Instructions for the Online Application

  1. Go online to find the application
  2. First-time users should create an account and login; returning users will log in
  3. Select “FGCU Accelerate” and review the admission requirements
  4. Begin by completing the fields on the page, selecting the “Graduate” student type, degree program and anticipated start date
  5. Provide all of the demographic information needed and press “Create Your Future Eagle Account”
  6. After pressing “Create New Account,” you will enter the online application page
  7. There are five sections to the application listed on the left of the page. Begin by filling out the Profile Information, then complete Personal Information, Academics, Residency and Conduct & Signature
  8. After filling in all Profile fields, select “Save & Continue”
  9. The next section of the online application is Personal Information. After completing all required sections, select “Save & Continue” and go to the Academics section
  10. On the Academic section, the intended start term, program and graduate student type will carry over. Complete the sections regarding graduate exams and previous colleges attended. Then, select “Save & Continue.”
  11. After selecting your previous college(s) from the list and selecting the institutions, press “Save & Continue”
  12. In the Residency section, identify your Florida or non-Florida residency. Students who reside outside the state of Florida may qualify for tuition waivers.
  13. Next, complete the Conduct & Signature page
  14. After completing all the required sections, students should “Save & Continue” to the next section
  15. Once each section of the application has been completed, you must pay the application fee and submit payment
  16. Choose a payment method for your application fee
  17. Click “Continue”
  18. You will then receive confirmation from the cashier’s office.