OPENHOUSE
WELCOME TO FALL 2025
OPENHOUSE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Jessica Greco
MAJOR: Psychology
HOMETOWN: Southington, CT
Schedule for the day:
8:30 – 9:30 AM Check-in HAMMOND HALL Academic Department & Student Services Fair
9:30 – 10:00 AM Welcome WESTON AUDITORIUM
Let’s kick off your day with a welcome from our President, Dr. Donna Hodge and our VP for Enrollment & Student Success, Pamela McCafferty.
10:15 – 11:00 AM Academic Sessions LOCATIONS, SEE PAGE 3
Meet our faculty and students. Learn more about what makes our programs distinctive and how they will prepare you for the future.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Breakout Sessions LOCATIONS, SEE PAGE 4
These sessions will give you more insight on the Admissions and Financial Aid processes and resources on campus.
12:15 - 1:30 PM Lunch HOLMES DINING COMMON
12:00 PM Homecoming (see All Access Pass for details)
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE A TOUR? Starting at 11 AM, campus tours will depart from the tent on the quad every ten minutes until 1:30 PM.
Our Fall Open Houses are your opportunity to learn all about what Fitchburg State University has to offer you. You’ll meet with faculty, staff, and current students. They will help you plan your day and answer any questions you may have.
Fitchburg State University’s welcoming community, driven faculty, and athletic environment have been helping me figure out who I am and where I want to be! Throughout my time here, I’ve had many opportunities to engage in meaningful classes, been given resources to help me succeed, and met some amazing people along the way.
College was something I had been looking forward to from a very young age, but I didn’t decide until my senior year of high school that I would attend here. Little did I know that would be the best choice of my life. Being a student athlete, my schedule tends to be a little busier than most. With that being said, by having smaller class sizes, I really get to know my professors and they get to know me. It’s nice knowing that my professors always have my back and are invested in my goals and successes. Whether it’s an 8 AM or 3 PM class, I’m always excited to learn. The professors’ kindness and understanding are something I hold very dear.
Here at Fitchburg State, I have discovered the vision I have for my future self, and it’s all thanks to this community, campus, coaches, friends, and professors. I have never been to a place that has made me feel this at home, and I can promise this school is making me into the person younger me would be proud of. As you go through your college years, my advice would be to get involved, get out of your comfort zone, and study hard. Set goals for yourself, and here at Fitchburg, everyone is willing to do anything to make that happen!
ACADEMIC
SESSIONS 10:15 – 11:00 AM
Behavioral Sciences Criminal Justice / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 107
Human Services & Sociology / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 209
Biology / ANTONUCCI SCIENCE COMPLEX, ROOM 211
Biotechnology • Environmental Biology • Health Sciences
Secondary Ed., Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12)* • Neuroscience & Behavior
Business Administration / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 108
Accounting • Entrepeneurship & Innovation
Information Systems Management • Management • Marketing
Chemistry / ANTONUCCI SCIENCE COMPLEX, ROOM 211
Biochemistry • Secondary Education, Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12)*
Communications Media / WESTON AUDITORIUM
Digital Media Innovation Major • Film/Video Production • Game Design Major
Graphic Design • Photography • Pub. Relations, Social Media & Advertising Prod.
Technical Theater • Theater
Computer Science / EDGERLY HALL, ROOM 201
Computer Information Systems • Computer Science
Cybersecurity • Game Programing
Economics, History & Political Science / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 106
American Gov./Law • Economics • History* • International Business & Economics
International Politics • Political Science • Secondary Education
Education / MCKAY ARTS ACADEMY CAFETERIA
Early Childhood • Educational Studies • Elementary • Middle School* • Special Ed.
Engineering Technology / CONLON HALL, 2ND FLOOR LOBBY
Architecture • Construction Management • Electronics Engineering Technology
Energy Management Engineering Tech. • Manufacturing Engineering Tech.
Technology/Engineering Education: Licensure (5-12)*
Technology/Engineering Education: Non-Licensure Track
English Studies / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 209
Literature • Professional Writing • Middle/Secondary Ed., Initial Teacher Lic. (5-12)*
Environmental, Geographic & Public Health Sciences / ANTONUCCI SCIENCE COMPLEX, ROOMS 211 & 124
Environmental and Earth Science
• Geographic Science and Technology
Public Health Science: Environmental Public Health Concentration
Public Health Science: Public Health Practice Concentration
Exercise & Sports Science / EXSS BUILDING, NORTH STREET
Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Fitness & Wellness
• Strength & Conditioning
Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 209
Creative Arts Enterprise
• Creative Arts Therapies
• Fine & Performing Arts
General Science Education, Initial Teacher: Licensure (5-8) • Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies • Pre-Law
Mathematics / ANTONUCCI SCIENCE COMPLEX, ROOM 217
Applied Mathematics
Statistical Modeling
• Middle/Secondary Ed., Initial Teacher Lic. (5-8) (8-12)*
Nursing / THOMPSON HALL, ROOM 111
Psychological Science / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 105
Undecided / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 209
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Student Panel HAMMOND HALL /
FALCON HUB
Want to continue the conversation from this morning? Hear from current students about what it’s like living on campus, how they choose to get involved, and more. Questions are always welcomed! Ask our students what you’d like to know.
First Generation Top 10 Things
HAMMOND HALL / ELLIS WHITE LECTURE HALL
Are you a first generation college student? First Gen Top 10 will outline the top ten things all first generation college students need to know while in their college search process. Join us as we dive into topics ranging from selecting your major to maximizing campus resources!
Admission & Financial Aid Information
HAMMOND HALL / MAIN LOUNGE
The application process can be both an exciting and stressful time. Let us help you make it an easier one. Learn how to prepare a successful Fitchburg State admission application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Come learn about our admission and financial aid approach and how we’ll help you make your enrollment a reality.
Study Abroad HAMMOND HALL
/ G01-G01B
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT & STUDENT SERVICES FAIR
All Academic Departments
Academic Affairs
Academic Coaching & Tutoring
Alumni & Development
Athletics
CARE & Case Management
Career & Advising
Center for Diversity & Inclusiveness
Counseling Services
Disability Services
Financial Aid
* Middle/Secondary & Secondary Education majors should attend the presentations in their respective subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, English, History, or Mathematics.
We offer a wide variety of ways to study abroad as part of your college experience. Studying abroad is an essential part of the undergraduate experience and allows students to grow academically, professionally, and personally. Hear from the Study Abroad Director, Nelly Wadsworth, and past study abroad students.
Housing & Residential Services
Information Technology
International Education
Library
Military & Veteran Services
OneCard Office
Recreational Services
School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education
Student Development
TRIO Student Support Services
University Police
CAMPUS MAP
SOCIAL MEDIA RAFFLE
During Open House take a picture on campus and post it on your Instagram story for a chance to win some Fitchburg State merch. Make sure to tag us in your story post @fitchburgstate. We will choose one random post every hour and you can collect your prizes at lunch!
Didn’t win a prize?
You can still pick up some Fitchburg State swag at the Falcon Bookstore & Gear Shop open from 8:30 AM – 2 PM in Hammond Hall.
Log into your status page You’ll receive an email after your application is submitted explaining how to access your status page.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Mateo Agustin Moreno Diaz
MAJOR: Computer Science
HOMETOWN: Asuncion, Paraguay
A Future Full of Possibilities
WE ARE REWRITING THE RULES OF COLLEGE PRICING!
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Choosing where to go to college wasn’t easy for me. I knew I wanted to learn and gather knowledge in the area I was going to work most of my life, but I wasn’t completely sure what direction to take. Being an international student added another layer of challenges; there’s the distance from home, the legal paperwork, and the constant question of whether you’ll feel like you belong. When I found Fitchburg State, things started to make sense.
What stood out right away was how supportive the people here were, from the new friends that I made to my professors, faculty, and staff. Anytime I had questions, someone was there with answers and encouragement. That made a huge difference, because without that guidance, I don’t know if I would have been able to get everything in order on my own. Knowing I had people I could count on made the decision to come here much easier.
Now that I’m on campus, I can honestly say that I feel comfortable with my choice. My professors and classmates have been easy to connect with, and I’ve found that smaller classes really give you a chance to build real relationships with professors, and they are more likely to remember my background and name. Studying Human Services has opened my eyes to the kind of future I want, and having professors who are willing to sit down, talk, and help me plan out those goals has been invaluable.
Outside of academics, I’ve also been able to pursue something important to me: athletics. I’m training for an ultramarathon, and the discipline I’ve built through running carries over into the classroom and every other part of my life. Fitchburg has given me the space to grow in both directions, mentally and physically.
For me, this university has been more than just a place to get my degree. It’s where I’ve found balance, confidence, and comfortability.
At Fitchburg State University, New England residents now pay less in tuition and fees than they would in their own state. Your future is waiting to be built. Located in the heart of North Central Massachusetts, our vibrant campus is where you can explore over 50 career-focused programs and immerse yourself in a dynamic student community. This is everything you’ve been looking for: a top-tier education, a place to belong, and a price that makes it all possible.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE Direct Admissions Program fitchburgstate.edu/directadmissions
DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld, Ph.D. Professor, English Studies School of Arts & Sciences
Fitchburg felt familiar. The small class sizes, the camaraderie among students, and the ease with which students and faculty interacted attracted me to Fitchburg State University during my interview visit. I went to a similar campus when I was an undergraduate student and like many of my fellow classmates, I was a first generation student (the first person in my family to attend college) from a working class community. At Fitchburg State, I saw myself reflected in many of the students on campus: not only first gen and middle or working class, but also students who were serious about college and eager to learn. I saw students who wanted to give back to their communities post graduation. And I wanted to be a part of this community!
Soon after taking the job and moving here from my home state of Wisconsin, I found that I was correct: Fitchburg State students are growing scholars and future leaders. I am both not surprised and amazed to see our alumni have successes in industry, in governance, and in education. And as a professor of creative writing, I am proud that many of my students have published their writing, or have gotten into prestigious creative writing MFA programs, or work in the professional writing fields such as editing, journalism, and business writing.
Over a decade since my first visit to Massachusetts, I am elated to watch our good regional university grow into a great institution for its students, its employees, its city and the surrounding areas, and New England as a whole. With President Hodge and the entire Fitchburg State University community, I truly feel I fit here!
UNDERGRADUATE Program List
APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
• Technology/Engineering, Sec. Ed. Initial Teacher Lic. (5-12)
• Technology/Engineering Education Industry Training
BIOLOGY*
• Biology, Sec. Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12)
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Biology
• Health Sciences
• Neuroscience and Behavior
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION*
• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Information Systems Management
• Management
• Marketing
CHEMISTRY*
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry, Sec. Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12)
COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA
• Film and Video Production
• Graphic Design*
• Photography*
• Public Relations, Social Media, and Advertising Production*
• Technical Theater*
• Theater*
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
• Cybersecurity
COMPUTER SCIENCE*
• Game Programming
• Cybersecurity
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT*
CREATIVE ARTS ENTERPRISE
• Music
• Theater
• Visual Art
CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES
• Art
• Drama
• Music
CRIMINAL JUSTICE*
• Criminal Justice: Police Program (4+1 Police Program)
DIGITAL MEDIA INNOVATION*
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION*
• Early Childhood Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure (PreK-2)
ECONOMICS*
• International Business and Economics
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION*
• Elementary Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure (1-6)
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
• Architecture
• Electronics Engineering Technology
• Energy Management Engineering Technology
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology
ENGLISH STUDIES
• English, Middle/Sec. Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure (5-12)
• Literature*
• Professional Writing*
ENVIRONMENTAL & EARTH SCIENCE*
EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE
• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Fitness and Wellness
• Strength Training and Conditioning
GAME DESIGN*
GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY*
HISTORY*
• History, Middle/Sec. Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure (5-12)
HUMAN SERVICES*
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
• Fine and Performing Arts
• General Sciences Initial Teacher Licensure (5-8)
• Humanities
• Pre-Law
MATHEMATICS*
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics, Middle/Sec. Ed. Initial Teacher Lic. (5-8) (8-12)
• Statistical Modeling
NURSING
• BS in Nursing***
• LPN to BS in Nursing Bridge Program
• RN to BS in Nursing (100% online)
OCCUPATIONAL/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (100% ONLINE)
POLITICAL SCIENCE*
• American Government/Law
• International Politics
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
• LECOM Early Acceptance Programs**
• Pre-Athletic Training
• Pre-Dental
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Law with UMass Dartmouth (3+3 joint program)**
• Pre-Medical
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Physician Assistant
• Pre-Veterinarian
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE*
PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE*
• Environmental Public Health
• Public Health Practice
SOCIOLOGY*
SPECIAL EDUCATION*
• Moderate Disabilities Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure (PreK-8)
• Severe Disabilities Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure (All levels)
UNDECLARED / PRE-MAJOR
Special circumstances apply. Contact Admissions.
students.