Florida Gateway College - Lake City, Florida

Sandy B.

Went to a commencement there. It was very organized. Security, parking signs to show you where to go. Very clean. Very impressed with my the professional wins. Um, that's leading the school.

Virginia B.

If I could give half a star or less I would. I'm genuinely beyond unamused how poorly I was treated . Through multiple phone calls and emails ,trying to get information on classes that were supposed to start . Nobody has a clear answer , as well as no answers on how to get ahold of a guidance counselor on where to get started ,also that classes are literally starting the following week ,and when it came to using my GI bill I was treated very poorly , the lady in charge of that department has no bedside manner , and clearly hasn't been working with veterans for long . If you are a veteran trying to use your GI bill this school isn't it. It's so sad to see local schools treat their people in less than a professional manner. I really expected more from this school , due to the fact of how popular their nursing programs are , clearly that's the only individuals they care about catering to .

Tim W.

I attended Corrections Academy at Olustee Campus...Classes and training were great; instructors were helpful and knowledgeable, and classes contained a wealth of information. Administrators were thorough in their records and class analysis. Great experience!

Brenton W.

I started attending this college right out of high school, when it was still known as Lake City Community College and graduated with an AA in 2011. The college recently became a 4-Year Degree institution, so it's still building it's catalogue in some ways I think. Regarding enrollment, if you stay on top of the dates and schedules, it's a fast and fairly easy matter. I do not say this as a privileged student, I did not get a free ride here. The longer you wait to enroll however, the longer it will take to finish the process. This is a small school, usually topping out around 3,000 students, so the staff is fairly small as well.

I've noticed other reviews tackling the issue with parking, and yes, after 10 AM CONVENIENT parking can get pretty scarce. Once again, small campus, smaller resources. Pro Tip: Walking is actually good for you, and the campus consists of plenty of trees and a few covered walkways. I walked the length of this campus over and over, several times a day and lost a few extra pounds doing it. Contrary to previous reviews, I found more than just a few staff members to be comfortable to deal with, particularly Humanities instructors, the Library staff, and the Student Activities staff. I made a lot of friends on this campus, even going on to serve in the Student Government Association there. Had they offered a Bachelor's Degree for my major, I would have gladly stayed.

Mariah C.

I mean, it's school. You'll receive a good quality education despite its size. The smaller classes are a plus in my opinion. It can make learning less difficult when the professors have the ability to get to each student. The parking isn't always the best but what college parking is 🤷‍♀️ They also offer a wide variety of majors from criminal justice (mine) to nursing. They even have food trucks on campus. I personally have never been to the trucks but I see them all the time. Anyhow, the school is fine.

Terrel V.

Love it! Cosmetology was great, very helpful staff and instructors. I go in regularly for appointments while not in class myself, and overall everything at the college is great except for the parking. Needs more spaces. No need to be a previous student angry at other instructors because yours quit before she was fired.

Laurie B.

I completed the Wastewater Treatment class at FGC and passed the certification exam. I never got an interview or job in the field. The staff at FGC laughed. They made it seem like a scam and made me feel stupid for taking a useless program. I had enjoyed the class, but the rest was awful. Eventually I just had to leave it off my resume.

Colin B.

I have been attending FGC since 2018, I am currently in the process of finishing up my foreign languages before heading off to university. I highly reccomend FGC to anyone looking to further their education. It's a friendly campus with plenty of staff and professors willing to work with you and make sure you understand the material, there is also great tutors in the Student Success Center.