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find what You Want
Personal Approach ...........................................2 At a Glance ................................................2
An Academic Direction That’s Right For You .........................................4 List of Majors ............................................4 Focus on the Future Program ..................5 Honors Program .......................................5
Real-world Experience .....................................7 Internships ................................................7 Facilities .....................................................7 Study Abroad Programs ...........................8
A Community That Supports You ....................9 Academic Success Centers .......................9
The Road to Success ...................................... 10 Job and Graduate School Placement ..... 10
Student Life .....................................................12 Residential and Commuter Life...............12 Clubs and Organizations ..........................12 Recreation ............................................... 13 Athletics .................................................. 15
Apply to Fitchburg State University .............. 16 Freshman ................................................ 16 Transfer ................................................... 17 Deadlines ................................................. 17 MassTransfer/Joint Admissions ............. 17
Financial Aid .................................................... 18
We’d Love to Have You Visit ..........................20
Personal approach
We focus on students as indiviualsWe are a university with lots of opportunities, and we offer a small, personal, accessible community that focuses on you and your goals. Instead of lecture halls filled with hundreds of students, you’ll find classrooms where you’re free to ask questions, raise issues, share your opinions and lead discussions with your classmates and professors.
You’ll learn from faculty members who have a passion for teaching and continue to stay at the forefront of their fields by publishing articles, participating in creative activities, and conducting leading-edge research. Faculty make the time to get to know you and talk about your academic and professional goals, work with you one-on-one, help you choose the right courses, connect you with internships and identify opportunities that can jump-start your career.
A full experience at a price you can affordSince 1894, Fitchburg State has been one of New England’s most respected universities. As a state university, it offers you the same comprehensive education of a private college—all for about one-third the cost.
In-state tuition and fees for 2011-12 are only $8,300, so you can expect to save a lot of your family’s hard earned money by attending Fitchburg State compared to a private college or university. Many of our students graduate with no debt after four years and those that do need to borrow money to help pay the costs of attending will graduate with 25 percent less debt than the average college graduate.
At a glance•Aneducationofaprivatecollege
for one-third the cost
•Morethan30undergraduate and 22 graduate programs
•Averageclasssizeof21students; 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio
•Athrivingcommunityof3,500full-time undergraduate day students
•Internshipsatmorethan600 companies and organizations
•Anexcellentjobplacementtrackrecord
•Studyabroadopportunities
•Morethan60diverse,student-run clubs and organizations
•NCAADivisionIIIintercollegiatesports
•Over$23millioninfinancialaidgranted yearly to 80% of our students—including merit and need-based scholarships
“My classes are small and taught by great faculty—no graduate students or teaching assistants. My professors have taken the
time to get to know me on a personal level and that has helped me excel in the classroom as well.”
— Jamie Breedlove, Class of 2012; Ravena, NY; Professional Communication
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An Academic Direction that’s Right for You
BIOLOGY Biology Biotechnology Environmental Biology Health Sciences Neuroscience and Behavior
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Accounting Management Marketing
COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA Film/Video Production Graphic Design Interactive Media Photography Professional Communication
COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Information Systems Computer Science
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE
ECONOMICS
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ENGLISH STUDIES Literature Professional Writing Theater
EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE Clinical Exercise Physiology Fitness Management
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
HUMAN SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Architectural Technology Construction Technology Electronics Engineering Technology Energy Management Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology Technical Theatre Arts
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
MATHEMATICS Applied Mathematics Mathematics
MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION
NURSING
POLITICAL SCIENCE
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE Cognitive Science Developmental Psychology Industrial & Organizational Psychology Psychological Science
SECONDARY EDUCATION Biology English History Mathematics
SOCIOLOGY
SPECIAL EDUCATION Moderate Disabilities: Pre-K-8 Severe Disabilities: All Levels
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Veterinary
UNDECLARED / PREMAJOR
We offer Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the arts, sciences and specialized professional programs. With more than 30 majors, 60 concentrations and minors, and four pre-professional programs at the undergraduate level, there is a variety of career paths to choose from.
You can also choose from over 30 minors, such as Chemistry, Women’s Studies, Music, Spanish, International Studies, Art and much more! Fitchburg State University also offers a number of graduate degrees and certificate programs. To learn more, contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-705-9692 or visit www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions.
“Our Undeclared/Pre-major Program, also known as Focus on the Future, is designed for students who need a little extra help and time to figure out exactly what their major and career path should be. Students get extra career counseling, take career interest inventories and participate in small discussion groups with faculty, staff, students, alumni and professionals working in a variety of career fields—all designed to help students explore all the options.”
— Donna L. Foley, Director, Academic Advising Center
Focus on the FutureWhat fuels your passion? Who do you want to be? What’s the best way to get there? Our close-knit, supportive community makes it easy to help you find the answers.
All of our students know they want an outstanding education. Many of our new students arrive on campus already knowing what they want to major in, but about half are not sure exactly what major to pursue. Whichever category you fall in, we will be sure to equip you with the insight, tools and skills you need to stay on or determine your path. We help you make the transition from college to career as smooth as possible.
Leadership Academy Honors Program The Leadership Academy Honors Program offers talented and highly qualified students a rewarding and innovative program of study dedicated to honors-level liberal arts and sciences courses and the cultivation of talents for future leaders.
As a Leadership Academy Honors student, you enroll in the major of your choice and pursue an exciting interdisciplinary honors curriculum that integrates the themes of globalization, communication, computerization, science and technology, ethics and diversity.
You will be in small classes that are designed to generate creativity, collaboration, research and problem solving and are taught by professors from a wide variety of disciplines. The program culminates in a specialized thesis project you complete in your area of expertise during your senior year.
•Approximately25studentsareacceptedeveryyear
•Availabletoallmajors
•MeritScholarshipworth$2,000peryearforuptofouryears
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Real world Experience
The Department of Nursing – A fully equipped physical health-assessment lab and a state-of-the-art clinical skills/simulation lab. SimMan, SimBaby and SimNewB, technologically advanced interactive simulators, are used to challenge and test students’ clinical and decision making skills during realistic patient care scenarios.
Communications Media – You’ll find mediated classrooms, film/video pre- and post-production suites, digital audio rooms, a graphic design lab, an imaging lab, a pair of photographic studios, and an interactive media lab, each updated with the latest industry standard equipment and fully networked to maintain current software versions.
Fitchburg State has one of the largest industrial technology laboratory facilities of its kind in New England, including a robotics systems and automated manufacturing labs, technical drawing and architectural design and model-making areas, a construction/technology management lab, electronics and energy management technology labs, materials testing and fabrication facilities, theatre design and production studios and set construction labs, as well as four performance spaces.
University-owned field locations for forestry, ecology, and earth science studies, in addition to well---- equipped science laboratories with research instrumentation and an extensive collection of natural specimens.
An exercise science lab that’s fully equipped with a Parvomedics Metabolic Analysis System, an isokinetic dynamometer for the assessment of muscle function and rehabilitation, a Wingate anaerobic testing system, a Q-710 ECG stress test monitor, a lactate analyzer, and more.
You won’t have to wait until you graduate to get valuable, hands-on experience. Many of our programs have required internships or practicums, and we encourage all students to take part in our internship programs to:
• addbreadthanddepthtoyourknowledge
•gainpracticalexperience and marketable skills
•developaprofessionalnetwork
Great facilities on campusYou’ll have access to and work with state of the art equipment, often as early as your freshman year. Here’s a sampling of some of our facilities:
Condike Science Building – The new $60 million, state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot Condike Science Building will be completed in 2013. Housed within will be new labs for biology, chemistry, physics, geology and geography, along with many shared science labs and classrooms.
The McKay Campus School – An on-campus public elementary and pilot middle school with an arts focus for the city of Fitchburg, which serves as the Teacher Education Center for Fitchburg State education majors.
Architectural rendering of the New Condike Science Building, due to be completed in 2013.
Our students have interned with more than 600 top businesses
and nonprofit organizations including:TheBostonCeltics•Children’sHospitalBoston•Genzyme
TheAnaheimDucks•The Boston Globe•RaytheonCorporation Cisco•CNN•SteriliteCorporation•SmithBarneyInvestments
ESPN•AmericanCivilLibertiesUnion•MercuryRecords BostonAquarium•DepartmentofHomelandSecurity
IBM•MiramaxFilms•JohnHancock•PrincessCruiseLines MA Department of Environmental Protection
TheDailyShow•NFLFilms•MassachusettsStateHouse
“The internships offered by Fitchburg State University are a great capstone to four years of learning. I did my internship at WCVB TV, Boston for the show Chronicle. While working full time for 15 weeks, I sat in on edits, went on shoots, suggested story ideas, and even appeared on television multiple times! It was one of the best experiences of my life, and now I feel I am much more prepared to enter the working world.”
— Joshua Bishop, Class of 2011; Wrentham, MA; Video Production
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“I had the chance to study abroad in Spain. It was an amazing experience and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I know the skills I am developing here at Fitchburg State will help me succeed in whatever I choose to do in life.”
— Samantha Rivers, Class of 2012; Ashby, MA; International Business and Economics
The University offers: •A wireless campus—bring your laptop anywhere
on campus, do research, e-mail a professor, register for courses—all on a secure, wireless network.
•High-speed network connectivity to every classroom, lab, office, and residence hall.
•AFitchburgStateUniversitye-mail account, and server storage for personal web pages.
•Campus-widecable television.
•Electronic access to library resources via the Library web page—no matter where you are.
•Sixopencomputer labs housing a total of 130 networked computers.
•Mediated classrooms that allow faculty to present materials using leading-edge technology.
•TwoCyber Cafes equipped with a bank of computers and Internet/e-mail access.
Study AbroadWhen you expand your horizons you acquire the global perspective necessary in today’s world. Opportunities exist to travel to a variety of colleges and universities overseas including, China, France, Australia, England, Ireland, Italy, Japan and New Zealand—to name a few.
You can study abroad for a few weeks during the summer, for a semester or for a full year, as part of exchange programs, Fitchburg State faculty-led programs, or those sponsored by various study-abroad providers that we work with to give you lots of options.
Our Office of International Education provides you with the guidance and support you need to have a rewarding stu7dy abroad experience.
Fitchburg State University students in Venice, Italy (right) and Edinburgh, Scotland (below).
A Community that Supports You
Help when you need itOur Academic Success Centers are designed to provide you with the insight, support, and guidance you may need from time to time. The Academic Success Centers help you learn new problem-solving techniques, break down barriers, and stay on track to earning your degree.
Find your support network: •Academic Advising Center—Assists students with
a wide range of academic and curricula questions andissues,suchaschoosingamajor,wheretofindacademic assistance, and how to seek credit for life experience.
•Career Services—Provides students and alumni with all aspects of career guidance and counseling, including help with job search strategies, job seeking skills training, preparing for professional interviews, and assistance with changing careers.
•Counseling Services—Providesconfidential,short-termcounseling to all students at no charge.
•Disability Services—Provides individually tailored support services, programs, and academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
• Expanding Horizons Program—A federally funded TRIO programthatservesfirst-generationandlow-incomestudents,aswellasstudentswithdisabilities.Servicesofferedincludeacademic,financial,career,andgraduateschoolcounseling,aswell as peer mentoring, and studying and learning strategies.
•Focus on the Future Program—Offersundecidedstudentsorpre-major students the help they need to choose a major or career path by providing opportunities to actively explore their options, assess their interests, values and skills.
•International Education—Provides opportunities for students interested in studying abroad, as well as support for our enrolled international students.
•Multicultural Student Services/ACCESS Program— Provides support and guidance for students from low-income and/or under-represented ethnic backgrounds.
•Writing, Math, and Peer Tutoring Centers—Provides free peer or professional tutoring in a variety of subjects.
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The road to Success
A degree from Fitchburg State can take you anywhere...directly into work or onto graduate school. There are more than 32,000 Fitchburg State alumni at over 6,000 companies across New England and around the world. Our graduates are very successful and loyal to their alma mater. They often go out of their way to provide students with valuable job search advice, career mentoring, and internship opportunities.
Filmmaker, Emmy award winner, and alumna, Melanie Perkins ’91, being greeted by President Robert Antonucci after delivering her commencement address.
Some of the companies that have hired Fitchburg State grads:
AvidTechnology,Inc.•BioMeruxDepartmentofJustice•Disney•EMCCorporation
FidelityInvestments•LockheedMartinNew England Eye Center
New England public school systems and hospitals Nextel•Reebok,Inc.
SymantecCorporation•VerizonWHDHTV7News•WyethBiopharmaceuticals
A sample of some of the graduate schools attended by Fitchburg State grads:
Boston College Boston University
Fitchburg State UniversitySuffolkUniversity
UMASS Medical School Yale Law School
University of Michigan Law SchoolUniversity of Washington
“As someone who has earned two degrees from Fitchburg State, I count myself among the thousands whose lives have been changed by this extraordinary academic community. Today, I am proud to play a role in creating a supportive environment that fosters growth and discovery, and helping make Fitchburg State the very best institution of its kind.”
— Robert V. Antonucci, President of Fitchburg State University
Here’s a sampling of some of the positions currently held by our graduates:
President, Omni Hotels
Emergency Neuroradiologist, Mass General Hospital
President, Canopy Tours, Inc./ Owner, Zipline Adventure Tours
ChiefOperatingOfficer,DiscoveryCommunications, International Division
International Program Specialist, NASA
Senior Product Designer and Team Manager, Apple, Inc.
Production Assistant at MTV Promos, MTV
Emmy Award Winning Documentarian
Executive Producer, Sierra Club Productions
Senior Consulting IT Specialist, IBM
Nurse Practitioner, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston
Digital Media Coordinator, Boston Celtics
Producer, National Geographic Channel
Assistant Editor, Disney ABC TV Group
Managing Partner, Darrow Everett LLP
Marketing Manager, Solectria Renewables, LLC
ChiefFederalProbationOfficer,MADistrict
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A home away from homeAbout half of our undergraduate students live on campus in one of seven residence-hall complexes. Each of the buildings is equipped with kitchen and laundry facilities, study spaces, and lounges, as well as access to wireless Internet, advanced phone service, and cable TV.
To help freshmen adjust to college life, students andstaffcreatedThe First-Year Residential Experience (FYRE). Students who opt into this program have access to academic support and special programs, such as how to live with a roommate,wheretofindwhatoncampus,howtomanage your time, set goals, and adjust to all the new experiences you’ll have here.
As a commuting student, you may not be living on campus, but you’ll come to feel as if the campus is your home away from home. There are lots of spaces on campus where commuting students can hang out with friends in between classes or study—the commuter café and lounge are great places to meet up withotherstudents;andofcourse,allthefacilities,clubsandorganizations we have are open to all students.
Student Life
“There’s a lot to do on campus and it’s so easy to get involved. I joined some clubs and organizations right away during my freshman year and it was such a great way to meet a lot of new poeple and make friends. When I was looking at colleges, it was really important to me to find a campus that would give me the chance to be involved outside of the classroom and develop my leadership skills and I’ve found that at Fitchburg State.”
— Lauren Quick, Class of 2013; Deep River, CT; Nursing
Fitchburg has easy access to lots of things to do off campus as well •TakeaFitchburgAdventureTourtoFenwayPark,
New York City, Six Flags New England, or a Bruins or Celtics game in Boston
•Explorethenearbyhillsandmountains, woods, and streams
•Goskiing,snowboardingorhikingatWachusettMountain Ski Resort (just 20 minutes away) or head to the many ski resorts throughout New England
•Enjoythemuseums,restaurants,shopping, and nightlife of Boston—hop in your car or take the train and you’ll be there in an hour
Lots of fun and time to relax, tooCollege is one of the most memorable and meaningful times of your life—both academically and personally. The key is balance. That’s why Fitchburg State offers lots of ways to relax, make lasting friendships, be a leader, and stay active and healthy. With more than 60 diverse, student-run clubs and organizations, it’s easy to find something that fits your interests:
Academic clubs • Cultural and ethnic clubs • Career-oriented clubs Performance clubs • Special interest clubs • Student government Academic honor societies • Social clubs and volunteer opportunities
Fitchburg State offers a wide range of social and cultural activities, including special campus lectures, film series, plays, and art shows at our own gallery.
Laugh out loud at comedy nights with comedians like Dane Cook, Daniel Tosh or Zach Galifiankis...grab your friends and go to a concert featuring Wiz Khalifa or Boston’s own Sam Adams...try your luck at bingo and casino nights...test your target skills playing laser tag...take part in Wacky Wednesdays...chill out at a Hawaiian luau...or kick back at a drive-In movie night on the quad.
Ways students stay active outside the classrooms
•IntramuralteamscompeteallyeartowinthecovetedFalconCupbyearning points through participating, competing and sportsmanship. Choose from flag football, soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, broomball, dodgeball, water polo and table tennis.
• Full-servicefitnesscenter
•Strengthtrainingandconditioningprograms
•6-lane,25-yardswimmingpool
•Suspendedjoggingtrack
•Racquetballcourts
•Volleyball,basketball,andbadmintoncourts
•Groupexerciseclasses,suchasaerobics,spin,YogaorZumba
•Dance/aerobicsstudio
•FreeequipmentrentalsattheRecreationCenter
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Intercollegiate Sports: NCAA Division III
FALL Football–Men Soccer–Men and Women Field Hockey–Women Cross Country–Men and Women
WINTER Ice Hockey–Men Basketball–Men and Women Indoor Track–Men and Women
SPRING Softball–Women Baseball–Men Track and Field–Men and Women Lacrosse–Women
Success on and off the fieldFitchburg State students succeed in the classroom and on the playing field. Our varsity teams are members of six intercollegiate athletic associations. Fitchburg State is a charter member of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC), which includes seven other state colleges and universities.
Athletic Facilties•TwoicerinksattheWallaceCivicCenter
•Weighttrainingrooms
•NCAAbasketballarenawithseatingforover1,000
•Baseballandsoftballfields
•Ourstate-of-the-art,outdoorathleticfacility,ElliotField, includes a synthetic turf field, an 8-lane track, lighting, seating for 1,500 and a press box
“At Fitchburg State University, the athletic teams are very competitive, the facilities are state-of-the-art and the coaches encourage positive sportsmanship and strong academics. So whether you want to be on a team or cheer for the Falcons, Fitchburg State University is a great place to be!”
— Christopher Kibler, Class of 2012; Bath, ME; Exercise & Sport Science
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We invite you to apply for admission and experience all the opportunities waiting for you at Fitchburg State University.
We are looking for students who are:
•Bright,motivated,andwillbenefitfromour comprehensive academic programs
•Readyandeagertolearn and experience new things
•Representativeofavarietyofbackgrounds, talents and interests
•Willingtogetinvolvedandcontribute to the campus community
•Readytolead,serveothersandsucceed
Apply to Fitchburg State University
Apply as a Freshman You are a freshman applicant if you are applying to Fitchburg State directly after high school, never attended college, or if you’ve been dual enrolled at a college or university while attending high school. We evaluate each applicant based on standards established by the Commonwealth’s Department of Higher Education and the University. We look closely at your high school curriculum, grade point average, SAT and/or ACT scores, school and community service, recommendations, application essay, life experience and special talents/interests. For students whose first language is not English you must submit TOEFL scores.
Life and work experience are weighted more heavily for applicants who have been out of high school for a significant period of time and we ask you to submit a resume or summary of activities that explains what you have been doing since leaving high school.
For detailed information regarding admission criteria and standards, visit the admissions website at www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions or refer to the enclosed Application for Admission.
To send your official SAT/ACT test results, use the following codes for Fitchburg State University:
SAT = 3518 / ACT = 1902
Apply as a TransferYou are a transfer student if you have a high school diploma or GED and have enrolled in any regionally accredited college or university after high school, even if it’s for just one course. Every year, hundreds of bright, dynamic students transfer from other two- and four-year colleges and universities to begin anew at Fitchburg State. Whatever your reasons for transferring, you’ll find it’s easy to get on the track that suits you at Fitchburg State.
We actively seek transfer students who will benefit from the University’s high-quality liberal arts and professional programs and contribute to our vibrant academic and social communities. Transfer students are evaluated based on a combination of grade point average and life experience. Transfer credit is generally awarded for courses completed at regionally accredited colleges and universities that match Fitchburg State’s curriculum requirements, and for which you have received a grade of C (2.0) or better. For specific admissions requirements and how to apply, please visit www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions.
Our admissions counselors will work with you, step by step, to make the transition as smooth as possible.
MassTransfer and Joint Admissions These programs are designed to facilitate the admission and credit approval processes for students transferring between Massachusetts’ public two- and four-year colleges and universities. They guarantee admission and/or transfer of credit and a potential tuition discount in approved/linked programs with a specified GPA after completion of the associate’s degree. Interested students must apply while in attendance at their current community college or state university. Please contact your college Transfer Office for more information. Due to the competitive nature of some of our majors, higher admission standards may be applied and space cannot be guaranteed in certain programs, such as Nursing, Photography and Film/Video Production.
Apply On Time You will have a lot of things to keep track of when applying to college—be sure to review the checklist in the enclosed Application for Admission so you know about all the information we require as part of the admissions process. Fitchburg State reviews applications on a rolling basis. That means as applications become complete, we let you know of our admission decision. On average, students receive an admission decision three weeks from the date their application file becomes complete. Notification for fall admission begins in December and in September for spring admission.
Freshman Priority Deadlines •March1fortheFallsemester
•November1fortheSpringsemester
•Applicants to the Nursing or Communications Media Film/Video or Photography programs are strongly encouraged to submit their completed applications for the fall by January 1 or November 1 for spring entrance. Enrollment in these programs is limited and the available spots fill up quickly with competitive applicants. We do not accept freshman applications for the Nursing Program for spring entrance.
• Ifyouwishtobeconsideredformerit scholarships or the Leadership Academy Honors Program, be sure to complete the admission and financial aid application processes by February 1.
Transfer Priority Deadlines •April15fortheFallsemester
•December1fortheSpringsemester
•SpaceislimitedinCommunicationsMediaFilm/Videoand Photography and the Nursing programs. If you are interested in applying to one of these programs, you must submit your application well before the priority deadlines. We accept transfer applications for Communications Media Film/Video and Photography for both fall and spring entrance. We accept transfer, but not freshman applications, for Nursing for spring entrance.
• Ifyouwishtobeconsideredformerit scholarships, or the Leadership Academy Honors program please be sure to complete the admission and financial aid application processes by April 15.
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Financial Aid
Our costs are already quite affordable, however we are committed to helping you get the additional resources you need to attend Fitchburg State University.
Weawardabout$23millioninfinancialaidperyeartoapproximately 80% of our students.
The University offers two forms of financial assistance:
•Merit Aid— Recognizes students for their outstanding academic and/or co-curricular achievement. All you need to do to be considered for merit aid is to have your application for admission completed by February 1 of your senior year and file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the priority deadline of February 15. There is no separate application required and all students who meet the application deadline will automatically be reviewed for eligibility.
•Need-Based—Includes loans, grants, and work-study funds from federal, state, and institutional resources. For need-based aid, be sure to file the FAFSA by the February 15 priority financial aid filing deadline since funds are awarded on a first come, first served basis according to demonstrated financial need.
The FAFSA code for Fitchburg State University is 002184.
“If it wasn’t for the scholarships I received from Fitchburg State, affording college would be a challenge. Scholarships and financial aid have eased the financial burden for my family; now I won’t be buried in student loan debt and will be able to afford graduate school in the future.”
— Michelle Cree, Class of 2012; Chelmsford, MA; Special Education
ACCREDITATION Fitchburg State University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, the Council for Standards in Human Service Education, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The University’s programs are also approved by The Massachusetts Department of Education, the National Association of StateDirectorsofTeacherEducationandCertification,theInterstateCertificationCompactofEducationalPersonnel, the State Board of Registration in Nursing, the Board of Higher Education, and the Commonwealth Honors Program.
MISSION Fitchburg State University is committed to excellence in teaching and learning and blends liberal arts and sciences and professional programs within a small university environment. Our comprehensive public university prepares students to lead, serve, and succeed by fostering lifelong learning and civic and global responsibility. A Fitchburg State education extends beyond our classrooms to include residential, professional, and co-curricular opportunities. As a community resource, we provide leadership and support for the economic, environmental, social, and cultural needs of North Central Massachusetts and the Commonwealth.
FitchburgStateUniversityiscommittedtoaffirmativeaction and equal opportunity.
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We’d love to have you Visit
You really have to come visit Fitchburg State and see it for yourself. Tour our beautiful campus, talk with students and faculty, and see our classrooms and facilities. You may also schedule an appointment to meet with an admissions counselor and a financial aid specialist to get all your questions answered.
The Admissions Office conducts tours, information sessions, interviews and open houses throughout the year.
Schedules are subject to change. Please visit www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions or call the Admissions Office at (800) 705-9692 for the most current schedule.
We look forward to seeing you on campus!
Admissions Office Hours We are open Monday to Thursday 8 am to 6:30 pm, and Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Come to an Open House These events offer a comprehensive look at the campus including academic departments, student life, athletics, admissions and financial aid. They are offered on select Saturdays during the fall.
Student-Guided Campus Tours Weekdays 11:30 am and 2:00 pm, except holidays.
Information Sessions Offered Monday-Friday at 1:00 pm and on select Saturdays from late fall through spring, these sessions consist of a presentation by an admissions counselor, followed by a student-led campus tour.
Personal Interviews (optional) For an appointment, Monday–Friday, call the Admissions Office at (800) 705-9692.
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Contact Information Admissions OfficeFitchburg State University 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 800-705-9692 / Fax: [email protected]/admissions
Athletics ................................................. (978) 665-3314
Disability Services ................................ (978) 665-4020 [email protected]
Financial Aid .......................................... (978) 665-3156
Housing and Residential Services ........ (978) 665-3219 [email protected]
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Where is Fitchburg, MA?Here’s about how long it will take to drive to campus from:
Worcester, MA ...................................30 min
Boston, MA ............................................. 1 hr
Hartford, CT .......................................... 2 hrs
Portland, ME ......................................... 2 hrs
Manchester, NH ...................................... 1 hr
Burlington, VT .................................... 3.5 hrs
Providence, RI .....................................1.5 hrs
New York, NY ........................................4 hrs
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