Florida Gulf Coast University

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Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a public university in Fort Myers, Florida. It is part of the State University System of Florida and is its second youngest member. The university was established on May 3, 1991, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award 58 different types of bachelor's, 25 different master's, six doctoral degrees, and twelve graduate certificates. All of the university's undergraduate engineering degrees are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Fort Myers, Florida

Conference: Atlantic Sun Conference

Discriminatory State Policy

Due to the location of this institution, state level policies may interact with federal, institutional, and sport governing body policies affecting transgender student athlete participation. Updated 4/19/23.

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Score Breakdown

20/25

Nondiscrimination Policy

0/15

Trans Inclusion Policy

5/15

Sexual Harassment Policy

5/10

Fan Code of Conduct

0/15

Annual Partnership / Collaboration

0/10

LGBTQ Educational Resources

0/5

Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Staff

0/5

Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Athletes


Date of Last Audit

September, 2023

Site Last Updated

January, 2024

  • Learn how Florida Gulf Coast University was scored on their Nondiscrimination Policy
  • Learn how Florida Gulf Coast University was scored on their Trans Inclusion Policy
  • Learn how Florida Gulf Coast University was scored on their Sexual Harassment Policy
  • Learn how Florida Gulf Coast University was scored on their Fan Code of Conduct
  • Learn how Florida Gulf Coast University was scored on their Annual Partnership / Collaboration
  • Learn how Florida Gulf Coast University was scored on their LGBTQ Educational Resources
  • Learn how Florida Gulf Coast University was scored on their Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Staff
  • Learn how Florida Gulf Coast University was scored on their Pro-LGBTQ Trainings for Athletes

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