. Thank you for
recommending FGCU’s ACE program to your qualified students…and as always,
Thank you for what you do for ALL students in our community!
Alice Mcleod Brunner, Interim Director
Accelerated Collegiate Experience
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Students in the ACE program may take classes either on a part-time or full-time basis. If seeking
part-time enrollment, the student must be admitted as a “dual enrollment” student. The
student is restricted to taking 11 credit hours or less and is registered in other courses at the
high school or through FLVS. No more than 6 credits will be permitted in the summer term.
EARLY ADMISSION
Students who seek full-time status must apply as “early admission”. Full-time status requires a
minimum course load of 12 credit hours and the student takes all coursework at FGCU. No
more than 16 credits will be permitted in the fall and spring terms and no more than 6 credits is
permitted in summer terms.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Both dual enrollment and early admission students who have expressed an interest in enrolling
in the ACE program must meet the following criteria:
 Have completed a minimum of 4 semesters in high school
 Have a 3.3 grade point average (weighted)
 Not have completed sufficient units to qualify for high school graduation and must apply
all credits earned to meeting high school graduation requirements and University
criteria. (Students may need to take additional courses in order to qualify for the Bright
Futures Scholarship Program)
 Have the approval of parents and the high school
 Test scores on the ACE of 23 composite or higher (including combined English and
writing of 18 or higher) or 1600 or higher on the SAT (total of critical reading, math and
writing).
 A minimum SAT critical reading score of 440, writing score of 440 and math score of 440
or minimum ACT scores of 17 for English, 19 for math and 18 for reading.
 Have the approval of the FGCU Director of Undergraduate Admissions
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THE ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT PROCESS
All students who are interested in applying for the ACE program are asked to make an
appointment to meet with their high school counselor. During this session the High School
Graduation Checklist is completed with the counselor and the ACE Program Authorization
Form is signed which signifies the counselor’s recommendation for the student to apply as a
dual enrolled or early admitted student. The student then sends required immunization
records to the FGCU Student Health Services.
FORMS NEEDED
Meet with school
counselor
STUDENT ACTIONS



•ACE Program Authorization Form

•High School Graduation Checklist

Complete and print forms
Schedule appointment with school counselor
Complete High School Graduation Checklist with counselor
Complete ACE Program Authorization Form
Request official transcripts and test scores to be sent to FGCU
After meeting with the high school counselor, the student is ready to apply. All forms in the
ACE application package may be found on our website: www.fgcu.edu/ACE . All application
materials should be sent directly to the attention of Sandra Moore in the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions at least 2 weeks prior to the decision deadline of the semester in
which the student wishes to enroll (see calendar for decision deadlines). Questions about
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admission should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (239) 590-7878, or
toll free at (888) 889-1095 or by email: admissions@fgcu.edu
FORMS NEEDED
STUDENT ACTIONS

ACE
Application
•ACE Application
•Signed ACE Program Authorization
•Signed Memo of Understanding
•Signed Third Party Authorization
•Official High School Transcripts
•Official ACT or SAT Scores
Submit completed application package to the
attention of Sandra Moore:
Florida Gulf Coast University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
Completed application package must be received at least 2 weeks prior to
ACE decision deadlines
Once a student has received their University Identification Number (UIN) they may turn in their
immunization forms.
FORMS NEEDED
•Immunization Form
Submit
Immunization
Documentation
STUDENT ACTIONS
 Complete the FGCU Immunization Form OR
 Submit official vaccine documents
Send all immunization documents directly to the FGCU Student Health
Services Office. Please refer to their website for details:
www.fgcu.edu/studenthealth/immunizations.
REGISTRATION CANNOT OCCUR WITHOUT COMPLETED IMMUNIZATION
DOCUMENTS
The ACE program’s academic advisor will contact the student for intake, advising and course
registration after admission. The student is asked to submit to the ACE academic advisor the
High School Graduation Checklist which was completed with the high school counselor. The
ACE advisor will determine course selection based upon: 1) high school graduation
requirements; 2) General Education requirements; and 3) major-related course sequences. All
ACE students receive priority registration. After registration the academic advisor will send the
ACE Course Authorization Form to the high school counselor for final approval. If approved,
counselors sign the form and return it to the ACE program. Scanned forms will be accepted. If
changes need to be made, the high school counselor will make note on the form and the ACE
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advisor will make adjustments to the student’s schedule. A recommendation by the ACE
academic advisor to take the Math Placement Test at FGCU may be made prior to registration
for a math course (see section on Math Placement). There is a fee of $25.00 for the Math
Placement Test.
FORMS NEEDED
STUDENT ACTIONS

•Completed H/S Graduation Checklist
•Completed Acceleration Credit Form

Intake and
Academic Advising
•No Form Required
Math Placement
Testing

Submit completed intake forms to ACE
academic advisor
Complete intake consultation with ACE
academic advisor
Schedule appointment to take the Math
Placement Test (if needed)
Students will be instructed to register for Eagle View Orientation, a one day session at which
time they will be introduced to FGCU resources and services, obtain their FGCU ID card and
meet with the ACE director and academic advisor. Students will be required to pay a $35.00
orientation fee prior to their scheduled date. The orientation program is a full day and all ACE
students are required to attend. Parents are encouraged to attend; there is a guest fee of
$15.00 fee payable on the day of orientation.
FORMS NEEDED
•Eagle View Orientation Fee Agreement Form
Eagle View
Orientation
STUDENT ACTIONS


Submit Orientation Fee Agreement
Attend Eagle View Orientation
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RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION PROCESS
Prior to registration for the next term, returning ACE students are asked to first meet with their
high school counselor to update the High School Graduation Checklist. The FGCU academic
advisor will review the checklist and assist the student with registration. A Course
Authorization Form will be sent to the high school counselor for final approval. If approved,
the counselor will sign and return the form to the ACE office (scanned copies are accepted at
ace@fgcu.edu).
ACE Course Authorization Form
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GRADES
Grades will be submitted as soon as they have been posted to the student’s FGCU academic
record. A scanned copy of the student’s transcript will be emailed to the high school.
FGCU Unofficial Transcript
FEES and COSTS
Students will not pay tuition, and laboratory fees are waived. However students will be
responsible for:
 Orientation Fee
$35.00
 Math Placement Fee $25.00 (only if taking the test and payable at the time of testing)
Other costs that should be considered:
 Transportation and gas
 Meals
 Calculators
 Recommended books and materials (school districts will pay for required texts)
 Photocopies
 FGCU “gear”
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Important FGCU Calendar Dates
FALL 2013
Last day to withdraw from a class
November 8, 2013
Veteran’s Day observed
November 11, 2013
Thanksgiving observed
November 27 – 30, 2013
Last day of classes
December 9, 2013
Fall grades sent to the high school counselor
January 3, 2014
SPRING 2014
ACE spring application decision deadline
October 14, 2013
ACE course registration begins for spring
October 23, 2013
Spring course authorization forms to high school counselor
Mid November , 2013
ACE spring orientation
January 3, 2014
Spring courses begin
January 6, 2014
Last day to change courses
January 10, 2014
MLK holiday observed (no classes)
January 20, 2014
Spring Break
March 3 – March 8, 2014
Last day to withdraw from a class
Last day of classes
March 28, 2014
April 28, 2014
Spring grades sent to the high school counselor
May 12, 2014
SUMMER 2014
ACE summer application decision deadline
March 1, 2014
Summer B courses begin
June 23, 2014
Last day to change summer B classes
June 27, 2014
Last day to withdraw from summer B classes
July 11, 2014
Last day of summer B courses
August 1, 2014
Summer grades sent to the high school counselor
August 15, 2014
FALL 2014
ACE fall application decision deadline
ACE course registration begins
April 1, 2014
March 15, 2014
Fall course authorization forms to high school counselor
Fall courses begin
Last day to change courses
April 28, 2014
August 18, 2014
August 22. 2014
Labor Day observed (no classes)
Last day with withdraw from a class
September 1, 2014
October 31, 2014
Veteran’s Day observed (no classes)
November 11, 2014
Thanksgiving observed (no classes)
November 26 – 29, 2014
Last day of classes
December 5, 2014
Holiday break observed
December 26 – January 1 2015
Fall grades sent to the high school counselor
January 3, 2015
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MATH PLACEMENT
Placement into math courses at FGCU is determined by the FGCU Math Placement Matrix.
Students will be initially placed into math based upon SAT/ACE math scores on record. A math
subscore of 550 or above on the SAT or math subscore of 24 on the ACT will place students in
College Algebra, Finite Math or Statistical Methods. Higher level course placement may need
further testing through the Math Placement Test which is given through FGCU’s Testing and
Assessment Center. The student may take an Elementary Algebra (EA) or College Level Math
(CLM) assessment at the recommendation of the ACE academic advisor. The ACE academic
advisor will assist the student in determining whether a math placement test should be taken
and in scheduling the student for the test. There is a fee of 25.00 due at the time of testing.
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GENERAL EDUCATION
The General Education Program at FGCU is designed to offer a wide array of courses across five
discipline areas that support the university mission and guiding principles. The program is
developed and approved by program faculty. Students seeking a bachelor’s degree at FGCU
must complete the General Education Program as part of their degree requirements. Many of
the courses are used to satisfy high school graduation requirements. Students may satisfy
general education courses with approved IB, AICE, CLEP or AP scores.
FGCU General Education Program
COMMUNICATION (6 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCE (6-9 credits)

ENC 1101 Composition I (W) (3)
Two to three of the following courses:

ENC 1102 Composition II (W) (3)

AFA 2000 Intro to African & Diaspora Studies (W) (3)

AFS 2250 Culture & Society in Africa (3)

AMH 2010 US History to 1877 (W) (3)

AMH 2020 US History since 1877 (W) (3)

ANT 2000 Intro to Anthropology (3)
Plus one of the following courses:

ANT 2100 Intro to Archaeology (3)

MAC 1105 College Algebra (3)

ANT 2211 Peoples of the World (W) (3)

MAC 1147 Precalculus (4)

ANT 2410 Cultural Anthropology (3)

MAC 2157 Analytic Geometry with Trigonometry (3)

ASH 1301 History of East Asia (3)

MAC 2233 Elementary Calculus (3)

ASH 1320 History of South Asia (3)

MAC 2311 Calculus I (4)

ASN 2005 Intro to Asian Studies (3)

MAC 2312 Calculus II (4)

CPO 2001 Intro to Comparative Politics (3)

MAC 2313 Calculus III (4)

DEP 2004 Principles of Development (3)

MGF 1106 Finite Mathematics (3)

ECO 1000 Survey of Economics (3)

MGF 1107 General Mathematics (3)

ECO 2013 Principles of Macro Economics (3)

MHF 2310 Symbolic Logic (3)

ECO 2023 Principles of Micro Economics (3)

STA 2122 Social Science Statistics (3)

EUH 1000 The Western Tradition, Part I (3)

EUH 1001 The Western Tradition, Part II (3)

EUH 2011 Ancient European History (3)

EUH 2012 Roman Republic and Empire (3)

EUH 2015 Classical Greece (3)

EUH 2021 Medieval European History (3)

EUH 2031 Modern European History (3)
MATHEMATICS (6 credits)
One of the following courses:

STA 2023 Statistical Methods (3)

STA 2037 Statistics with Calculus (3)
HUMANITIES
 SOCIAL
GEA 2000
Intro to
(3)
SCIENCE
- Geography
CONTINUED

GEY 2000 Aging and the Life Course (3)

HSC 2106 Choosing Wellness (3)

HSC 2130 Holistic Health: Self Care (3)
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HUMANITIES (9 credits)
The following course:

HUM 2510 Understanding Visual & Performing Arts (3)
Plus any two of the following courses:

AML 2010 Literature & Culture of the US I (3)

AML 2020 Literature & Culture of the US II (3)

ARH 2050 History of the Visual Arts I (3)

ARH 2051 History of the Visual Arts II (3)

ARH 2500 Survey of Non-Western Art (3)

CRW 2001 Intro to Creative Writing (W) (3)

CRW 2732 Intro to Nature Writing (W) (3)

ENL 2012 British Literature & Culture I (3)

ENL 2022 British Literature & Culture II (3)

FIL 2000 Introduction to Film (3)

HUM 1931 Humanities and Social Issues (3)

HUM 2395 Environmental Humanities (3)

HUM 2930 Intro to Humanities (3)

IDH 2931 Honors Humanities Seminar (W) (3)

IDH 2933 Honors Great Books: Humanities (W) (3)

LIT 2000 Intro to Literature (W) (3)

LIT 2110 World Literature & Culture I (3)

LIT 2120 World Literature & Culture II (3)

MMC 2604 News Literacy (3)

MMC 2604L News Literacy Recitation (0)

MUH 2512 World Music Cultures (3)

MUL 2110 Intro to Music Literature (3)

PHI 2000 Intro to Philosophy (W) (3)

PHI 2016 Philosophy through Film (3)

REL 2306 Contemporary World Religions (3)

SPC 1017 Fundamentals of Communication (3)

SPT 2721 Latino Culture & Society (3)

THE 2020 Intro to Theatre (3)

THE 2300 Survey of Dramatic Literature (3)
SOCIAL SCIENCE – continued

IDH 2932 Honors Great Books: Social Sciences
(W) (3)

IDS 1356 Applied Critical Thinking (3)

INR 2005 Peace & Conflict in the Public Sphere (3)

INR 2015 Global Studies (3)

ISS 2011 Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (3)

ISS 2200 Intro to International Studies (3)

LAH 2020 Intro to Latin American History (3)

LAS 2000 Intro to Latin American Studies (W) (3)

MAN 2062 Ethical Issues (3)

POS 2041 American National Government (3)

POS 2112 State & Local Government & Politics (3)

PSY 2012 General Psychology (3)

SOP 2770 Introduction to Human Sexuality (3)

SOW 2130 Diversity Consciousness (3)

SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology (3)

SYG 2010 Social Problems (3)

SYG 2012 Comp Sociology-Global Issues (3)

SYG 2220 Intro to Gender Studies (3)

SYG 2231 Intro to African-American Studies (3)

SYG 2250 Multicultural Issues (3)

SYG 2442 Sociology of Sport (3)

WOH 1023 World Civ 1500 -1815 (W) (3)

WOH 1030 World Civ since 1815 (W) (3)
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NATURAL SCIENCE ( 6-9 credits)
Two to three of the following courses (at least one course with a “C” or “L” designation):

ANT 2511C Intro to Physical Anthropology (3)

AST 2002C Intro to Space Science (3)

AST 2004C Stellar Astronomy (4)

AST 2005C Intro to Astrobiology (3)

AST 2100C Solar System Astronomy (4)

BOT 2800 Plants and Society (3)

BSC 1005 Biological Science (3)

BSC 1005L Biological Science Lab (1)

BSC 1010 General Biology I (3)

BSC 1010L General Biology I Lab (1)

BSC 1010C General Biology w/Lab I (4)

BSC 1011 General Biology II (3)

BSC 1011L General Biology II Lab (1)

BSC 1011C General Biology w/Lab II (4)

BSC 1020C Human Systems (3)

BSC 1051C Environmental Biology-SW Florida (3)

BSC 1085C Human Anatomy & Physiology w/Lab I (4)

BSC 1086C Human Anatomy & Physiology w/Lab II (4)

BSC 2024C Human Species (3)

BSC 2026 Biology of Human Sexuality (3)

BSC 2300C Biological Systems I (4)

CHM 1045 General Chemistry I (3)

CHM 1045L General Chemistry I Laboratory (1)

CHM 1045C General Chemistry I w/Lab (4)

CHM 1046 General Chemistry II (3)

CHM 1046L General Chemistry II Lab (1)

CHM 1046C General Chemistry w/Lab II (4)

CHM 1084C Environmental Chemistry (4)

CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I (3)

CHM 2210L Organic Chemistry I Lab (1)

CHM 2210C Organic Chemistry w/Lab I (4)

CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II (3)

CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II Lab (1)

CHM 2211C Organic Chemistry w/Lab II (4)

EVR 1001C Intro to Environmental Science (3)

EVR 2264 Environmental Health (3)

GLY 1000 Physical Geology (3)

GLY 1000L Physical Geology Lab (1)

GLY 1000C Physical Geology (4)

GLY 2030C Environmental Geology (3)

GLY 2100C Historical Geology (3)

ISC 1002C Systems of Physical Science (3)

ISC 2930 Selected Topics in Interdisciplinary Science (3)

MCB 1000C Microbes and Society (3)

MCB 2010C Microbiology w/Lab (4)

OCE 1001C Marine Systems (3)

PCB 2336 Human Genetics (3)

PHY 2020 Conceptual Physics (3)

PHY 2048C General Physics w/Lab I (4)

PHY 2049C General Physics w/Lab II (4)

PHY 2053C College Physics w/Lab I (4)

PHY 2054C College Physics w/Lab II (4)
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COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTATION SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Students who wish to complete the Associate of Arts degree or Baccalaureate degree must
satisfy the Communication and Computation Skills requirement. Demonstrated mastery in
college-level writing is assessed in four writing intensive courses (12 credits). Courses that are
writing intensive are noted with a “(W)” on the General Education Program sheet. In order to
earn writing credit, the student must earn a grade of “C” or better in all four writing intensive
courses. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in two math-intensive courses (6 credits)
to fulfill the computation skills requirement.
FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL
Early admission students may elect to take Florida Virtual School classes if approved by the high
school counselor. FLVS courses do not count toward the full-time course load at FGCU and
would be in addition to the FGCU classes. Counselors are asked to note what FLVS classes the
student is/will be taking on the High School Graduation Checklist so that all parties can consider
the total course load.
SERVICE LEARNING
Service learning is encouraged for ACE students and many students take courses that require
service as part of the class requirement. There are opportunities for students to complete
service activities with their ACE peers, as well as on an individual basis. All service approved
and submitted through the FGCU Office of Service Learning and Civic Engagement will appear
on the student’s FGCU transcript. FGCU service hours are acceptable for Bright Futures service
requirements.
ACE HONORS PROGRAM
Full-time juniors who are interested in pursuing advanced scholastic work and research may
meet criteria to take FGCU Honors Program classes in their senior year. Honors classes are
taught by Honors Fellows and are restricted to Honors students. Courses are designed to
stimulate critical thinking and analysis and allow for research, service, and cultural immersion
experiences. Students seeking ACE Honors should notify the ACE director.
CLASS/PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL
High school counselors will always be notified if an ACE student wishes to withdraw from a class
and will not be withdrawn without approval from the counselor. High school counselors will
determine whether the student will need reassignment to a high school class. Withdrawal from
classes must occur within the official FGCU registration timelines (see calendar section).
Withdrawal from a class after the first week of classes and before the deadline to withdraw
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from courses will result in a “W” grade on the transcript which does not affect the FGCU GPA
(see calendar section for deadlines).
REPEAT OF COURSES
Students may not repeat the same course for grade forgiveness or any other purpose while an
ACE student. Students may repeat a course for grade forgiveness if the course is taken at FGCU
after high school graduation.
TRANSITION TO FGCU FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
It is always great to hear that students want to stay at FGCU after completing high school
graduation requirements! Full-time early admission students need only notify the ACE director
regarding their desire to stay. No application is required, but a final high school transcript
showing graduation must be sent to the Undergraduate Admission Office by September 15th of
the first semester. Part-time dual enrollment students are required to complete a general firsttime-in-college application which may be found on the FGCU Undergraduate Admission
website. Students who stay at FGCU will be transitioned from the ACE program to FGCU
College Advising.
ACE SCHOLARSHIPS
FGCU recognizes the benefits of students entering the University after successful completion of
the Accelerated Collegiate Experience program. Effective for fall 2014 admits:
ACE Honors Graduates will receive upon high school graduation and successful completion of
the ACE Honors Program:
 $5,ooo.oo per year renewable for three years
Beginning eligibility is the term following high school graduation (excluding summer).
The scholarship will not duplicate another FGCU merit based scholarship or waiver. If the
student is entitled to multiple awards, the highest award will be provided.
Eligibility:
 Students must be a US citizen or meet requirements of an eligible non-citizen as defined
by the Federal Student Aid Program.
 Students must have a 3.9 cumulative high school GPA and 1850 on the SAT or 28 on the
ACT.
 Students must apply for the scholarship through the ACE office by the published
deadline. The scholarship will be awarded once high school graduation certification has
been received.
 Must be recommended by the ACE Director.
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Criteria for Renewal:
 Students must maintain full-time academic enrollment at FGCU.
 Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and complete a minimum
of 24 credits each academic year towards their chosen degree program.
Effective for summer and fall 2014:
ACE Dual Enrollment and Early Admission (non-honors) will receive upon high school
graduation and admission to FGCU:
 $2,000.00 per year renewable for three years
Beginning eligibility is the term following high school graduation (excluding summer).
The scholarship will not duplicate another FGCU merit based scholarship. If the student is
entitled to multiple awards, the highest award will be provided.
Eligibility:
 Students must be a US citizen or meet requirements of an eligible non-citizen as defined
by the Federal Student Aid Program.
 Students must have a cumulative FGCU GPA of at least 3.0 and have completed a
minimum of 12 credits hours at FGCU.
 Students must apply for the scholarship through the ACE office by the published
deadline. The scholarship will be awarded once high school graduation certification has
been received and FGCU GPA verified.
Criteria for renewal:
 Students must maintain full-time academic enrollment at FGCU.
 Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete a minimum of 24 credits
each academic year towards their chosen degree program.
FERPA
Once students matriculate at the university, academic records are protected from third party
access unless a release is signed by the student. ACE students are required to sign the Third
Party Authorization Form as part of the admission package. Authorization by the student will
allow academic information to be sent to parents and the high school.
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MUSIC MAJORS
Students seeking music as a major may need to audition for certain classes. All full-time ACE
music majors must take at minimum of 12 credits of core academic classes to meet full-time
status. Additional music “skill” classes may be taken within the 16 credit hour/semester limit,
but these courses may not appear on the high school transcript. While most students at FGCU
are completing General Education requirements during the first two years of the baccalaureate,
the sequence of required courses for music majors stretches out General Education into the
senior year of college. Students are cautioned to think carefully about entering FGCU as an
Early Admission student if they plan to follow the music major track.
PARTICIPATION IN HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Full-time students are permitted to participate in after-school activities and are encouraged to
discuss their high school activities with the high school counselor. Effort will be made to
accommodate all activities at the high school, but course schedules may prohibit participation.
CONTACT INFORMATION
ACE
Florida Gulf Coast University
Accelerated Collegiate Experience Office
Edwards Hall room 214
10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965-6565
239-590-7430
ace@fgccu.edu
www.fgcu.edu/ACE
Undergraduate Admissions
Florida Gulf Coast University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Howard Hall (main floor)
10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965-6565
239-590-7878
888-889-1095
admissions@fgcu.edu
Alice Brunner, Ed.D.
ACE Interim Director
239-590-7869
abrunner@fgcu.edu
Allison Bacigalupi, M.Ed., MBA
ACE Academic Advisor
239-590-1096
abacigalupi@fgcu.edu
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