FSW to hold family-friendly Boo-ccaneer Bash
Florida SouthWestern State College is combining its annual Fall Open House, PreView FSW, with a festive and family-friendly Boo-ccaneer Bash. This exciting event offers prospective students, families and community members a fun and immersive way to explore campus life, academic pathways and the wide range of student support services available at FSW while enjoying free food, giveaways, and family-friendly activities including trick-or-treating, face painting, and balloon art.
The event will be held:
• Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the FSW Lee Campus, 13351 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers
• Friday, Oct. 24, 5-7:30 p.m., at the FSW Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda
• Tuesday, Oct. 28, 5-7:30 p.m., at the FSW Collier Campus, 7505 Grand Lely Drive, Naples,
and the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, 1092 E. Cowboy Way, LaBelle
During the event, participants will have the chance to explore campus facilities and classrooms, connect with faculty, staff and current students, and experience engaging program demonstrations that showcase real-world applications of FSW’s academic offerings. Attendees can also receive on-the-spot assistance with admissions, advising, and financial aid. Participants can also enter to win a $1,000 scholarship.
PreView FSW offers prospective students and their families a unique opportunity to experience life as a Buccaneer. At PreView you can explore academic programs, connect with the extensive support network available to students, and discover how FSW provides affordable, high-quality higher education. With the addition of the Boo-ccaneer Bash, the event combines academic exploration with community spirit and seasonal fun, creating an engaging experience for all ages.
By attending PreView FSW and Boo-ccaneer Bash, Southwest Florida families can engage with FSW’s mission, connect with the faculty and staff who support student success, and experience the welcoming community that defines the Buccaneer spirit. For more information about the events, visit www.fsw.edu/openhouse.
Guests are encouraged not to bring bags into the arena. This includes backpacks, purses, briefcases, duffle bags, or coolers. Guests that choose to bring a bag will be able to bring in the following:
• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches.
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the Arena with one of the clear plastic bags. Small bags must not exceed 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches.
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
Guests will be asked to return non-approved bags or other prohibited items to their vehicle prior to arena entry. There is no check-in location for prohibited bags or items at the arena. For a full list of prohibited items, visit fsw.edu/policies.
About Florida SouthWestern State College
Florida SouthWestern State College annually serves more than 19,000 students globally and offers a variety of nationally ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. Visit FSW.edu for more information.