Florida Gulf Coast University is a public college located in Fort Myers, Florida. Its athletic teams are part of the Atlantic Sun Conference.

The university offers numerous undergraduate and graduate degree programs, most notably anthropology, biotechnology, communication, history, political science, psychology and theater. Additionally, its business, nursing, physical therapy and social work programs are nationally accredited.

The school was originally established in 1991, but did not officially open until 1997. It has grown significantly since it opened, starting with 2,000 students and enrolling more than 8,000 as of mid-2008. The 760-acre campus was selected in 1992, founding university President Roy McTarnaghan was appointed in 1993, and the school's official groundbreaking ceremony took place on November 28, 1995, with more than 600 people attending.

• President: Wilson G. Bradshaw
  • 2007-present: President

• Florida Gulf Coast University Undergraduate School
• Florida Gulf Coast University Graduate School
• Florida Gulf Coast University Notable Programs of Study:
  • Anthropology
  • Biotechnology
  • Communication
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Theatre

• Note: These are from the official Florida Gulf Coast University website:
  • Undergraduate Application
  • Graduate Studies Application
  • Undergraduate Admission Criteria
  • Graduate School Admission Criteria
  • Financial Aid
  • Important Dates and Deadlines
  • International Students
  • Transfer Students

• Official Site: Florida Gulf Coast University Student Affairs
  • Campus Life
  • Housing
  • Dining
  • Intramural Sports
  • Sport Clubs
  • Campus Recreation
  • Greek Life
• Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce: Attractions Near Florida Gulf Coast University
• CitySearch: Nightlife Near Florida Gulf Coast University
• TripAdvisor: Fort Myers Area Attractions

• Official Athletic Site: Florida Gulf Coast University "Eagles" Athletics

• Official Athletic League: Atlantic Sun Conference

• Baseball

• Women's Swimming and Diving

• Men's Basketball / Women's Basketball

• Men's Tennis / Women's Tennis

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